Everything you need to know about the 2021 VFL season

After the competition was cancelled due to COVID-19 last season, the Victorian Football League will recommence with a national flavour.

Brownlow predictor: Ollie Wines makes ground

Saints announce new mega deal for King

Rising Saints forward Max King has inked a new four-year deal that will see him call St. Kilda home until at least the end of 2026.

Mackay found not guilty over Clark hit

Merrett signs six-year deal

Brownlow predictor: Bontempelli hangs onto lead

Harry McKay turns back on rival interest to re-sign with Carlton

Coleman Medal leader Harry McKay has turned his back on huge rival interest and committed his future to Carlton.

Collingwood coaching contenders ranked: Clarkson, Lyon, Scott in the frame

With the departure of Nathan Buckley as coach, Collingwood face the vital task of appointing their next boss as they bid to turn the club around.

Scott explains Adelaide Oval fan incident during Cats-Power clash

Scott appeared to respond to a fan at three-quarter time as he made his way down from the coach’s box.

Luckless Swan suffers devastating setback in AFL return bid

Veteran Swans ruckman Sam Naismith has endured yet another setback in his return to the AFL.

Chopping Block: Dahlhaus facing axe with Cats set to welcome back stars

Geelong small forward Luke Dahlhaus could see his position in the team come under threat as the Cats get set to welcome back a plethora of star players for Thursday night's match against Port Adelaide.

Buckley and Collingwood reveal reasons for parting ways

Buckley to step down as Collingwood coach

Goodes doesn't owe the game a happy ending

Goodes rejects Hall of Fame induction

AFL greats urge Teague to axe TWO senior Blues to save job

Under-siege Carlton coach David Teague must drive a higher standard of his underperforming senior players, even if it puts his head on the line, according to Demons great Garry Lyon.

AFL State Leagues and VFL: How your team's reserves fared

Brisbane midfielder Rhys Mathieson should earn an immediate senior recall after his axing, while Supercoach favourite James Madden battled to make an impact.

Brownlow predictor: Bontempelli leads as three-horse race emerges

Western Bulldogs champion Marcus Bontempelli has moved back into the lead of Sporting News' Brownlow predictor as a three-horse emerges in the middle of the season.

Crows fined for blatant COVID-19 breach

The Adelaide Crows have been fined $50,000 after breaching the AFL's COVID-19 protocols.

AFL Supercoach 2021: Bye round rules and how to prepare

Here's everything you need to know to navigate the bye rounds in AFL Supercoach 2021.

Adelaide ask the AFL to investigate COVID-19 breach by their players and staff

The AFL will investigate whether Adelaide has committed a COVID-19 breach, after being asked by the club itself to look into claims of rule ignorance.

Chopping Block: Will St Kilda lose patience with Hill and King?

St Kilda faces more tough decisions at the selection table as they wrestle with the immediate futures of struggling stars Bradley Hill and Max King.

Fans should 'duck' if Sherrin is kicked into Adelaide Oval crowd, says health official

Collingwood will travel to Adelaide to face the Crows after the South Australian government granted the AFL side a travel exemption ahead of Saturday’s Round 12 fixture.

AFL mid-season draft: Which players could join your club?

The AFL mid-season draft will be held on June 2 as hundreds of football hopefuls aim to get themselves on to an AFL list for the second half of the season.

AFL reveal drastic round 12 fixture re-jig

The AFL has confirmed no matches will be held in Melbourne this weekend amidst Victoria's ongoing COVID-19 circuit breaker lockdown.

'Looks bad for Ratten' - St Kilda slammed for cancelling Max King's goalkicking lesson

Ex-St Kilda coach Grant Thomas has blasted his former club for the cancellation of Max King's goalkicking work with Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd.

Brownlow predictor: Melbourne star Oliver hits the front

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver is the new leader of Sporting News' Brownlow medal predictor after polling in his fourth consecutive match.

AFL State Leagues and VFL: How your team's reserves fared

Hamish Hartlett failed to set the SANFL alight after being dropped from Port Adelaide's senior team, while West Coast's WAFL side didn't exactly impress after their ones were beaten by Essendon.

