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21/04 The stories behind stirring AFL Anzac tributes

In 1917 a former Collingwood player, Malcolm ‘Doc’ Seddon, was as far from the MCG as any footballer could be.

21/04 ‘Not on’: Sydney Swans fan kicked out for alleged act

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley led a chorus of condemnation for poor fan behaviour after a young Swans supporter allegedly hurled a cardboard clapper — given out freely to fans in attendance — at Power star Aliir Aliir on Sunday night.

16/04 AFL eyes new blockbuster fixture that could solve one of the league’s biggest blunders

The AFL is eyeing a revamped version of Opening Round including a new blockbuster pre-holiday fixture, according to reports.

07/04 Coach slammed for ‘dangerous’ press conference move

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has been labelled “disingenuous” for his post-game press conference on Saturday night, after a humbling 65-point loss to Sydney.

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.

03/04 ‘Atrocious viewing’: Fans roast MCG clash

The huge MCG clash between old rivals Carlton and Collingwood is underway at the MCG – and that means a persistent issue that has enraged fans for years is back on the agenda.

02/04 Pies’ new record as Blues roll the dice

Collingwood has named a virtually full-strength side which will be the oldest in AFL history to take on winless Carlton on Thursday night.

26/03 ‘More of this please’: Footy fans froth over ex-AFL coach’s ‘brilliant’ analysis

Adam Simpson’s hopes of getting another AFL coaching job are well and truly alive, with the former West Coast mentor blowing footy fans away with his analysis in the media.

15/03 ‘Not AFL standard’: Swans whacked after Lions loss

The Swans’ second straight loss to start the new season left experts and fans alike all pointing to the same issue for the Harbour City club.

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 AFL premiers rocked by tragedy, surprise plan to unleash Levi Ashcroft

The Brisbane Lions get their premiership defence underway against the Sydney Swans at the SCG on Saturday afternoon after Cyclone Alfred forced their season opener against Geelong to be postponed.

14/03 Geoffrey Edelsten’s ex-wife Gabi Grecko now unrecognisable

Gabi Grecko, the ex-wife of Geoffrey Edelsten, has surfaced on Instagram looking virtually unrecognisable from her days as a socialite on the late Australian businessman’s arm.

13/03 How emerging Lion has improved

Levi Ashcroft has been named to make his AFL debut on Saturday, as his Lions teammate Logan Morris declared himself ready to “lead” Brisbane’s forward line following Joe Daniher’s retirement.

08/03 ’Heartbreaking’: Swans veteran suffers opening round injury

Sydney Swans veteran Taylor Adams endured a horror start to the 2025 season.

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.

08/03 AFLfans say same thing about Brian Taylor detail in new commentary line-up

The AFL season is officially underway for 2025 and footy fans were rejoicing at the new commentary line-up beamed through their screens on Friday night.

19/02 Lions set to unleash Levi Ashcroft

Father-son pick Levi Ashcroft is set to play a half of football in his unofficial Brisbane Lions debut in Thursday night’s three-team match simulation also involving Collingwood and Gold Coast.

19/02 ‘Impatient’ footy players behind ‘exciting’ new era of AFL and NRL

The team that took the AFL world by storm last year have been warned they will have to adjust to having “all eyes on them” heading into season 2025 after a bumper trade period.

14/02 Young Swan caught buying illicit substance

Sydney Swans young gun Caiden Cleary has been suspended for the first two rounds of the 2025 AFL season after being caught attempting to buy an illicit substance in the city’s eastern suburbs.

14/02 Young Swan banned for illicit drugs

Sydney Swans youngster Caiden Cleary has been suspended for being in breach of the competition’s illicit drugs policy.

12/02 Damning details of Sydney’s AFL Grand Final review exposed

New Swans coach Dean Cox has revealed the club delivered some “home truths” during an intense seven-and-a-half hour probe into what went wrong in the 2024 Grand Final.

10/02 Cult figure’s big move for AFL premiers

Brisbane Lions grand final hero and emerging cult figure Kai Lohmann has signed a two-year contract extension adding momentum to the premiership defence which begins in three weeks.

10/02 The ‘cashed-up bogans’ that ruled like no other

Few were more scathing of the suits that ruled the AFL after the turn of the century than veteran litigator Steven Amendola.

22/01 Swan’s prickly response to journo amid teammate trade sledge

Swans star Errol Gulden has opened up on his “embarrassment” over last year’s Grand Final drubbing at the hands of Brisbane, while offering a prickly response to a repeated line of questioning around the disappointment.

06/01 Golden Globes 2025: All the nominations and winners at this year’s Hollywood awards

And that’s another glitzy Golden Globes ceremony done and dusted.

18/12 Setback for Sydney’s top pick

Sydney Swans draftee Jesse Dattoli has suffered a major setback just a month into his AFL career after being sidelined with a lumbar stress reaction in his lower back.

10/12 Swans unleash next Buddy Franklin

Richmond may have shelved Dustin Martin’s No.4 for the time being, but the Sydney Swans have opted to refill the No.23 made famous by superstar Lance Franklin with a draftee.

09/12 All the Golden Globes 2025 nominations

The 2025 Golden Globes nominations have been announced.

04/12 ‘Revenge’: One thing on Hawks’ minds

He might only be entering his second year in the AFL, but Hawthorn livewire Nick Watson is ready enough to call out the fact he and his teammates want “revenge” against Port Adelaide and coach Ken Hinkley for their part in the unfavourable end to their 2024 campaign.

04/12 AFL WAG drops jaws with ‘not expected’ wedding dress twist

Chad Wingard and wife Lilly have wowed fans with a series of photos from their wedding day.

