2.1K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 69 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Saturdays around 3 AM UTC. Mostly text posts.
r/AFL Traffic & Engagement r/AFL Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/AFL Most Active Times When r/AFL Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/AFL Flair Performance r/AFL Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| ⠀ | 203 (74.1%) | 105 |
| AFLW | 29 (10.6%) | 66 |
| Post-Match Discussion Thread | 22 (8.0%) | 64 |
| Non-Match Discussion Thread | 7 (2.6%) | 50 |
| Meme Monday | 5 (1.8%) | 69 |
| Match Thread | 4 (1.5%) | 37 |
| Sledge Thread | 4 (1.5%) | 57 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/AFL Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AFL
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| afl | 306 (14.8%) | 82 | 85 |
| final | 263 (12.8%) | 98 | 68 |
| grand | 202 (9.8%) | 80 | 48 |
| time | 122 (5.9%) | 128 | 52 |
| game | 96 (4.7%) | 147 | 64 |
| year | 92 (4.5%) | 134 | 69 |
| brisbane | 91 (4.4%) | 156 | 125 |
| finals | 88 (4.3%) | 49 | 38 |
| footy | 69 (3.4%) | 76 | 35 |
| geelong | 66 (3.2%) | 135 | 100 |
r/AFL Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AFL
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| afl.com.au | 70 | 61 |
| abc.net.au | 27 | 74 |
| youtube.com | 23 | 53 |
| sen.com.au | 20 | 94 |
| youtu.be | 20 | 16 |
| 7news.com.au | 15 | 157 |
| foxsports.com.au | 14 | 52 |
| instagram.com | 10 | 1 |
| theage.com.au | 9 | 111 |
| thisweekinaustralianfootball.substack.com | 8 | 11 |
r/AFL Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AFL
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Cultural exchange done right between AFL and NFL
Impey pinged for HTB in the dying stages of the game
NFL ref getting into the footy spirit at the MCG
Pat Voss made sure his teammates were standing tall post-siren
Wharfie Time backfires horrifically for the Dockers
The NBA just issued a $30 million fine, cut 5 first-round draft picks, and suspended owner and president for 3rd-party endorsement deal for violating salary cap.
"I remember the time when the footy club rang me and said they're going to take me... I was sitting at the Broken Hill airport with my nan, and 19 years later it's all done." Tex reflects on his incredible career
The AFL & MCG have provided the family, who were pelted with nachos on Saturday night, with free Grand Final entry.
You’ve heard of CatMan, now get ready for CrowMan.
Razor Ray on HTB: he gets possession, the ball is not pinned, there’s an arm free, he’s got to make an attempt to get rid of it. The rule is reasonable time. He gave him a week in the context of this game. Umpires have also got to demonstrate courage. That’s what he’s paid to do, and he delivered
r/AFL Audience Overlap r/AFL Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AFL FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AFL
What's the best time to post on r/AFL?
Based on posting volume, r/AFL is most active on Saturdays around 3 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AFL?
r/AFL averages 69 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AFL get?
Posts on r/AFL average about 94 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AFL get most?
On r/AFL, posts are a mix of formats, mostly text posts