GWS Giants denied entry to Queensland in COVID-19 drama

GWS Giants have been turned back at Sydney Airport from boarding their flight to Brisbane by Queensland authorities in the latest COVID-19 drama to strike the AFL.

Chopping Block: Butler heads list of St Kilda players in the gun

St Kilda small forward Dan Butler is heading a list of players that could be axed after the team's embarrassing 111-point defeat to the Western Bulldogs last weekend.

Buddy reveals why he could play past $10 million Swans contract

Lance Franklin will let his body decide whether or not he'll play beyond next year but admits the emerging crop of young Swans could inspire him to extend his stay in Sydney.

Will AFL round 11 have crowds in Victoria after latest COVID-19 outbreak?

An independent panel will meet to decide if there will be AFL crowds in Victoria this weekend for four round 11 matches after the latest COVID-19 outbreak in the state.

Rioli returns to Perth ahead of Eagles comeback

AFL forced into round 11 shake-up

Positive COVID-19 case attended AFL blockbuster at MCG

A fan who attended Collingwood's match against Port Adelaide at the MCG on Sunday has tested positive to COVID-19.

Two players found guilty, one cleared on marathon night at AFL Tribunal

Holman was facing a two-match suspension for a chase-down tackle that left Mitch Duncan concussed

Bontempelli signs four-year extension

Western Bulldogs players and staff forced to isolate after COVID-19 outbreak

Western Bulldogs players and staff have hit a hurdle in preparations for Friday night's blockbuster against Melbourne, with all connected to the club forced to isolate after a link to a COVID-19 hotspot was discovered.

Bolton to make charity contribution after Richmond finds he 'exacerbated' fight

A joint investigation from the AFL and Richmond into a bar fight involving Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli has resulted in the former donating money to charity.

The Daniher problem AFL greats fear will cost Lions

Bombers great Matthew Lloyd has flagged major concerns over Lions star Joe Daniher's wayward kicking in front of goal, declaring it will cost Brisbane a final.

AFL admits deliberate out of bounds error

Jack Watts arrest warrant withdrawn

An arrest warrant issued for former Melbourne and Port Adelaide player Jack Watts has been withdrawn after confusion following the footballer's failure to appear in court.

AFL State Leagues and VFL: How your team's reserves fared

West Coast star Elliot Yeo got through his first match after returning from a serious injury, while Richmond big man Callum Coleman-Jones continued to bash down the door for senior selection.

Brownlow predictor: Bontempelli holds off Oliver

How an AFL club resurrected a Socceroo's career

Former Socceroos defender Hayden Foxe has revealed how a 12-month stint with AFL club Essendon saved his career.

'I loved it' - Hardwick takes sarcastic swipe at umpires after lop-sided free kick count

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has given a sarcastic appraisal of the umpires' performance after his team were on the end of a lop-sided free kick count during the 28-point loss to Brisbane on Friday night.

Port Adelaide reach agreement after 2021 Indigenous guernsey design was stolen from another artist

Pies respond following 'Joffa' Corfe charges

Chopping Block: Gold Coast livewire facing the axe

Gold Coast superstar Izak Rankine's position in the Suns team is under threat after a string of underwhelming performances since bursting on to the scene last season.

No teamwork, no success: AFL's dominant forwards failing to get wins on the board

An AFL forward dominating for their team in attack is a sight to behold, but statistics show that a lone ranger providing the majority of scores is not translating to team success.

Brownlow predictor: Bontempelli accelerates ahead

Marcus Bontempelli is the new leader of Sporting News' Brownlow Medal predictor after a match-winning performance for the Western Bulldogs against Port Adelaide.

GWS suffer injury blow as Greene ruled out for a month

GWS will be without superstar forward Toby Greene for at least a month after he suffered a shoulder injury during the Giants' heartbreaking defeat to Richmond.

Cousins makes stunning football return at age 42, kicks a goal

Ben Cousins has made his first Australian rules appearance for more than 10 years, kicking a goal for a Perth team in a local suburban league.