04/12 Sydney Swans endure torture Grand Final review

Dean Cox began his tenure at the Swans with a “tough” review of the Swans’ 60-point loss to the Lions, hoping to overcome the demons of the disappointing grand final defeat.

03/12 ‘Not just for Chad’: Swans’ pre-season mission

New Sydney coach Dean Cox expects talks with Chad Warner to soon pick up pace as the Swans aim to continue an impressive retention streak with their star players.

02/12 Radio star’s ‘big move’

Radio personality Robbie Buck has announced his next “big move”, revealing he’s leaving ABC Radio Sydney.

02/12 Drivers warned of $300 fine over trend

Motorists have been warned against a trend gaining traction that could rake in fines of more than $300.

17/10 ‘Think it’s funny’: Big issue with response to GWS Giants players’ joke

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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.”

07/10 Kane Cornes backlash turns prickly over NRL grand final whack

NRL commentator Andrew Voss has added his voice to the wave of anger being sent at Kane Cornes after the AFL commentators’ swipe at the rival football code.

05/10 Gold Coast Suns’ Pick 13 could unlock Dan Houston move as multiple Victorian clubs circle | AFL trade news

A bevy of clubs — including a pair of Victorian powerhouses — are ‘fiercely chasing’ the prized draft pick that could unlock a Dan Houston trade.

05/10 AFL’s flawed compensation system under fire over Josh Battle and Harry Perryman draft picks | AFL news

Another AFL trade period is upon us and that means the league’s contentious compensation pick system is back in the spotlight.

27/09 ‘Considering his AFL future’: Joe Daniher bombshell rocks Lions on Grand Final eve

Brisbane Lions forward Joe Daniher is reportedly considering retirement ahead of the 2024 AFL Grand Final.

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.

27/09 ‘That’s no disrespect’: Swans coach’s cheeky Katy Perry gag

On Grand Final Eve, John Longmire was in a jovial mood regarding a question about Grand Final entertainment pop star Katy Perry.

26/09 Lions coach delivers cheeky swipe at Katy Perry and AFL

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has delivered a not-so-subtle jab at the AFL and popstar Katy Perry.

26/09 ‘Brutal’: Aussie shuts down Katy Perry live on-air

Katy Perry was brutally shut down on The Project last night as she attempted to play reporter while kicking back with the studio audience.

25/09 Isaac Heeney, Eddie McGuire clash over Sydney Swans Academy

Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney and Eddie McGuire have clashed over one of the former Collingwood president’s longest standing issues, the AFL Academies in NSW and Queensland.

25/09 Katy Perry addresses AFL grand final controversy over hit song

Katy Perry is getting embroiled in more controversy than she ever could have expected in the build-up to her AFL grand final appearance on Saturday.

25/09 Sydney Swans captain Callum Mills learns grand final fate

Callum Mills has fallen short in his bid to play in Saturday’s AFL grand final against the Lions in a heartbreaking storyline for the Swans and their captain.

24/09 ‘Ridiculous and ill-informed’: NRL kingpin rubbishes ‘delusional’ AFL claim

NRL boss Peter V’landys has hit back at claims the AFL is taking over Sydney following criticism of a rugby league finals crowd last weekend.

23/09 Lions star to ‘seize’ grand final moment

Lions star Jarrod Berry has vowed to “seize the moment” in Saturday’s AFL decider to take the final step in burying his demons from a year ago in Brisbane’s gut-wrenching four-point loss to Collingwood.

23/09 Brownlow fashion dazzles from the start

This year’s Brownlow Medal red carpet is a dazzling affair, with the women dressed in stunning gowns and the men holding fort in elegant tuxedos.

23/09 Lions to dedicate flag to ‘favourite son’

The Lions will dedicate a potential AFL premiership to injured ruckman Oscar McInerney, who is set to suffer the heartbreak of missing Brisbane’s grand final date with the Sydney Swans at the MCG on Saturday.

22/09 Big announcement for Sydney and Brisbane fans ahead of AFL grand final

Virgin has added extra flights into Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final making thousands more seats available as Brisbane and Sydney fans clamour to make it to the MCG.

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’.

17/09 Adam Goodes lifts lid on 2013 racism incident

AFL legend Adam Goodes has opened up about the controversy surrounding his decision to call out a racist remark made by a 13-year-old football fan, insisting he wouldn’t change a thing if he had the chance to go back in time.

17/09 ’In my corner’: Power star’s unlikely adviser

Port Adelaide vice-captain Zak Butters has been picking the brain of rival midfield star Lachie Neale as he prepares for a battle with Sydney tagger James Jordon on Friday.

16/09 Emmys 2024: All this year’s Emmy winners

Father-son duo Eugene and Dan Levy took on hosting duties at the 76th annual Emmy Awards in Hollywood today – the second time the Emmys have taken place this year, after last year’s awards were delayed several months due to the Hollywood writers’ strike.

16/09 ‘Oh my god’: Icon’s commentary return blows AFL away

This is some truly delicious news for footy fans to sink their teeth into.

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.

07/09 ‘Making a mockery’: Isaac Heeney’s all-time mark puts AFL to shame

Swans star Isaac Heeney took one of the great marks as his side booked direct entry into the preliminary finals, but don’t expect it to be crowned the AFL’s mark of the year.

07/09 Swans forward Tom Papley, GWS manager Jason McCartney clash

Swans forward Tom Papley is an established footy agitator, the type of player Sydney fans love and opposition fans love to hate.

15/06 Live: Bulldogs great lead back despite 'alarm bells' over early Fremantle run

Fremantle has started well on the road in a crucial clash against the Western Bulldogs at Docklands. Later, Richmond will face Hawthorn at the MCG in Dustin Martin's 300th, before Adelaide hosts Sydney. Follow live.

