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Geelong Cats v Gold Coast Suns: Patrick Dangerfield takes epic one-handed mark

He's special.

Angus Reid

Police investigating AFL brawl during Essendon's takedown of Port Adelaide

"There's kids around!"

Michael Di Lonardo

Barry Hall reveals struggles after fallout from vulgar on-air comments

Former St Kilda and Sydney Swans star Barry Hall has revealed the financial toll his ‘inappropriate’ on-air comment about Leigh Montagna’s pregnant wife has taken on his family.

Sporting News

Aaron Francis takes a late contender for Mark of the Year

Essendon youngster Aaron Francis took a huge grab against Port Adelaide on Friday night to throw his hat into the ring for Mark of the Year.

Tom Naghten

Sam Murray 'likely to get four years' following positive drug test

Collingwood backman Sam Murray looks to be staring down the barrel of a four-year suspension following his positive test for an illicit substance on a matchday.

Tom Naghten

AFL Players' Association Most Valuable Player nominations revealed

The nominees for 2018 have been revealed.

Tom Naghten

AFL confirms MCG may host four games in first week of finals

Gillon McLachlan says 'G will have four successive days of football if needed.

Mick Stirling

Essendon Bombers: Has their 2018 AFL season been a failure?

Considering where they finished in 2017, how does Essendon's 2018 rate?

Angus Reid

Sam Newman defends himself on AFL Footy Show after backlash to Muslim rant

“This is my opinion. I don’t think they should be involved in doing that.''

Michael Di Lonardo

Ollie Wines suggests Jared Polec as good as gone from Port Adelaide Power

Power vice-captain says players understand AFL 'is a business' and big money deals are hard to turn down.

Mick Stirling

Sam Murray: Collingwood Magpies player under ASADA investigation for testing positive for illicit drug on match day

He's only 20.

Angus Reid

Sydney Swans v Hawthorn Hawks: Full preview, teams, odds and how to watch Saturday night's AFL action

It's the biggest match of the final AFL round as traditional rivals face off with a top-four spot on the line.

Mick Stirling

The AFL Rover's rant: New draft options should be thrown out now

Trying to give bottom teams an even bigger helping hand is only hurting the game Gill.

The Rover

Mitch McGovern could be playing his last game for Adelaide Crows this week

Key tall looks likely to move as he searches for more match time.

Mick Stirling

Essendon's Brendon Goddard unlikely to find another club: Rohan Connolly

Were the Bombers on the money not to re-sign the 33-year-old?

Sporting News

The stat that says Hawthorn star Tom Mitchell could decide top four defining clash against Sydney

Could an ex-Swan come back to haunt his old team?

Andrew Lucas

'He needs to be in jail': Garry Lyon and AFL greats weigh in on Ben Cousins' latest arrest

''It’s sadly where he needs to be.”

Michael Di Lonardo

Tim Watson: 'There will be a trade done' for GWS Giants star Dylan Shiel

Where will he end up?

Andrew Lucas

The AFL Rover's early word on teams: The tough call each club needs to make before finals

Buddy or not to Buddy?

The Rover

Life ban for player sees Adelaide football club kicked out of competition

The punishment is severe, but when you watch the video again, you can understand why it was necessary.

Michael Di Lonardo

Sam Newman tears into Australia's Muslim community after Adam Saad-Bachar Houli hug

“They don’t generally nationalise, they colonise.''

Sporting News

Ben Cousins attempted to sell his Brownlow Medal for drugs - report

“He said he needed it to guarantee a bank loan.''

Michael Di Lonardo

Nick Riewoldt discusses 'sad' Ben Cousins encounter

Former St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt has revealed the story of his "sad' encounter with troubled former Brownlow medallist Ben Cousins in Perth recently.

Tom Naghten

Ben Cousins arrested on drug charges and breaching a VRO

The troubled former AFl player was caught in possession of 13 grams of methylamphetamine.

