Opening round has shown us what to expect from the AFL’s new rules. These are the players who will pay the price.

The seven new rules introduced to the AFL in 2026 will cause the most visible changes to the game since the stand rule was brought in five years ago.

The AFL season will be screened across Asia by ABC Australia this season. Here's a guide to some of the unusual terminology you can expect from commentators.

The AFL has given an independent doctor greater powers to remove a concussed player from the field, overriding club doctors.

Izak Rankine of the Crows celebrates a goal during the AFL Round 21 match between the Adelaide Crows and the Hawthorn Hawks at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Aug, 1, 2025. (Matt Turner/AAP Image via AP) ...

An AFL audit revealed multiple gambling transgressions across the industry last year as the league warned clubs of the danger of potential violations.

The AFL field is 50 yards long (excluding two 8-yard end zones) and 85 feet wide. In terms of an NFL field, this is half as long and, for some reason, 53.125% as wide. Players are not made to scale.