04/05 ‘One f***ing job’: GWS coach blasts own team over game-ruining rules blunder Sydney derby

GWS Giants coach Adam Kingsley was absolutely fuming when his team committed a rare rule breach that arguably cost his side a chance to win the Sydney AFL derby.

29/04 Hawks coach Sam Mitchell doubles down on epic AFL spray

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has doubled down on his huge spray of Hawks defender Jack Scrimshaw during Sunday’s heavy loss to the Sydney Swans.

29/04 ‘Bring them down!’: Police hold back furious crowd after pro-Palestine march ‘egged’ from apartment

Furious protesters chanting “bring them down!” were held back by police from the front of an apartment building in Melbourne’s CBD on Sunday after a person allegedly threw eggs at the pro-Palestine rally from a balcony.

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.

22/04 ‘Give her a pay rise’: AFL loses it over goal umpire’s absurd feat

Goal umpires have come under heavy fire from footy fans throughout the 2024 AFL season, but on Sunday one left fans in disbelief.

21/04 Sydney Swans’ emotional tribute to Bondi massacre victims

The Sydney Swans led an emotional and sombre tribute to victims of the horrific Bondi Junction stabbing attack prior to their clash with the Suns at the SCG.

20/04 ‘Mark my words’: Why one ‘scary’ word is terrifying the AFL

One word has AFL teams absolutely terrified.

17/04 Photo ban handed down as one AFL club closes in on Bailey Smith

Collingwood is “the clear frontrunner” to land Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith in the 2024 trade period, with Pies players copping a “photo ban” with the star.

13/04 ‘Gross, horrible’: Footy world slams ‘grim’ AFL ‘graveyard shift’

AFL fans and pundits are bemoaning the fixturing of Round 5, with two games played simultaneously on Saturday night and an underwhelming pair of clashes scheduled for Sunday.

10/04 Swans standout rejects 10-year AFL contract offer

Gun Sydney midfielder Errol Gulden has pledged his immediate future to the Swans, signing a contract extension with the AFL club.

06/04 Jeremy Finlayson to be investigated after admitting to homophobic slur

Port Adelaide’s Jeremy Finlayson has admitted to aiming a homophobic slur at an Essendon player in Friday’s game at Adelaide Oval.

03/04 Fiery new details of Sydney Swans partner drama revealed

Further light has been shed on tensions within the Sydney Swans playing group after forward Sam Wicks was omitted from the club’s game on Sunday.

02/04 ‘Masterclass’: AFL fans all say same thing about ‘old school’ commentator

There are deafening calls from AFL fans to hear more from one commentator after his dulcet tones stood out again over the Easter weekend.

01/04 ‘Taking a pumelling’: Pat Cummins helping ‘dad brand’ shake up $218bn sporting empire

For decades Nike has dominated world sport, becoming become synonymous with the world’s top athletes.

31/03 Richmond stun the Swans Swans in fiery AFL upset

Adem Yze tasted victory for the first time as Richmond coach as his spirited Tigers overcame the absence of Dustin Martin and other premiership heroes to defeat Sydney by five points in a thrilling finish at the MCG.

31/03 Helter-skelter Tigers notch Yze’s first win, end Swans’ unbeaten run

Adem Yze tasted victory for the first time as Richmond coach as his spirited Tigers overcame the absence of Dustin Martin and other premiership heroes to defeat Sydney by five points in a thrilling finish at the MCG.

31/03 Swan pulled from AFL side amid alleged tension with teammate

It’s been revealed Swans forward Sam Wicks’ omission from Sunday’s clash with Richmond is due to an alleged dispute between him and a teammate.

27/03 AFL cocaine bombshell twist ‘beggars belief’ as Demons respond

Football legends, including Demons great Garry Lyon, have called out the AFL after revelations the league’s medical policy unapologetically covers up cases where players are found to have taken illicit substances.

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.

26/03 ‘Embarrassed’ Swans handed bans for drug bust

Sydney AFLW players Paige Sheppard and Alexia Hamilton say they are “embarrassed” and “remorseful” after receiving two-match bans for being caught with an illicit substance late last year.

26/03 ’Bad error’: Remorseful Swans accept AFL bans

Sydney AFLW players Paige Sheppard and Alexia Hamilton say they are “embarrassed” and “remorseful” after receiving two-match bans for being caught with an illicit substance late last year.

25/03 Sydney Swans dragged into drug drama after two AFLW players allegedly caught with cocaine

Two Sydney Swans women’s players have been charged over possession of an illicit drug late last year.

25/03 AFL legend calls for send off rule after ugly collision

AFL legend Leigh Matthew has added his voice to calls for a send-off rule in the wake of Essendon’s Peter Wright being sent straight to the tribunal for his bump on Sydney’s Harry Cunningham on Saturday night.

24/03 Bomber sent straight to the AFL Tribunal for heavy hit

Essendon’s Peter Wright could be set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines after being referred directly to the AFL Tribunal for his heavy hit on Swan Harry Cunningham.

23/03 ‘He probably loves it’: Retired AFL champ Travis Cloke breaks up scuffle in heated clash

Former AFL Premiership winner and noted hardman Travis Cloke was involved in a bizarre incident on Saturday night as the now-Essendon runner dragged players from his own club away from a heated push-and-shove with Swans stars.

23/03 ‘It’s all a facade’: Tom Papley takes flamethrower to Essendon in brutal AFL takedown

Tom Papley has taken a flamethrower to Essendon, accusing the Bombers of resorting to off the ball tactics during Sydney’s 30-point win on Saturday night.

