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10:46 ‘Very remorseful’ Hawk learns his fate

Hawthorn’s Conor Nash has been hit with a four-game ban for his sickening Easter Monday hit on Geelong star Gryan Miers.

03:14 ‘Shocking’: Levi Ablett’s condition revealed after six years

Jordan Ablett has for the first time revealed the rare condition son Levi was first diagnosed with five years ago.

22/04 Balta speaks after assault penalty

Richmond defender Noah Balta says he “let a lot of people down” as the club has accepted a court ruling which will stop him from playing in at least four upcoming games, including Thursday’s Anzac Day eve clash against Melbourne, because of a night time curfew.

21/04 ‘He’s out’: Huge hit rocks the MCG

Hawthorn’s Conor Nash is in massive strife after a swinging arm knocked out Geelong’s Gryan Miers in their huge Easter Monday clash at the MCG.

21/04 Western Bulldogs great Luke Darcy lives saddest sight in football as son goes down

Sad footage of Luke Darcy has emerged as the footy world braces for the Bulldogs to confirm devastating injury news about his superstar son Sam.

21/04 ‘Non-competitive’ Saints cop lashing

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says he’ll have to “have some conversations” with players who would have to own their “non-competitive” performance during Sunday’s crushing 71-point loss to the Western Bulldogs which brought the red-hot Saints back down to earth.

21/04 ‘Not going to happen’: Troubled star won’t replace Darcy

The looming loss of Sam Darcy wasn’t offset by the spectacular return of Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli but the skipper’s outstanding season debut, and a big victory, was some comfort for coach Luke Beveridge.

20/04 ‘All hold our breath’: Horror AFL moment

The footy world was holding its breath after Bulldogs star Sam Darcy appeared to suffer a serious knee injury against St Kilda on Sunday night.

19/04 Sad Jack Ginnivan news exposed in behind-the-scenes photo

Hawthorn has reportedly axed Jack Ginnivan ahead of the club’s Easter Monday blockbuster with Geelong.

18/04 ‘Groundhog Day’ for miserable North fans

North Melbourne lobbied long and hard to earn the right to play Good Friday football and the club was firmly under the microscope against Carlton in round six.

15/04 AFL coach exposes own team’s ‘failures’ in rare footage

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has highlighted where it all went wrong for his side in their dismal 30-point loss to Port Adelaide at Gather Round.

14/04 ‘Isn’t the standard’: President’s letter ups pressure at Demons

Melbourne president Brad Green failed to address the ongoing future of coach Simon Goodwin in a letter to members which conceded the winless Demons were not playing at the “standard we expect” as pressure grows.

13/04 ‘Taught us a lesson’: Hawks failed acid test

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell had been trying to tell people that his ladder-leading Hawks weren’t as good as what was being said about them and now he has proof after being taught “a bit of a lesson” by new arch-enemies Port Adelaide.

13/04 AFL world stunned by Port’s Gather Round ambush

Port Adelaide have left footy fans in disbelief after tearing Hawthorn to shreds on Sunday night.

11/04 Bailey Smith spotted in ugly post-game fan incident

Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith has spoken out about what unfolded as he and his teammates walked off Adelaide Oval on Thursday night.

11/04 ‘Special game’: Geelong gun singled out for huge praise

Geelong coach Chris Scott felt like all his worst fears were coming true as Adelaide’s vaunted three-headed monster tall forward line ran riot in the first half on Thursday night.

09/04 Izak Rankine blows fans away with secret talent

Izak Rankine has once again blown fans away with his incredible talent away from the footy field.

09/04 ‘Hope the AFL are listening’: Coaches fire up

Two of the game’s highest-profile coaches have issued a plea to the AFL as the tightening of the soft cap reaches “boiling point”.

09/04 ‘Seething’: Captain’s 10-word sledge exposed as AFL feud twists

All eyes will be on Port Adelaide and Hawthorn when the sides meet on Sunday night to close the curtains of Gather Round, with a “feral undertone” tipped to bubble to the surface.

09/04 Oscar Allen’s trade saga takes fresh turn as new club emerges

Oscar Allen’s future has reportedly become a two-horse race with the reigning premiers the new frontrunner.

07/04 ‘It’s up to us’: Star Blue defends winless coach

Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh has defended embattled coach Michael Voss declaring the players need to be held accountable for the Blues’ winless start through the opening four games of their season.

06/04 ‘Thought they were through this’: Great torches ‘listless’ Roos as $1.4m star called out

Dual premiership Kangaroo David King has lamented the club’s “listless” 65-point loss to Sydney, saying he thought his ex-side was past such down performances.

05/04 Footy world melts down over ‘worst kick ever’

The footy world erupted with laughter and derision at Sydney journeyman Peter Ladhams’ attempted set shot during their clash with North Melbourne on Saturday night.

04/04 ‘Bit like Jeremy Howe’: Rap for top pick

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says Saints fans can expect a touch of high-flyer Jeremy Howe in Alix Tauru when the top pick returns from injury through the VFL this week.

03/04 Men with loaded guns cause chaos at Collingwood-Carlton blockbuster

There has been a serious security breach at the MCG with two men allegedly sneaking past security carrying multiple loaded firearms into the stadium on Thursday night.

01/04 Headaches loom for Pies after big return for Blues blockbuster

Collingwood is facing “some headaches” at the selection table ahead of Thursday night’s clash with Carlton after coach Craig McRae declared his side full strength.

27/03 Ken Hinkley’s key Power reveal as pressure continues to mount

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has conceded his side is “not where it needs to be” after their pain-staking two-goal loss to Essendon on Thursday night, which now leaves them 1-2 to start this season.

22/03 Fans quickly turn on ‘terrible’ Tigers

To borrow an old saying in the sports world – what a difference a week makes.

22/03 Lobb, Crisp learn MRO verdict

Western Bulldogs defender Rory Lobb has escaped a suspension for his stray spoil on Collingwood’s Mason Cox.

19/03 McKay scrutiny ‘unfair’ says Scott

Essendon coach Brad Scott has jumped to the defence of Ben McKay, labelling criticism of the backman “unfair”.

17/03 ‘He’s had enough’: Cornes drops damning Ken Hinkley truth

Ken Hinkley’s tenure as the coach of Port Adelaide is coming under increasing scrutiny in the wake of the club’s horror round one display.

17/03 ‘Character assassination’: Kane Cornes hits back as fiery feud erupts

Kane Cornes has returned serve on Mark Robinson as the first feud of the AFL season kicked off on Monday.