Ratten blasts umpires for holding the ball decisions during St Kilda defeat

St Kilda coach Brett Ratten has questioned the umpires' interpretation of the holding the ball rule after the Saints went down to Geelong by 21 points at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.

Chopping Block: Carlton guns Cripps and Williams struggling

Carlton's midfield was supposed to be led by skipper Patrick Cripps and boom recruit Zac Williams as the team continued their push toward finals.

Rioli avoids conviction for drug possession

Danger blasts 'dickhead' fans for baiting Richmond duo in nightclub

Patrick Dangerfield has fired shots at "dickhead" fans who provoke footballers in public in light of a nightclub altercation involving Richmond stars Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli over the weekend.

Power ruckman Lycett given lengthy ban for dangerous tackle

Port Adelaide ruckman Scott Lycett will miss the next four matches after being suspended for his dangerous tackle on Adelaide's Ned McHenry.

AFL teams return to Thursday night in boost for Supercoach players

The announcement of AFL teams for each fixture will return to Thursday night as of round 10 after pressure from the game's fans.

AFL State Leagues and VFL: How your team's reserves fared

Mitch Wallis will be considered for Western Bulldogs selection after his best game in the VFL, while Jamarra Ugle-Hagan suffered a blow.

Exiled Eagles star to face court over fresh drug charge

Exiled West Coast Eagles star Willie Rioli will face a Darwin Local Court on Wednesday after he was allegedly caught in possession of cannabis while flying to the Tiwi Islands.

Richmond stars injured in nightclub incident

Richmond Tigers stars Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli have been injured during nightclub incident over the weekend, with the latter set to miss three weeks of football.

Brownlow predictor: McCluggage claims the lead

Koch calls out Eddie's 'nasty streak'

McGuire responds to Port Adelaide stunt

Former Collingwood boss Eddie McGuire has responded to Port Adelaide's prison bar guernsey stunt, saying the club are 'playing with fire'.

Port Adelaide trolls AFL, Collingwood after Showdown win

The Power won the Showdown and scored a moral victory in their battle with the AFL and Collingwood by wearing their ‘prison bar’ guernsey after the match.

Port Adelaide president David Koch vows to continue 'prison bar' guernsey fight

Port Adelaide president David Koch has vowed to continue the fight for the Power to wear their heritage 'prison bar' guernsey after being told by the AFL they couldn't don the colours during Saturday night's Showdown against Adelaide.

Franklin, Lynch and more: The success and failure of AFL's long-term contracts

The seven-year contract signed by Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca during the week has once again flared the debate about the risks involved with long-term deals.

Collingwood list manager Ned Guy to leave role as club drama continues

Collingwood has confirmed list manager Ned Guy will step down from his position as the tumultuous times at the AFL giant continue.

NRL, AFL to reveal implications of restrictions on Sydney fixtures

Chopping Block: Norm Smith medallist struggling for form

Jason Johannisen is in danger of losing his place in the Western Bulldogs senior team in the fallout of their second half fadeout against Richmond last weekend.

Former North Melbourne coach Laidley suing police over leaked photos

Ex-North Melbourne coach Dani Laidley is suing Victoria Police after officers leaked photos of her in custody after she was arrested.

Petracca signs monster seven-year deal

Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has signed a monster contract extension with the club which will almost certainly make him a Demon for life.

Toby Greene signs lifetime contract at GWS Giants

GWS star Toby Greene has surprisingly extended his contract at the Giants, with the deal keeping him at the club until the age of 33.

McCartin suspended for five matches for striking incident

Former No.1 draft pick Paddy McCartin has been suspended for five matches after being caught on vision punching Geelong captain Aaron Black during a Sydney VFL match on Saturday.

McCartin 'gutted' following Aaron Black punch

AFL State Leagues and VFL: How your team's reserves fared

Collingwood will almost certainly include Oliver Henry in their senior side for the match against North Melbourne after the young forward put in a dominant VFL performance.

