Sanctions accepted:

Tahlia Gillard, Melbourne has accepted a reprimand for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Teah Charlton, Adelaide Crows, during the fourth quarter of the AFLW Finals Week One match between Melbourne and the Adelaide Crows played at IKON Park on Friday 4th November, 2022.

Stella Reid, Richmond, has accepted a reprimand for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Shannon Campbell, Brisbane Lions, during the third quarter of the AFLW Finals Week One match between Richmond and the Brisbane Lions played at Metricon Stadium on Saturday 5th November, 2022.

Dakota Davidson, Brisbane Lions, has accepted a reprimand for Forceful Front-On Contact against Eilish Sheerin, Richmond, during the fourth quarter of the AFLW Finals Week One match between Richmond and the Brisbane Lions played at Metricon Stadium on Saturday 5th November, 2022.

Bethany Lynch Richmond, has accepted a reprimand for Tripping Dakota Davidson, Brisbane Lions, during the fourth quarter of the AFLW Finals Week One match between Richmond and the Brisbane Lions played at Metricon Stadium on Saturday 5th November, 2022.

Vikki Wall, North Melbourne, has accepted a reprimand for Rough Conduct against Olivia Fuller, Geelong Cats, during the fourth quarter of the AFLW Finals Week One match between North Melbourne and the Geelong Cats played at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday 5th November, 2022.

Kirsty Lamb, Western Bulldogs, has accepted a reprimand for Rough Conduct against Imogen Barnett, Collingwood, during the fourth quarter of the AFLW Finals Week One match between Western Bulldogs and Collingwood played at Victoria Park on Sunday 6th November, 2022.

Click for discussion on the Hawthorn Racism Review

The AFL advises Melbourne’s Tayla Harris has elected to challenge her charge through a written submission to the Tribunal with the outcome to be communicated tomorrow, Thursday November 3.

All other players accepted their sanctions from the Match Review of Round Ten of the 2022 NAB AFLW Season Seven.

AFL Tribunal (Financial Sanction), Wednesday November 2:

Tayla Harris, Melbourne, has been charged with Forceful Front-On Contact against Sophie McDonald, West Coast Eagles, during the fourth quarter of the Round Ten match between Melbourne and the West Coast Eagles played at Casey Fields on Saturday 29th October, 2022.

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Careless Conduct, Low Impact, High Contact. The incident was classified as a $400 sanction as a first offence.

Sanctions accepted:

Shelley Heath, Melbourne has accepted a reprimand for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Aimee Schmidt, West Coast Eagles, during the fourth quarter of the Round Ten match between Melbourne and the West Coast Eagles played at Casey Fields on Saturday 29th October, 2022.

Cynthia Hamilton, Sydney Swans, has accepted a reprimand for Forceful Front-On Contact against Kate Darby, Geelong Cats, during the fourth quarter of the Round Ten match between Sydney Swans and the Geelong Cats played at GMBHA Stadium on Saturday 29th October, 2022.

Lily-Rose Williamson, Essendon, has accepted a reprimand for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Maria Moloney, Port Adelaide, during the second quarter of the Round Ten match between Essendon and Port Adelaide played at Alberton Oval Park on Sunday, October 30th, 2022.

Sachi Syme, Port Adelaide, has accepted a one match suspension for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Jacqui Vogt, Essendon, during the fourth quarter of the Round Ten match between Essendon and Port Adelaide played at Alberton Oval Park on Sunday, October 30th, 2022.

Maria Moloney, Port Adelaide, has accepted a two match suspension for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Lily-Rose Williamson, Essendon, during the fourth quarter of the Round Ten match between Essendon and Port Adelaide played at Alberton Oval Park on Sunday, October 30th, 2022.

Wallis Randell, Gold Coast SUNS, has accepted a reprimand for Rough Conduct (Dangerous Tackle) against Brodee Mowbray, GWS GIANTS, during the second quarter of the Round Ten match between Gold Coast SUNS and GWS GIANTS played at Henson Park on Sunday, October 30th, 2022.

Nicola Barr, GWS GIANTS, has accepted a reprimand for Forceful Front-On Contact against Shannon Danckert, Gold Coast SUNS, during the second quarter of the Round Ten match between Gold Coast SUNS and GWS GIANTS played at Henson Park on Sunday, October 30th, 2022.

Tess Cattle, GWS GIANTS, has accepted a reprimand for Misconduct against Elizabeth Keaney, Gold Coast SUNS, during the third quarter of the Round Ten match between Gold Coast SUNS and GWS GIANTS played at Henson Park on Sunday, October 30th, 2022.