Michael Di Lonardo

Collingwood Magpies' Jeremy Howe to miss again, but Adam Treloar close to AFL return

Defender won't be risked against Dockers but there's good news for the Pies on star midfielder.

Mick Stirling

Richmond Tigers' Jack Riewoldt says he'd 'love to win' his third Coleman Medal

Star full forward puts the team on hold for just a moment as he eyes the AFL's leading goalkicker award.

Mick Stirling

Chris Fagan signs contract extension with Brisbane Lions

Brisbane Lions have given coach Chris Fagan a contract extension that will take him until at least the end of 2021.

Tom Naghten

AFL injury list: The injuries ahead of round 23

We've got the latest word in which players from your club are crook, and which ones are on the comeback trail.

Tom Naghten

The AFL Rover: The more I hear 'Tom Lynch to Tigers' the more I wonder

Star Sun seems signed, sealed and delivered, but is the address right?

The Rover

Jarrad Waite retires: AFL veteran to hang up boots at end of 2018 season

The 35-year-old has had an impressive career.

Angus Reid

WATCH: Local footballer faces life ban, club may be deregistered after savage attacks in game

Player reported four times in one match and puts opponent in hospital after exceptionally violent behaviour.

Mick Stirling

Brendon Goddard looking for a new club after Essendon Bombers delist him

Veteran hopeful of extending his 333-game career at another club.

Mick Stirling

Heat is rising on Ross Lyon as Fremantle Dockers' AFL rebuild is questioned

Brownlow medallist calls for Freo to "go forward without Ross" after 133-point humiliation against Geelong.

Mick Stirling

UPDATE: Waleed Aly qualifies AFL reports after Shane Warne spray

Test cricket great takes to Twitter with a misspelt rant over reports AFL consulting Gold Logie winner about how to improve football.

Mick Stirling

AFL flag possibilities: Richmond favourite, but Port Adelaide still a chance

Champion Data crunch the numbers to unveil who will win the 2018 premiership.

Mick Stirling

The AFL Rover's Brownlow leaderboard: Dayne Beams into touching distance of Tom Mitchell

It's a three-horse race with one round to play.

Sporting News

Chris Scott signs contract extension with Geelong Cats

Geelong coach Chris Scott has signed a contract extension, taking his tenure until at least the end of 2022.

Tom Naghten

Robert Walls blasts Fremantle over Hayden Ballantyne and Harley Bennell extensions

"He should be delisted."

Tom Naghten

Ross Lyon's coaching legacy starting to take a hit as Fremantle Dockers falter

Whichever way you slice or dice it, the excuses for Fremantle are running out.

Rohan Connolly

Power chairman David Koch says Ken Hinkley's safe at Port Adelaide, but should he be?

Another failed campaign won't cost coach his job despite seemingly strengthening the team this year.

Mick Stirling

Former AFL stars slam Fremantle Dockers' 'diabolical drubbing' by Geelong

Scott Cummings and Scott Watters say things are in need of major change at Freo.

Mick Stirling

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard: Jack Riewoldt takes lead from Ben Brown as Lance Franklin moves up

The Richmond spearhead booted two against Essendon to regain the lead.

Sporting News

Melbourne Demons reach AFL finals for the first time in 12 years

The twelve year drought has finally come to an end.

Lucie Bertoldo

West Coast Eagles key forward Jack Darling ruled out with concussion

The side of Darling's head collided against the Optus Stadium ground during a rolling tackle.

Lucie Bertoldo

GWS Giants v Sydney Swans: Luke Parker may find himself in trouble for incident with Matt Buntine

Is Parker in trouble here?

Angus Reid

Geelong Cats v Fremantle Dockers: Ross Lyon cops it from fans as Dockers smashed

Ouch.

Angus Reid

Is Jack Riewoldt getting dudded by AFL umpires? Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says yes

"You know what - he doesn’t get much."