15/03 ‘Shout from rooftops’: Scott gushes over Bailey debut

The handbrake is officially off Bailey Smith, after the blond midfielder’s stunning debut for Geelong in a 78-point belting of Fremantle on Saturday.

15/03 Freo coach’s blunt admission after round 1 bloodbath

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir delivered a blunt admission about his own side in the wake of being torn to shreds by Geelong.

14/03 Hawthorn defender concussed and facing suspension

Hawks defender Jack Scrimshaw was left bloodied and battered after a horror head clash with teammate Josh Battle in an eventful night in their 26-point win over Essendon on Friday night.

14/03 ‘Absolute class’: AFL fans lose it over Fox Footy commentator

AFL fans were delighted to hear the dulcet tones of one commentator in particular on Thursday night as Fox Footy unveiled its new commentary line-up.

13/03 ‘One of the darkest nights’: Carlton in meltdown as players ‘lose their minds’

It’s only one game, but Carlton supporters are in meltdown are losing the unlosable and going down to Richmond on Thursday night in one of the biggest upsets in recent AFL history.

13/03 ‘Could be Dusty’: No. 1 pick stuns AFL world

If there was already hype over this year’s No. 1 AFL draft pick, it has just been taken to a whole new level following Richmond’s shock 13-point victory over Carlton.

13/03 Footy world divided over Lynch high shot

Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch will face scrutiny from the AFL’s Match Review Panel over his contentious high shot on Carlton ruckman Tom De Koning in Thursday night’s stunning 13-point win by the Tigers.

11/03 Carlton young gun walks away from sport to address ‘personal issues’

Carlton’s Elijah Hollands has taken indefinite leave to deal with ‘personal issues’, the Blues announced on Tuesday evening.

09/03 Fans slam Channel 7 as Ben Cousins’ new gig revealed

AFL fans have slammed Channel 7’s decision to reward troubled AFL great Ben Cousins with a coveted commentary job for the 2025 season.

09/03 Horror scenes bring GWS Giants game to a standstill

The AFL was brought to a standstill on Sunday afternoon when Giants big man Kieren Briggs came off second best in a marking contest.

08/03 AFL greats sledge Jack Ginnivan over pre-game ritual

Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan pre-game ritual before Friday night’s win over the Sydney Swans garnered a few chuckles from commentators.

14/02 ‘My mirror’: Love flows for AFL star

Friends and family have farewelled AFL legend Troy Selwood in an affecting service at Geelong’s GMHBA Stadium.Troy’s twin brother Adam led the tributes for the 40-year-old father described as “full of life, full of love, full of wisdom beyond his years”.

12/02 ‘Just stop’: Pathetic Kerr reality exposed

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12/02 Dogs prepare for life without star

The Western Bulldogs have prepared this pre-season to play without Jamarra Ugle-Hagan who remains away from the club amid personal challenges and will show a glimpse of its “adapted” forward line in front of a packed house on Saturday.

03/02 ‘Getting into him’: Roos wait on $8m man’s call

North Melbourne gun Luke Davies-Uniacke has been left in no doubt how much his teammates want him to sign the hefty new deal in front of him and have been “getting into him” about it.

22/01 Blues president steps down after AFL probe

Carlton president Luke Sayers has stepped down on the same day an AFL Integrity Unit investigation cleared him of any wrongdoing over a lewd social media post to his personal account.

17/01 Carlton boss finally addresses lewd photo scandal

Luke Sayers and the Carlton Football Club have finally responded to the lewd photo scandal that engulfed the president earlier this month.

10/12 Mayhem looms on AFLW deadline day

Hawthorn remains in the hunt for high profile Melbourne forward Tayla Harris, but will be up against the clock in the final hours of the AFLW trade period on Wednesday.

09/12 Pies circle breakout AFLW star

Hawthorn breakout midfielder Mattea Breed is poised to join Collingwood in the final two days of the AFLW trade period as a deal for Tayla Harris hangs in the balance.

05/12 Roos star in rare air after latest gong

North Melbourne superstar Jasmine Garner has joined Brent Harvey as the only Kangaroos in club history to claim five best and fairest awards to cap her superb season.

03/12 Dustin Martin wiped from history in rare AFL move

Richmond will keep Dustin Martin’s guernsey number “vacant” for at least season 2025 even though the club’s top draft pick is keen to wear the iconic No. 4.

16/10 ‘Best player in it’: Pies claim trade victory

Justin Leppitsch is adamant Collingwood has not traded away its future to secure Dan Houston, saying the Pies paid a fair price to secure “the best player in the trade period”.

08/10 ‘Funnier things have happened’: AFL boss’ curious comments amid links to Swans gun

Fremantle chief executive Simon Garlick expects star midfielder Chad Warner to see out his contract at Sydney, but says his club will “certainly monitor the situation”, adding: “Funnier things have happened.”

08/10 Demons legend Garry Lyon turns flamethrower on AFL club

Footy legend Garry Lyon has turned a flamethrower on the Demons over the “dog’s breakfast” situation the club has stumbled into with Clayton Oliver.

08/10 ‘Don’t believe a word’: Demons torched over Clayton Oliver AFL trade ‘shambles’

Melbourne’s handling of the Clayton Oliver trade rumours has been labelled a “shambles” as the club attemps to walk back any talk of trading the premiership midfielder.

07/10 ‘St Kilda would not, could not have done it’: Max King’s eight-year deal stuns Nathan Buckley, Kane Cornes

St Kilda have shown the faith in Max King, signing the 206cm key forward to six-year extension, despite still having two years remaining on his current contract in the biggest contract in club history.

27/09 ‘Had a cry’: Swan’s tears for heartbroken teammate

Acting Sydney captain Dane Rampe was distraught over the Swans’ decision to leave out Callum Mills but says he will go into the AFL grand final with a clear mind after “experiencing the worst” of the big stage.

26/09 Tigers star’s surprise Grand Final role

Veteran Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia has been nominated by the Tigers to race in the annual Grand Final sprint on Saturday.

25/09 ‘Unusual’ Bailey Smith photo reignites AFL trade conspiracy theory

Bailey Smith’s move from the Western Bulldogs to Geelong appears inevitable, but a sight during preliminary final weekend raised more than a few eyebrows.

24/09 ‘Set up to fail’: Bombshell report exposes Brownlow Medal farce

The AFL has reportedly denied a request from senior umpires to access stats post-game to aid the submission of Brownlow votes.

