Petracca rescued following underwater training exercise

An underwater training exercise went wrong at Melbourne on Tuesday as Christian Petracca had to be rescued by the supervisor.

Pies sign former Boomer Tom Wilson

Collingwood have won out in the race to sign former Australian basketballer Tom Wilson.

'Prison bars' jumper again on the agenda ahead of Collingwood-Power clash

Port Adelaide Football Club turns 150 next year and they are keen to "pay homage" to their history, though Eddie McGuire might have other ideas.

Legendary commentator Mike Williamson dies aged 90

Legendary football broadcaster Mike Williamson has passed away, aged 90.

Jack Steven to take indefinite mental health break

St Kilda star Jack Steven will again step away from football as he attempts to manage his mental health.

Jarryn Geary details gruesome leg injury

St Kilda captain Jarryn Geary appeared to have copped an innocuous corked thigh in his side's round five win over Melbourne, though it quickly turned into something much more serious.

Josh Kelly signs two-year extension with GWS Giants

What a signing!

Extra whack for Jack after failing to overturn misconduct charge

The charge was upheld, and the $1000 sanction was increased to $1500.

Buckley admits Crisp was lucky to avoid free kick on Anzac Day

Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley conceded that the final quarter decision that saw the umpire call 'play on' following a tackle on Jack Crisp could have gone the other way.

AFL injury list: All the injuries ahead of round seven

It's a bad week to be named Jack.

Lance Franklin injury: Hamstring strain sidelines Buddy again

Sydney will again be without star forward Lance Franklin as a hamstring strain continues to trouble him ahead of their round seven clash with Brisbane.

Return date still unclear for concussion-riddled former top draft pick

"I don't know whether Paddy will play again this year."

Seismic Stack bump forces Viney onto the sidelines with injury

Viney will miss up to two weeks with a shoulder injury.

Geelong's AFL premiership credentials are very much alive

Geelong appears to have far more strings to its bow than the troika of Dangerfield, Ablett and Joel Selwood.

Coleman Medal round six: Jeremy Cameron extends lead

GWS spearhead Jeremy Cameron finished with three majors in their local derby against Sydney, further extending his lead at the top of the Coleman Medal race.

Carlton respond to troll's Jarryd Roughead cancer taunt

Carlton have distanced themselves from a fan's social media post that taunted Hawthorn champ Jarryd Roughead during their clash with the Blues.

Hawthorn condemn troll following Jarryd Roughead cancer taunt

Hawthorn have moved to condemn a "completely unacceptable" social media attack on former captain Jarryd Roughead during yesterday's game against Carlton.

Carlton let six-goal lead slip as Hawthorn break Blues hearts in Tasmania

Carlton led Hawthorn by 24 points at the first break, 31 points at the half, and as many as 36 points all day.

Saints young gun avoids damage to ACL following horror knee injury

St Kilda can breathe easier with young gun Jack Lonie avoiding injury to his ACL.

Robbie Gray to be sidelined for four weeks with a broken hand

“It’s not ideal but these things happen in footy,” Gray said Sunday.

WATCH: Fears for Jack Lonie as knee injury sours Saints defeat

The shocked faces on the Adelaide bench said it all.

Ben Cunnington learns MRO fate after copping two striking charges

North Melbourne's trip to Adelaide was a dicey one for Cunnington.

AFL umpire ticks off controversial final quarter Anzac Day decisions

Veteran AFL umpire Shaun Ryan has confirmed that the correct decisions were made during several key final quarter moments in Thursday's Anzac Day clash.

High-grade PCL injury confirmed for Jack Riewoldt

Riewoldt failed to finish the final quarter of his return match from a wrist injury on Wednesday night.

Hawks captain Stratton signs contract extension

Hawthorn have extended the contract of skipper Ben Stratton, keeping the defender at the club until at least the end of next season.

Bartel's message for fans who booed Pendlebury: 'Just sit there in silence'

Upset fans should sit in silence, rather than boo great players, according to Jimmy Bartel and Mike Sheahan.

"It's about to explode": Commentators 'concerned' at fans actions post-fiery Essendon-Collingwood clash

No matter who you go for, it's not a great look for the game.

Essendon v Collingwood: Fans slam 'disgraceful' umpiring, Essendon supporters boo Pendlebury

It was a tense game but this has taken the gloss off what was an incredible match.

