Buddy reveals close retirement call

Fresh from signing a one-year contract extension with Sydney, Lance Franklin says the decision came down to either retiring or playing another year with the Swans, and not joining another club, as had been rumoured.

AFL Teams Chopping Block: McDonald nervous, possible replacements for Holmes and Reid

Talented Sydney big man Logan McDonald faces a nervous week as both the Swans and Cats wait for the availability of key players.

Buddy signs on with Sydney

Superstar key forward Lance Franklin has put pen to paper on a one-year contract extension with Sydney.

Brownlow Medal 2022 club by club votes: See how players from your team polled

Carlton star Patrick Cripps has won the 2022 Brownlow Medal in a thrilling count at Crown Palladium on Sunday night.

AFL Injury List 2022: Geelong sweat on Holmes, Sydney prognosis for Reid

Which players from your AFL club are currently out of action because of injury?

AFL finals fixtures 2022

All the details including the dates, times and venues for each of the 2022 AFL finals.

Brownlow Medal 2022 club by club votes: See how players from your team polled

Carlton star Patrick Cripps has won the 2022 Brownlow Medal in a thrilling count at Crown Palladium on Sunday night.

Cripps wins Brownlow after thrilling vote count

Patrick Cripps has won his maiden Brownlow Medal, capping off a superb 2022 campaign with the game’s highest individual honour.

Everything you need to know about this year's Brownlow

VFL 2022: Fixtures, results, scores, goalkickers, best players, ladder

AFL Brownlow Medal: Your club's fancies - who could win 'Charlie' for your team?

Was Collingwood robbed by Papley decision as Sydney sneak through to Grand Final?

Sydney are through to the AFL grand final after a nail-biting one-point win against Collingwood in the preliminary final at the SCG - with a controversial umpiring decision coming at a crucial time.

Geelong poised to redeem decade of pain after mauling of Brisbane at the MCG

Geelong are into the 2022 AFL Grand Final.

North Melbourne icon Dr Allen Aylett sadly passes, known as 'father of football'

AFL Finals Week 3 Predictions: Swans, Cats prevail in epic weekend

The final four turns into two, with Geelong and Brisbane kicking off the preliminary final weekend at the MCG on Friday night.

Hird interviews for Essendon coaching job

AFL Teams Chopping Block: Lions to make changes, Cats tempted by bold move

Coaches are set to make some tough calls as we enter the third week of the AFL finals.

AFL trade: The ruck-domino effect that is waiting to happen

As we near the offseason, there is plenty speculation around the game's big men, with the potential of a merry-go-round waiting to happen.

Hawthorns's 2022 review: The Hope, the Hurt and the Clanger

We take a closer look at Hawthorn's 2022 season.

Gold Coast's 2022 review: The Hope, the Hurt and the Clanger

We take a closer look at Gold Coast's 2022 season.

AFL to make score review decision change after Richmond coach Damien Hardwick inspects process

Melbourne's 2022 review: The Hope, the Hurt and the Clanger

We take a closer look at Melbourne's 2022 season.

AFL Finals: Who's pushing for selection?

De Goey steps up as Dockers fall flat

Collingwood won their way into a preliminary final against the Swans with a 20-point victory over Fremantle at the MCG on Saturday night.

Berry facing suspension over eye gouge incident

Brisbane look set to be without Jarrod Berry for their preliminary final against the Cats after the midfielder was charged over an incident in their Friday night semi-final win over Melbourne.

Can Brisbane go all the way after downing reigning premiers Melbourne?

Daniher out of Brisbane's semi final

Brisbane will have to beat the reigning premiers without one of their key strike weapons after Joe Daniher was withdrawn from Friday night's semi final against the Demons.

Melbourne's Petracca raring to go while club sweats on others

Sydney's McCartin brothers extend time at home away from home

AFL Finals Week 2 Predictions: Pies, Dees do enough

The final six turns into the final four, with Melbourne and Brisbane kicking off the semi final weekend.

Lyon rejects Essendon senior coaching gig

AFL Teams Chopping Block: Brisbane duo set to make way for returning stars

Coaches are set to make some tough calls as we enter the second week of the AFL finals.

AFL signs mega broadcast rights deal with Seven and Fox Sports

Check out to see all the changes in the new deal.

Western Bulldogs' 2022 review: The Hope, the Hurt and the Clanger

We take a closer look at the Western Bulldogs' 2022 season.

Collingwood in the wars as they sweat on Jordan De Goey injury

Carlton's 2022 review: The Hope, the Hurt and the Clanger

We take a closer look at Carlton's 2022 season.

