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Emily Patterson joined AFL.com.au in April 2026 as the lead reporter on the ground in Sydney. After launching her career covering a diverse sports portfolio, Emily now brings her multi-platform expertise to the New South Wales market. Covering both the Swans and the Giants across their AFL and AFLW programs, she provides comprehensive coverage through breaking news, match reports, and long-form features. With a passion for championing women's sport and storytelling, Emily is the primary voice for football fans across the state.
Emily Patterson joined AFL.com.au in April 2026 as the lead reporter on the ground in Sydney. After launching her career covering a diverse sports portfolio, Emily now brings her multi-platform expertise to the New South Wales market. Covering both the Swans and the Giants across their AFL and AFLW programs, she provides comprehensive coverage through breaking news, match reports, and long-form features. With a passion for championing women's sport and storytelling, Emily is the primary voice for football fans across the state.
In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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