23/09 ‘Got to change’: Award divides AFL world, fans call for major overhaul

Nick Daicos missed out on the Brownlow Medal and many footy fans believe he was unlucky to miss out on another gong on the AFL’s night of nights, amid renewed calls for a shake-up of the award.

23/09 ‘One of the best’: Angus Brayshaw Brownlow speech wins over AFL

Former Melbourne Demons midfielder Angus Brayshaw has won over the Brownlow Medal after a showstopping speech as he farewelled the retiring class of 2024.

23/09 ‘Not in the mix’: AFL CEO Andrew Dillon’s wife drops Brownlow bomb

Did the AFL CEO Andrew Dillon’s wife rule Western Bulldogs champion Marcus Bontempelli out of the Brownlow running before the count had even begun?

22/09 Anthony Albanese’s extraordinary swipe at Footy Show host

Anthony Albanese has hit back at Footy Show host Nathan Brown over accusations the Prime Minister faked his support of Hawthorn earlier this month.

21/09 Dane Rampe escapes ban after MRO scrutiny

Swans veteran Dane Rampe has avoided suspension ahead of his fourth AFL grand final next Saturday, with his hit on Power star Zak Butters resulting only in a fine.

21/09 ‘Stop that’: Coach’s frosty presser after prelim loss

After Port Adelaide fell to Sydney in Friday night’s preliminary final, Ken Hinkley challenged the idea that the club’s finals failures should be drawn exclusively back to him — but he maintained he could ‘cop the brunt’.

18/09 ‘Disgraceful’: Buckley’s sad confession of disrespectful behaviour

Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley has shared regrets about “disgraceful” behaviour during his footy career.

17/09 Surprise contender emerges for axed Blues forward

A “serious contender” has emerged for delisted Carlton forward Jack Martin while an “honest conversation” has cast doubt over the future of a popular Blues player.

16/09 St Kilda’s ‘godfather offer’ to try and poach rival skipper

St Kilda is reportedly preparing to throw together a “godfather offer” in an attempt to lure Essendon skipper Zach Merrett.

08/09 ‘Sickens me’: AFL great slams Anthony Albanese over one act

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has come under heavy fire from one AFL great over one act on Friday night.

06/09 ‘No issue’: Coach responds to pub antics

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says Jack Ginnivan’s pre-final pub dinner was “absolutely” a non-issue for him as the Hawks booked a semi-final spot on Friday night.

06/09 ‘Gave up’: Kane Cornes tears former club to shreds

Former Port Adelaide premiership star Kane Cornes has taken to his old side with a flamethrower.

06/09 Ken Hinkley’s brutal truth after home finals bloodbath

Under siege Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley admits him and his side must “live in the present” temporarily in an effort to accept the truths of their 84-smashing at the hands of Geelong on Thursday night.

05/09 Cats’ finals onslaught leaves Power stunned and searching

Port Adelaide’s finals demons came back to haunt Power fans in a horror show at Adelaide Oval, clinical Geelong overcoming the late withdrawal of star defender Tom Stewart to romp into a preliminary final with an 84-point thumping.

05/09 Harry McKay opens up on ‘collateral damage’ in Petracca trade drama

Blues star Harry McKay has opened up on being the “collateral damage” in the Christian Petracca trade saga.

04/09 Dogs’ triple towers in Hawks sights

Hawthorn defender Josh Weddle is confident the Hawks can overcome the challenges posed by the longer wingspans of the Western Bulldogs’ three tall forwards.

07/05 AFL emphatically reject Ben Cousins Hall of Fame honour

Ben Cousins’ place among the greats of the game has been emphatically rejected.

06/05 Adelaide Crows linked with move to lure Patrick Dangerfield back

The Adelaide Crows are reportedly keen to lure former club champion Patrick Dangerfield back to South Australia.

04/05 Collingwood great Peter Daicos steals the show at the MCG

Nick Daicos may have won the game for Collingwood on Friday night, but his famous dad Peter did his best to just about steal the show.

04/05 AFL commentator’s bizarre midgame act stuns AFL world

We can almost guarantee you’ve never seen a moment quite like this.

03/05 Former sparky Lachie Sullivan ignites Collingwood in his AFL debut

Lachie Sullivan was overlooked for no less than eight AFL Drafts and had spent the past six years working on an apprenticeship while toiling in footy’s lower ranks.

29/04 Sydney Swans’ Sam Wicks snubbed by teammates after girlfriend incident

AFL fans were left feeling slightly confused by a goal celebration, or lack thereof, in Sydney’s 76-point win over Hawthorn at the MCG on Sunday.

28/04 Hawks coach Sam Mitchell destroys Jack Scrimshaw over kicking error

In his third season as an AFL head coach, Hawthorn’s Sam Mitchell is still struggling to get his message through to some of his players.

28/04 AFL fines Ollie Henry over Zac Williams diving incident

Geelong forward Oliver Henry has been fined by the AFL Match Review over an incident in Saturday’s clash with Carlton that was widely considered staging.

27/04 Carlton defender Zac Williams roasted over free kick attempt

Carlton defender Zac Williams has come under fire after appearing to stage for a free kick in Saturday’s 13-point loss to Geelong.

26/04 Joe Biden campaign ad detail drives Aussies wild

A photo choice for a new Joe Biden election campaign ad in the United States has not escaped the attention of Australians on social media.

26/04 ‘Disrespected’: Anzac Day medal vote snub causes outcry

The AFL’s Anzac medal has been dragged into controversy following Thursday’s thrilling draw at the MCG.

25/04 ‘Extraordinary’ Anzac Day draw reignites age old AFL debate

Essendon and Collingwood have played out a thrilling 12.13 (85) to 12.13 (85) draw that is certain to reignite calls for the AFL to introduce extra time in the home and away season.

25/04 ‘Disrespectful’: Veterans slam planned Anzac Day protests

Australian veterans have blasted pro-Palestine protests planned around Melbourne for Anzac Day as “disrespectful”.

22/04 Essendon great Matthew Lloyd slams new AFL ruling skinfold rule

The AFL is bringing in yet another rule over the measurement of player’s body weight, one that has left Essendon great Matthew Lloyd gobsmacked.

19/04 Essendon young gun Sam Durham dating top model Paris Bishop

Promising Essendon midfielder Sam Durham has gone public with his high-profile fashion model girlfriend, Paris Bishop.

18/04 Dogs coach lays down challenge after epic win

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was “over the moon” at his side’s aerial dominance against St Kilda as he called on his players to replicate their performance on a tough road trip next week.

