- back ground clean up and stability increase

## REAL CONTACT. REAL CONTESTS. Footy Mayhem’s contact system has been rebuilt around real physics. Players now jostle, bump, shoulder and collide with genuine momentum. You’ll feel the difference when you run into a bigger opponent, and see it when packs form under the high ball. • **Physical marking contests** — players fight for front position, spoilers crash in from behind and bodies collide in the air. And yes, screamers can happen. • **Awareness matters** — smarter players read the kick earlier, react faster and get to the drop first. • **Strength matters** — bigger, stronger players hold their ground and can move smaller opponents off the ball. • **Momentum matters** — bumps, tackles and heavy collisions now depend on the speed and size of the players involved. ## BIGGER HITS • Heavy contact can knock players off their feet and spill the ball. • The tackle button now includes a homing lunge toward the ball carrier. Hit them at full speed and you may get a collision instead of a clean wrap-up. • Defenders attack the contest, lowering the shoulder and accelerating into contact. • Loose balls react naturally to the collision, so spills don't keep bouncing the same way. ## GOAL KICKING • Wider green zone on the kicking meter. Stop it in the green and it’s a goal. • Perfect set shots get extra distance. • AI players are more accurate when kicking from good positions. ## THE BOUNCING BALL The footy is less predictable on the deck. It can skip, check and kick sideways across successive bounces, wrong-footing players and creating genuine loose-ball contests. ## SMARTER KICK-INS Full-backs now read the ground before bringing the ball back into play. If space opens up, they can play on and run before launching long. They’ll also look for an open teammate or take territory when that’s the better option. Better players make better decisions. Others might take the gamble. Plus more fixes, tuning and polish across the game. **Enjoy the contest.**

**WHAT'S NEW IN 26.25** A big gameplay and stability update: • **New Match Pace options** — choose Classic, Brisk or Fast and play at the speed that feels right for you. • **Smarter player movement** — players now jog when they're away from the contest and sprint when it matters, creating more space and better ball movement. • **Tighter defending** — defenders stay accountable to their opponent and compete at marking contests, meaning fewer forwards left completely unattended. • **Player awareness now matters more** — smarter players read the ball earlier, react faster and get to the drop first. • **Safer interchanges** — fixed a crash that could occur when making a coach interchange involving the ball carrier. Requested changes now happen at the next goal or quarter break. • **Match fixes** — cleaned up stray centre bounces during play, a pre-match bounce reset issue and occasional kick-in stalls. • **UI polish** — improved the Settings and Player Editor screens.

- small bug fixes

Smarter Footy. Better Feel. This update is all about improving the game around the ball, with smarter AI, better positioning and cleaner control. You asked for it - faster gameplay! Increased player speed. • Passing that finds its target Kicks now lead teammates properly instead of simply aiming at where they are. Skilled kickers deliver cleaner, lace-out passes that are easier to mark, and can even lift the ball over defenders sitting in the passing lane. • Forwards stay dangerous Full-forwards and forward pockets now hold their position inside 50, giving you genuine targets when you attack. No more looking up and finding an empty goal square. • Smarter disposal decisions Players now use the same decision-making rules across kicks and handballs. Backwards handballs, pointless sideways kicks and strange disposal choices have been heavily reduced. Players move the ball with purpose, switch when the option is genuinely there, and take the shot when they're in range. • Marks and free kicks play out properly Players now hold their position after a mark or free kick until YOU choose to play on. Opponents respect the protected area, the correct controls appear at the right time, and set shots, general marks and kick-ins each behave as they should. • Better cameras Marks and kick-ins now use a broadcast-style look-ahead camera, giving you a better view of the field and more time to spot your next option. • Coach Mode improvements Cleaner in-match controls, improved tactics HUD and general Coach Mode polish. Plus: sharper sprint effects, instant button sounds, smoother player switching that preserves momentum, and dozens of AI decision-making improvements across the ground.

WHAT'S NEW Match Fixes - smooth physics based movement Coach Mode - You can now choose PLAY, COACH or SIM directly from the pre-match screen, for every match. - Coach mode now has its tactical panel on screen. It opens automatically when play begins, and can be collapsed at any time. - Coach and Sim appear as locked during your debut match, so you can see what unlocks after round 1. Season and Progression - Morale now has real bite. It affects speed, kicking power and accuracy, and no longer gets stuck at maximum or minimum. - Players you rest recover match fitness noticeably faster. - Team confidence and momentum have been rebalanced so form swings are felt on the field. Presentation and Performance - Major performance and memory improvements at one of the stadiums. - Full iPhone and iPad layout pass across every screen, including safe area support for notched and Dynamic Island devices. - Improved panel styling and readability throughout. Community - Added a Discord link in Settings so you can send feature requests, report bugs and see what is coming next.