Moving into a new apartment is both exciting and stressful, particularly if it’s your first time. Aside from actually finding your dream home, there’s a lot of documentation to organise, not to mention the logistics of the move itself. 

To help you out, we’ve created this guide to renting an apartment in Australia, which covers everything from online searches to viewings and the legalities of your tenancy agreement. 

Search for your new home

Renting an apartment in Australia begins with searching for your new home and the best place to start is online. Rental comparison websites such as Rentola Australia offer a comprehensive look at what is on the market within your preferred neighbourhood and budget. They also allow you to filter the results based on your ideal type of accommodation (apartment, house or villa) and how many bedrooms you need. 

In addition to listing entire properties for rent, some sites also list individual rooms in shared houses. This is a great option if you’re moving to a new city and want to easily make friends or just want to keep your rental costs down. 

After browsing the listing photos and description, you can get in touch with the landlord directly and ask them any additional questions you may have. This is a great opportunity to check whether pets are permitted and discuss the terms of the tenancy agreement. 

Furnished vs unfurnished apartments

If you’re moving from abroad or haven’t yet accumulated your own furnishings, then renting a fully furnished apartment might be a convenient option. It may cost you a little more, but you’ll save money by buying your own furnishings and moving them from your existing residence. 

When looking for a furnished apartment, make sure it has all of the necessities – a bed, a sofa and a dining table – as well as any extras (such as a washing machine and/or dryer) that you aren’t ready to invest in yourself.

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View the apartment

Unless you’re arriving from interstate or abroad and can’t physically view the property, it’s highly recommended that you attend an in-person inspection. It’s the only way you can be 100% sure that the property is right for you and that it lives up to expectations. Aside from allowing you to check for any signs of damage, an open home is also a great way to get a “feel” for the space and if it’s somewhere you can imagine yourself living long-term. 

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Get your documentation together

Before you even start looking for an apartment, it’s a good idea to make sure your documentation is in order so that you are ready to apply when your dream property becomes available. In Australia, you’ll need to provide official photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, as well as evidence that you can afford to pay the rent. This might be recent payslips from your employer or a bank statement showing regular deposits. 

Some landlords may also require that you show proof of employment and references from previous landlords. If you have never rented before, they may accept character references from former teachers or employers. 

Providing a credit check is another way that landlords screen candidates for their reliability. As a credit check can take some time to secure, it’s best that you apply for it in advance. 

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Understand your tenancy agreement

If your rental application is successful, you’ll be asked to sign a tenancy agreement outlining your legal obligations. Rather than just breezing through the paperwork and signing on the dotted line, take the time to read the fine print so you know what you are getting yourself into. 

The tenancy agreement should detail the security deposit (bond) that is required before you can move in and what you need to do to ensure it is returned at the end of the tenancy. In most cases, the bond is lodged with a state authority (not directly with the landlord) and you will be issued with a receipt as proof. 

The tenancy agreement will also explain the amount of rent you have to pay in advance, which will differ depending on your rental situation and the Australian state you will be living in. 

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Know your rights

Want to break your lease early or concerned about a rent increase? Knowing your rights as a tenant is important in ensuring that both you and your landlord act within the law. But with tenancy laws differing from state to state, it can be confusing knowing exactly where you stand. 

Some states only allow rental increases every 6 or 12 months while in others, there are no limits to how frequently the prices can go up. If you’re not sure, check with the tenants union in your state or territory as they have your best interests at heart.

The 2022 T20 World Cup gets underway in Australia on Sunday.

Talk T20 World Cup in the forum >>

Australia hope to defend the cup we won in the UAE in 2021. Can Australia become the second team to win two T20 World Cup titles? Many think England has as good a chance as the Aussies.

What’s our edge? Australia has bigger cricket fields than most other fields around the world, so percentage of runs from 4 and sixes can be lower. Aussies have more experience on these types of fields, which some believe will give them an advantage in the World Cup.

The T20 World Cup starts on Sunday at 3PM AEDT with Sri Lanka playing Namibia at Kardinia Park, Victoria.

Aussies will have to wait until 22nd October for their first look at our team, when we play New Zealand at the SCG at 6PM AEDT.

See you on the forum!

With the player trading deadline at 7:30 AEDT tonight, the following paperwork had been formally lodged with the AFL as at 5pm, Tuesday October 11:

1. Hawthorn traded Jack Gunston to the Brisbane Lions for its Round Three selection (48) and its Future Round Four Selection.