Essendon v Collingwood: Joe Daniher kicks incredible 60m goal after half-time siren

Goals don't come much better than this one.

Essendon v Collingwood: Mixed response as Birds of Tokyo play before ANZAC Day match at the MCG

At least now we can get on with the footy.

Sydney Stack crunches Jack Viney with massive bump

The final quarter was barely five seconds old when Richmond youngster Sydney Stack left his mark - literally - on Demons co-captain Jack Viney.

Jack Riewoldt's 'chicken wing' tackle on Bayley Fritsch

Richmond star Jack Riewoldt was only in his first game back following wrist and knee injuries but he will again be the focus of plenty of post-match discussion.

Ed Langdon and Joel Hamling hit holes-in-one

Put your money on the Dockers this week. Or maybe don't.

Rodney Eade distances himself from expletive-laden viral rant

Stitched up?

Essendon fined $20,000 for late Joe Daniher inclusion

Collingwood were fined $5,000 for bringing in the unnamed Jesse White for a match in 2016, but this is a lot more money.

Jordan Lewis and Jack Riewoldt fire back at 'disrespectful' Kane Cornes

“I think that’s an embarrassing comment, absolutely embarrassing and I think he’s got a track record.''

Connolly: Bulldogs' Premiership hangover is a real thing

The Bulldogs’ loss to Carlton, a team which had won just three of its previous 36 games, was a stinker.

Tom Hawkins hit on James Sicily won't go 'unpunished', Dermott Brereton insists

“We’ve been crying out for this … it has to stop. It never used to be in our game.''

Eddie Betts delivers a magical goal in 300th game masterclass

''You are a magician!''

Carlton hit first triple figures score with last second Sam Walsh goal in inspiring Bulldogs victory

Party time!

Buddy Franklin: Sydney Swans coach John Longmire rubbishes trade rumours

“I don’t think anyone took it seriously, did they?”

St Kilda's form bittersweet for missing players

While the club are flying high atop the ladder, spare a thought for St Kilda's missing brigade.

Ablett responds to Folau Instagram controversy

Gary Ablett has responded to the controversy surrounding him 'liking' Israel Folau's controversial social media post.

Hodge whacks 'absolute knob' Barrett

Veteran Brisbane defender Luke Hodge responds to Damian Barrett's Sliding Doors column that criticised his mid-game interviews against Collingwood.

Adelaide Crows suspend club member responsible for Paddy Ryder racist post

“Social media is our shared challenge regarding racism and other forms of abuse"

Adam Simpson blames Optus Stadium for injury to Eagles defender Tom Barrass

Barrass is facing a potentially lengthy layoff with a foot injury suffered at training on Thursday.

AFL criticised for booking Birds of Tokyo on Anzac Day

The AFL is copping some heat for booking rock band Birds of Tokyo to play before the Anzac Day clash at the MCG on Thursday.

North Melbourne whacked after 'embarrassing' first half

North Melbourne's ugly first-half performance in their Good Friday clash against Essendon has seen them roundly criticised for lack of effort and poor skill execution.

Essendon to be fined for Daniher inclusion

Essendon are set to cop a fine in the vicinity of $10,000 from the AFL after naming Joe Daniher as a late change for their Good Friday clash with North Melbourne.

AFL admits two goal review errors in Magpies win

The AFL goal review system is again under-fire after a couple of errors in the Magpies' big Thursday night win over Brisbane at the Gabba.

Ablett and Kennedy spoken to over Israel Folau post

Gary Ablett Jr and Matthew Kennedy have been spoken to by their clubs after they got caught up in the drama surrounding Israel Folau's controversial social media posts.

'We won't spend any more time on him than anyone else'

"We'll just treat him as a normal player from the opposition."

Carlton young gun Sam Walsh re-signs until the end of 2022

Last year’s No.1 draft pick has led from the front in his first four games.

Sydney Swans should trade Lance Franklin, says Tony Shaw

Would Franklin fit in at this club?

Beams knew the question was coming, so he got the answer away without it

Beams had the media on a string and did their job for them. Good areas.

How AFL Tribunal upheld Luke McDonald's one-match ban for rough conduct

The medium impact grading was upheld, and McDonald will miss the Easter long weekend clash.