18/04 Bulldogs respond to tough week with thumping Saints win

Besieged Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge couldn’t have received a more emphatic show of support from his players as they romped to a 60-point win over St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.

18/04 ‘Frustrated’ skipper Marcus Bontempelli’s Dogs’ future in doubt

Superstar Marcus Bontempelli’s status as a one-club player is increasingly up in the air, with reports that the league’s best midfielder is unwilling to commit too far in advance on a new contract – despite his wishes to stay loyal to the Western Bulldogs.

17/04 Port Adelaide’s Jeremy Finlayson ‘p***ed off’ by suspension for homophobic slur

Port Adelaide’s Jeremy Finlayson says he’s “p***ed off” he copped a three-game suspension for a homophobic slur.

17/04 ‘That’s a joke’: Footy legend Garry Lyon blows up at AFL farce

Garry Lyon has taken a rare swipe at AFL figures over the shock tribunal verdict that has cleared Charlie Cameron to play this weekend.

17/04 ‘I’m stunned’: Uproar over Charlie Cameron tribunal farce

The AFL has cleared Charlie Cameron to play for the Brisbane Lions this weekend and “opened Pandora’s box”.

15/04 ‘Bevo isn’t safe’: Pressure amplifies on Western Bulldogs coach

Are the Bulldogs a flag chance, rebuilding or somewhere in between?

12/04 Another Tiger star injured as wounded list grows

Richmond coach Adem Yze swatted away suggestions of an early retirement for Dustin Martin before midfield star Tim Taranto was been sent for scans on an injured wrist in a major blow head of Sunday’s clash with West Coast.

12/04 ‘More than ready’: Blues won’t hold back star

Carlton coach Michael Voss says Sam Walsh is at full strength and won’t be held back when he plays his first game for the season against Adelaide on Saturday.

11/04 Tough Lions star to keep battling ankle injury

Brisbane star Lachie Neale celebrated his 250th game in style but will again have to battle ankle soreness ahead of a Gabba blockbuster against Geelong.

11/04 ‘We got exposed’: Dees’ humbling admission

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says Brisbane ‘exposed’ ongoing deficiencies in the Demons’ game as their winning run screeched to a halt at the MCG on Thursday night.

11/04 Rampant Lions end Dees’ winning streak

It’s been one of the most consistent forces in the AFL this decade, but Melbourne’s midfield suffered a complete meltdown in primetime on Thursday night.

11/04 Clayton Oliver under the pump in Demons’ struggles against Lions

Clayton Oliver’s early season AFL form has abandoned him on Thursday night and he’s coming under intense scrutiny for his performance against the Lions.

09/04 ‘Conservative’: Frustration builds for Bombers star

Essendon could be without Jordan Ridley until after its mid-season bye as coach Brad Scott says the Bombers will leave “no stone unturned” addressing their spate of soft-tissue injuries.

08/04 Finlayson slur not comparable to Clarkson case: AFL boss

AFL boss Andrew Dillon says “there’ll be an accountability” for Port Adelaide player Jeremy Finlayson after he directed a homophic slur at an opponent during Gather Round.

07/04 High praise for controversial Hawk

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has praised controversial forward Jack Ginnivan’s capacity to endure the “enormous amount of scrutiny” he’s receiving as he ponders making Blake Hardwick a more permanent goalkicking support.

05/04 ‘Pretty light’: Pickett suspended despite coach defence

Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has received a one-match ban for his high hit on Jake Soligo which coach Simon Goodwin played down as “pretty light”.

05/04 ‘Not about Max’: Saints mids given orders

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says he wants his side to continue to look for avenues to goal outside of Max King as the key forward returns from suspension on Sunday.

05/04 ‘Unbelievable, inexplicable’: Mistake that cost the Crows dearly

The Adelaide Crows have come under fire over an “inexplicable” mistake that cost them dearly against Melbourne on Thursday night.

04/04 ‘Yuck’: Footy fans eviscerate AFL’s Gather Round guernsey

Throughout the history of the AFL we’ve seen some extremely questionable guernseys that have been produced by teams.

02/04 Tigers poised for much needed boost

Richmond star Daniel Rioli says the Tigers have “full confidence” in whoever is picked to fill the massive void left by injured key forwards Tom Lynch and Noah Balta.

02/04 Essendon star races clock for Power blockbuster

Important Essendon defender Jordan Ridley is in the frame for the Bombers’ blockbuster clash against Port Adelaide on Friday night, but the selection call is set to come down to the wire.

02/04 Saints gun cops suspension despite Bombers’ help

St Kilda will accept gun midfielder Marcus Windhager’s suspension despite Essendon confirming Sam Durham was not concussed when the pair collided on Saturday night.

01/04 AFL investigate Tom Hawkins’ phone use during lightning break

Cats champion Tom Hawkins has landed himself in hot water after he was caught looking using a mobile phone during the lightning delay in the match against the Hawks.

30/03 AFL world melts over heartwarming Good Friday scenes

One of the most heartwarming AFL moments this season unfolded on Good Friday before Carlton and North Melbourne locked horns.

29/03 AFL boss reportedly rejects idea ‘100 players’ exploit drug policy

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has reportedly informed all 18 clubs that the league’s Illicit Drugs Policy will retain its current “health-based” form, despite reports that a major revamp to a more “punitive” rule was pending.

29/03 Dusty blow rocks struggling Tigers

Richmond coach Adem Yze has no long-term worries about superstar Dustin Martin despite ruling him out of Sunday’s clash with Sydney due to a lingering calf issue.

28/03 ‘Huge plus’: Blues pick recruit straight after drug ban

Carlton coach Michael Voss says Elijah Hollands was a “top three” player at the Blues over the pre-season as he backs the former Sun to have an immediate impact on Good Friday.

28/03 Saints accept ‘cost’ in prime time trade-off

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says the five-day break before his side’s round 2 win over Collingwood likely played a role in the hamstring injury to star recruit Liam Henry.

27/03 ‘Betrayal of footy public’: Call for AFL drug rule revamp as players ‘taking the mickey’

It’s been claimed some 100 AFL players are inside the Illicit Drug Policy (IDP)’s medical model, with calls to revamp the system as quickly as possible because some are “taking the mickey” and using loopholes to avoid strikes.

27/03 Oliver sent for scan after training mishap

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver was sent for a scan after suffering a dislocated finger at training on Wednesday, but the Demons still expect him to face Port Adelaide on Saturday.