Round seven Brownlow predictor: Young guns in pursuit

Longmire flags big-name inclusions

Paddy McCartin in hot water after striking opponent in Sydney Swans VFL match

Fans locked out of Western Derby after COVID-19 outbreak

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Nathan Buckley addresses Collingwood future after Gold Coast loss

Eagles coach Simpson slammed for calling players 'weak'

West Coast coach Adam Simpson has been blasted by club great Peter Sumich for calling his Eagles players 'weak' after last weekend's thrashing against Geelong.

Beveridge angry about Ugle-Hagan questions after Bulldogs crash

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has reacted angrily to questions about the non-selection of no.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan following the 22-point defeat to Richmond at the MCG on Friday night.

Cotchin struck down by injury in Richmond statement win

Richmond's come-from-behind win over the Western Bulldogs has been soured after news skipper Trent Cotchin will miss games after being forced off the ground late in the match.

Power considering legal action after AFL rejection of 'prison bar' guernsey

Port Adelaide has not ruled out legal action after the AFL's rejection of its request to wear its heritage 'prison bar' guernsey.

AFL accused of making 'Victoria-centric' rejection of Power's prison bar guernsey

South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has accused the AFL of making a 'Victoria-centric' decision in its rejection of Port Adelaide's request to wear the 'prison bar' guernsey.

AFL rejects Port Adelaide request to wear 'prison bar' guernsey

Port Adelaide has had their request to wear a black and white 'prison bars' guernsey denied by the AFL after Collingwood vehemently opposed the proposal.

Port threatened with premiership points fine

McGuire fires up over Port 'prison bar' guernsey

Port Adelaide boss calls out AFL over prison bar saga

Port Adelaide chairman David Koch has called out the AFL, as the club still await confirmation as to whether they can wear their prison bar guernsey.

AFL Teams Chopping Block: Eagles and Tigers face tough selection decisions

Several West Coast players will be in the gun after their horror loss to Geelong, while reigning premiers Richmond could swing the changes after winning only one of their last four games.

Nathan Buckley says he will not quit as Collingwood coach amid form struggles

Nathan Buckley says he still wants to coach Collingwood as the Magpies stare down the barrel of a tough season in his 10th campaign in charge of the club.

Dustin Martin cleared to visit exiled father but Richmond star's trip is at his own risk

Richmond superstar Dustin Martin has been cleared by the AFL to visit his father overseas, but must do so at his own risk surrounding any COVID-19 issues.

GWS fined for McCartney incident

AFL State Leagues and VFL: How your team's reserves fared

Western Bulldogs' No.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan put forward his case for a senior debut in the AFL blockbuster against Richmond with a bag of goals in the reserves.

Round six Brownlow predictor: Mundy out in front

Sam Reid latest Swan to go down

Neale sidelined with syndesmosis surgery

AFL crowd breaks attendance record since COVID-19 pandemic

The AFL's Anzac Day match between Collingwood and Essendon is being globally celebrated for the biggest crowd attendance for an event since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tigers loss compounded by Dusty blow

Richmond Tigers superstar Dustin Martin has been concussed in his side's loss to the Melbourne Demons on Saturday night, ruling him out of a blockbuster clash next weekend.

Bulldogs to lose Dunkley long-term, English injury update

Western Bulldogs' win against GWS has come at a cost with midfielders Josh Dunkley and Lin Jong suffering likely long-term injuries, while ruckman Tim English will be ruled out of week's blockbuster versus Richmond.

AFL seek exemption for North Melbourne to avoid quarantine after COVID-19 mayhem

The AFL is currently in discussions with the Victorian State Government about North Melbourne avoiding a mandatory 14-day quarantine period after they return from Western Australia.

Supporters locked out of Dockers - North match after COVID shutdown

Saturday night's AFL match between Fremantle and North Melbourne will be played behind closed doors at Optus Stadium after Perth was plunged into a snap three-day COVID lockdown.

Ex-AFL coach Dani Laidley to receive compensation from police for photo leak

Former AFL coach Dani Laidley is to be paid compensation by multiple police officers after her mug shot was leaked to the public following her arrest.