'The mark of a man is how you respond in a time like that'

"The mark of a man is how you respond in a time like that, and he's been outstanding."

Blight: 'Faint-hearted' coaches turning the game into basketball

Legendary former player and coach Malcolm Blight has aired his criticisms of the modern game following a round highlighted by low scores and dour football.

Jaeger O'Meara signs four-year deal with Hawks

Hawthorn have locked in gun midfielder Jaeger O'Meara for four more seasons, keeping him in brown and gold until at least the end of 2023.

Dangerfield escapes with fine over off-the-ball incident on GWS tagger

Dangerfield has escaped with a fine over an off-the-ball incident in his side's loss to GWS last weekend.

Coleman Medal: Seven-goal Walla bolts up as Cameron retains lead

Jeremy Cameron leads the Coleman Medal race, but Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has thrown his hat in the ring.

Cautious coaches to blame for boring footy, not rule changes

Four rounds into a new AFL season, nobody seems to know quite what’s going on. Even the coaches.

AFL injury list: round four

Here's how your team went on the injury front in round four.

Insanity: Gold Coast steal it at the death to keep Carlton winless

Carlton thought they had it. Surely - but Jack Bowes had other ideas.

Scans confirm the worst for GWS co-captain Callan Ward

"This is obviously devastating news for Callan who is a tremendous leader of our club."

Patrick Dangerfield's off-the-ball elbow could seal a date with Tribunal

If cited – and found guilty – Dangerfield would miss the Easter Monday clash with Hawthorn.

WATCH: Disaster for GWS as Callan Ward goes down with knee injury

Ward has since been taken to hospital for further assessment.

Swans left licking their wounds after getting 'smacked around the ball'

There wasn't much to cheer for Swans fans last night.

Mark McGowan sledges Eddie McGuire over derby comments

While West Coast and Fremantle gear up for another blockbuster derby, a rivalry of another kind is simmering away.

Aaron Naughton signs contract extension with Bulldogs

Young key position Bulldog Aaron Naughton has backed up an impressive start to the season by signing a four-year contract extension with the club.

Bulldogs 'not happy' with Katie Brennan's fresh start at Richmond

“No one at the Bulldogs will publicly say this, but they believe that they were owed some loyalty.”

Dustin Martin fined over snorting gesture

Dustin Martin has been hit with a $7,500 fine, $5,000 of it suspended, for sticking up his middle finger and mimicking a snorting action at a GWS opponent on the weekend.

Matt de Boer and Adam Kennedy extend Giants contracts

Majak Daw and partner announce they're expecting a child

North Melbourne key defender Majak Daw has capped off a big couple of days, announcing he and his partner Emma McKay are expecting their first child.

Dustin Martin's suspension reduced to one week

Richmond star Dustin Martin's suspension for his strike on GWS' Adam Kennedy has been reduced by a week at the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night.

If Gaff and Brayshaw can move on then the public should too, coaches say

"There's no reward with looking back on it."

Trent Cotchin and Jayden Short compound Richmond woes

Richmond may have managed to avoid injuries to their key players over the last couple of seasons, but that didn't go unnoticed among the football gods.

Dustin Martin's woes mirror Richmond's early-season struggles

The fortunes of Dustin Martin and Richmond seem inseparable. One doesn’t function properly without the other. Hence the struggles of either right now.

Dustin Martin hit with two-match ban for strike on Adam Kennedy

Dustin Martin has been hit with a two-match suspension for his strike on GWS' Adam Kennedy in Richmond's loss on Saturday afternoon.

McVeigh and Hayward sidelined with injury

Sydney will be without two regulars for at least the next month after Jarrad McVeigh and Will Hayward picked up injuries in the win against Carlton.

Coleman Medal: Seven-goal haul pushes Cameron into big early lead

Three rounds in, and Jeremy Cameron is pressing a serious case for the Coleman Medal.

WATCH: Nat Fyfe knocked out in sickening head clash

Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe was knocked out in a sickening head clash with St Kilda's Josh Battle at Optus Stadium on Sunday evening.

Chad Wingard enjoys dream Hawthorn debut

After missing the opening two rounds of the season with a calf injury, Chad Wingard made his first game in brown and gold count.

AFL to investigate Dustin Martin snort gesture

Dustin Martin's dirty day at Giants Stadium could land him in water after it was reported the AFL would investigate a gesture he made in Richmond's Saturday afternoon loss.

