AFL is one of the most demanding sports on the planet, built on repeat sprints, collisions, and sustained intensity across four quarters. To perform at their peak, AFL players rely on smart fuelling strategies. That’s where energy gels come in.

1. High-Carb Demands

AFL matches can last over two hours, with players covering 12–16km through explosive bursts and constant movement. This depletes muscle glycogen fast. Energy gels provide a fast-digesting carbohydrate source to help top up energy stores mid-game and delay fatigue.

2. Quick, Clean and Convenient

Unlike solid foods, energy gels are portable and easy to take during short breaks in play. Isotonic gels like FUELR don’t require water to digest—meaning no bloating or disruption, just clean fuel when it matters most.

3. Sharper for Longer

AFL is as much mental as physical. Stable blood glucose from energy gels supports focus, reaction time, and decision-making, especially in the second half when fatigue kicks in.

4. Caffeine for the Edge

FUELR’s caffeinated gels are used strategically by many players for a boost in the later stages. Caffeine supports alertness, lowers perceived effort, and improves endurance, helping players stay switched on.

5. Trusted by the Best

FUELR gels are currently being used by 8 AFL clubs across the country.

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Fuel like the pros. Shop the FUELR Isotonic and Caffeinated Gel range now.