Chopping Block: Experienced Carlton trio in the gun

Experienced Carlton trio Eddie Betts, Marc Murphy and Sam Petrevski-Seton could find their senior positions in jeopardy as questions are asked about the Blues' selection policies.

Everything you need to know about the AFL on Anzac Day

Anzac Day is a huge part of the AFL annual schedule as the sport helps commemorate the Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women who have served or given their lives for their country.

Collingwood fined $20,000 over mobile phone incident

Queensland Government announces plans to upgrade Gabba ahead of 2032 Olympics bid

With plans to hold the 2032 Olympic Games, the Queensland Government have announced plans to upgrade the Gabba in the coming years.

AFL State Leagues and VFL: How your team's reserves fared

Melbourne have a selection dilemma on their hands with both Ben Brown and Sam Weideman pressing for senior action, while GWS could include Jesse Hogan for his club debut after an impressive VFL performance.

Buckley blames De Goey injury for mobile phone breach

Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has blamed the concussion suffered by Jordan De Goey for the forward's mobile phone breach during Friday night's loss to West Coast.

Collingwood faces punishment after stars caught using mobile phones

Collingwood is facing an AFL sanction after injured stars Jordan De Goey and Jeremy Howe were spotted using their mobile phones during Friday night's loss to West Coast.

AFL Brownlow Medal round five predictor: Bulldogs star Bontempelli makes his move

Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli has made his move to the top of Sporting News' Brownlow predictor, with Docker veteran David Mundy joining him in a surprise.

Lance Franklin injury: Sydney superstar struck down again

Sydney Swans star Lance Franklin will miss up to four weeks of football after injuring his knee in the two-point loss to GWS at the SCG on Saturday afternoon.

Everything you need to know about the 2021 AFLW season

Lions defeat Crows for maiden flag

Hawthorn forward Patton retires from AFL amid lewd messages investigation

Hawthorn forward Jonathon Patton has announced his retirement from the AFL amid the governing body's investigation into lewd messages he allegedly sent to several women.

Matt Buntine and GWS: A story of love, setbacks, perseverance and faith

After playing only 61 games in nine seasons, many might wonder why GWS foundation player Matt Buntine is still on the Giants list.

Mick Malthouse demands St Kilda drop struggling star Brad Hill

Premiership coach Mick Malthouse has called on St Kilda to drop Brad Hill after the star again underperformed during the Saints' embarassing 86-point loss to Richmond on Thursday night.

Chopping Block: Collingwood turn to youth ahead of crunch West Coast clash

Collingwood are set to make significant changes to their starting lineup ahead of a tough trip to West Coast on Friday night - with young star Finlay Macrae confirmed to make his debut.

McGuire rages over Pies 'debacle' claims

Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has fiercely defended the Magpies amid claims the club have been left in a "debacle" following last year's trade period.

Cunnington successful in challenging suspension

AFL State Leagues and VFL: How your team's reserves fared

Patrick Dangerfield was best on ground for Geelong's VFL side ahead of his return from suspension, while Melbourne could be boosted by the inclusion of two key forwards.

The AFL bump is dying: Bizarre Cunnington suspension signals end

The bump in AFL is dying and will be extinct within a few seasons - but why just not ban the action now instead of creating confusion?

Carlton legend Kade Simpson wants AFL comeback

Carlton legend Kade Simpson wants to reignite his AFL career only a month short of his 37th birthday.

AFL Brownlow Medal predictor: Midfield stars close in on Taylor Walker

A swag of midfielders are hunting the leader of Sporting News' Brownlow Medal predictor - Taylor Walker - as the race for AFL's greatest individual honour heats up.

Adelaide captain Rory Sloane suffers gruesome eye injury

Adelaide skipper Rory Sloane has suffered a gruesome eye injury that could keep him out of AFL action for up to a month.

Neale's injury battle revealed by Brisbane coach Fagan

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has revealed information about the injury that has hindered the season of Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale.

Unlucky Swans forward suffers another blow

Swans forward Isaac Heeney is set for another extended period on the sidelines after he sustained a broken hand against Essendon.