Andrew Gaff drowns out Collingwood boos with virtuoso MCG return

The Eagles midfielder was best on ground despite not having playing a home and away game since Round 20 last season.

Damien Hardwick not happy with Dustin Martin treatment

A frustrated Damien Hardwick has pointed to the treatment that star midfielder Dustin Martin got as a possible reason for his off-the-ball elbow in the second quarter of the Tigers' loss to GWS.

Collingwood v West Coast: 'Sliding rule' again under the pump

The controversial 'sliding rule' is again facing criticism after West Coast kicked a goal following a second quarter decision against Collingwood at the MCG.

Coach Bolton: "Close enough is not good enough."

"There is a lot of strong belief but not accepting close losses - that’s three now."

Dustin Martin and Shane Mumford get into it at Giants Stadium

Shane Mumford was playing his first game back after a short retirement that was made slightly longer by a club-imposed ban and Dustin Martin reminded him all about it.

Umpires should let go '50-50' free kicks, says Carey

"At crucial times tonight, they over-umpired the game.”

Will Hayward suffers suspected broken jaw

Sydney young gun Will Hayward came off second best after a clash with Carlton's Kade Simpson in their round three clash at Docklands.

Winless Dees 'hurting' after slumping to 0-3 following dismal defeat to Essendon

"There's parts of our game that are unacceptable at the moment."

Triple-premiership Hawk Brian Lake arrested after fresh charges, reports

The former Hawk has been arrested with a string of charges.

Scans clear Adelaide winger Paul Seedsman of ACL injury

Seedsman rose high for a mark - however, when he came down, he hyperextended his left knee.

Geelong on the charge: Youth spark unbeaten start for rejuvenated Cats

"We stood up in the big moments."

Melbourne Demons tanking scandal: Secret documents reveal damning allegations

Explosive new details of Melbourne’s alleged tanking during the 2009 AFL season have emerged.

Collingwood axe Wayne Siekman after one-win season

Siekman won just seven out of 21 games as head coach.

Alcott highlights the positive to come from McGuire's coin-toss gaffe

"Then we can just move on and bloody enjoy the footy."

Pendlebury: Richmond exploited starting positions loophole

Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury may have identified a possible loophole in the AFL's new rules - though he thinks Richmond got to it first.

Josh Kelly close to new deal with GWS Giants

GWS midfielder Josh Kelly has reportedly agreed a contract extension with the club, knocking back significant interest from his native Victoria.

Erin Phillips hopes 'mind blowing' crowd will inspire next generation of AFLW stars

"So many kids getting to watch the game and dreaming of playing on the Adelaide Oval in front of 53,000 that's got to be inspiring."

Former Crow launches legal action against Adelaide

It comes mere days after Western Bulldogs star Liam Picken hung up the boots.

Harry Himmelberg set to re-sign with GWS Giants on long-term deal, report

Himmelberg has reportedly agreed to terms with Greater Western Sydney.

Phillips whirlwind continues with 2019 best and fairest award

Adelaide superstar Erin Phillips has completed a clean sweep of the AFLW awards for 2019, adding the league best and fairest to her growing pile of accolades.

Mason Cox free to play after successful tribunal challenge

Collingwood big man Mason Cox is free to play in Saturday's grand final rematch against West Coast after being cleared at the tribunal on Tuesday evening.

Burgoyne, Shiels sidelined with hamstring injuries

Hawthorn will be without two of their most experienced players in Shaun Burgoyne and Liam Shiels for the next month or so.

Steven May responds to Lyon's criticism over fitness: 'He's probably right'

Melbourne key defender Steven May has admitted that his fitness wasn't up to the club's standards when he arrived following an off-season move from Gold Coast.

James Sicily free kick 'destructive' to the game

The AFL has come under-fire following some contentious off-the-ball free kick decisions in round two.

AFLW: The people have spoken

Over the course of three AFLW seasons, there’s been a series of very important, symbolic moments for women’s football.

Concussions force Bulldogs star Liam Picken to retire

Sad news.

Eddie McGuire double-downs on Cynthia Banham apology, explains on-air gaffe

Are you buying his explanation?