Now optimized for every iPhone and iPad. The game has been retuned to fit your screen, from smaller iPhones through to iPad Pro. Menus, match screens and Team Manager now scale correctly, with improved spacing around notches, safe areas and the home indicator. Fatigue now matters. Players genuinely tire as they run, making late-game rotations and fresh legs more important. Interchange improvements let you rest tired players and bring fresh teammates onto the ground. Enable Auto Interchange in Team Manager to let the coach handle rotations, or pause and make changes yourself at any time. Cleaner ball handling means players now take possession of loose balls more naturally instead of the ball pinballing between them. Better marking also means cleaner pickups. Hit the post and it now correctly scores a behind. A new broadcast-style goal-shot camera follows the kick and tracks the ball toward goal. Smarter teammates now give the ball carrier more space, helping play flow naturally. Also includes display improvements for the trophy cabinet, tactics screen, training panel and post-match stats, plus various gameplay and stability fixes.

fix this no emojois ## Tackling and Contact * **Tackles now stick.** Hold Sprint into the ball carrier to wrap them up and force a disposal. If they cannot get the ball away, you will win a holding-the-ball free kick. Bigger players may strip it clean, while evenly matched contests can lock the ball in. * **Bumps are now separate from tackles.** Hit the carrier without tackling to knock them off balance. A fast, heavy collision can send them flying and spill the ball for play on, while lighter contact delivers a sharp jolt. * **Charge-down smothers now trigger properly.** Sprint at an opponent as they prepare to kick or handball and you can smother the disposal for a turnover. * Updated the in-game coaching tips to clearly explain the difference between tackling and bumping. ## Club and Finances * **New: Season Membership Drive.** Every off-season, members renew and their fees are deposited as a lump sum before the new season begins, giving you a clear budget for list management. * Receive a new email from the club president detailing your membership total, growth from last season and the amount banked. * Membership grows with success. Strong finishes and premierships attract more supporters, while poor seasons slow growth. * New clubs now begin with their foundation membership revenue, worth approximately $3 million. * Removed the old board cash top-up. Membership is now the main source of season-start funding. * Any club debt is cleared from membership revenue at season rollover, while the once-per-season board bailout remains as a safety net. ## Home-Ground Atmosphere Your home ground now comes alive on match day. Every stadium is dressed in the home team’s colours, with flags, banners, signage, guernsey patterns and club crests throughout the stands. Away supporters also have their own pocket behind the goals. Fresh, premium new look across the whole app • Smarter contracts — pay wages across the season and see the exact per-round cost of every signing • Rival clubs now bid on players you want and sign them if you miss out • Cleaner squad & roster screens • Loads of visual polish and fixes See you at the footy!

Marking, reimagined Brand-new timed marking: watch the drop-zone ring turn green, then tap MARK at the right moment to pull it down. Nail the timing for a clean grab. Mistime it under pressure and you’ll spill it to the pack. Your player’s marking rating widens the timing window and helps them hold tougher marks. Fly for big grabs over the pack, crumb the spills, and read the ball in flight like a real key forward. The MARK button now stays on-screen and lights up the instant a contest is on, so you’re always ready. Opponents can no longer sneak a kick or handball away mid-spin. Smarter on-field spread: wingers now hold their width for the switch instead of clogging the middle. Tactics that actually change the game Team game plans now genuinely reshape both sides. Spread the ground, pack the corridor, flood back in defence, or break fast on turnover. Every opponent feels different. Plus a stack of stability fixes and polish across the board.

The crowd has come alive. NEW: Fan Reaction After every match, see how your supporters react to the result. Win a thriller, knock off a rival, or climb the ladder and the terraces respond with cheers, heartbreak and cult-hero moments. Bigger hits Big collisions now hit harder, with players flying through the air after heavy contact. Smarter player awareness Players now track the ball with improved head movement, making marks, contests and loose-ball moments feel more alive. Bigger match-day atmosphere Packed animated crowds now lift with the momentum of the game, with new stadium ambience and bigger goal reactions. Pre-match buzz Players now warm up on the ground before the opening bounce. Smoother match flow Improved marking, play-on moments, commentary, quarter resumes, team colours and general match-day polish.