2. Collingwood traded Brodie Grundy to Melbourne for its Round Two Selection (27).

3. The Gold Coast SUNS traded Jack Bowes and its Round One Selection (7) to the Geelong Cats for its Future Third Round Selection. 

4. The Adelaide Crows traded Billy Frampton to Collingwood for its Future Third Round Selection. 

5. The GWS GIANTS traded Jacob Hopper, its Round Three Selection (53), and its Round Four Selection (63) to Richmond for its Round Two Selection (31) and Future First Round Selection.

6. Melbourne traded Toby Bedford to the GWS GIANTS for its Round Three Selection (44).

7. Melbourne traded Luke Jackson, its Round Three Selection (44), and its Round Four Selection (67) to Fremantle for its Round One Selection (13), Future First Round Selection and Future Second Round Selection.

8. Carlton traded Will Setterfield and its Round Four Selection (68) to Essendon for its Future Fourth Round Selection.

9.The Gold Coast SUNS traded Izak Rankine, its Round Three Selection (46), its Future Fourth Round Selection (tied to Fremantle) to the Adelaide Crows for its Round One Selection (5), its Future Third and Future Fourth Round Selection.

10. Four Way Trade.

North Melbourne traded Jason Horne-Francis and its Future Round Three Selection (tied to Fremantle) to Port Adelaide. North Melbourne traded its Round One Selection (1) to the GWS GIANTS.

Port Adelaide traded its Round One Selection (8), Future Round Two Selection and Future Round Three Selection to the West Coast Eagles. Port Adelaide traded its Future Round One Selection and Round Three Selection (43) to North Melbourne.

Port Adelaide traded its Round Three Selections (53 and 57) to the GWS GIANTS.

The West Coast Eagles traded Junior Rioli to Port Adelaide. The West Coast Eagles traded its Round One Selection (2) and Round Three Selection (40) to North Melbourne.

The GWS GIANTS traded its Round One Selection (3) to North Melbourne. The GWS GIANTS traded its Round One Selection (12) to the West Coast Eagles. The GWS GIANTS traded its Future Round Two Selection (tied to Collingwood) to Port Adelaide.

11. The GWS GIANTS traded Tanner Bruhn to the Geelong Cats for its Round One Selection (18).

12. The Geelong Cats traded its Round Two Selection (38), its Round Three Selections (48, 55), its 2023 Round Two Selection, and its 2023 Round Four Selection to the Brisbane Lions for its Round Two Selection (25).

13. The Gold Coast SUNS traded Josh Corbett to Fremantle for its 2023 Round Four Selection.

14. Unrestricted Free Agent Zaine Cordy signed with St Kilda.

15. North Melbourne traded its 2023 Round Two Pick and 2023 Round Three Pick (Special Assistance Picks) and its 2023 Round Four Pick to Fremantle for Griffin Logue, Darcy Tucker and 2023 Round Three Pick.

16. The GWS GIANTS traded its Round Two Selection (21) and its 2023 Round Two Selection to the Brisbane Lions for its Round One Selection (15).

17. St Kilda traded Ben Long and its 2023 Round Four Selection to the Gold Coast SUNS for its Round Two Selection (32).

18. The Brisbane Lions traded Thomas Berry, its Round Three Selection (46) and its 2023 Round Two Selection to the Gold Coast SUNS for its Round Two Selection (25), its Round Two Selection (36), and its Round Three Selection (56).

19. Fremantle traded Blake Acres to Carlton for its Future Third Round Selection.

20. Unrestricted Free Agent Daniel McStay signed with Collingwood.

Based on the player’s age and the contract offer, the AFL advised the Brisbane Lions that the club would be eligible for a Round Two selection (currently 35) in the 2022 NAB AFL Draft for Daniel McStay signing with Collingwood.

21. Unrestricted Free Agent Liam Jones signed with the Western Bulldogs.

Based on the player’s age and the contract offer, the AFL advised Carlton that the club would be eligible for a Round Three Selection (currently 49) in the 2022 NAB AFL Draft for Liam Jones signing with the Western Bulldogs.

22. Melbourne traded its Round Two Selection (33), its Round Three Selection (43), and its Round Three Selection (53) to Port Adelaide for its Round Two Selection (27).

23. Hawthorn signed Unrestricted Free Agent Karl Amon (Port Adelaide) on Friday September 30.

Based on the player’s age and the contract offer, the AFL advised Port Adelaide that the club would be eligible for a Round Two compensation selection, which would be number 27 on the current provisional draft selection order.

Keep up with the trade period in our super-duper live trades thread on the famous BigFooty Trade Hub.