St Kilda suffers huge blow with fresh injury concerns to Hannebery and Geary

Struggling St Kilda has been dealt another blow with veterans Dan Hannebery and Jarryn Geary likely to be absent medium-term after suffering fresh injuries, but star ruckman Rowan Marshall will return.

AFL Supercoach 2021: Time to whack Paddy, Ridley is the real deal

The AFL Supercoach rookie carnage continued in round three with several underperforming rookies on the edge of being axed from their best 22's.

Chopping Block: St Kilda stars face the axe, Premiership Tiger on notice

Several St Kilda guns including star recruits Brad Hill and Dan Butler could face the axe ahead of the Saints' crunch match against West Coast on Saturday.

AFL State Leagues and VFL: How your team's reserves fared

Sydney superstar Lance Franklin is set to come back into the senior side after a week's rest, while St Kilda could be boosted by the return of Rowan Marshall.

How long will Gill be 'comfortable' with academies?

AFL Brownlow Medal predictor: Taylor Walker becomes new leader

Reborn Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker is the new leader of Sporting News' Brownlow predictor after polling for the third consecutive match.

Scott slams McGuire for comments about Geelong coach's behaviour

Chris Scott has slammed former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire for his opinion on the Geelong coach's behaviour on match-day.

Longmire's enviable Buddy problem

Gresham ruled out for season

Not only were St Kilda hammered by 75 points on Saturday, they also lost star player Jade Gresham for the rest of the season with a ruptured Achilles.

Hardwick lauds 'incredible' Swans

Damien Hardwick hopes Saturday's demolition at the hands of the Swans is his team's one flat performance of the year.

Western Bulldogs record biggest win in club history against pitiful North Melb

Western Bulldogs have recorded the club's greatest ever winning margin in an AFL match as they smashed North Melbourne by 128 points at Marvel Stadium on Good Friday.

Collingwood fan stopped by security after post-match attack on umpires

A Collingwood supporter needed to be restrained by security after launching an aggressive verbal attack on the umpires as they walked off the ground during Brisbane's heartstopping one-point win on Thursday night.

Bailey wins it after the siren for the Lions

Zac Bailey showed nerves of steel to steer home his set shot after the siren, handing Brisbane a one-point win over Collingwood at Docklands on Thursday night.

AFL Supercoach 2021: Don't trade Lachie Neale or pick up Taylor Walker

All the talk in AFL Supercoach land is around whether to trade struggling premiums like Brisbane's Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale, while many coaches are discussing bringing in Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker.

Geelong coach Scott cops huge fine for quarter-time incident with Brisbane's Neale

Geelong coach Chris Scott has been hit with a suspended $10,000 fine for his quarter-time confrontation with Brisbane's Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale and other Lions players.

AFL State Leagues and VFL: How your team's reserves fared

Jake Stringer is set to come into Essendon's senior lineup after getting through another practice match hit out over the weekend, while Geelong star Mitch Duncan got more minutes into his legs after injury ruined his pre-season.

AFL Brownlow Medal round two predictor: Dustin Martin snares early lead

Richmond superstar Dustin Martin has earned the outright leadership in the Sporting News' Brownlow Medal predictor after his second best on ground performance to start the season.

Reid suspended for two matches for Fyfe hit

Giants player Sam Reid has accepted a two-match suspension for his hit which left Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe concussed.

Buddy no guarantee for Richmond clash

A combination of accuracy in front of goals and new-look forward line has helped turn the Swans into one of the competition's most potent attacking teams over the opening two rounds.

Brisbane-Collingwood moved due to COVID-19

The round three AFL clash between Brisbane and Collingwood has been moved as the Queensland captital prepares to enter a three-day lockdown.

Rohan accepts two-week suspension for striking

Geelong's Gary Rohan has accepted a two-week suspension for striking Brisbane star Lachie Neale during Friday night's thriller at GMHBA Stadium.

Bulldogs prodigy Jamarra Ugle-Hagan struck down by injury

Western Bulldogs' no.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has suffered a dislocated thumb during a Footscray VFL match on Saturday afternoon.

