See the email the AFL sent to clubs after players and officials were busted in gambling breaches
An AFL audit revealed gambling breaches by players and officials in 2025, prompting a league-wide email reminder of strict gambling rules.Summary
An audit of the Australian Football League (AFL) in 2025 revealed multiple breaches of gambling rules by players and officials, leading the league to send a warning email to all 18 clubs. The email reminded clubs of their obligations regarding player and official conduct, specifically prohibiting betting on matches, allowing access to betting accounts, or promoting gambling. The AFL highlighted past cases, such as Jaidyn Stephenson’s 10-game ban in 2019 and Rhys Nicholls’s two-game ban in 2022, as examples of the consequences of violating these rules. The league is particularly concerned about the rise of ‘Bets With Mates’ syndicates and reiterated the zero-tolerance policy outlined in player contracts, emphasizing the importance of recent gambling education training.
(Source：Daily Mail Online)