The AFL wishes to advise the following paperwork has been formally lodged with the league as part of the 2022 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period, as at 5pm, Thursday October 6:

1. (Most recent lodgement in this list:) The Gold Coast SUNS traded Josh Corbett to Fremantle for its 2023 Round Four Selection.

2. Unrestricted Free Agent Zaine Cordy signed with St Kilda.

3. North Melbourne traded its 2023 Round Two Pick and 2023 Round Three Pick (Special Assistance Picks) and its 2023 Round Four Pick to Fremantle for Griffin Logue, Darcy Tucker and 2023 Round Three Pick.

4. The GWS GIANTS traded its Round Two Selection (21) and its 2023 Round Two Selection to the Brisbane Lions for its Round One Selection (15).

5. St Kilda traded Ben Long and its 2023 Round Four Selection to the Gold Coast SUNS for its Round Two Selection (32).

6. The Brisbane Lions traded Thomas Berry, its Round Three Selection (46) and its 2023 Round Two Selection to the Gold Coast SUNS for its Round Two Selection (25), its Round Two Selection (36), and its Round Three Selection (56).

7. Fremantle traded Blake Acres to Carlton for its Future Third Round Selection.

8. Unrestricted Free Agent Daniel McStay signed with Collingwood.

Based on the player’s age and the contract offer, the AFL advised the Brisbane Lions that the club would be eligible for a Round Two selection (currently 35) in the 2022 NAB AFL Draft for Daniel McStay signing with Collingwood.

9. Unrestricted Free Agent Liam Jones signed with the Western Bulldogs.

Based on the player’s age and the contract offer, the AFL advised Carlton that the club would be eligible for a Round Three Selection (currently 49) in the 2022 NAB AFL Draft for Liam Jones signing with the Western Bulldogs.

10. Melbourne traded its Round Two Selection (33), its Round Three Selection (43), and its Round Three Selection (53) to Port Adelaide for its Round Two Selection (27).

11. Hawthorn signed Unrestricted Free Agent Karl Amon (Port Adelaide) on Friday September 30.

Based on the player’s age and the contract offer, the AFL advised Port Adelaide that the club would be eligible for a Round Two compensation selection, which would be number 27 on the current provisional draft selection order.

Can I stream the Grand Final?

You can watch the AFL Grand Final live in HD on the 7plus app on the following devices:

• Telstra TV
• Samsung Tizen (2016 and later)
• Fetch TV
• Apple TV
• PlayStation 4 and 5
• Android TV / Google TV / Amazon Firestick
• LG TV

The 7plus app will not have a replay available.

On mobile:

The AFL Live Official App will have a mobile stream available to users in Australia from 1.30pm AEST.

No, you cannot Chromecast the Grand Final.

Who is playing?

The full teams are here:

Grand Final Teams 2022

What time is the Grand Final?

It’ll all go down a bit like this:

(AEST times, take off 30 mins for Central, 2 hours for Western)

The BigFooty Game Day thread is LIVE NOW.

1:25 – Welcome to Country followed by the Grand Final Motorcade

1:30 – Mike Brady!

1:40 – Pre-match with Robbie Williams and Delta Goodrem

2:10 – Umpires and ball delivery

2:15 – The teams enter the ground!

2:25 – Bachar Houli delivers the Cup, then it’s the National Anthem.

2:30 – Coin toss and the opening bounce!

Half time entertainment will be G Flip, The Temper Trap featuring Budjerah and Ngaiire, Goanna with Shane Howard, Christine Anu, Emma Donovan, Tasman Keith and William Barton and The Australian Girls Choir.

After the final siren, we’ve got the coaches medals presented by John Sutcliffe, then the Norm Smith medal presented by Nathan Buckley, The Jock McHale medal presented by John Nicholls, the Premiership medallions presented by Auskick participants, and finally the Premiership Cup presentation.

Cameron Ling will present the cup if Geelong wins, Paul Kelly if Sydney wins.

Post-Match show at 6pm EST

Channel 7 will have post-match show with interviews from 6PM

Who is umpiring?

Field Umpires: Matt Stevic umpires his 10th Grand Final, Brendan Hosking and Simon Meredith umpires his 8th Grand Final. Hayden Gavine named as the emergency.

Boundary umpire Michael Marantelli (five AFL Grand Finals) will be joined by Christopher Gordon (five AFL Grand Finals) and Matthew Konetschka (four AFL Grand Finals). Emergency boundary umpire Ben McDonald will officiate in his first ever Toyota AFL Grand Final.

The goal umpires will be Matthew Dervan (one AFL Grand Final) and Sam Walsh. Dylan Benwell has been named as the emergency goal umpire.

