Footy news

Footy news! Here are some recent updates from the world of Australian Rules football:

AFL News

• The AFL has announced a new broadcast deal with Seven Network and Foxtel, worth $2.5 billion over five years. The deal will see the AFL's flagship game, the Grand Final, broadcast on Seven Network, while Foxtel will show all other matches.
• The AFL has also announced a new rule change, allowing teams to take a "six-tackle set" in the goal square, similar to a rugby league scrum. The change is aimed at increasing scoring and improving the game's entertainment value.
• The Western Bulldogs have signed former Carlton midfielder Patrick Cripps to a three-year deal, worth $1.2 million per year.

Club News

• The Richmond Tigers have re-signed star midfielder Dustin Martin to a four-year deal, worth $1.5 million per year.
• The Collingwood Magpies have signed former Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe to a three-year deal, worth $1.1 million per year.
• The Essendon Bombers have re-signed key forward Joe Daniher to a three-year deal, worth $900,000 per year.

Injury News

• Melbourne's Tom McDonald has been ruled out for the season with a serious knee injury.
• Geelong's Tom Hawkins has been sidelined for several weeks with a hamstring strain.
• Carlton's Sam Docherty has been cleared of a serious knee injury, but will miss several weeks with a minor strain.

Trade News

• The Gold Coast Suns have traded midfielder Will Brodie to the West Coast Eagles in exchange for a first-round draft pick.
• The Brisbane Lions have traded midfielder Hugh McCluggage to the Richmond Tigers in exchange for a first-round draft pick and a young player.
• The North Melbourne Kangaroos have traded midfielder Jed Anderson to the Hawthorn Hawks in exchange for a second-round draft pick.

These are just a few of the latest updates from the world of Australian Rules football. Stay tuned for more news and updates throughout the season!