27/03 Clubs ‘want answers’ after bombshell drug claims

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his club will be “asking questions” but he has no knowledge of club doctors direct players to fake injuries to avoid failing drug tests on match days as it emerged the AFL’s medical policy does include “off the books” testing for illicit drug use.

25/03 ‘Not one word’: Collingwood coach torn to shreds over glaring omission

Veteran footy journalist Caroline Wilson has criticised Collingwood coach Craig McRae for a glaring omission in a “me, me, me” post-match press conference.

25/03 Hawthorn blasted over ‘rubbish’ game style ‘disrespecting’ fans

Fox Footy pundits have gone in hard at Hawthorn after Saturday’s 55-point loss to Melbourne, with David King questioning if the footy world was “being conned” by the club’s rebuild messaging.

25/03 Nathan Buckley’s ‘challenge’ for Nick Daicos amid ‘questions about his buy-in’

Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has urged Nick Daicos to improve his tackle numbers as the focus intensifies on the club’s star players.

24/03 ‘Not again’: AFL greats floored by boundary umpire howler

Port Adelaide has celebrated milestone man Travis Boak’s 350th AFL game in style, with a 30-point win over Richmond at the MCG.

24/03 Bulldogs gun’s bonkers six-goal haul ends Suns perfect run

Cody Weightman’s stunning six-goal haul inspired the Western Bulldogs to their first win of the season as they beat the Gold Coast Suns by 48 points in Ballarat.

22/03 AFL great David King slams Collingwood’s senior players

North Melbourne’s dual premiership winner David King is one of the more respected voices in the AFL and when he speaks up, people usually listen.

21/03 ‘Really disrespectful’: Greats slam Magpies as ‘really poor’ issue called out

An “on the up” St Kilda outfit has consigned Collingwood to the dreaded 0-3 start to the season it was desperately trying to avoid, with an AFL icon declaring the Magpies “weren’t prepared” to physically commit.

21/03 Pies leaders on notice for ‘fundamental errors’

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has put senior premiership Magpies on notice as he lamented basic skill errors which have plagued his side in its 0-3 start to the season.

21/03 Sickening scenes as St Kilda midfielder knocked out cold

Horror scenes have unfolded during the first quarter of the Thursday night contest between St Kilda and Collingwood at the MCG.

21/03 AFL teams: Suns debutant rushed in, Bomber guns return

Essendon star Darcy Parish has proved his fitness in time to face the Swans on Saturday night and will join Sam Draper in the Bombers’ side at the SCG.

18/03 ‘No brain’: Eddie McGuire goes scorched Earth on AFL president

Eddie McGuire has delivered a scathing clip on Sydney president Andrew Pridham.

12/03 ‘Keeping close tabs’: AFL club ‘very keen’ on poaching Clayton Oliver

A Victorian rival is reportedly preparing a surprise pursuit of maligned Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver.

12/03 Injuries spell Toby trouble for Roos

The threat posed by GWS superstar Toby Greene is unlikely to bring forward the return of North Melbourne stopper Luke McDonald as the Roos take a cautious approach with their co-captain.

10/03 ‘Collingwood bashing’ response way off mark after Giants loss

Former Brisbane Lions captain Tom Rockliff has told the footy world to “chill out” after Collingwood’s loss to the Giants in Round Zero.

07/03 ‘He was huge’: High praise for gun Swans recruit

Sydney coach John Longmire was effusive in his praise for ruck recruit Brodie Grundy who nursed himself through the anxiety of facing his former team to have a “huge” impact on his team’s opening night win over Melbourne.

07/03 Reinforcements coming for beaten Demons

An opening night loss was compounded for Melbourne by a potential collarbone injury for young defender Jake Bowey but coach Simon Goodwin is hopeful some returning forwards can help address his team’s continued goalscoring woes.

06/03 ‘Sold a lemon’: Legends slam Opening Round as AFL unveils bizarre slogan

The jury is still out on the AFL’s Opening Round, with footy greats growing increasingly sceptical of the concept ahead of the first game of the season in Sydney on Thursday night.

06/03 Swans’ new midfield look as Dees back Schache

Former No. 2 pick Josh Schache has earnt another chance to establish himself at AFL level as Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin backed him to face Sydney in Thursday’s season opener.

05/03 Hardwick messiah hopes dashed by captains

Expectations new Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick can lift the Suns into the finals for the first time are low among the 18 AFL captains, with less than a quarter picking them to make the eight.

04/03 Important Bomber eyes speedy return

Important Essendon defender Jordan Ridley says he hopes to only miss “one or two games” as he recovers from a second right quad strain in nine months.

02/03 Hawks recruit Ginnivan explains ‘pot’ celebration after trade

Hawthorn recruit Jack Ginnivan starred for the Hawks, while the Western Bulldogs’ tall timber was prolific during the clubs’ final pre-season tune-up, which saw the Dogs prevail 17.17 (119) to 9.8 (62).

01/03 Hawks recruit closes in on round 1 debut

Hawthorn’s newest recruit Ethan Phillips will be given the chance to secure a fairytale round 1 debut when he takes on the Western Bulldogs’ star tall forwards in Launceston on Saturday.

29/02 Tigers make another break from Hardwick tradition

Richmond’s transformation under new coach Adem Yze has taken another step with the club breaking from tradition to name an expanded leadership group for 2024.

27/02 Dees and Blues take cautious path with stars

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver will again play at VFL level as he works towards an Opening Round return in a match which will also feature Zac Williams after Carlton chose not to bring the defender back to football via the top level.

27/02 ‘It took a few lives’: Grief fuels AFL mission

The daughter of late St Kilda legend Danny Frawley is happy the AFL has made strong progress in protecting players from concussion-related health issues but lamented that “it took a few lives to be lost” to reach the current level of support.

27/02 Club legend Garry Lyon bakes Melbourne Demons with cheeky swipe

A light-hearted comment from Garry Lyon has hit a bit too close for the Melbourne Demons after a disastrous 2024 pre-season.

26/02 ‘Wish we had two of him’: Hawks’ big dilemma

Hawthorn captain James Sicily would love to have kept his seasoned defensive partner Blake Hardwick but says the Hawks’ added forward firepower will change their game style for the better in 2024.

20/02 ‘Wasted talent’: Matthew Lloyd on troubled Roo Tarryn Thomas

Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd fears Tarryn Thomas will be “one of the most wasted talents we’ve ever seen” as a monster suspension looms.