Wayne Carey says white powder was 'not illegal', stands down from Channel 7

Wayne Carey has denied being in possession of an illegal substance after the AFL legend was banned from Crown Casinos for two years after being caught with a bag of white powder.

Richmond's 2022 review: The Hope, the Hurt and the Clanger

We take a closer look at Richmond's 2022 season.

AFL Finals: Who's pushing for selection?

Jekyll-and-Hyde Western Bulldogs choke, Fremantle's incredible comeback built on speed

The Western Bulldogs led by 41 points at the 21st minute mark of the second quarter.

AFL Fixture: Every round of the 2022 premiership season

The AFL has released the fixture for the 2022 season with dates and times confirmed for the first nine rounds.

Finals choker Rohan comes of age for Geelong, De Goey deserves praise

Is it possible for a player to come of age at 31? Well Gary Rohan did just that in Geelong's extraordinary six-point Qualifying Final win against Collingwood at the MCG on Saturday.

Demons star Christian Petracca set to play through broken leg

Has Melbourne's lack of discipline cost them a shot at the Grand Final?

North Melbourne CEO Ben Amarfio resigns

North Melbourne's 2022 review: The Hope, the Hurt, the Clanger

We take a closer look at North Melbourne's 2022 season.

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick blasts goal review technology

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has blasted the AFL's goal review technology, after a crucial decision proved costly in their elimination final loss to Brisbane. 

Was Richmond robbed of Tom Lynch goal in heartstopping AFL Finals loss to Brisbane?

A controversial AFL score review decision to chalk off a Tom Lynch goal has marred Brisbane's heart-stopping two-point win against Richmond in Elimination Final at the Gabba on Thursday night.

Should North Melbourne be awarded a priority pick at the 2022 AFL Draft?

St Kilda's 2022 review: The Hope, the Hurt and the Clanger

We take a closer look at St Kilda's 2022 season.

Why Tom Liberatore is a huge loss to the Western Bulldogs

Port Adelaide's 2022 review: The Hope, the Hurt and the Clanger

We take a closer look at Port Adelaide's 2022 season.

AFL Teams Chopping Block: Tigers, Cats stars set to return

Coaches are set to make some tough calls as we enter the first week of the AFL finals.

Brownlow Medal 2022 betting guide: Odds, club-by-club, tips, markets, predictor, winner, data, bets

Your guide to helping you place bets on this year's Brownlow Medal, including data, tips and odds

Adelaide's 2022 review: The Hope, the Hurt and the Clanger

We take a closer look at Adelaide's 2022 season.

Essendon's 2022 review: The Hope, the Hurt and the Clanger

AFL Finals: Who's pushing for selection?

Who'll win the Champion Player Award 2022?

With one round remaining, who will take out this prestigious award?

2022 All-Australian snubs: Which players were unlucky to miss out?

Was Zorko provoked ahead of Petty sledge?

Veteran journalist Caroline Wilson believes the AFL and Melbourne were more than happy for the Dayne Zorko-Harrison Petty matter to blow over.

AFL Awards winners: Final All Australian team, AFLPA MVP, Leigh Matthews Trophy, AFLCA Champion

The AFL Awards night saw the naming of the All-Australian 2022 team and several other individual honours.

AFL Rising Star 2022: Collingwood prodigy Nick Daicos wins prestigious award

Son-of-a-gun Nick Daicos wins the 2022 Rising Star.

Gold Coast's Izak Rankine seeks trade to Adelaide

All Australian 2022: Five players unlucky to miss the squad

Carlton's heart-and-soul misses out, while Collingwood son-of-a-gun a surprise omission.

44-man All-Australian squad revealed

Reigning premiers Melbourne have the most representatives in this year's All-Australian squad, with six Demons named.

Kingsley appointed Giants coach

Adam Kingsley has been appointed as head coach of GWS on a three-year deal.

Rising Star 22: Nominees, past winners, criteria

Everything you need to know about the race for the 2022 AFL Rising Star.

AFL Finals: Who's pushing for selection?

Revealed: Dayne Zorko's vile sledge to Harrison Petty

Brisbane Lions captain Dayne Zorko will not face further punishment from the AFL after his vile sledge toward Melbourne defender Harrison Petty was revealed.

Brownlow Medal predictor: Blue tipped to take home prestigious award

The AFL home-and-away season has finally commenced and with it comes the contest to win the 2022 Brownlow Medal.

Coleman Medal leaderboard: Curnow claims honour

Who claimed this year's Coleman Medal?