Who judges the Norm Smith this year?

the judges for the 2022 Norm Smith Medal will be Andrew McLeod (1997 and 1998 Norm Smith Medallist, Chairperson), Jonathan Brown (Fox Footy) Abbey Holmes (Seven Network), Michael Gleeson (The Age/Sydney Morning Herald) and David Mundy (recently retired Fremantle FC).

What if the AFL Grand Final is a draw?

The following procedure shall apply in the event of a draw at the end of ordinary time:

• Six-minute break.
• Additional Time period of two x three-minute halves (plus time on) will be played as required, until a result is determined.

PROCESS:
1. Goal umpires confirm scores are identical;
2. There is a six-minute break;
3. Teams change ends;
4. Three minutes of Additional Time shall be played, plus time-on;
5. At the end of the first Additional Time period, the siren will sound and teams will immediately change ends without a break;
6. The ball will be bounced (or thrown up) in the centre and a further three minutes of play (plus time-on) will commence;
7. At the conclusion of this period, the siren will sound and the team with the highest score is declared the winner;
8. If scores are still tied, steps three to eight are repeated until a result is determined.

The following shall also apply for Additional Time periods:

Interchange cap
Clubs shall receive 10 interchanges for each two x three-minute period (excluding Medical Substitute). Any leftover interchanges from each period of Additional Time will not carry over into a subsequent period.

Runners
Runners may access the playing arena after a goal or a significant stoppage in play (eg. a stretcher is called).
Runners are also permitted to access the playing arena at the conclusion of each three-minute (plus time-on) period of Additional Time as players are changing ends.

Any AFLW on today?

Yep Richmond play Brisbane – Watch it live onine, and talk AFLW round 5 on BigFooty.

Geelong v Sydney at the MCG, 2.30pm AEST

GEELONG

In: Nil
Out: M.O’Connor (Medi-Sub)

Preliminary final sub: M.O’Connor (replaced M.Holmes in the third quarter)

SYDNEY

In: H.McLean
Out: L.McDonald (omitted), B.Campbell (Medi-Sub)

Preliminary final sub: B.Campbell (replaced S.Reid in the third quarter)

Geelong v Brisbane

Jack Henry (#38, Geelong) reported for Forceful Front-On Contact against Zac Bailey (#33, Brisbane) in the second quarter. Graded as Careless Conduct, Low Impact, High Contact. Sanction is $3000 fine or $2000 with an early plea.

Sydney v Collingwood

Thomas Papley (#11, Sydney) reported for Careless Contact with an Umpire in the first quarter. Sanction of $1500, reduced to $1000 with an early plea.

GEELONG CATS v BRISBANE LIONS

Friday September 16, 7:50pm at the MCG

CATS

B: Z. Tuohy, S. De Koning, J. Bews
HB: Z. Guthrie, J. Henry, T. Stewart
C: I. Smith, J. Selwood, T. Atkins
HF: B. Close, J. Cameron, M. Duncan
F: T. Stengle, T. Hawkins, G. Rohan

FOL: R. Stanley, P. Dangerfield, C. Guthrie

I/C: J. Kolodjashnij, M. Blicavs, M. Holmes, G. Miers
EMG: B. Parfitt, M. O’Connor, S. Menegola, J. Ceglar

IN: None
OUT: M. O’Connor (Medi-Sub)

LIONS

B: D. Gardiner, D. McStay, D. Rich
HB: B. Starcevich, H. Andrews, K. Coleman
C: Z. Bailey, J. Berry, C. Ah Chee
HF: D. Zorko, E. Hipwood, L. McCarthy
F: J. Payne, J. Daniher – Prince of the Ironborn, C. Cameron

FOL: O. McInerney, L. Neale, H. McCluggage

I/C: D. Robertson, C. Rayner, N. Answerth, D. Wilmot
EMG: J. Prior, D. Fort, R. Lester, R. Mathieson

IN: J. Daniher, O. McInerney
OUT: D. Fort, T. Fullarton (both omitted), R. Mathieson (Medi-Sub)

SYDNEY v COLLINGWOOD

Saturday September 17, 4:45pm at the SCG

SWANS

B: P. McCartin, T. McCartin, D. Rampe
HB: O. Florent, R. Fox, J. Lloyd
C: D. Stephens, C. Mills, E. Gulden
HF: I. Heeney, S. Reid, W. Hayward
F: T. Papley, L. Franklin, R. Clarke