Buddy gets through as youngster's impress

Sydney coach John Longmire would have taken a 33-point win and a injury-free Lance Franklin if you offered to him before the game, though the coach wasn't completely satisfied with the performance.

AFL admits costly umpiring error during Geelong-Brisbane thriller

The AFL has admitted a crucial umpiring error cost Brisbane a chance at victory against Geelong in Friday's night thriller at GMHBA Stadium.

Scott explains quarter-time exchange, defends Rohan's swinging arm

The Cats held on for a controversial one-point victory over the Lions in a fiery preliminary final rematch on Friday night.

Lions fans asked to leave GMHBA Stadium minutes before Geelong clash

Elliott requires surgery on fractured leg

Collingwood has been dealt a blow after scans confirmed Jamie Elliott's leg injury was worse than initially feared.

AFL coaches support trading players without their consent

AFL coaches have overwhelmingly supported trading players without consent, according to a survey conducted by the sport's governing body on a number of contentious topics.

Koch reaffirms club position on 'prison bar' guernsey

Port Adelaide chairman David Koch has again put the issue of the club's heritage 'prison bar' guernsey back on the agenda.

Gulden on his 'biggest supporter' and playing alongside Buddy

When draftee Errol Gulden began his first pre-season with the Swans, one early fixture stood out above others as he dreamed of a senior debut.

AFL Supercoach 2021: What to do with Dangerfield and Rowell?

After one week of AFL Supercoach 2021, it has all come crashing down on most coaches with Patrick Dangerfield copping a three-week suspension and Matthew Rowell injuring his knee during round one of the season.

Chopping Block: How will Geelong and Brisbane deal with shock losses?

Now that each AFL team has a form line after round one, players will be hoping to keep their place in the side for the next match.

AFL State Leagues and VFL: How your team's reserves fared

The AFL players who missed out on senior selection for round one are battling their way to get into the team for round two.

Dangerfield handed three-match ban

Walker details transition into retirement

Reaching a professional level in a sport is something that most people can only dream of - but for Guy Walker, he was able to do it in two different sports.

AFL Brownlow Medal round one predictor: Dusty off to fast start

The AFL home-and-away season has finally commenced and with it comes the race to win the 2021 Brownlow Medal.

Buddy is back: SCG return booked for Swans star

Lance Franklin is set to make his long-awaited return from injury against the Adelaide Crows this Saturday for the Sydney Swans, John Longmire has confirmed.

'Really serious injury' fears for young Suns star Matt Rowell in return AFL game

There are grave fears for Matt Rowell after the young Suns star left the field against West Coast with a potentially serious knee injury.

Danger ordered straight to tribunal

Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield has been ordered straight to the AFL tribunal to learn his fate for an ugly bump on Adelaide's Jake Kelly.

Dangerfield in hot water over Kelly clash

Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield may have found himself in hot water, following a nasty clash with Adelaide defender Jake Kelly.

Adam Treloar booed by Collingwood supporters on Western Bulldogs debut

Western Bulldogs recruit Adam Treloar has been booed by Collingwood supporters in his first game for his new club against his former team.

No.1 draft pick Ugle-Hagan demands Bulldogs debut with stunning performance

Western Bulldogs' no.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has put his hand up for a senior debut with a dominant performance in a VFL practice match.

Ex-Swans talent Taylor banned from AFL after assault conviction

Ex-Sydney Swans talent Elijah Taylor has been banned from playing AFL for the rest of the season following his assault conviction.

Injured Swans star Lance Franklin closes in on AFL return

Sydney plan to play Lance Franklin for a half in this weekend's reserves practice match as the superstar closes in on an AFL return.

Cameron out with hamstring issue

Jeremy Cameron will miss Geelong's round one clash with Adelaide after suffering a hamstring injury at the Cats' final training session.

Controversy reigns as Richmond and Carlton both use medical substitute

Controversy marred the opening match of the AFL season between Richmond and Carlton with both teams activating the new medical substitute rule.