Essendon sack coach after chaotic week ends with big defeat

Zorko apologises over Petty comments

Dayne Zorko has issued an apology to Harrison Petty and the Demons following comments he made during Brisbane’s Friday night loss to Melbourne at the Gabba.

AFL to investigate Zorko-Petty incident

An incident involving Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko and Melbourne defender Harrison Petty is set to be investigated by the AFL following the Demons’ big win on Friday night.

Essendon president Dave Barham dodges James Hird link amid senior coach debacle

Curnow signs six-year deal with Blues

Star key forward Charlie Curnow has signed a six-year contract extension with Carlton.

Clarko heads to Arden Street on five-year deal

Alastair Clarkson has signed a five-year deal to coach North Melbourne, knocking back significant interest from Essendon.

AFL Round 23 Predictions: Blues, Dees win crucial games

The last round is kicked off between Brisbane and Melbourne at the Gabba on Friday night.

AFL Medical Sub: Is the rule being manipulated?

AFL's 10 most underpaid players based off The Herald Sun's Rich 100 List

AFL Rolling All-Australian Team: Melbourne skipper leads an unchanged side

We thought it'd be interesting to see what the best 22 would look like if the season stopped now.

AFL Teams Chopping Block: Blues pair set to miss out on big round 23

Coaches are set to make some tough calls as we enter the final round of the home-and-away season.

Richmond's Shane Edwards announces retirement on stellar career

When was the last time Carlton made the finals?

Robbie Gray calls time on sensational career

Gray calls time on 16-year career, fittingly playing his final match in the Showdown.

Coleman Medal race: Should Charlie Curnow be worried?

AFL run home: Who makes finals? And what will the top four look like?

Will Carlton make the finals? Are the Swans a chance for premiership glory? Is Geelong the favourite?

AFL: Season defining clashes - what will shape the race to finals?

Entering the last round of the year, we will take a look at some of the season-defining clashes that will ultimately shake things up.

AFL Round 23: Who's pushing for selection?

Brownlow Medal predictor: Crow, Blue leading the pack

The AFL home-and-away season has finally commenced and with it comes the contest to win the 2022 Brownlow Medal.

AFL Fixture: Every round of the 2022 premiership season

The AFL has released the fixture for the 2022 season with dates and times confirmed for the first nine rounds.

Brisbane coach Fagan 'confused' by decision to overturn Cripps ban

The decision to overturn Carlton star Patrick Cripps' suspension has 'confused' Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan.

AFL Round 22 Predictions: Swans and Dees win crucial clashes

The round is kicked off between St Kilda and Brisbane at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.

AFL Teams Chopping Block: Cat pair, Demon defender facing the axe

Swans champion makes call on future

AFL Round 22: Who's pushing for selection?

Brownlow Medal predictor: Crow hits the lead while Dee, Lion stay in the hunt

The AFL home-and-away season has finally commenced and with it comes the contest to win the 2022 Brownlow Medal.

Buddy speaks about Sydney future after emergence of Brisbane trade rumours

Lance Franklin has revealed contract talks with Sydney have been shelved amid rumours the superstar forward could play at Brisbane in 2023.

Crows' disastrous camp exposed further by Jenkins

Former Adelaide player Josh Jenkins has revealed his upbringing was used to abuse him on the disastrous pre-season camp which tore the club apart following the 2017 grand final defeat.

AFL: Your club's barometer

AFL Round 21 Predictions: Lions and Dogs

The round is kicked off between Collingwood and Melbourne at the MCG on Friday night.

AFL: Your club's barometer - Who stands up for your team? Adelaide to GWS edition

David Koch confirms that Port Adelaide are considering leaving SANFL competition

AFL Teams Chopping Block: Demon pair, out-of-favour Sun to face the axe

Josh Kennedy retirement: How West Coast will replace legendary forward?

Fremantle record-holder David Mundy to retire at season's end

'Greatest load of rot': David Koch whacks Collingwood over latest 'prison bar' guernsey drama

David Koch has unleashed his disappointment on Collingwood

AFL Round 21: Who's pushing for selection?

Collingwood could be bolstered by a big name for the clash against the Demons.

Brownlow Medal predictor: Blue, Dee push toward the top

The AFL home-and-away season has finally commenced and with it comes the contest to win the 2022 Brownlow Medal.

Adelaide, AFL investigating racism claims

Adelaide and Carlton have confirmed they are investigating and cooperating with authorities following reports of a fan racially abusing Blues player Adam Saad on Saturday night.

Joel Selwood 350: Where does the Geelong star sit among the greats?