FOL: T. Hickey, J. Rowbottom, L. Parker

I/C: N. Blakey, C. Warner, J. McInerney, L. McDonald
EMG: H. Cunningham, B. Campbell, H. McLean, W. Gould

IN: None
OUT: B. Campbell (Medi-Sub)

MAGPIES

B: S. Pendlebury, D. Moore, N. Murphy
HB: N. Daicos, J. Howe, J. Crisp
C: J. Daicos, P. Lipinski, T. Bianco
HF: J. Elliott, D. Cameron, B. McCreery
F: J. De Goey, B. Mihocek, W. Hoskin-Elliott

FOL: M. Cox, B. Maynard, S. Sidebottom

I/C: I. Quaynor, J. Noble, J. Ginnivan, A. Johnson
EMG: N. Kreuger, O. Henry, C. Brown, J. Carmichael

IN: None
OUT: J. Carmichael (Medi-Sub)

https://www.afl.com.au/news/842671/mega-preview-swans-v-magpies-stats-that-matter-who-wins-and-why

The AFL advises the Tribunal will sit tonight, Tuesday September 13, to determine the incident involving Jarrod Berry, Brisbane Lions. All other players accepted their sanctions from the Match Review of The AFL Finals Week Two matches.

AFL Tribunal, Tuesday September 13, 5:00pm AEST:

Jarrod Berry, Brisbane Lions, was involved in an incident with, Clayton Oliver, Melbourne, during the third quarter of The AFL Finals Series Week Two match between the Brisbane Lions and Melbourne, played at the MCG on Friday 9th September, 2022

Based on the available evidence, the incident was assessed as Intentional Conduct, Low Impact, High Contact. The incident was classified as a one-match sanction as a first offence.Sanctions accepted:

Brody Mihocek, Collingwood, has accepted a $2000 sanction for Rough Conduct against Brandon Walker, Fremantle, during the second quarter of the Finals Week Two match between Collingwood and Fremantle played at the MCG on Saturday 10th September, 2022

Brisbane v Melbourne

Jarrod Berry (#7 Brisbane Lions) – charged with unreasonable or unnecessary contact to the eye region (first offence) – against Clayton Oliver (#13 Melbourne) in the 3rd quarter. This has been graded as intentional conduct, low impact, and high contact. 1 match sanction with no reduction for early plea.

Collingwood v Fremantle

Brody Mihocek (#41 Collingwood) – charged with Rough Conduct (First Offence) against Brandon Walker (#31 Fremantle) in the 2nd quarter. Graded as Careless Conduct, Low Impact, High Contact. $3000 sanction reduced to $2000 with an early plea.

Statement from AFL Chief Executive
Gillon McLachlan

The AFL is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

We extend our sympathies to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom during this very difficult time.

Her Majesty was a woman of the people. This was never more evident than when she attended the 1970 season-opening Richmond v Fitzroy game at the MCG, unfurling Richmond’s 1969 Premiership flag, happily meeting players and eagerly learning about our game.

Her grit, humility and devotion to the Commonwealth will be remembered by all long after her reign.

May she rest in peace.

###

In honour and remembrance of Her Majesty’s life, a minute’s silence will be observed before the National Anthem at this evening and tomorrow’s Semi Final matches and flags will be flown at half-mast. 

A minute’s silence will also be observed before all AFLW and VFL matches this weekend.

MELBOURNE v BRISBANE LIONS

Friday September 9, 7:50pm at the MCG

SECOND SEMI FINAL

DEMONS

It's now or never.

See you at the 'G https://t.co/kynoRDLbpA#DemonSpirit pic.twitter.com/rwpMMDzkwm

— Melbourne Demons (@melbournefc) September 9, 2022

B: C. Salem, S. May, H. Petty
HB: A. Brayshaw, J. Lever, M. Hibberd
C: T. Sparrow, C. Oliver, E. Langdon
HF: J. Melksham, M. Gawn, J. Harmes
F: A. Neal-Bullen, B. Fritsch, C. Spargo
FOLL: L. Jackson, J. Viney, C. Petracca

I/C: T. Rivers, J. Hunt, K. Pickett, B. Brown
EMG: T. Bedford, J. Bowey, J.van Rooyen, J. Smith

IN: Nil
OUT: J. Smith (sub)

LIONS

Couldn’t love Joe Daniher’s decision to fly home this morning and miss his sides elimination final any more.

He’ll be by his partners side for the birth of his child.

I don’t know Joe but would have been an incredibly hard decision to make.

I hope Brisbane wins.