23/03 Awful scene as Sydney Swans player knocked out cold

Essendon forward Peter Wright may have just booked himself in for an early season holiday after a horror hit at the SCG.

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.

21/03 Abbey Holmes bemoans AFL’s ‘missed opportunity’ in F1 clash

It’s nicknamed the sporting capital of the world but the AFL might have missed a trick with the scheduling of games this weekend around the Australian F1 Grand Prix.

20/03 Tasmania Devils break record in 24 hours, put AFL clubs to shame

The Tasmania Devils won’t join the AFL until 2028 but the appetite for Aussie Rules in the Apple Isle has already received a staggering endorsement of.

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

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

17/03 ‘Sacrilegious’: Explosive Lance franklin report re-writes history

AFL icon Leigh Matthews has made the “sacrilegious” call that the Swans are better off without Lance Franklin.

16/03 AFL No. 1 draft pick’s sponsor makes unique act of support in newspaper takeover

West Coast’s Harley Reid has been arguably the most hyped No. 1 draft pick we’ve seen – certainly out west – constantly at the centre of the intense media spotlight.

15/03 ‘Disgrace’: Footy fans call out MCG exodus as Swans run riot

It was supposed to be a night of celebration for Collingwood fans as the Magpies unfurled their 2023 premiership flag.

15/03 ‘That is lazy’: Collingwood slammed for ‘bizarre’ act in horror thumping

They could do no wrong in 2023 but Collingwood have fallen back to earth, losing their first two games of the AFL season.

15/03 ‘Does spidercam get a stat?’: AFL legends stunned by rare interference

The bizarre perils of sports broadcasting in 2024 were on show during the first half of Collingwood’s AFL clash with the Sydney Swans at the MCG on Friday night.

14/03 AFL teams: Premiership Magpie axed in brutal Round 1 call, Brownlow medalist out

Collingwood premiership hero Tom Mitchell has been sensationally “managed” out of the Magpies’ Friday night showdown against Sydney as coach Craig McRae stuck to his promise to select a young on-baller.

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 Brodie Grundy gets last laugh over Max Gawn in ‘personal statement’

It was billed as the blockbuster match-up of the season opener and Brodie Grundy wasted no time reminding the AFL world he’s still at the peak of his powers.

07/03 Fans turn on Opening Round concept as Swans overcome Demons

After a huge build-up, the SCG was packed and in pristine condition, we got a heartwarming pre-match tribute and the anticipation was bursting for the opening AFL clash of season 2024.

07/03 Melbourne Demons give touching tribute to retired teammate Angus Brayshaw

Melbourne have given a touching tribute to Angus Brayshaw in the first game since the Demons star’s early retirement due to concussion.

07/03 Emotional tribute to Jesse Baird and Luke Davies at the SCG

A packed SCG crowd has paid an emotional tribute to Jesse Baird and Luke Davies prior to the season-opening AFL clash between the Swans and Demons.

07/03 SCG scenes proof AFL got Opening Round call right

If there was any concern the AFL’s Opening Round would fall flat with fans, one glance at pre-match scenes outside the SCG would delight league bosses.

06/03 ‘This is big’: AFL rocked by Jamarra Ugle-Hagan news

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s future has been tossed further into uncertainty with Hawthorn reportedly entering the race to sign the former No. 1 draft pick.

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 Channel 7’s big AFL commentary shake-up as replacement unveiled

Channel 7 have unveiled a minor shake-up to its AFL commentary team following the departure of Hamish McLachlan.

06/03 AFL plans touching tribute for Sydney couple

The feverish build-up to the AFL season will be put on pause moments before the first bounce in a league tribute to slain goal umpire Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies.

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.

05/03 Lions back new Olympic Stadium plan

The Brisbane Lions would be willing to stay at the Gabba in its current tired state provided a proposed new super stadium – which would eventually become their home ground – at inner-city Victoria Park for the 2032 Olympics gets the green light.

01/03 ‘Ridiculous’: Storm erupts over AFL rule timebomb

The AFL’s most divisive issue looks more confusing than ever after a bump on Thursday night left AFL greats without answers.

29/02 Disturbing development in Bali nightclub toilet spy camera scandal

Several hundred graphic and explicit videos of Australian men using the toilets at popular nightclubs in Bali, shot on spy cameras, have resurfaced online.

26/02 Lions keen to carry winning form into ‘Opening Round’

Brisbane star Josh Dunkley wants the Lions to maintain momentum ahead of their “Opening Round” battle with Carlton by finishing off their pre-season campaign with a win over the Sydney Swans.

26/02 Speedster’s big summers thrill Giants

GWS vice-captain Josh Kelly is confident the Giants can avoid a trough like the last time they pushed deep into September and says a pair of speedsters entering 2024 off uninterrupted pre-seasons could help them take a step forward.

26/02 Sydney Swans cop second blow as veteran struck down weeks out from AFL season

Sydney Swans talisman Luke Parker will miss the start of the AFL season after suffering a broken arm in a pre-season game.

23/02 ‘Deeply saddened’: AFL reacts to tragic death of umpire

The AFL has issued a statement following the heartbreaking news surrounding goal umpire Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies.

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.

07/02 Carlton ‘have to be’ premiership favourites

AFL journalist and radio host Sam McClure has boldly claimed Carlton “have to be premiership favourites” and if anyone disagrees “they’re not following the game right”.

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.

06/02 Sydney Swans break with tradition in major captaincy call for AFL season

Callum Mills won’t play for the Sydney Swans until at least the second half of the AFL season after suffering a serious shoulder injury during some off-season hijinks with teammates which rocked the club.

06/02 Swans make huge captaincy call

Callum Mills won’t play for the Sydney Swans until at least the second half of the AFL season after suffering a serious shoulder injury during some off-season hijinks with teammates that rocked the club.

