r/AFL is a subreddit with 479k members. The most common kinds of discussions are news and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses worst, afl, looking for a team, struggling, and essendon, and they frequently recommend/review boots, gift ideas, and pub.
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Popular Themes in r/AFL
#1
News
: "AFL statement after local footballer Nathan Fitzgerald’s death - black armbands at every game in Round 18, and a min silence before Dees-Tigers"
45 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Melbourne footballer Nathan Fitzgerald dies after suffering head injury during game"
5 posts
#3
Advice Requests
: "How can we stop this kind of harassment?"
2 posts
#4
Solution Requests
: ""I've seen technology out there that's way better than what we're using." - Craig McRae on the ARC"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/AFL
#1
Worst
20 posts
#2
Afl
: ""The umpires I've spoken to can't believe that the Afl hasn't suspended Maynard, but on the other hand they also aren't surprised given the lack of support they've felt from the Afl in the past." Tom Morris on the AflUA's statement on Saturday night's umpire contact"
12 posts
#3
Looking For A Team
6 posts
#4
Struggling
6 posts
#5
Essendon
: "Nate Caddy talks about Ben McKay having Sully Robey blocked on Instagram prior to Essendon drafting Robey."
6 posts
#6
Umpire Contact
: ""The umpires I've spoken to can't believe that the AFL hasn't suspended Maynard, but on the other hand they also aren't surprised given the lack of support they've felt from the AFL in the past." Tom Morris on the AFLUA's statement on Saturday night's Umpire Contact"
5 posts
#7
Looking For A Highlight
4 posts
#8
Nathan Fitzgerald
: "Melbourne footballer Nathan Fitzgerald dies after suffering head injury during game"
4 posts
#9
Looking For A Video
3 posts
#10
Looking For A Lifeline
3 posts
Products Discussed in r/AFL
Boots
3 reviews
#1
ASICS
4.7★ from 3 reviews
Gift Ideas
2 reviews
#1
Specky Magee
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Sherrin
5.0★ from 1 review
Pub
2 reviews
#1
Royal Derby
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Corner Hotel
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/AFL
#1
⠀
: ""Old-fashioned me, I probably wouldn’t like it, but I’ve come to accept that’s the modern game.... I’m guilty, I’ve sat down and talked to players from other clubs." - Chris Fagan on Lachie Neale meeting with rival suitors"
2 posts
#2
Post-Match Discussion Thread
: "Post Match Thread: Geelong vs Fitzroy"
1 post
#3
Sledge Thread
: "SLEDGE THREAD: IT IS ROUND 18 AND IF UMPIRES DON’T WANT TO BE TOUCHED WHY ARE THEY DRESSED SO PROVOCATIVELY"
1 post
#4
/r/AFLcirclejerk
: "are fremantle peeking too early?"
1 post
#5
Premiership
: "r/AFL Best Of: June 2026"
1 post
Member Growth in r/AFL
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+13k members(2.9%)
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Last updated: July 14, 2026