aflplayers
The official Twitter of the AFL Players' Association
93,325
Followers
4,705
Following
22,078
Tweets
23.4
Avg Engagement
610
Listed
No
Verified
Account Overview
What This Report Covers
This comprehensive analysis examines @AFLPlayers's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.
Account Classification
- Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
- Account Age:2009-05-22
- Verification:No
- Location:Not specified
Data Summary
- Tweets Analyzed:3,211
- Avg Likes per Tweet:19.0
- Avg Retweets per Tweet:4.5
- Followers Analyzed:10,000
Engagement Analysis
Based on 3,211 tweetsThe account consistently receives a high number of likes and retweets, indicating strong audience interaction. The engagement reflects the relevance and impact of the association's messaging.
19.0
Avg Likes/Tweet
4.5
Avg Retweets/Tweet
60,858
Total Likes
14,349
Total Retweets
Engagement Quality Analysis
Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.
5
Median Likes
1
Median Retweets
20
75th Percentile
2,916
Top Tweet
0.25
Engagement per 1K Followers
Normalized influence metric
Viral Spikes
Engagement Pattern
Few posts get most engagement
Posting Behavior
Content style and format preferences
Mixed
Balanced content approach
57.4%
Original
19.2%
Replies
17.0%
Retweets
6.4%
Quotes
0.0%
Threads
0.2%
With Media
84.8%
With Links
25.8%
With #Tags
81.7%
With @Mentions
59.9%
With Emojis
182
Avg Length
Audience Reaction Profile
Interactive
Balances broadcasting with conversation
0.33
Reply/Original Ratio
0.37
Quote/RT Ratio
Posting Rhythm
Highly Bursty
Posts in concentrated bursts
93.7%
Weekday Posts
6.3%
Weekend Posts
Top Hashtags
Most Mentioned
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Content Strategy Analysis
Based on 3,211 tweetsContent Type Distribution
Content Breakdown
What This Reveals About Their Strategy
This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.
The 547 retweets (17% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.
Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing
Based on 3,211 tweetsEngagement by Hour (UTC)
Posting Frequency Over Time
Timing Insights
Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.
Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.
Audience Demographics
Based on 10,000 followersThe primary audience includes AFL players, fans, and media outlets interested in the sport's development. It also reaches a broader audience through its advocacy and public statements.
Below Average
Audience Quality
36.7%
Suspicion Index
54.0%
Low-Quality %
4
Median Reach
Audience Quality Signals
Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.
59.5%
Empty Bio
59.9%
<10 Tweets
3.5%
Mass Following (>2K)
0.0%
New (<90 days)
71.6%
Low Ratio (<0.1)
0.0%
New (<180 days)
94.5%
No URL
48.5%
<3 Tweets
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Try Bot DetectorFollower Reach & Influence
This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.
16,263,356
Total Potential Reach
4
Median Follower Reach
22
75th Percentile Reach
2.1%
>1K followers
0.3%
>10K followers
0.1%
>50K followers
0.1%
>100K followers
Creator vs Consumer Split
Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).
22.0%
Creators
2,204 accounts
18.1%
Consumers
1,809 accounts
59.9%
Dormant
5,987 accounts
Follower Influence Distribution
How many followers do their followers have?
Follower Account Age
How long have followers been on Twitter?
Geographic Distribution
Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):
25
Verified Followers
0.25% of total
673
Protected Accounts
6.73% of total
3 years
Avg Account Age
of their followers
Notable Followers (By Influence)
Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:
| Username | Followers | Profession | Interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| @JohnCena | 14,094,091 | Wrestler | Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion |
| @4realJasonB | 197,195 | Author | AlphaAdventurer, Aesthete, Author |
| @PatsKarvelas | 159,355 | Presenter | Politics, Current Affairs, Media |
| @calferguson12 | 118,915 | Cricketer | Cricket, Golf, Football |
| @Craig_Foster | 118,902 | Activist | Human rights, sports, multiculturalism |
| @Odyne_LaFee | 91,409 | - | - |
| @TheEllieChase | 52,266 | Influencer | Travel, Food, Fashion |
| @js_kay | 48,983 | Software Developer | technology, coding, innovation |
| @WorldVisionAus | 48,580 | Humanitarian | Community development, assistance, news |
| @thefrontbar7 | 47,841 | - | - |
Top Keywords in Follower Bios
Top Hashtags in Follower Bios
4,048
Followers With Bio
5,952
Followers Without Bio
40.48%
% With Bio
59.52%
% Without Bio
Why Audience Demographics Matter
Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.
Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.
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Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,211 analyzed6,332
Combined Engagement
5,848
Total Likes
484
Total Retweets
1,266
Avg per Tweet
Key Metrics for Viral Tweets
0%
With Media
20%
With Hashtags
20%
With @Mentions
60%
With Links
Topical Analysis:
🧵(1/2) The comments published by the Herald Sun today are offensive and inaccurate. Nearly 600,000 women and girls play football in Australia, and viewer and membership numbers are growing every year.
(2/2) We continue to be inspired by our AFLW members everyday and the competition is a critical part of Australian football's future - it’s time people get used to that. We can’t wait to watch them this weekend at the footy.
Sensationalist garbage. Players left their homes and families on short notice to keep the season going, in doing so providing thousands of jobs and allowing fans to still enjoy the best sport in the world. Grateful for their commitment. Bring on round 6 🙌 https://t.co/EZzcwA3C16
A bit of positivity for your Wednesday featuring Aaron vandenBerg, Brody Mihocek and @taylor_adams13 🤝 🎧: @RSNBreakfast https://t.co/1EktnPltxZ
#NotADateToCelebrate https://t.co/ylJpDCq7EM
Key Insights & Takeaways
The account actively responds to media criticism and promotes the importance of AFLW. It highlights the dedication and sacrifices of players to keep the season running. The content emphasizes the role of players in the economic and social impact of the sport.
Strengths
- + Established follower base of 93,325
- + Strong original content creation
- + Active presence with consistent posting
Opportunities
- ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
- ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
- ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
- ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts
Summary
This analysis of @AFLPlayers reveals an growing Twitter presence with 93,325 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 23.4 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.
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