19/02 ‘Shaking’: Lifelines thrown as AFL lists locked in

A trio of state league players won their first AFL contracts on the final day of the pre-season supplementary selection period but there was heartbreak for a local football star as the Bombers opted against taking a punt.

16/02 Laidley misses out as Dogs appoint new coach

The Western Bulldogs have signed Tamara Hyett as their new AFLW coach after former North Melbourne mentor Dani Laidley was passed over in the final stages of their search.

09/02 NBA looms after Aussie teen wins national championships with epic buzzer beater

Remember these names.

06/02 Blues superstar’s big new role

Carlton captain Patrick Cripps lauded the impact star forward Charlie Curnow has on his teammates who are “drawn to him” after the Coleman medallist was elevated to the club’s leadership group.

29/01 Pies defender misses training over early morning car crash

Collingwood premiership star Brayden Maynard was involved in an early morning car crash on the Mornington Peninsula on Monday.

25/01 ‘Day of sadness’: AFL clubs unite in Australia Day stance

North Melbourne’s indigenous co-captain Jy Simpkin declared January 26 was “not a day for celebration” as AFL clubs united in a call for people to educate themselves about Australia Day and its significance to different people.

16/01 ‘It’s time’: AFL great calls for Ben Cousins to be inducted into Hall of Fame

The time has come for Ben Cousins to be inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame.

10/01 Hawks star struck down by injury

Hawthorn star Will Day faces a race against the clock to be fit for round 1 after he was struck down by a stress fracture on the Hawks’ first day back at pre-season training.

09/12 Inside an AFL draft pick’s first two weeks

North Melbourne selected Colby McKercher with the No. 2 pick in last month’s AFL national draft and within 72 hours the speedy left-footer had completed a major relocation from Launceston to Melbourne.

04/12 ‘Really difficult’: Swans recruit Taylor Adams comes clean on Collingwood heartbreak

New Sydney midfielder Taylor Adams expects he will never “fully get over” the pain of missing out as his Collingwood teammates won a flag in September.

03/12 Fans erupt against organisers over AFLW stadium choice

The Brisbane Lions have taken out their second AFLW premiership with an impressive victory over North Melbourne, but the venue choice for the decider continues to divide opinion.

28/11 Next goal clear for dual-sport superstar

Monique Conti was straight back to basketball training on Tuesday adamant she had no intention of giving up her WNBL career as the newly minted AFLW best and fairest winner nominated team success and a Richmond premiership her overriding football goal.

28/11 ‘Crazy’ scenes as rowdy AFLW Awards make Brownlow look boring

Monique Conti says it was “crazy” inside the Crown Palladium as she was crowned the AFLW’s best player on Monday night.

27/11 Roos captain continues insane streak

North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney has claimed her eighth All-Australian blazer in eight seasons to top off a remarkable campaign which will end with the Roos’ maiden Grand Final berth on Sunday.

21/11 ‘Are you serious?’: Footy fans label new AFL Draft medal ‘stupid’

Harley Reid is officially off to West Coast after he was taken by the Eagles with the No. 1 pick on the opening night of the AFL Draft.

20/11 AFL Draft’s big flaw exposed as Gold Coast storm erupts

Once again the AFL Draft’s big flaw was on display as Gold Coast landed four first-round prospects for very little.

20/11 Blockbuster trades set to rock AFL Draft

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the 2023 AFL Draft.

20/11 Several clubs eyeing more top-10 picks trade frenzy looms

West Coast isn’t the only club on trade watch ahead of the first round of the AFL draft, with Hawthorn, Melbourne and even North Melbourne continuing to explore moves inside the top 10.

17/11 Hawks coach makes shock decision

Hawthorn AFLW coach Bec Goddard is stepping away from the helm of the Hawks and says she will retire from coaching.

16/11 AFL hands down verdict as Carlton recruit learns fate after drug charge

The AFL has handed Carlton recruit Elijah Hollands a two-week suspension for “conduct unbecoming” after the wingman pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine last month.

16/11 Carlton recruit learns fate after drug charge

The AFL has handed Carlton recruit Elijah Hollands a two-week suspension for “conduct unbecoming” after the wingman pleaded guilty to possessing cocaine last month.

15/11 Bulldogs split from AFLW coach

The Western Bulldogs have sacked AFLW coach Nathan Burke with a year remaining on his contract after slumping to the wooden spoon in 2023.

12/11 ‘Outplayed’: Demons thrashed in shock AFLW Finals ambush

Melbourne’s stunning 41-point loss to North Melbourne in the AFLW’s second qualifying final at Ikon Park will “sting” the Demons for a while, according to coach Mick Stinear.

11/11 Axed Hawthorn star’s secret Collingwood meeting revealed

Collingwood has met with Chad Wingard twice since the end of the season, but the Hawthorn veteran wants to remain with the club as a rookie, despite his delisting, reports The Age.

31/10 ‘Time is right’: One last game for AFLW great

AFLW great Erin Phillips has called time on a decorated professional sporting career spanning 21 years and two different codes.

30/10 ‘I do not use illicit drugs’: Goodwin hits out

Melbourne chief executive Gary Pert has criticised AFL boss Gillon McLachlan for wading into rumours surrounding coach Simon Goodwin, who declared “I do not use illicit drugs”.

24/10 Melbourne Demons discussed ‘scenario planning’ for sacking coach Simon Goodwin

Leaked documents have revealed the Melbourne Demons agreed to start “scenario planning” for the potential sacking of coach Simon Goodwin before the 2021 AFL season.

21/10 AFL great Trent Cotchin’s heartbreaking wife confession

Richmond premiership captain Trent Cotchin has revealed heartbreaking details about wife Brooke’s suicide fears.

20/10 Demons midfielder Clayton Oliver’s reported petulant act uncovered

Demons star Clayton Oliver has been accused of a bizarre act of messing with car windscreen wipers.

18/10 ‘Have a crack’: Clubs turn attention to getting No.1 pick

The AFL’s trade period may be over but the wheeling and dealing is not done, with North Melbourne, Melbourne and Hawthorn trying to tempt West Coast into trading away the No.1 draft pick – and first rights to teen sensation Harley Reid.

18/10 Sleeping giants still want to contend

Richmond and Geelong stood out during the trade period for their lack of big name acquisitions but both clubs defended their lack of action adamant they have strong enough lists to return to finals after missing the action this September.

18/10 ‘They stuffed up’: Club torched for AFL Trade Period bungle

Essendon has been accused of an embarrassing trade bungle on the AFL Trade Period’s final day.