02/02 Naomi Watts undergoes stellar transformation for new series

Naomi Watts is as formidable as they come.

31/01 Demi Moore addresses Bruce Willis’ dementia battle

Demi Moore is continuing to stand by Bruce Willis’ side as he suffers from dementia.

29/01 Star’s stunning transformation as Truman Capote in mini-series

Philip Seymour Hoffman is one hard act to follow.

29/01 Star reveals truth behind longstanding weight rumours

Calista Flockhart says relentless eating disorder speculation left her “sleep-deprived” and “depressed” during her years filming legal drama Ally McBeal.

25/01 Ally McBeal star wows at premiere of hot new series

It was a black-and-white affair in New York yesterday when the cast of Feud: Capote vs. The Swans gathered ahead of the miniseries’ hotly anticipated premiere next week.

21/12 Prolific predator stalking popular Bali clubs’ toilets to secretly film men boasts about preference for Aussie tourists

A sexual predator stalking some of Bali’s most popular hotspots to secretly film men while they use the toilet has expressed a fondness for Australian tourists.

20/12 Sexual predator stalking Aussie men in Bali nightclub toilets with hidden camera

Two popular Bali nightspots are embroiled in a hidden camera scandal and hundreds, if not thousands of men – including many Australians – have had their privacy violated.

20/12 Sydney calls out body double standard

The ‘it’ girl of the moment, Sydney Sweeney, has revealed how she navigates the obsession people have with the fact she has a larger chest.

14/12 Aussie stars bombard Sydney Sweeney’s DMs

Sydney Sweeney has confessed that some Aussie stars were very quick to slide into her DMs after she visited Down Under.

11/12 ‘Skilful,brave’ Port superstar makes club history

A new eight-year- contact has come with the club captaincy for Port Adelaide star Connor Rozee who called his new appointment “so humbling”.

01/12 Channel 7 commentator pulls trigger on plan to ‘disappear’

Channel 7 commentator Hamish McLachlan is not messing around when it comes to his plans to “disappear”.

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 Blockbuster trades set to rock AFL Draft

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

18/11 Collingwood ruckman Mason Cox’s offer for GWS Giants boss after ‘D-Grade’ sledge

Collingwood premiership winner Mason Cox is on the other side of the world — and still making headlines back in Australia.

17/11 GWS Giants hit back at Mason Cox’s savage sledge in AFL war of words

GWS Giants CEO Dave Matthews has bit back at Mason Cox’s spicy sledge about the Giants hosting Collingwood to kick off next season.

16/11 Full AFL 2024 fixture: Grand finallists dudded as new ‘primetime darlings’ crowned

The AFL has announced the full fixture for season 2024, which will look slightly different than usual.

14/11 AFL breaks with tradition with blockbuster ‘Opening Round’ in bid to swoop on NRL

The AFL has announced a new look Round 1 fixture as it aims to steal the limelight from the NRL in NSW during the opening week of the footy season next year.

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.

07/11 Channel 7’s Abbey Holmes wows in wedding to ex-AFL player Keegan Brooksby

Popular Channel 7 presenter Abbey Holmes has finally had her dream wedding after three long years of waiting.

06/11 Sydney rejects ‘powerful’ Buddy Franklin tribute in Surry Hills

The Sydney Swans have expressed their disappointment after a planned mural for retired champion Lance “Buddy” Franklin was rejected by the City of Sydney.

05/11 Saints beat Blues to boost AFLW finals hopes

On the last day of the regular season, St Kilda has a chance of booking its first AFLW finals appearance after claiming a thrilling 20-point win over Carlton.

04/11 AFL’s highest paid player unwittingly clips former club

Ben McKay has unwittingly clipped his former club with the ink yet to dry on his monster free agency move to the Bombers.

29/10 ‘No way’: Footy fans up in arms at optical illusion as Swans keep AFLW finals dream alive

Chloe Molloy has once again led the Sydney Swans to a stirring AFLW win, this time against her former team Collingwood.

26/10 Ben McKay’s staggering new salary makes him AFL’s highest paid player

New Essendon recruit Ben McKay will reportedly earn up to $1.5 million season, making him the AFL’s highest paid player.

25/10 Hamish McLachlan to leave the country as Seven make moves

Channel 7’s AFL coverage is set to look quite different next season after some big moves for the off-season.

19/10 ‘Done nothing’: AFL coach already on hot seat after Trade Period shocker

The AFL Trade Period is run and done and while some teams were active and made plenty of moves, others have emerged as the clear losers of the off-season.

16/10 Reigning premiers add firepower

Collingwood’s attack will boast another prolific goalkicker in 2024 after the Magpies secured Fremantle forward Lachie Schultz in a trade.

16/10 Collingwood secure deal for highly-rated young Docker

The 2023 AFL Trade Period is on the home straight with some big deals still expected in the closing days.

16/10 West Coast AFLW coach savaged over weak ‘fixturing’ excuse

In the 150 years or so that professional sport has existed, there have always been mismatches.

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 Collingwood cult hero kept massive secret before sudden exit

Former Collingwood vice captain Taylor Adams first reached out to Sydney before the AFL Grand Final, the Swans say.

10/10 ‘Far too modest’ Swans bid for Brodie Grundy rejected

The Demons have reportedly knocked back a “far too modest” offer to out-of-favour ruckman Brodie Grundy.

09/10 Fremantle set to play hardball after Schultz’s shock request

Fremantle footy boss Peter Bell says there is a “very strong possibility” Lachie Schultz remains in the west in 2024, after the forward asked for a trade to Victoria for family reasons.