Sporting News' Brownlow leaderboard: Neale moves into outright lead

Week one was a tipping nightmare, and week two wasn't much better. That doesn't mean the footy was any less entertaining.

Nine goals to one: Hawthorn stage insane final-quarter meltdown

Who likes a 30-point deficit at three-quarter time?

Jack Watts sidelined with fractured injury

Jack Watts is set to miss a significant chunk of football after suffering a a fractured fibula and partially dislocated right ankle.

Charlie Curnow suffers knee injury scare

The jacket is on and the emerging star will spend the rest of the match on the sidelines.

WATCH: Injured Phillips given rousing reception from packed Adelaide crowd

Adelaide Oval rose as one as the injured Crows star was carted off the ground.

AFLW Grand Final: Bumper crowd packs into Adelaide Oval

A huge turnout for the decider.

Jack Watts stretchered from field with suspected broken leg

“You can see the looks of resignation on Watts’ face."

Kyle Langford and Matt Guelfi forget they're playing football

Essendon pair Matt Guelfi and Kyle Langford would have wanted to stay out of coach John Worsfold's way at the quarter time break.

The stat behind the Swans' shocking season start

All is not lost, Sydney fans.

Eddie McGuire steps down from Saturday duties following Cynthia Banham comments

Eddie McGuire has stepped aside from his commentary duties with Fox Footy on Saturday following his criticism of double-amputee Cynthia Banham on Friday night.

Eddie McGuire issues apology after shocking Cynthia Banham coin-toss gaffe

Not for the first time in his career, McGuire caused a firestorm with inappropriate on-air comments on Friday night.

Paul Seedsman sends 60m torpedo on siren

"Always half a chance to turn into the full Monty."

Suns sign Sexton on four year contract extension

Sexton's signature is a huge boost for the Suns after losing their former co-captains.

Adelaide Oval box office told to turn Indigenous fans away

A box office employee at Adelaide Oval was reportedly told to refuse tickets to Indigenous people for a NAIDOC Week match at the venue.

Mason Cox and Dylan Grimes offered one-week suspensions

Collingwood tall Mason Cox and Richmond defender Dylan Grimes have been offered one-week suspensions for incidents in Thursday night's clash at the MCG.

Collingwood confirm defender ruptured ACL during VFL practice match

Another setback for the luckless Pie.

Jack Riewoldt to be sidelined with wrist injury

The 2019 season has not got off to a great start for pre-season premiership fancies Richmond.

Tigers sweating on Jack Riewoldt injury after ‘un-Richmond-like’ loss

The Richmond star will undergo scans on his right hand after a painful landing at the MCG.

Dylan Shiel's move to Essendon was the "hardest decision" of his life

"It was the hardest decision that I’ve had to make in my life."

Footy Show ratings dive after one week, The Front Bar

Nine had hoped an overhaul of the Footy Show format would bring about a change in fortunes for the weekly staple but on the early evidence it doesn't look great for the broadcaster.

Richard Douglas ruled out for two months

Adelaide will be without veteran Richard Douglas for around two months after he underwent surgery on an anke injury picked up in his side's round one loss to Hawthorn.

AFLW boss defends grand final scheduling

The jam-packed AFL fixture hasn't given the women's competition much room to manoeuvre.

Thunder spark turf war over Giants Stadium

Giants Stadium has been hit by a Thunderbolt.

Giants unite behind Eagles to tackle racism

"Enough is enough."

Melbourne question the legality of Max Gawn target

"As a club it won’t happen again."

AFL responds to Tayla Harris T-shirt IP claims

The AFL claim they requested a clothing company stop selling T-shirts featuring AFLW star Tayla Harris' likeness because the Carlton forward is pursuing options to make similar merchandise.

James Hird to make commentary return this weekend

James Hird will make his return to football commentary this weekend when he calls Essendon's Saturday afternoon clash with St Kilda for Triple M.

Sinclair signs new deal with Swans

Sydney ruckman Callum Sinclair has signed a two-year contract extension with the club, keeping him at the Swans until at least the end of 2021.

AFL House demand League Tees remove Tayla Harris shirts due to intellectual property rights breach

"The AFL has demanded that we remove these products from sale claiming a breach of IP rights. We deny these claims."

Richmond suspend club member over racist comments

"Racial vilification has no place in our game, and no place in our society."