James Pavey

Brendon Goddard: Should the AFL veteran retire? David King and Kane Cornes believe so

Goddard is out of contract at season’s end.

Angus Reid

Muslim footballers Bachar Houli and Adam Saad join captains for coin toss

Muslim footballers Bachar Houli and Adam Saad joined Dyson Heppell and Jack Riewoldt for the pre-game coin toss at the MCG on Friday night

Tom Naghten

The Tom Lynch equation: What do Richmond, Collingwood and Hawthorn offer star Sun?

Three big clubs, three big offers - but what will be departing Gold Coast star's final decision?

The Rover

'I don't like it': Brendon Bolton not a fan of Carlton's grey away strip

Blues coach hopes the club will revert to its 'iconic' jumper design, while Jeff Kennett says Hawthorn will never again wear its white clash guernsey.

Mick Stirling

'The d***head is on': Taylor Walker's embarrassing slamming of Kane Cornes

Adelaide Crows captain gives former Power champion a serve without realising he could be heard.

Mick Stirling

North Melbourne's massive offer on the table for West Coast's Andrew Gaff

Midfielder reportedly weighing up choices as the Roos put multi million dollar super deal into play for the star Eagle.

Mick Stirling

Muslim footballers Bachar Houli and Adam Saad to make statement against Senator Fraser Anning

Bachar Houli and Adam Saad are set to make a statement of protest ahead of tomorrow night's clash between Richmond and Essendon at the MCG.

Tom Naghten

The AFL Rover's early word on teams: There's little good news as teams fight for finals

More stars are out than in for sides with September hopes in the gun.

The Rover

The AFL Rover's rant: Honestly, just grow up and tell us the truth

Tom Lynch's reported 'anger' at Nathan Buckley's revelations the two had spoken highlights the need for more genuine transparency in football and sport in general.

The Rover

St Kilda board challenge expected as Saints' season from hell draws closer to an end

Saints president unlikely to stay in charge as club looks for ways out of its latest crisis.

Mick Stirling

AFL Players' Association names 'Best 22 under 22' squad

Public gets to vote on the AFL's best young talent as initial 22under22 squad of 40 is named.

Mick Stirling

Nick Riewoldt pours cold water on St Kilda return rumours

St Kilda legend Nick Riewoldt won't be joining the club's football department any time soon, according to the man himself.

Tom Naghten

AFL injury list: The injuries ahead of round 21

We've got the latest word in which players from your club are crook, and which ones are on the comeback trail.

Tom Naghten

Trent Cotchin signs contract extension with Richmond Tigers

Richmond captain Trent Cotchin has signed a contract extension with the club, keeping him at Punt Road until at least the end of 2022.

Tom Naghten

Dion Prestia injury could see Richmond Tigers another midfielder short as AFL finals approach

Gun on-baller could miss Essendon clash as premiers prepare for finals.

Mick Stirling

Did Nathan Buckley's comments end Collingwood's chances to recruit Tom Lynch?

Magpies coach's openness may have cost dearly in the chase for gun Suns forward.

Mick Stirling

Richmond Tigers v Essendon Bombers: Full preview, teams, odds and how to watch Friday night's AFL action

All you need to know about this week's blockbuster clash as Essendon keeps fighting for an unlikely finals spot.

Mick Stirling

St Kilda's Nathan Brown suspended for three weeks for Adam Saad bump

St Kilda veteran Nathan Brown has been hit with a three-week suspension for his late bump on Essendon defender Adam Saad in his side's loss at Etihad Stadium on Friday night.

Tom Naghten

Three AFL clubs in bid to steal Dylan Shiel away from GWS Giants

Essendon, Hawthorn and Carlton race to get star Giants midfielder before he becomes a free agent in 2019.

Mick Stirling

Andrew Gaff meets with Andrew Brayshaw for first time since Derby punch

West Coast midfielder Andrew Gaff met with Fremantle's Andrew Brayshaw for the first time since the brutal Derby punch that broke the youngster's jaw.