09/10 Demons ‘comfortable’ if no deal on Grundy trade

Melbourne would be happy to keep wantaway ruckman Brodie Grundy if a trade with Sydney can‘t be reached as the club confirmed talks had only just begun on an exit for the highly-paid big man.

09/10 Swans axe grand finalist in mass cull

Twelve months after he had 14 disposals in a grand final, Ryan Clarke has been cut loose by Sydney among six players delisted by the Swans as they make room for the potential arrival of Collingwood’s Taylor Adams and ruckman Brodie Grundy.

08/10 Collingwood veteran requests shock trade after Grand Final heartbreak

Collingwood’s Taylor Adams has officially requested a trade to the Sydney Swans.

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.

06/10 Collingwood vice-captain Taylor Adams in trade bombshell

Collingwood vice-captain Taylor Adams is reportedly considering interest to move to the Sydney Swans.

06/10 First AFL free agent domino falls

Melbourne midfielder James Jordon has joined Sydney in the first completed move of the AFL free agency period.

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.

01/10 $3m tug-of-war between Grand Finalists for Crows star defender

The Grand Final’s final siren ended one season, but officially marked the beginning of another.

01/10 Rival player’s jersey act in Collingwood celebrations raises eyebrows

Collingwood players have been soaking up their premiership glory after a thrilling four-point win over the Brisbane Lions in a classic Grand Final.

30/09 Collingwood premiership winner blasted over handshake snub

Collingwood star Beau McCreery has been slammed online over an awkward moment in front of millions at the AFL Grand Final presentation.

30/09 Australia divided by AFL Grand Final KISS spectacle

KISS put on the biggest production the AFL Grand Final has ever seen — but many were far from impressed.

30/09 AFL Grand Final live: AFL Grand Final live: Collingwood star’s ‘interesting’ pre-game act

Welcome to news.com.au’s coverage of the AFL Grand Final between Collingwood and Brisbane.

29/09 AFL 2023 Grand Final ultimate guide: How to watch and stream

The excitement is building as we gear up for the 2023 AFL Grand Final. Whether you’re a diehard footy fan or just looking to catch the action, our ultimate guide has you covered.

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.

28/09 Buddy Franklin rejects AFL’s offer for Grand Final send-off

AFL legend in waiting Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin will not be in Melbourne this weekend and will not take his place in the retiring players’ motorcade on Grand Final day.

28/09 Carrie Bickmore apologises to Brodie Grundy over mortifying blunder

Of all the reminders Brodie Grundy will get about not playing in Saturday’s AFL Grand Final, Carrie Bickmore’s is the most savage.

28/09 Twist in Brodie Grundy deal as Collingwood prepares sly move

Collingwood will politely inquire about the possibility of removing Brodie Grundy’s salary from its own books as star ruck prepares to move to Sydney, reports The Age.

27/09 ’Semi-professional’: Cornes calls for Swans to not pay Callum Mills amid Mad Monday injury

Sydney Swans midfielder Callum Mills has undergone shoulder surgery after a Mad Monday celebration gone wrong.

26/09 Swans epic Mad Monday fail puts 2024 kick-off in doubt

Mad Monday celebrations in the AFL are known for elaborate costumes and occasionally too many drinks for some of the protagonists.

25/09 ‘These votes are insane’: Demand for change after Brownlow ‘travesty’

The AFL appears to have a Brownlow Medal crisis on its hands after a savage reaction to not only Lachie Neale’s surprise win – but some truly shocking votes in countless other games.

25/09 AFL adds former Giant to power role

Just a month after announcing his retirement from the AFL, former GWS and Fremantle midfielder Matt de Boer has been added to the AFL Commission.

24/09 Carlton breaks Robbie Williams’ heart after preliminary final misery

Buy the ticket, take the ride.

21/09 ‘That’s done’: Brodie Grundy’s move to Sydney all but locked in

The trade winds are continuing to build as the AFL’s Trade Period draws closer.

21/09 ‘That is a scoop’: AFL great drops bombshell news with on air slip up

AFL great and Channel 7 sports presenter Tim Watson may have just let slip a big secret live on air.

21/09 ‘We’ll rob your house’: AFL’s bold plans to pinch NRL market revealed

The AFL is getting set to cash in as the NRL prepare to capitalise on the international audience in 2024.

20/09 Kangaroos gun’s trade saga flipped on its head as rival pulls out

Essendon and Hawthorn are reportedly the last two clubs standing in the race to sign key Kangaroos defender Ben McKay.

18/09 Dees grilled over ‘stubborn’ Grundy call as likely trade cost revealed

Melbourne has been called “stubborn” for its decision not to play Brodie Grundy in last Friday night’s straight-sets finals exit at the hands of Carlton, with the ruckman poised to join a third home this off-season.

16/09 Robbie Williams erupts over Carlton’s latest AFL victory

The Carlton Football Club is enjoying one heck of a renaissance and now one of its biggest and newest fans also wants to entertain you.

16/09 Big change for Yes campaign revealed

Indigenous leader and lawyer Noel Pearson has welcomed a substantial change for the Yes campaign as he says it moves out of the realm of politics and into the hands of the people.

15/09 Kane Cornes calls out struggling AFL star

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the first semi-final from the MCG.

14/09 ‘All but certain’: Brodie Grundy’s landing spot locked up

The AFL Finals series is ramping up, but it’s off the field where the real heat is starting to build.

13/09 Matthew Lloyd in the middle as AFL trade period radio drama erupts

AFL Trade Radio will sound different in 2023 with Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd blocked from taking up the role he’s held for the past five years.