'Such a boring sport' - NRL boss V'landys slams AFL ahead of code battle

Australian Rugby League Commission chairman Peter V'landys has blasted the AFL ahead of the start of its season, suggesting it's a 'boring sport' and he would rather watch TV show The Flinstones.

Every AFL club's pass mark for the 2021 season

There's nothing like the optimism of pre-season to get fans dreaming of glory for the year ahead.

AFL Supercoach 2021: Team reveal bonanza - help to select your squad

The time has come where we all need to select our starting AFL Supercoach team for the 2021 season.

AFL Supercoach 2021: Bargains and mid-priced madness

While there is a need to stock your AFL Supercoach team with premiums and rookies, you also need to keep on the mid-priced bargains that could make or break your season.

AFL Supercoach 2021: Which premiums should you pick?

The premium options you select across the field in AFL Supercoach 2021 will do the bulk of your scoring every week - so you must get them right!

AFL Supercoach 2021: The point-of-difference selection guide

One thing that can set an AFL Supercoach team apart from the rest is the point of difference players included in the starting squad.

AFL Supercoach 2021: How the medical sub rule will affect the game

AFL Supercoach was never meant to be easy and now the governing body has thrown a curve ball at coaches with the medical substiute rule introduced less than 36 hours before the season begins.

The Supercoach rookies you need to keep an eye on

Here's some bargain players worth considering for 2021.

AFL Supercoach 2021: The players NOT to pick

Every year in AFL Supercoach there is players you should be avoiding in your selection thoughts because of various reasons.

McGuire says people took comments 'the wrong way'

Former Collingwood president Eddie McGuire has spoken publicly for the first time since resigning from his position, appearing in his usual role as host of Footy Classified.

AFL 2021: Seven outrageous predictions ahead of the new season

The new 2021 AFL season is about to begin and now it's time to stick our necks on the line with some bold predictions.

Remember The Name: A Sporting News Australia podcast series

Unforgettable stories from up and coming athletes, all in the one place.

Djokovic works with Gold Coast Suns ahead of the new AFL season

Gold Coast Suns will be hoping to Grand Slam the new AFL season after enlisting the help of tennis legend Novak Djokovic.

Stengle's Crows career over after agreement with club

The football career of Tyson Stengle hangs by a thread after the 22-year-old reached an agreement with Adelaide to leave the club.

Medical sub confirmed for round one introduction

The AFL has confirmed the introduction of a medical substitute, just one day out from the start of the 2021 season.

McAsey linked with a return to Victoria

Reports on Tuesday are linking young Adelaide key defender Fischer McAsey with a return to Victoria.

Kennedy keen to prove doubters wrong in 2021

Sydney captain Josh Kennedy says it's a case of "when, not if" for his young team as they look to end a run of two seasons without finals.

Everything you need to know about AFL Supercoach 2021

Here's everything you need to know when it comes to playing AFL Supercoach in 2021.

AFL Supercoach 2021: Defender prices and selection guide

Here's everything you need to know about selecting defenders in AFL Supercoach 2021.

Ziebell disagrees with North Melbourne critics' gloomy prediction

North Melbourne may be tipped to finish near the bottom of the AFL ladder but skipper Jack Ziebell believes his side will surprise a few teams in 2021.

Gawn dismisses concerns about the Demons forward line

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has dismissed concerns about the Demons forward line going into round one - with key big guns Ben Brown and Sam Weideman expected to miss a significant part of the season.

Daw signs with Demons for upcoming season

Former Kangaroo Majak Daw has been formally signed by the Melbourne Demons as part of their rookie list for 2021.

Premiership Eagle blames AFL for spate of pre-season injuries

The AFL rule changes and the shortened pre-season are to blame for a spate of recent injuries in practice matches, according to former West Coast premiership player Will Schofield.

Everything you need to know about the 2021 AFL pre-season

The start of the 2021 AFL Premiership season is fast approaching - but first the 19 teams have to prepare with a series of pre-season games.

Blues' star recruit cops ban over ugly incident

Carlton have suffered a blow ahead of the new season with star recruit Zac Williams to miss the opening round against Richmond after being charged by the tribunal.