— Will Schofield (@WillSchofield) September 9, 2022

B: D. Gardiner, D. McStay, D. Rich
HB: B. Starcevich, H. Andrews, K. Coleman
C: Z. Bailey, J. Berry, C. Ah Chee
HF: D. Zorko, E. Hipwood, L. McCarthy
F: J. Payne, Tom Fullarton, C. Cameron
FOLL: D. Fort, L. Neale, H. McCluggage

I/C: D. Robertson, C. Rayner, N. Answerth, D. Wilmot
EMG: J. Prior, R. Lester, R. Mathieson, Kai Lohmann

IN: D. Fort, C. Rayner, N. Answerth
OUT: M. Robinson, R. Mathieson, J. Prior (all omitted), O. McInerney (illness)

COLLINGWOOD v FREMANTLE

Saturday September 10, 7:25pm at the MCG

FIRST SEMI FINAL

MAGPIES

Trent Bianco will play his first AFL final this Saturday night!

The full team:

— Collingwood FC (@CollingwoodFC) September 8, 2022

B: B. Maynard, D. Moore, J. Howe
HB: N. Daicos, N. Murphy, J. Crisp
C: W. Hoskin-Elliott, S. Pendlebury, J. Noble
HF: J. De Goey, D. Cameron, B. McCreery
F: A. Johnson, B. Mihocek, S. Sidebottom
FOLL: M. Cox, J. Elliott, J. Daicos

I/C: P. Lipinski, I. Quaynor, T. Bianco, J. Ginnivan
EMG: N. Kreuger, O. Henry, C. Brown, J. Carmichael

IN: T. Bianco
OUT: T. Adams (injured), N. Kreuger (sub)

DOCKERS

Same 22, new challenge #foreverfreo

— Fremantle Dockers (@freodockers) September 8, 2022

B: J. Aish, B. Cox, B. Walker
HB: H. Young, A. Pearce, L. Ryan
C: J. Clark, A. Brayshaw, B. Acres
HF: L. Schultz, S. Switkowski, H. Chapman
F: J. Amiss, R. Lobb, M. Walters
FOLL: S. Darcy, W. Brodie, C. Serong

I/C: M. Frederick, D. Mundy, N. O’Driscoll, G. Logue
EMG: B. Banfield, T. Colyer, L. Meek, E. Hughes

IN: Nil
OUT: B. Banfield (sub)

Thursday – Lions v Richmond

Friday – Melbourne v Sydney

Saturday

No charges, nothing to explain, move along please.

The full fixture for Round Three of the 2022 NAB AFLW Season Seven has been confirmed.

The huge weekend of AFLW will see the Queensland clash between the Brisbane Lions and the Gold Coast SUNS take place at The Gabba at 4.40pm AEST on Saturday September 10.

The state-based rivalry between Sydney and the GWS GIANTS will play out at the SCG on Saturday September 10 at 2.40pm AEST.

The Round Three AFLW fixture will also see Geelong Cats taking on Collingwood at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday September 10 at 4.10pm AEST.

Adelaide Crows v North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos will be played at Wigan Oval on Saturday September 10 at 12.40pm AEST.

Round Three marks the beginning of the NAB AFLW Season Seven Indigenous Round, which will be celebrated across Round Three and Four.

The AFLW Indigenous Round acknowledges the significant contribution of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander peoples to Australian football and the broader community.

All eighteen AFLW clubs will wear specially designed Indigenous Round guernseys across Round Three and Four, each with a unique design and story signifying the rich culture of the Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Peoples around the nation.

The full fixture for Round Three of the AFLW can be viewed at the AFLW Homepage.

Matches in the 2022 NAB AFLW Season Seven Competition will be broadcast live on the Seven Network, FOX FOOTY and Kayo.

ROUND THREE

The AFL recently announced a price freeze on all tickets for all matches at all venues across Weeks One to Three of the 2022 Toyota AFL Finals Series with entry level reserved seat Week Two remaining at $35 – the same prices as 2016.

Friday, 9 September
Second Semi Final, Melbourne vs. the Brisbane Lions at the MCG, 7.50pm AEST

Saturday, 10 September 
First Semi Final, Collingwood vs. Fremantle at the MCG, 7.25pm AEST

TICKETEK ON SALE TIMES FOR BOTH MATCHES THIS MORNING

Club Members 
Monday 5 September 10:00am – 2:00pm AEST

AFL Members 
Monday 5 September 12:00pm AEST

General Public
Monday 5 September 3:00pm AEST

AFL Executive General Manager Customer and Commercial Kylie Rogers said it was the most spectacular start to the 2022 Toyota AFL Finals Series.