08/09 Swans coach delivers brutal two-word reality check to AFL

Sydney coach John Longmire has handed the AFL a brutal reality check on their goal review system after two Blake Acres touched calls cost the Swans in their six-point elimination final loss on Friday night.

08/09 Blues dealt huge injury blow as star’s finals in peril

Carlton has been dealt a potential massive injury blow, with Harry McKay subbed out of his side’s Elimination Final against Sydney after a heavy collision with Swan Tom McCartin.

08/09 105-year AFL hoodoo hanging over Swans

It’s all or nothing on Friday night at the MCG as Carlton play host to the Sydney Swans in the first elimination final of the 2023 finals series.

07/09 Dustin Martin speculation intensifies with image of secret meeting

The speculation around Dustin Martin future is set to kick into overdrive after he was spotted meeting with incoming Suns coach Damien Hardwick on the Gold Coast.

07/09 Dusty’ Martin’s holiday destination raises eyebrows

Dustin Martin’s holiday destination choice doesn’t seem to have doused any trade speculation.

04/09 AFL announces 2023 grand final entertainment headline act

The AFL has confirmed iconic US rockers KISS will headline the 2023 grand final entertainment.

03/09 ‘Goodness me’: Chloe Molloy goals inspire Sydney Swans to first ever AFLW win

A pair of sensational second half goals from captain Chloe Molloy have inspired the Sydney Swans to their first ever win in the AFLW against their arch rivals.

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

First qualifying final, MCG, Thursday 7.20pm

31/08 AFLW teams: Pies injury shock ahead of opener

Collingwood has been dealt a harsh blow on the eve of its season opener against the reigning premiers, losing defenders Ruby Schleicher and Lauren Butler to injury.

28/08 Eagles make ‘extraordinary’ call over besieged AFL coach

Adam Simpson’s future at West Coast has been the subject of speculation for months and when the decision finally dropped on Monday night, it caught everyone off guard.

27/08 Tears as Buddy Franklin farewelled at the SCG

Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin has been farewelled in front of a sellout crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground, as the nation comes to terms with the departure of the greatest player it has seen in the 21st century.

27/08 AFL finals race going down to the wire

The race for the top eight is going to come down to the final game of the 2023 AFL season.

22/08 Eagles legend out of race for West Coast job amid talk of Sydney Swans succession plan

West Coast great Dean Cox has reportedly ruled himself out of the race to replace embattled Eagles coach Adam Simpson amid speculation he is likely to take over from John Longmire as the Sydney Swans’ next coach.

22/08 Albo’s ‘pretty simple’ Voice wish

Anthony Albanese says he has no regrets about committing to the Voice to parliament referendum but says he wishes there “wasn’t misinformation out there”.

21/08 ‘Hold the AFL to account’: Buckley wants ‘dudded’ Crows to take ‘unholy mess’ to court

AFL great Nathan Buckley has called on Adelaide to “hold the AFL to account” over the Ben Keays goal debacle that “robbed” the Crows of playing finals in 2023.

21/08 AFLW powerhouses ready to hunt Dees

There has never been an AFLW grand final played without either Adelaide or Brisbane involved, but both sides are relishing their new-found underdog status as reigning premiers Melbourne enter the season as raging flag favourites.

20/08 ‘Absolute debacle’: AFL world blows up over score review howler

The AFL has a lot of explaining to do.

19/08 ‘Ridiculous’: AFL erupts over ‘crazy scenes’ amid claims Crows robbed in one-point thriller

The Sydney Swans have edged one step closer to finals with a controversial 11.8 (74) to 10.13 (73) win over the Adelaide Crows.

19/08 Inaccurate Saints sink reigning premiers' season as Swans end Crows' hopes in climactic finish

Geelong's slim hopes of back-to-back flags are over after a sloppy performance against the Saints, while the Swans finish off Adelaide's season with a thrilling one-point win.

19/08 Carlton break 10-year finals drought with ninth win in a row

The Carlton Blues have secured a spot in an AFL finals series for the first time in a decade, after surviving a dauntless performance from the Gold Coast Suns at Heritage Bank Stadium on Saturday.

18/08 AFL Finals 2023: Every team’s top eight scenario explained

The race to the AFL finals could come down to the final kick of the minor round with every position in the top eight up for grabs with two rounds remaining.

18/08 Buddy set for blockbuster

Lance Franklin is set to return to the SCG for a final farewell in Round 24.

16/08 The one thing left that unites Australia

The Matildas have not only smashed TV rating records, but have united Australia in a green and gold frenzy.

15/08 Swans coach defends McCartin signing

Sydney coach John Longmire has defended the process undertaken by the club to recruit Paddy McCartin after concussion issues forced the former No. 1 pick to permanently step away from football.

15/08 Premiership Tigers star calls time

It’s the end of an era at Richmond with their finals run over and goalkicking great Jack Riewoldt set to join his triple-premiership-winning captain Trent Cotchin in retirement.

14/08 Matildas ‘chill out’ as Australia goes berserk

The Matildas know they can’t escape the pandemonium they have created in their historic World Cup run and that embracing the groundswell of support will be important to their success.

14/08 Concussion issues end star Swan’s career

Concussion issues have forced Sydney defender and former No.1 draft pick Paddy McCartin into retirement for a second time, ending one of the AFL’s great comeback stories.

13/08 Chaos set to unfold as the race to finals heats up

The finish line is within sight.

12/08 Fans erupt as the MCG delivers Matildas snub

Fans were flocking en masse to watch the Matildas play against France on Saturday.

10/08 AFL’s stadium move for Matildas quarter-final is completely unprecedented

Andrew Demetriou must be shaking his head somewhere.