Tom Naghten

Nick Smith hit for six as Sydney Swans confirm Alex Johnson ACL injury

Swans' flag hopes take a beating with double-dose of bad news.

Mick Stirling

Alex Johnson injury: ACL confirmed by Sydney Swans

The luckless defender has suffered another devastating knee injury.

Angus Reid

Demons in Hell as Jesse Hogan ruled out for the rest of Melbourne's season

Broken foot sees star full forward done for 2018, and possibly spells the end for his team's finals hopes.

Mick Stirling

Could St Kilda use Paddy McCartin to get Dan Hannebery from Sydney?

Swans reportedly after the Saints first-round selection but the former number one draft pick could make the deal work for both clubs.

Mick Stirling

Report: Alex Fasolo set to join Carlton Blues

Collingwood forward Alex Fasolo is reportedly set to join Carlton as a free agent.

Tom Naghten

Report: St Kilda Saints target free agent Daniel Menzel

St Kilda are reportedly targeting Geelong small forward Daniel Menzel in the upcoming free agency window.

Tom Naghten

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard: Jack Riewoldt surges to the top before Ben Brown joins him

The Richmond spearhead had a day out on the Gold Coast.

Sporting News

The AFL Rover's Brownlow leaderboard: Tom Mitchell voteless but still on top after round 21

It's down to a four-horse race.

Sporting News

AFL premiership odds don't tell full story of Geelong and Melbourne's credentials

Are the Cats really 35-odd per cent less chance of winning a flag than a team they have already beaten twice?

Rohan Connolly

Adelaide Crows captain Taylor Walker offered two-match ban for Josh Kelly tackle

Adelaide skipper Taylor Walker can accept a two-match suspension for his tackle that left Josk Kelly unconscious at UNSW Canberra Oval on Saturday night.

Tom Naghten

Jesse Hogan injury adds to under-seige Melbourne Demons' woes

Star forward sent for scans on foot as club desperately tries to save finals campaign.

Mick Stirling

Sydney Swans update Alex Johnson's knee injury and future outlook

Luckless Swan staying with family while he waits for results before he, and the club, make a decision on his future.

Mick Stirling

The Fat List: Squads named for AFL's EJ Whitten Legends game

Former greats get ready to squeeze into guernseys for the AFL's annual kick-and-giggle fundraiser.

Mick Stirling

Melbourne Demons v Sydney Swans: Isaac Heeney soars for mark of the year contender

WHAT A GRAB.

Angus Reid

Melbourne Demons v Sydney Swans: Alex Johnson suffers suspected sixth ACL injury, 'feels similar to first knee injury'

Sometimes the game is just cruel.

Angus Reid

Alex Johnson ACL injury: AFL players and fans send love towards luckless Sydney Swans defender

It's amazing how a devastating injury can bring a league together.

Angus Reid

Collingwood Magpies v Brisbane Lions: Levi Greenwood nudges injured Dayne Zorko

Not a great look.

Angus Reid

North Melbourne v Western Bulldogs: Jarrod Waite makes high contact with Jackson Trengrove

Will the Match Review Officer be required here?

Angus Reid

Hawthorn v Geelong: Does Gary Ablett dive after minimal contact and should he be fined?

No, Gary, no.

Angus Reid

UPDATE: Charlie Dixon's season is over after serious ankle injury

Already one rotation down after Paddy Ryder came from the ground with an injury, Port Adelaide lost Charlie Dixon and Dan Houston in the space of a few seconds.

Tom Naghten

GWS v Adelaide: Josh Kelly KO'd in Taylor Walker tackle

GWS star Josh Kelly was left unconscious on the UNSW Canberra Oval turf on Saturday night after a heavy tackle from Adelaide skipper Taylor Walker.

Tom Naghten

Port Adelaide v West Coast: Jeremy McGovern wins it after the siren

West Coast and an after-the-siren winner against Port Adelaide. Sound familiar?