“Tickets to Week Two go on sale this morning with competing club members to get first access.”

For a different experience make sure you check out all the AFL Semi Final tickets and dining packages.

SECOND QUALIFYING FINAL

MELBOURNE v SYDNEY SWANS

Friday September 2, 7:50pm at the MCG

DEMONS

B: T. Rivers, H. Petty, S. May
HB: A. Brayshaw, J. Lever, M. Hibberd
C: J. Hunt, C. Oliver, J. Melksham
HF: C. Spargo, L. Jackson, E. Langdon
F: K. Pickett, B. Brown, A. Neal-Bullen
FOLL: M. Gawn, J. Viney, C. Petracca

I/C: C. Salem, J. Harmes, B. Fritsch, T. Sparrow
EMG: T. Bedford, J. Bowey, J.van Rooyen, J. Smith

IN: C. Salem
OUT: J. Bowey (omitted), J. Jordon (sub)

SWANS

B: D. Rampe, T. McCartin, N. Blakey
HB: J. Lloyd, P. McCartin, J. McInerney
C: E. Gulden, C. Warner, C. Mills
HF: I. Heeney, S. Reid, W. Hayward
F: T. Papley, L. Franklin, R. Clarke
FOLL: T. Hickey, L. Parker, J. Rowbotto

I/C: R. Fox, O. FLorent, L. McDonald, D. Stephens
EMG: C. Sinclair, H. Cunningham, H. McLean, B. Campbell

IN: Nil
OUT: S. Wicks (sub)

FIRST QUALIFYING FINAL

GEELONG CATS v COLLINGWOOD

Saturday September 3, 4:35pm at the MCG

CATS

B: Z. Tuohy, S. De Koning, J. Bews
HB: M. Duncan, J. Henry, T. Stewart
C: I. Smith, J. Selwood, M. Holmes
HF: B. Close, J. Cameron, G. Miers
F: T. Stengle, T. Hawkins, G. Rohan
FOLL: R. Stanley, M. Blicavs, P. Dangerfield

I/C: Z. Guthrie, J. Kolodjashnij, C. Guthrie, T. Atkins
EMG: S. Menegola, M. O’Connor, B. Parfitt, J. Ceglar

IN: M. Duncan, J. Cameron, R. Stanley
OUT: M. O’Connor, E. Ratugolea, J. Ceglar, B. Parfitt (omitted)

MAGPIES

B: B. Maynard, D. Moore, J. Howe
HB: J. Crisp, N. Murphy, S. Pendlebury
C: J. Noble, T. Adams, I. Quaynor
HF: J. Elliott, D. Cameron, B. McCreery
F: N. Daicos, B. Mihocek, J. Daicos
FOLL: M. Cox, J. De Goey, S. Sidebottom

I/C: P. Lipinski, W. Hoskin-Elliott, J. Ginnivan, A. Johnson
EMG: T. Bianco, N. Kreuger, C. Brown, F. Macrae

IN: T. Adams
OUT: O. Henry (sub), F. Macrae (omitted)

FIRST ELIMINATION FINAL

FREMANTLE v WESTERN BULLDOGS

Saturday September 3, 8:10pm at Optus Stadium

DOCKERS

B: J. Aish, B. Cox, J. Clark
HB: H. Young, A. Pearce, L. Ryan
C: M. Frederick, A. Brayshaw, B. Acres
HF: L. Schultz, S. Switkowski, H. Chapman
F: J. Amiss, R. Lobb, M. Walters
FOLL: S. Darcy, W. Brodie, C. Serong

I/C: G. Logue, D. Mundy, N. O’Driscoll, B. Walker
EMG: D. Tucker, B. Banfield, L. Meek, E. Hughes

IN: J. Amiss, R. Lobb, G. Logue
OUT: L. Meek, B. Banfield (both omitted), N. Fyfe (injured), D. Tucker (sub)

BULLDOGS

B: E. Richards, R. Gardner, Z. Cordy
HB: B. Williams, A. Keath, B. Dale
C: L. Hunter, J. Dunkley, J. Macrae
HF: A. Treloar, J. Ugle-Hagan, J. Johannisen
F: C. Weightman, A. Naughton, S. Darcy
FOLL: T. English, M. Bontempelli, B. Smith

I/C: L. Vandermeer, C. Daniel, T. McLean, R. Smith
EMG: S. Martin, J. Bruce, R. McComb, T. Duryea

IN: A. Keath, J. Johannisen, T. McLean
OUT: J. Bruce (omitted), T. Liberatore (injured), T. Duryea (personal reasons), R. McComb (sub)