Sporting News' Brownlow leaderboard: Coniglio pick of the bunch

Coleman Medal: Cam McCarthy and Justin Westhoff lead the charge after round one

Round one is done - and with it, the race for the Coleman begins for the men up front.

'Keyboard cowards' slammed over racist comments directed at Liam Ryan

"These keyboard cowards must be held to account."

RoCo: The numbers behind Essendon's brutal first-up loss to GWS

A general air of lethargy seemed to linger over a group which was supposed to be issuing a statement of intent.

Put to the sword: 'Bad smell' Bombers whacked by GWS

Expectations of Essendon's 2019 may drop just one game into the new season.

Fox Footy panel showered with beer by unruly AFL fans

The incident follows a shocking brawl at the Richmond-Carlton season-opener at the MCG.

Port Adelaide's win over Melbourne the best in Ken Hinkley's time

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley said the team's round one win against Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday afternoon was the best win that he had been involved in at the club.

Sydney v Western Bulldogs: Dangerfield, Pendlebury question sliding rule

Patrick Dangerfield and Scott Pendlebury have aired criticisms of the 'sliding' rule following a call early in the round one clash between Western Bulldogs and Sydney

Isaac Heeney's Mark of the Year contender

Sydney's Isaac Heeney is the clubhouse leader for the Mark of the Year after a massive grab in the opening stages of their round one clash with Western Bulldogs.

Tom Doedee injury: Crow suffers suspected ACL

Young Adelaide defender Tom Doedee looks set to miss the rest of the season after suffering a suspected ACL injury in against Hawthorn in round one.

Melbourne v Port Adelaide: Jack Watts overcome with emotion following upset win

"I’d copped more sh*t from people saying that I’m not good at footy for a thousand years compared to what I’ve been through over the last few months."

Max Gawn targeted by Port players

Melbourne big man Max Gawn was playing his 100th game in his side's round one clash against Port Adelaide, but the Power players weren't in the mood for congratulations.

Chris Scott says rule changes left coaches feeling 'naked and impotent'

Chris Scott described himself as feeling "naked and impotent" in the dying stages of Geelong's seven-point win over Collingwood on Friday night.

Nathan Buckley laments crucial turnovers for Collingwood defeat

"We're shooting ourselves in the foot."

GIANTS Stadium: GWS announce naming rights for home ground

GWS have pulled off a coup by securing the naming rights to their home ground, which will be known as GIANTS Stadium as part of a multi-year agreement.

Dane Swan drank vodka and Gatorade at recovery session

Former Collingwood champ Dane Swan has revealed he once drank Gatorade mixed with vodka at a recovery session so he could continue partying later on.

Dan Hannebery 'needs to be rebuilt'

St Kilda coach Alan Richardson has warned that star recruit Dan Hannebery is a long way off playing as he deals with a body struggling to cope with the rigours of AFL football.

Bolton is 'falling in love' with the Blues despite heavy loss

"There's an element of pride when they do that."

Alex Rance Injury: Scans confirm Richmond defender has ACL injury, will miss rest of the season

Carlton vs Richmond: Shocking footage shows wild brawl at MCG

Disgusting.

Alex Rance suffers suspected ACL injury

Alex Rance's 200th game ended premuturely after the star fullback went down with a knee injury late in the third term of the season opener at the MCG on Thursday night.

Carlton v Richmond: Fans bemoan season opener

Should Carlton and Richmond continue to open the AFL season?

Sam Newman doubles down on criticism of New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern

Newman isn’t backing down after causing outrage with a tone-deaf tweet in the wake of the Christchurch massacre.

Josh Kennedy ruled out for season-opener

"He’s desperate to play and I’m desperate to play him, but the recommendation is that he doesn’t play."

AFLPA CEO takes aim at 'deplorable' questioning of players' mental health issues

"We always seem to work towards the negative in the media and social media world."

2019 'might be the start of the decline' for ageing Franklin

"It’s just that his body just can’t keep doing it."

Jesse Hogan has received 'a lack of sympathy' due to limited credits, says Nick Riewoldt

“So I think there’s probably a lack of sympathy there because they’re impatient. He’s their new recruit and they want him to perform."

Max King signs contract extension with St Kilda

St Kilda have seen enough from draftee Max King in his first few months at the club to tie him down with a two-year contract extension.