Tom Naghten

AFL Coleman Medal race: Jack Riewoldt surges ahead of Ben Brown with 10-goal performance

Move over Buddy, Ben and Tom, there might be a new number one.

Angus Reid

Hawthorn v Geelong: Umpires miss clear rushed behind

Considering the last two meetings between Hawthorn and Geelong have been decided by a total of four points, officials would want to make sure they get the big calls right at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.

Tom Naghten

Nathan Brown referred directly to AFL tribunal for monster bump on Adam Saad

The incident occurred in the first quarter of Friday's game at Etihad Stadium.

James Pavey

Nathan Brown could face '5 or 6' match suspension for Adam Saad bump

Nathan Brown's season could be over after the St Kilda defender hit Essendon speedster Adam Saad with a late bump in Friday night footy at Etihad Stadium.

Tom Naghten

Essendon v St Kilda: Adam Saad hit hard by Nathan Brown bump

Essendon speedster Adam Saad was absolutely buried by a Nathan Brown bump in the first quarter of the clash between Essendon and St Kilda at Etihad Stadium on Friday night.

Tom Naghten

Sydney Swans building serious war chest ahead of trade and free agency period

Sydney Swans could find themselves with an almighty war chest to throw at potential targets during the off-season trade and free agency windows should some of their senior players move on.

Tom Naghten

Don Pyke coy on Mitch McGovern's future at Adelaide Crows

West Australian forward to miss crucial game, casting speculation on where he'll be next year.

Mick Stirling

Chris Judd's poor-taste cancer joke gets smashed by fans

Wise crack from Footy Show live cross at fundraiser didn't go quite as the two-time Brownlow medallist anticipated.

Mick Stirling

West Coast ruckman Scott Lycett added to St Kilda's shopping list

The Saints are getting aggressive as trade time approaches, adding Lycett to a list that already includes Dan Hannebery, Andrew Gaff and Jared Polec.

Mick Stirling

Andrew Brayshaw on Andrew Gaff: 'I'm not holding any grudge towards him'

An emotional Andrew Brayshaw has publicly forgiven West Coast Eagles midfielder Andrew Gaff for the sickening punch that broke his jaw and ended his 2018 season on Sunday.

Steve Orme

Carlton premiership coach David Parkin says Blues won't be 'competitive' for two or three years

Club legend sees hope on the horizon but not for a little while yet.

Mick Stirling

The AFL Rover's rant: Let's build some walls and make AFL great again

The Gaff/Brayshaw incident could be just what Gill McLachlan ordered to help get his rule changes through.

The Rover

Melbourne Demons v Sydney Swans: Full preview, teams, odds and how to watch Sunday's AFL action

The battle is on just to stay in finals contention for these two clubs.

Mick Stirling

Cyril Rioli's manager claims four AFL clubs in the hunt for former Hawthorn star

The 29-year-old announced his retirement in July after dealing with ongoing injury concerns of his own as well as his father’s poor health.

Mick Stirling

AFL players, coaches and legends enter 'red card' debate after Gaff suspension

Support for a send-off rule rises in the AFL after Eagles' eight-week suspension for striking Fremantle Docker Andrew Brayshaw.

Mick Stirling

De Goey and Howe may return for Collingwood as Magpies fight for AFL finals spot

There's good and bad news on the Magpies injury front.

Mick Stirling

Andrew Gaff Tribunal: AFL world reacts to Gaff's eight week suspension

Harsh or spot on?

Sporting News

Andrew Gaff Tribunal: Gaff banned for eight weeks for punching Andrew Brayshaw

He has learned his fate.

Sporting News

Andrew Gaff Tribunal: How West Coast star's suspension stacks up against recent incidents

Gaff copped eight weeks. How does his ban stack up against recent incidents?

James Pavey

Andrew Gaff punch: Angus Brayshaw opens up, says 'You’re probably getting jail for this'

‘’If this has happened at a nightclub or on the streets, it’s assault.''