Brayshaw re-signs with the Demons

AFL Round 20 Predictions: Power and Lions to cause upsets on the road

The round is kicked off between Fremantle and Melbourne at Optus Stadium on Friday night.

Where will Alastair Clarkson be coaching in 2023? Ranking the premiership coaches' likely destinations

AFL Teams Chopping Block: Demon, Crow likely to face the axe

Richmond premiership player Kane Lambert retires following chronic injuries

AFL Round 20: Who's pushing for selection?

Familiar Bomber could return after 675 days.

Brownlow Medal predictor:

The AFL home-and-away season has finally commenced and with it comes the contest to win the 2022 Brownlow Medal.

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick accused of verbally abusing VFL players

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick offers radical change to rule following first draw of 2022

Richmond's Ben Miller medical substitution another example why contentious AFL rule needs to change

AFL considering change to Grand Final parade

'Fearless' - Disney's new documentary looks into the life of AFLW stars

AFL Round 19 Predictions: Geelong to win in a nail biter

The round is kicked off between Richmond and Fremantle at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.

AFL Teams Chopping Block: Pies set to regain some of their stars

AFL rejects Ginnivan bias with high tackle rule explanation

What could Collingwood look like in 2023?

Will De Goey and Grundy be at Collingwood in 2023?

AFL Round 19: Who's pushing for selection?

Carlton pair could return as soon as this week, while a forgotten Saint is banging down the door.

Brownlow Medal predictor:

The AFL home-and-away season has finally commenced and with it comes the contest to win the 2022 Brownlow Medal.

AFL Round 18 Predictions: Key forwards to kick goals, Pies win

The round is kicked off between Western Bulldogs and St Kilda at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.

Will AFL players need to be vaccinated? AFL HQ updates its policy

Former St Kilda captain announces retirement

Jarryn Geary has officially called time on his career in the AFL, effective immediately.

Does Collingwood's Scott Pendlebury deserve to be in the GOAT conversation?

AFL's Ironmen: Who's been the best for the longest?

Check out to see who's an Ironman.

AFL Teams Chopping Block: Tiger forward, Dog duo could make room

North Melbourne, David Noble part ways after 14th straight loss

North Melbourne officially part ways with head coach David Noble, following the side's 14th-straight loss on the weekend.

AFL Round 18: Who's pushing for selection?

The 2021 no.1 draft pick is set to return to the seniors.

Brownlow Medal predictor: Docker gun takes the lead.

The AFL home-and-away season has finally commenced and with it comes the contest to win the 2022 Brownlow Medal.

'91 Norm Smith winner Paul Dear dies

Former Hawthorn player Paul Dear has died after a battle with cancer.

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver set for surgery on fractured thumb

Ratten signs extension with Saints

St Kilda coach Brett Ratten has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until at least the end of 2024.

AFL Round 17 Predictions: Cats, Power win in close ones

The round is kicked off between Geelong and Melbourne at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday night.

AFL Teams Chopping Block: Demon duo, struggling Dog facing the axe

Where will Dustin Martin be playing in 2023? Ranking the Brownlow Medallist's likely destinations

AFL Memberships nearing an all-time high as nine clubs break records

AFLW 2022 Season 7 fixture released

Clayton Oliver's contract signing: What does this mean for Melbourne's future?

Collingwood's Darcy Moore reveals extent of knee injury

AFL Round 17: Who's pushing for selection?

Sydney could make changes following poor performance against Essendon; Familiar Giant may have to wait his turn.

Brownlow Medal predictor: Demon, Lion rise up the ladder

The AFL home-and-away season has finally commenced and with it comes the contest to win the 2022 Brownlow Medal.

St Kilda's Hunter Clark undergoes facial surgery after gruesome friendly-fire

Robbie Williams confirmed to headline AFL Grand Final entertainment

Pop superstar Robbie Williams will headline this year's AFL Grand Final entertainment.

Australian Football Hall of Fame member Neil Kerley tragically passes away

AFL Round 16 Predictions: Pies win; raining goals

The round is kicked off between Brisbane and the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba on Thursday night.

Tom Stewart's suspension: What does this mean for Geelong?

AFL Teams Chopping Block: St Kilda, Carlton small forwards facing the axe

Tom Stewart handed lengthy ban at AFL tribunal after his brutal hit

Geelong star Tom Stewart has been handed a four-week ban after his brutal hit on Richmond's Dion Prestia.

AFL: Protected area rule tweaked following exploitation by players

Lachie Neale extends his time with Brisbane until 2026

Lachie Neale re-signs until 2026.

