South Australia hosts AFL's Gather Round event, with Port Adelaide's Connor Rozee named Player of the Round; controversy arises from a homophobic slur by Jeremy Finlayson.

South Australia shines as AFL's Gather Round event sees increased popularity, with Port Adelaide's Connor Rozee named Player of the Round for his outstanding performance against Essendon. A homophobic slur by Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson sparked controversy, while Tom Stewart's spoil helped Geelong win by four points. The AFL event's bigger scale drew fans from around the country.