This update makes your club feel alive — on the field and off it. The Boardroom is watching Your president now sets a season mandate and tracks your progress — with check-ins through the year, reactions to big results, and end-of-season reviews landing in your inbox. Deliver, and the board backs you with cash and confidence. Fall short, and you'll feel the heat. Player Morale Every player now carries a mood that rises and falls with results, game time and form — and it shows on the field. Happy players are sharper and develop faster; frustrated ones go flat. Keep your stars in form and your fringe players involved. (The club doctor will flag anyone who's slipping.) Broadcast-style match intros Matches now open with a sweeping broadcast camera before cutting straight to the centre bounce — and you'll get the same treatment coming out of half-time. Smarter footy - Teams now drive the ball forward instead of chipping it sideways — forwards lead into space and present for the long kick. - Star players genuinely stand out: elite pace breaks away, gun kickers are deadlier, ruckmen dominate the taps, and key forwards out-mark the pack. - Smarter players read the play and pick the right option. A real challenge Hard difficulty now bites — sharper, faster, more accurate opponents. Set shots demand cleaner timing, too. Plus polish and balance improvements throughout. Good luck out there!

What’s New This update brings smarter footy, stronger career stories, and more life around your club. • Momentum now matters Matches can swing fast. Get on a roll and your team lifts. Concede quick goals and the pressure builds, with nervous hands, spilled marks, and players starting to crack. Slow it down with safe possession or take the game on when time is running out. • Your coach is in your ear A new in-match coach reads the game with you. He’ll warn when momentum is against you, call out when there’s still time to chase, and point out what the opposition is doing, whether they’re flooding back, hunting the ball, or protecting a lead. • Pause is here You can now pause and resume a live match whenever life gets in the way. • Teams play to their strengths Players now lean into their specialties. Torpedo guns launch from long range, sharpshooters back themselves, playmakers hunt the killer pass, and speedsters take the game on. Strong clubs stay composed. Weaker clubs feel slower, sloppier, and more likely to crack under pressure. • Tactics have more bite Defensive and Attacking tactics now feel properly different. Defensive teams hold shape and lock down space, while Attacking teams hunt the ball and push forward. • Your club has a voice Your President, coaches, doctor, and scout now email you as the season unfolds. Early career now builds a stronger story with player tips, recruitment teasers, medical updates, and big club decisions. • Real rivalries The Showdown, Western Derby, Q-Clash, Anzac Day, and more are now part of the season. Rivalry weeks get special pre-match billing and messages from the boss. There’s nothing sweeter than beating your enemy. • Smarter injuries and medical staff Your club doctor now helps prevent injuries in played and simmed matches. Tired players are more likely to break down, so rest and rotation matter. Pre-match medical reports flag risky players, injury updates are clearer, and Iron Man players are now genuinely tougher. • Free starter staff Every new career now begins with a free coach and club doctor. Upgrade to specialists when you’re ready. • Career fixes and polish Player development now works more reliably across a career, scout reports better separate current ability from future potential, and team selection now stays put between matches. Smarter contests — no more whole-team swarming the ball; the right players (key talls, ruck, spoilers) still show up. • Stability improvements

Grand Final fixes & polish - Fixed a bug where winning the Grand Final could get stuck after the celebration — you'll now move smoothly to the post-match wrap-up every time. - Win or lose the big one, the club President now drops a message in your Inbox — a premiership celebration, or a few words of encouragement for next year. - Premierships won via Sim are now correctly recorded in your history. Thanks for playing Footy Mayhem — good luck on the run to the flag!

This update is all about feel, flow, and smarter footy. • Rebuilt goal kicking Goal kicking now rewards your timing properly. Stop the meter in the green and it’s a goal. Mistimed kicks now miss in a way that makes sense: early releases drift left, overcooked kicks sail right, and star kickers get a bigger sweet spot. • More reliable passing Aim at a teammate and the ball now goes where you expect. Player skill affects how cleanly the ball arrives, making elite ball-users more valuable. • Sharper sprint bursts Sprint now gives players a real getaway burst, complete with speed trails. Defenders can explode into chase mode too. • Bigger tackles Tackles now feel heavier and more responsive, with improved ball spills, impact sounds, haptics, hit-stop, and stronger collision feel. Slippery stars can still break the odd tackle. • Smarter tactics All five tactics now have a clearer identity: Boundary drags play wide and goes long down the line. Fast Break surges forward after turnovers. Attacking pushes through the corridor with numbers ahead. Defensive floods back and protects dangerous space. Balanced holds shape and picks the right moments. • Better AI ball use Players now read the field before disposing of the ball, choosing corridor options, wing exits, leading targets, or long contests depending on what opens up. • Adaptive CPU coaching Opposition teams now adjust tactics during matches based on the scoreboard, clock, momentum, weather, and team strengths. • Career and season improvements Sponsor deals now stick and pay out correctly. Low-rated players are priced more fairly on the transfer market. Players can now be renamed. Recent form now appears on match previews. Club news has been improved for finals, premiers, and trade-period stories. The off-season is smoother, with contracts, signings, sponsors, and list needs easier to manage. • Ladder fixes Fixed ladder re-sorting during finals. Fixed season-stats ladder refresh issues between rounds. • More gameplay polish Goal kicking is now better calibrated to the real goal width. Goals are now more consistent at both ends of the ground. Free kicks no longer boot the ball from a downed player. Tactical pop-ups and juice banners now only appear during live play. Grapples, speccies, and close contests now feel tighter and more cinematic. Torpedo kicks now launch quicker, bigger bombs. New and refreshed trait moments have been added, including Playmaker, Crumber, Torpedo Kick, and Sharpshooter. Jump in and feel the difference.