Michael Di Lonardo

Matthew Pavlich, Angus Brayshaw says West Coast CEO wrong about Gaff and Andrew Brayshaw playing golf

Former Fremantle captain takes to social media to question claims of friendship between Eagle and young Docker.

Mick Stirling

The AFL Rover: Does a premiership star want to leave home again?

Talk is turning to trade already for a lot of AFL clubs.

The Rover

Ex-North Melbourne and Sydney AFL star Shannon Grant avoids jail for assault on woman

Norm Smith medallist sentenced to community service after appeal on original six-month jail term.

Mick Stirling

Will Gold Coast chase Sydney Swans and other AFL veterans in look for quick fix?

Jonathon Brown says Suns need to target experienced players who will change off-field culture as much as on-field results.

Mick Stirling

Andrew Gaff punch: West Coast coach Adam Simpson defends under-fire star as tribunal waits

"He legitimately said to me he didn’t mean to hit him in the head."

James Pavey

St Kilda Saints offer Dan Hannebery five-year contract: Report

Dan Hannebery's 2018 has been far from the lofty height he has reached in the past but he is still reportedly attracting interest from other clubs.

Tom Naghten

The AFL Rover's Brownlow leaderboard: Tom Mitchell polls again in round 20

It wasn't another best-on-ground performance but Hawthorn star Tom Mitchell still found himself among the votes for his 43 disposals in the win over Essendon.

Sporting News

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard: Buddy Franklin has Ben Brown in his sights

Geelong sharp-shooter Hawkins has been scoring goals for fun of late.

Sporting News

Shaun Burgoyne signs contract extension with Hawthorn Hawks

The oldest player in the AFL is going around again.

Tom Naghten

Andrew Gaff played golf with Andrew Brayshaw prior to Derby punch

West Coast Eagles CEO Trevor Nesbitt has revealed that Andrew Gaff played golf with Andrew Brayshaw just days before his punch that left the young Docker with a broken jaw.

Tom Naghten

Richmond are a long shot of pulling a reverse Bradbury

The Tigers continue to get the job done, even when not at their best. Their would-be challengers, meanwhile, are, literally, dropping like flies.

Rohan Connolly

West Coast Eagle Andrew Gaff could get jail time according to David Galbally QC

Prominent lawyer says Eagles star could be handed a jail term if WA police get involved over big hit that broke Fremantle Docker Andrew Brayshaw's jaw

Mick Stirling

Andrew Gaff punch: Andrew Brayshaw injury update after surgery

Sunday's Western Australian Derby was cruising it's way to a fairly uneventful West Coast win until a little Andrew-on-Andrew violence saw it explode into life.

Tom Naghten

Andrew Gaff punch on Andrew Brayshaw: Barry Hall comparisons made as AFL fans call for criminal charges

What does Gaff deserve?

Angus Reid

West Coast's Andrew Gaff 'feels sick' after punch that broke Andrew Brayshaw's jaw

West Coast Eagles midfielder Andrew Gaff said that he "feels sick" following Sunday afternoon's Derby with Fremantle after he broke Andrew Brayshaw's jaw with a punch.

Tom Naghten

Carlton v GWS: Giants win easy but injuries stack up

GWS played with 16 men at times in the last quarter but were still too good for the Blues

Tom Naghten

Sydney v Collingwood: Tom McCartin's incredible goal seals Swans win

Round 20, 2018. It just keeps getting better.

Tom Naghten

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley slams 'embarrassing' score review after Showdown loss

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has launched a scathing attack on the AFL's score review system after his side went down to Adelaide in controversial circumstances in Showdown 44.

Tom Naghten

Adelaide v Port Adelaide: Score review awards Josh Jenkins controversial match-winner

If the first Showdown of 2018 was a classic, the second one was just as good.