17/10 Stephen Silvagni’s sad Carlton rift now impacting AFL trades

There appears to be a fresh twist in the sad saga that is Blues great Stephen Silvagni’s falling out with the Carlton Football Club.

12/10 Melbourne Demons midfielder Clayton Oliver released from hospital

Demons star Clayton Oliver has been released from a Melbourne hospital.

12/10 AFL Trade Period Day 4 live: Cats play hardball as trades ‘get a little bit ugly’

Welcome to news.com.au’s rolling coverage of Day 4 of the AFL Trade Period.

11/10 ‘No way’: Club savagely trolls player it traded away

The Western Bulldogs have stitched up former vice-captain Lachie Hunter in an eyebrow-raising trade period announcement.

06/10 Sibling surprise in Pies best and fairest

Josh Daicos has claimed bragging rights over his brother after closing out a glittering campaign with a maiden Copeland Trophy win as Collingwood’s club champion.

06/10 ‘Get another one’: Reason for Pies star to stay

The drive to deliver a premiership to the players who missed Collingwood’s grand final success could fuel the Magpies’ tilt at back-to-back flags according to Jeremy Howe, who was finally ready to get treatment on the broken ribs he sustained in his team’s epic win.

05/10 Scary Sydney Swans rumour to blow all AFL rivals away

The Sydney Swans are reported to be loaded up with a war chest that should terrify the entire league.

05/10 Bombers captain enters rare air

Zach Merrett has capped off his first year as Essendon captain with a victory in the club’s best-and-fairest award on Thursday night and joined some the club’s greatest names in rare air.

04/10 ‘Footy world’s gone mad’: Trade news rocks AFL

Somebody check on Kane Cornes.

04/10 Another gong for Bulldogs great

A Western Bulldogs record is within Marcus Bontempelli’s sights after the captain claimed a fifth best-and-fairest award on Wednesday night.

04/10 Wounded Lions bolster defensive stocks

Grand final runner-up Brisbane is poised to strengthen its defence in 2024 with the addition of Adelaide interceptor Tom Doedee as a free agent.

04/10 Collingwood Grand Final hero ‘disrespected’ in medal ceremony

Collingwood midfielder Tom Mitchell was unfairly snubbed in Norm Smith Medal voting, Kane Cornes has declared.

03/10 Clayton Oliver at centre of trade bombshell as rivals circle

Melbourne star midfielder Clayton Oliver is at the centre of a bombshell trade whisper, with Riley Beveridge and Cal Twomey reporting that a number of clubs are circling for his services.

02/10 ‘The name they want’: Brownlow winner floated in bombshell rumour

The AFL silly season is slow kicking into gear after the 2023 season came to an end with Collingwood’s Grand Final victory over Brisbane.

01/10 ‘Openly sobbing’: Buckley’s emotional GF reveal

Collingwood legend and former coach Nathan Buckley revealed he was “openly sobbing” in the stands at the MCG after the Magpies’ premiership win on Saturday five years after so many of those players suffered grand final heartbreak.

30/09 Absurd Grand Final scenes stun footy fans

It’s the biggest game of the year and in 2023 it has delivered and then some.

29/09 Legends skip Hawks reunion as Clarko shows

Players and officials from Hawthorn’s 2013 premiership victory had a series of reunions this week, with a number of notable attendees and absentees.

29/09 ‘Big-game player’: Magpies’ GF X-factor

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has labelled livewire forward Jack Ginnivan a “big-game player” who will give the Magpies an important “spark” in attack, declaring at least 10 goals will be needed to win Saturday’s AFL grand final.

29/09 Nat Barr asks Ben Cousins divisive question on Sunrise

Natalie Barr has surprised recovering AFL player Ben Cousins with a tough question during a live TV interview.

27/09 Magpies drop selection bombshell

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has declared the “flexibility” Billy Frampton offers his team was a key reason why he will replace fellow key position recruit Dan McStay in the Magpies’ Grand Final team.

26/09 ‘No way’: Gillon McLachlan rubbishes call for Brownlow overhaul

Outgoing AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has declared “there’s no way” Brownlow Medal voting should be taken away from the umpires after criticism erupted following Lachie Neale’s boilover victory on Monday night.

25/09 AFL legend Ben Cousins steps out with special guest in Brownlow Medal return

Ben Cousins returned to the Brownlow Medal on Monday night, marking his first appearance at the event in Melbourne since he won the prestigious award in 2005.

25/09 AFL star set to debut shock Brownlow date

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the 2023 Brownlow Medal.

24/09 Collingwood coach’s Craig McRae’s baby news ahead of AFL Grand Final

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has another reason to celebrate as he tries to lead the Magpies to AFL premiership glory.

24/09 Tiny detail in photo of Carlton player infuriates footy fans

Carlton’s season came to a heartbreaking end on Saturday night when they fell to the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba.

24/09 Magpies ‘praying’ for Adams’ return

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore says his deputy Taylor Adams remains a “bubbly” presence around the club as he fights hard to overcome a hamstring strain in time for the Grand Final.

24/09 ‘Major issues’: Fans blow up over Grand Final ticket issues

The AFL Grand Final is just around the corner, but instead of enjoying the moment some fans are losing their minds.

24/09 Final siren blunder shades Lions’ epic win over Carlton

The cheers of Brisbane Lions fans were drowned out as the full time siren sounded on their dramatic comeback win over Carlton.

23/09 Legend puts heat on struggling Carlton star after finals fail

Three-time Coleman medallist Jason Dunstall says Charlie Curnow should be scrutinised for his poor finals form, but backed him in to bounce back in 2024.

23/09 Brisbane crowd delivers epic response during Welcome to Country

Footy fans have delivered an emphatic response to Sam Newman’s Welcome to Country requests during the week.

23/09 ‘Decisions were pathetic’: AFL great unloads on umpiring after crunch prelim

Hawthorn premiership captain Luke Hodge has labelled some of the umpiring in last night’s preliminary final “pathetic”.

23/09 Grand Final ‘heartbreak’ looms for Dan McStay after incident

Collingwood coach Craig McRae wants his team to “celebrate hard” before entering its Grand Final preparations but has conceded Dan McStay is unlikely to join his teammates in the decider after suffering a knee injury in the stunning one-point win.

22/09 ‘Didn’t warrant it’: Coach filthy at test saga

GWS coach Adam Kingsley has criticised the decision to remove Brent Daniels from the preliminary final for a concussion test after an incident which will see Collingwood star Nick Daicos scrutinised by the MRO.