What's New • New player traits: Clutch, Sharpshooter, HardHitter, Captain and more now activate in-game. • Trait icons now appear on nameplates and player cards. • Clubs now play with clearer tactical identities. • CPU teams kick longer, play faster, and make smarter passing choices. • New 3D team-coloured crowd with bigger goal reactions. • New Kit Customise screen for shoes and shorts. • Cleaner popups, better break timing, improved injury sub-alerts, smoother handballs, and performance improvements.

Sudden-death overtime — every match now has a winner Smarter, more reactive AI with better positioning and pressure Faster transitions after kick-ins and possession changes Improved tackles, marks, and contest gameplay Stadiums get a full 3D crowd with goal celebrations Smoother animations and upgraded match feel Enhanced camera and immersion UI polish and bug fixes

You asked — we listened First 5 matches now free — try a real career before committing AI shooting toned down slightly Recruitment (New) Real bidding wars with rival clubs 2 negotiation rounds — match, outbid, or walk 3-year contracts, paid upfront (no salary cap) Loyal players: 5% renewal discount Tied bids = 50/50 decision Scouting Upgrades Scout HQ ticker for news, needs & rival interest Prospect badges (Elite, Hot, Prospect) Shared 200+ player pool — compete with AI clubs No signings during finals Match Day Faster, snappier gameplay New pre-match preview ticker Injury alerts now clearly flagged AI tuned to miss more shots on goal Career Updates Faster youth growth, sharper veteran decline Economy rebalanced for new contracts Cleaner UI + bug fixes

Big gameplay update — improved kicking, smarter AI, and better match feel. • Reworked goal kicking — new sweet spot tuning and real shanks if you overcook it • Smarter AI — more realistic shot accuracy and better passing decisions • Improved mark & spoil contests with cleaner physics • Upgraded crowd atmosphere and match presentation • Smoother goal celebrations and camera flow • New fair play model — free to start, unlock the full career with a single purchase. No ads or pay-to-win • This update is not compatible with previous save data. A fresh install is recommended • Bug fixes and performance improvements throughout

- New mark mechanic makes marks and spoils look much better - Increased player feedback during matches - Fixed training bug where sometimes too many players appear - Fixed signing bug where team list not immediatley updated after signing a new player

Fixed quick match loading twice when spamming Quick match button. Fixed finals messaging. Improved AI.

- Completely built from the ground up. - Please note delete previous version before installing.

- faster levelling up

- Match polish

- Added FA Cup style knock out competition featuring the top 32 teams across the leagues. - Added player icon fo show they have immunity for 2 seconds after a speckie (can't be tackled). - If you press pass to try and kick a goal (instead of shoot) the result will be a risky dribble kick.

- Upgrade your squad with the new energy pack, now available in the in-game store. Stay ahead by maintaining your team's stamina and performance! - Hire additional coaches to improve team strategy and training. Plus, we've introduced lower-level scouts to help you discover hidden talent with varying success rates. - Enjoy an epic finals atmosphere with new music tracks and an immersive grand final victory celebration cutscene. Win in style! - We've fine-tuned the spoil mechanics for more realistic ball control. Say goodbye to those overpowered punch-aways! - Experience a fresh perspective with the updated fullback camera angle, giving you better visibility on the field. - Celebrate your new signings with an all-new presentation sequence. Watch as your latest recruit dons the team jersey and joins the squad in style! - Pulled off a speckie? Your player now gets 2 seconds of immunity from being tackled, giving you a crucial edge on the field. - Manage dynamic in-season events that can impact your team's on-field performance. From player illness to morale boosts, each event adds a new layer of strategy to your game.