Charlie Dixon injury undergoes more surgery

Port Adelaide key forward Charlie Dixon's return from a nasty ankle injury has been delayed further after he underwent another round of surgery.

Supercoach: Round one rookies, mid-pricers and PODs

Round one is finally upon us.

Tayla Harris making a stand against trolls following social media drama

Carlton AFLW star Tayla Harris has had a whirlwind couple of days, but she says it's important to make a stand against those wishing to denigrate female athletes.

Harley Bennell investigated over incident with bikie at JLT match

Fremantle's Harley Bennell has reportedly been caught up in investigation over an incident that occured at the Dockers pre-season clash with West Coast in Mandurah.

Tayla Harris photo sparks passionate social media response

The social media reaction to a photo of Carlton AFLW star Tayla Harris in action has led to a show of support from many in the football community.

AFL introduce new goal line technology

It's just like the Snickometer, only in football.

Georgie Parker calls for change after backlash over Tayla Harris photo

"We have a right to play it, love it and feel included"

'Empowered' Harris has no time for faceless trolls 'who have cars as cover photos'

"We’re talking about a whole bigger picture, this is society now."

7AFL finally reads the room right with iconic Tayla Harris photo

"We're sorry. Removing the photo sent the wrong message."

Daniel Rioli and Nick Vlastuin sign new Richmond deals

Richmond have signed premiership-winning duo Daniel Rioli and Nick Vlastuin to contract extensions, keeping them at the club until at least the end of 2021.

AFL players are 'under more stress and scrutiny' than ever, says Max Gawn

"Players are under more stress than they’re ever been."

Goodwin signs contract extension with Demons

Melbourne head coach Simon Goodwin has signed a three-year contract extension with the club, keeping him there until the end of 2022.

Jesse Hogan rubbed out of Fremantle's season opener after 'poor alcohol choices'

Wow.

Dale Morris suffers ACL injury

He's likely to miss the entire season.

Jake Kolodjashnij extends stay at Geelong Cats

Rhys Palmer receives positive health update after motorbike accident

That is a relief.

AFL 2019: Forget coaching speculation - this year the focus is on the game itself

All that uncertainty can’t be a bad thing.

Rhys Palmer in an induced coma after motorbike accident

Our thoughts and prayers are with him.

Rhys Palmer looking at life ban after throwing shoes at harness race

Former footballer Rhys Palmer is looking at a life ban from racetracks after throwing his shoes at runners in a race at Gloucester Park trots on Friday night.

AFL Supercoach 2019: Pre-season rookie guide

The JLT Series is in the books and budding Supercoaches have been given more than enough food for thought.

St Kilda, Melbourne and Gold Coast add players in SSP

St Kilda, Melbourne and Gold Coast have added players to their list as the AFL's pre-season Supplemental Selection Period (SSP) nears its close.

Dylan Roberton ruled out for 2019 with heart problem

St Kilda defender Dylan Roberton has been ruled out for the 2019 season, succumbing to the same heart problem that saw him miss most of last year.

Critics declare SCG turf an 'absolute disaster'

“If you want Lance Franklin kicking bags of goals, you’d probably want a dry deck."

AFL captains survey Richmond, Dangerfield and Walsh backed in

The results of the AFL's annual captains survey have been released with 2017 premiers Richmond again heavily backed to taste success in 2019.

Joe Daniher suffers injury setback

After missing out on most of 2018, the calf injury comes as a major blow for the star forward.

Neroli Meadows to co-host revamped Footy Show in 2019

Channel Nine's revamped AFL Footy Show will be co-hosted by Neroli Meadows in 2019, with the network securing a deal for her services with rival broadcaster Fox.

AFL Grand Final to remain in afternoon timeslot

It's confirmed!

Giants 'really confident' of retaining Kelly and Coniglio

GWS are in with a fight to retain two of their stars, but they're more than up for it.

Joel Selwood lauds Carlton rookie Sam Walsh

The Cats superstar expects the Blues young gun to have a major impact on the club.

West Coast Eagles veteran Brad Sheppard signs three-year extension

Sheppard has taken a major step towards becoming a one-club player after inking a new deal.

Lachie Hunter signs five-year extension with Western Bulldogs

The son of former Footscray star Mark Hunter has pledged his long-term allegiance to the Bulldogs.