22/09 North Melbourne star Ben McKay makes decision on contract future amid rampant speculation

Ben McKay has informed North Melbourne he intends to pursue free agency, and will choose Essendon as his club of choice.

21/09 AFLW teams: Dees make call on star

Melbourne star Alyssa Bannan has been named to face Hawthorn after an ankle scare last week, but her forward line replacement will miss the Friday night clash.

21/09 AFLW season expansion hinges on ‘metrics’

The AFLW will need to meet a series of targets including an average television audience of 100,000 per game for the season to lengthen to 14 rounds under the new collective bargaining agreement.

20/09 Blues back defender after ‘heap of lows’

Carlton is set to stick with its “hybrid” four-tall backline when it takes on Brisbane’s rampant forward group in Saturday’s preliminary final.

20/09 Irish star rewarded for superb AFL return

Irish speedster Conor McKenna has been rewarded for his impressive return to the AFL by having his stay with the premiership-chasing Brisbane Lions extended by two more years.

19/09 Era comes to surprise end at the Bombers

Veteran AFL list manager Adrian Dodoro’s long reign at Essendon will come to an end after the upcoming draft and trade period, with a former Eagle named as his replacement.

19/09 ‘Read the room’: Eddie McGuire pulls out flamethrower

Eddie McGuire has taken Qantas and Virgin Australia to public relations school over the airlines’ price gouge on flights for AFL finals this weekend.

18/09 Curnow ready to bounce back from May shut-out

Carlton star Charlie Curnow says he is refreshed and ready to bounce back in the preliminary final after a rare off-night in the semi-final triumph against Melbourne.

16/09 Two ‘dramatic’ and ‘tragic’ incidents rock footy world at Melbourne-Carlton final

The football world has been rocked by the news of the death of a patron at the MCG in what has been described as a “pretty dramatic and tragic” incident.

15/09 ‘Unorthodox’ win has Blues sky-high

Carlton coach Michael Voss says the Blues will take great confidence from an “unorthodox” win over Melbourne as he prepares his side for a poetic preliminary final clash against former club Brisbane.

15/09 ‘It’s been a sh*tshow’: Maynard breaks his silence

Collingwood star Brayden Maynard has spoken publicly for the first time since his incident with Melbourne’s Angus Brayshaw.

14/09 AFLW teams: Star returns after 600 days out

Former top draft pick Izzy Huntington will make her GWS debut 616 days after she last played an AFLW game.

12/09 Brayden Maynard learns fate in landmark AFL Tribunal bump case

Brayden Maynard will learn his fate at the AFL tribunal tonight after one of the most controversial bumps in recent football history.

12/09 ‘Train fully’: No concern over Demon skipper’s toe

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has bristled at questioning over Max Gawn’s fitness insisting the Demons captain will train fully and be ready to play in Friday’s semi-final showdown with Carlton.

12/09 Demons ‘disgusted’ amid fallout from Maynard hit as call to mum backfires

The Melbourne Demons are reportedly fuming amid the fallout around the Brayden Maynard hit on star midfielder Angus Brayshaw.

11/09 Hawthorn footy great’s heartbreaking health revelation

With his unmistakeable mop of long, curly, flowing hair, John Platten was one of the most recognisable members of one of the great teams in AFL history.

11/09 ‘Men against boys’: Port Adelaide savaged over finals display

Kane Cornes didn’t like what he saw from his former side on Saturday night and has delivered a scathing assessment of their qualifying final performance.

08/09 ‘Efficiency thing’: Demon fix needed fast

Melbourne star Christian Petracca conceded his team‘s scoring efficiency needed immediate attention in the wake of a qualifying final loss the “expected score” suggested the Demons should have won by four goals.

07/09 AFL finally see the light as Toby Bedford free to play in Giants’ final

The Giants’ Toby Bedford will be free to play in Saturday afternoon’s elimination final against St Kilda after successfully appealing his one-match ban for rough conduct.

07/09 Lions great hails Irishman’s Brisbane influence

Triple-premiership winning strongman Mal Michael says the addition of Conor McKenna to Brisbane’s defence looms as the final piece in the Lions’ premiership jigsaw.

06/09 Trent Cotchin opens up about suffering panic attacks

Retiring Richmond star Trent Cotchin has opened up on enduring panic attacks throughout his illustrious career.

05/09 Clubs in the mix for prized number one draft selection

If you thought West Coast and North Melbourne’s late-season wins were an emotional rollercoaster for this year’s No. 1 draftee – almost certain to be Harley Reid – standby for the twists and turns of this year‘s trade and draft period.

05/09 Swans write ‘new story’ to bury GF pain

Sydney coach John Longmire has declared this finals campaign the “chance for a new story”, saying the pain of last year’s grand final defeat is not driving the Swans.

04/09 Bombers lock away promising ruckman

Essendon has managed to hang on to Nick Bryan despite significant rival interest, securing the promising ruckman on a new two-year deal.

02/09 X-factors, injuries and expectations - the AFL finals explained

First qualifying final, MCG, Thursday 7.20pm

31/08 Controversial North player linked with bombshell trade rumour

Controversial North Melbourne star Tarryn Thomas has emerged as a shock trade candidate as he contemplates a move.

30/08 New faces everywhere in All-Aus team

GWS superstar Toby Greene has been named captain of the All-Australian team in a reward for his best ever home and away season.

30/08 Key Yes campaigner, AFL boss, has foot amputated

Prominent Yes campaigner and AFL executive Tanya Hosch has delivered an emotional account of how she emerged from hospital after having her foot amputated to campaign for constitutional change.

29/08 No ‘sugar hits’ for Bombers to fix glaring problems

Essendon supporters can expect coach Brad Scott to avoid “sugar hits” to fix the glaring problems at the Bombers which led to an “unacceptable” finish to the season according to club president David Barham.

29/08 ‘Shocked at what he found’: ‘Big changes’ loom at Dons amid gun’s contract call

“Big changes” reportedly loom at Essendon after the team’s disastrous fadeout to end the 2023 season.

29/08 Magpies not hurt by ‘brutally honest’ CEO

Collingwood star Ruby Schleicher says Magpies chief executive Craig Kelly was being “brutally honest” when he made controversial comments about the AFLW’s growth.

28/08 The ‘carrot’ driving AFL road warriors

To make the finals GWS had to win at 10 different stadiums in 2023 and the prospect of winning at an 11th in an MCG showdown with St Kilda holds no fear for coach Adam Kingsley.