10/08 AFL’s big move amid Matildas frenzy

The MCG, SCG and Optus Stadium in Perth will all turn into World Cup live sites before and after they host AFL games on Saturday so fans can see the must-watch Matildas’ World Cup quarter-final against France.

10/08 Sydney Swans rocked by Tom Papley punting scandal

Sydney cult hero Tom Papley says he has learned from his mistakes — but will not shut down his controversial gambling podcast.

10/08 Premiership star calls it quits

Four-time premiership star and Norm Smith medallist Isaac Smith has announced he’ll retire at the end of Geelong’s 2023 campaign.

08/08 Swans forwards ‘don’t need to be Buddy’

Sydney coach John Longmire doesn’t expect his young tall forwards “to be Lance Franklin” as the Swans continue their late finals bid without the superstar.

07/08 The iconic band would have put on a heck of a show

Crowded House have reportedly pulled out an appearance for this year’s AFL grand final.

05/08 A 21-year-old is helping the Swans’ post-Buddy era

A diminutive Swan might be emerging as the best hope of eventually filling the enormous boots of Buddy Franklin.

05/08 The AFL’s latest plan to challenge NRL in Sydney

The AFL has reportedly come up with yet another new plan in its bid to make inroads into the NRL-dominated Sydney market.

02/08 ‘Given everything’: AFL retirees’ list grows

Aaron Hall has become the fourth AFL player this week and eighth for 2023 to announce his retirement, calling time on a 161-game career at North Melbourne and the Gold Coast Suns.

02/08 West Coast facing huge calls over a number of ageing AFL players

Minutes after his side’s 122-point loss to Adelaide in June, West Coast coach Adam Simpson declared his club’s intentions at season’s end.

31/07 Lance Franklin has retired on the spot, ending famous career

Sydney superstar Lance Franklin has made the decision to retire immediately, the Swans have confirmed.

31/07 Buddy makes final career call

Superstar Sydney forward Lance Franklin’s 354th game last weekend will be his final AFL appearance after he told his Sydney teammates he would be retiring.

29/07 Lance Franklin image is simply heartbreaking

Is this the end of the road for Lance Franklin?

24/07 High profile footy journo Tom Browne suddenly resigns from Channel 7

Tom Browne has resigned from Channel 7, it has been confirmed by his new employer.

13/07 ‘They’ve failed’: David King drops truth bomb as Swans keep season alive

The Sydney Swans are still in the hunt for the finals after hanging on for a 11.12 (78) to 11.10 (76) win over the Western Bulldogs.

11/07 Former Docker Cam McCarthy caught driving over eight times legal limit

Former Fremantle Docker Cameron McCarthy has been caught driving with over eight times the legal limit of alcohol in his system in WA’s southwest.

07/07 ‘Not for me’: Nick Vlaustin shut down after

Simon Meredith one, Nick Vlastuin nil.

06/07 ‘Shattered for the young man’: AFL debut over in just 78 seconds in hearbreaking scenes

Richmond youngster Jacob Bauer has broken an unwanted record for the fastest substitution in AFL history.

06/07 ‘Uncanny’: Aussie star’s lookalike niece stuns

Some of Australia’s most recognised women attended a glitzy event to celebrate the launch of a “beauty breakthrough” in Sydney.

03/07 Biggest misconception about star’s marriage

As half of one of the AFL’s most high-profile power couples, Jesinta Franklin has long been on the receiving end of accusations that she’s a “gold-digger”.

02/07 ‘Pathetic’: England are a ‘laughing stock’

Welcome to news.com.au’s live coverage of the fifth day of the second Ashes Test.

01/07 ‘Unbelievable kick’: After-the-siren bomb wins it for Port Adelaide, keeps winning streak alive

Port Adelaide’s Dan Houston has kicked a massive goal after the siren to defeat Essendon 78 (11.12) to 74 (10.14).

30/06 ‘Buddy can’t believe what he’s witnessed’: All-time miss sums up Swans’ goalkicking shocker

The saying bad kicking is bad football is old as time, and the Sydney Swans proved just why with a shocking display in front of the big sticks on Friday night.

27/06 West Coast Eagles can’t afford to sack coach Adam Simpson

West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson might not be going anywhere despite the club’s nightmare run this season.

26/06 ‘It’s hurting’: Record loss floors AFL battlers

Battling West Coast captain Luke Shuey has put the blame for his side’s horror run squarely on the players and not coach Adam Simpson and declared the Eagles have to “grit our teeth” and respond after the darkest day in the club’s history.

25/06 ‘Not even trying’: Eagles had ‘no hope’ in Sydney demolition

West Coast’s skills have been likened to an “under 14s” team with players “not even trying” in scathing criticism from their 171-point SCG horror show.

25/06 ‘Unacceptable’: Eagles break silence on Adam Simpson’s future after Sydney thrashing

West Coast have broken their silence following their extraordinary defeat at the hands of Sydney at the SCG on Saturday night.

25/06 AFL world responds to historic West Coast Eagles bloodbath loss to Sydney

The West Coast Eagles are historically bad.

25/06 Buddy’s brutal salary fall made public

He was the poster boy for the AFL Rich 100 as the highest paid player in the league just two years ago but Lance Franklin has now slipped to No. 100 in a surprising twist in the career of the legendary Swan and Hawk.

24/06 Adam Simpson’s blunt presser after Eagles’ historic loss

West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson says he’s “pretty embarrassed” after his side’s 171-point loss, but maintains he is the right person for the job moving forward.

24/06 West Coast sink to historic low with fourth-biggest loss in AFL history in SCG bloodbath

The West Coast Eagles have been labelled ‘beyond embarrassing for the competition’ as they were crushed by Sydney at the SCG in the fourth-biggest loss in VFL/AFL history.