AFL Digital Network earns five awards at 2026 Australian Football Media Awards
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The AFL Digital Network celebrated a successful night at the 2026 Australian Football Media Awards held at Marvel Stadium on September 15. Key awards included best AFLW reporter for Riley Beveridge, who covered Aine McDonagh's visa issue, and best AFLW feature for Gemma Bastiani's piece on Anne Hatchard. Michael Willson received the Best Feature Photo award, while Morgan Hancock won for best action photo. The player-led podcast Tagged was recognized as the best football entertainment podcast. Josh Gabelich and Bharat Sundaresan also received commendations for their reporting.
- •Riley Beveridge won best AFLW reporter award.
- •Gemma Bastiani recognized for best AFLW feature.
- •Michael Willson awarded Best Feature Photo.
- •Morgan Hancock's photo earned best action photo.
- •Tagged won best football entertainment podcast.
- 9:00 PMAFL — AFL Digital Network wins five trophies at 2026 Australian Football Media Awards
"The AFL Digital Network's award-winning team has been honoured at the annual industry awards night at Marvel Stadium
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