St Kilda deny Hill and Ryder dropped after bar altercation

Hill and Ryder missed the round 15 crucial clash with Sydney.

'Understandably wearing thin': North Melbourne president's open and honest letter to members

'Warriors On The Field' - Amazon's new documentary celebrates Indigenous culture and its association with the AFL

'I don't think he will be at North Melbourne' - Grieving Tarryn Thomas' future in doubt after poor performance

AFL Round 16: Who's pushing for selection?

Eagle ruckman looking to return, while Brisbane could be forced into changes after impressive form from duo.

Brownlow Medal predictor: Demon, Crow rise up the ladder

The AFL home-and-away season has finally commenced and with it comes the contest to win the 2022 Brownlow Medal.

Tom Stewart regretful for shock hit

Geelong's Tom Stewart is reportedly immensely regretful following his shocking elbow on Richmond's Dion Prestia which has left the AFL world in shock. 

De Goey apologetic in first on-camera interview since Bali incident’

Ben Cunnington's progress putting a 'real pep in the step' of North Melbourne

Lance Franklin contract: Sydney superstar set to be rewarded with new deal

Sydney star Lance Franklin is close to agreeing a new contract at the Swans that will ensure his AFL career continues in 2023.

AFL Round 15 Predictions: Coleman leaders to kick goals

The round is kicked off by a top of the table clash between Melbourne and Brisbane at the MCG.

Collingwood grant Jordan De Goey personal leave

Collingwood have announced that Jordan De Goey will miss the side's upcoming clash with GWS Giants after being granted personal leave.

AFL Teams Chopping Block: Cats make big changes, Saints shuffle the board

'You can have everything gone like that!' - Brendan Fevola's advice to Jordan De Goey after Bali controversy

Collingwood's Mason Cox set for Australian citizenship

Ginnivan, Quaynor apologise for TikTok video

Collingwood players Jack Ginnivan and Isaac Quaynor apologise for social media blunder.

Jordan De Goey handed punishment by Collingwood

Penalty revealed for Jordan De Goey as former coach has his say on the forward's future.

AFL Finals: Fitting 12 into eight - who makes it? Who misses?

With nine games to go, the finals race seems to be as close as it ever has been.

De Goey move to St Kilda backed as Collingwood weigh up star's future

Controversial Collingwood star Jordan De Goey's potential move to St Kilda has been supported by Saints legend Nick Riewoldt.

Collingwood force pair to delete TikTok video, De Goey decision imminent

Collingwood has been hit by more video drama with the club forcing star par Jack Ginnivan and Isaac Quaynor to delete vision posted on social media platform Tik Tok.

AFL Round 15: Who's pushing for selection?

Giant duo looking to return from injury, while Sydney have their work cut out for them.

AFL Hot Topics: Star Pie's trip to Bali

Brownlow Medal predictor: Tiger, Crow received max votes

The AFL home-and-away season has finally commenced and with it comes the contest to win the 2022 Brownlow Medal.

'This will end in tragedy' - De Goey slams media for 'persecuting' athletes

Dane Swan's message for Jordan De Goey after Bail video controversy

Dane Swan has told Jordan De Goey to get his friends to put their mobile phones away after the latest video scandal to engulf the Collingwood star.

Is taunting becoming the new thing in the AFL? And is it a problem?

AFL's optimism over unique rule a "positive change" at state level

Your club's biggest out-of-contract player

Smith learns his fate

Carlton, Port Adelaide unveil mid-season recruits

AFL Round 14 Predictions: Suns, Swans to win but only just

The final week of the bye rounds kicks off between Richmond and Carlton at the MCG.

AFL Hall of Fame: Ebert joins Legend status, eight new names into HoF.

Melbourne's Max Gawn faces weeks on the sideline, but escapes serious injury

AFL Teams Chopping Block: Ex-Cat axed, Tiger cult hero in the reserves

Is Horne-Francis' time at North coming to an end?

AFL Hot Topics: Demons demise, Lions rise

Brownlow Medal predictor: Docker gun shares lead with Lion, Demon remains in the hunt

The AFL home-and-away season has finally commenced and with it comes the contest to win the 2022 Brownlow Medal.

AFL Round 14: Who's pushing for selection?

Power forward knocking on the day while West Coast could regain premiership stars.

Familiar faces slide into Big Freeze 8 at the MCG for Collingwood, Melbourne Queen's Birthday Clash

Bailey Smith opens up in first interview since white powder incident

'Deeply ashamed' Smith appears to admit to using illicit substances

Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith has appeared to admit to previously using illicit substances in the wake of images and videos being circulated on social media.