Tom Naghten

Hawthorn v Essendon: Advantage rule drama as Hawks get over the line

Hawthorn came out on top in one of the games of the season at the MCG on Saturday afternoon, running out four-point winners over Essendon.

Tom Naghten

Sydney Swans v Collingwood Magpies: Full preview, teams, odds and how to watch Saturday night's AFL action

The season's on the line for the Swans, and there's almost as much at stake for the Magpies.

Mick Stirling

Brisbane v North Melbourne: Cameron Rayner misses chance to down Roos

Number one draft pick Cameron Rayner has had a very solid debut season but he would like another chance at a shot for goal in the final minute of his side's loss to North Melbourne.

Tom Naghten

Video: The AFL's most improved players in 2018

Rohan Connolly singles out four who’ve been the pick of the big improvers this season.

Chris Danks

Geelong coach Chris Scott doubles down on Richmond comments, just 'stating the obvious'

“If you talk about the juggernauts of the competition in years gone by, you’re just never in the game against them. I don’t see that.”

Sporting News

Richmond v Geelong: Gary Ablett misses chance to win the match

Geelong legend Gary Ablett missed a chance in the dying minutes to give the Cats a win over Richmond at the MCG on Friday night.

Tom Naghten

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard: Tom Hawkins coming in hot as Lance Franklin slips down

Geelong sharp-shooter Hawkins has been scoring goals for fun of late.

Sporting News

Fremantle Dockers: Is the AFL club's rebuild going anywhere?

Is RoCo on the money?

Angus Reid

The AFL Rover's rant: Lynch-mob mentality still prevails in the League

Suns co-captain quickly learned there's no place for being honest and mature when it comes to leaving a club - better off sneaking out the back door.

The Rover

Tom Lynch's awkward address to the Gold Coast Suns playing group

The key forward has finally made a decision on his future.

Tom Naghten

Sydney Swans defender Heath Grundy out with mental health break

Sydney's veteran fullback Heath Grundy will not play against Collingwood at the SCG on Saturday night as he takes some time away from the game to deal with his mental health.

Tom Naghten

Gold Coast captain Tom Lynch confirms Victorian move

Where to now?

Tom Naghten

Melbourne youngster Harley Balic retires at 21

Melbourne Demons youngster Harley Balic has announced his retirement aged just 21, citing a lost passion for the game.

Tom Naghten

St Kilda name Nathan Freeman to make long-awaited debut

St Kilda have named midfielder Nathan Freeman to make his long-awaited senior debut this Saturday night against Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium.

Tom Naghten

Lance Franklin's injury woes encourage mental struggles, AFL legends suggest

"It's tough... it's not necessarily the injury itself, but what that does to you mentally in the game."

James Pavey

The AFL Rover's rant: Grow up Freo and get rid of the Harley

He's been in the garage for three years, it's time to move on.

The Rover

The AFL Rover's early word on team selections: Swans to leave nothing in the tank

All the ins and outs for round 21 action ahead of the official squads.

The Rover

Alex Johnson to play for Sydney Swans, 2136 days after featuring in his last senior game

What an extraordinary story.

James Pavey

Ardmona Cats: When a 290-point loss is a good thing

There's a knack to finding the positives in a big ball of badness.

Mick Stirling

If Jack Riewoldt took a pay cut to stay with Richmond, what would happen with Tom Lynch?

The Gold Coast skipper could head to Punt Road - but Riewoldt's new contract could set a financial precedent.

James Pavey

Jack Riewoldt signs two-year contract extension at Richmond Tigers

Great news.

Sporting News

AFL suspensions: Charlie Curnow escapes suspension, Steven May accepts one-match ban

Charlie Curnow, Steven May and Kyle Cheney have all been offered one-game bans by AFL match review officer Michael Christian.

Tom Naghten

Shaun Higgins out with knee injury as North Melbourne fights for AFL finals spot

In-form midfielder to miss clash with Brisbane after minor arthroscopic surgery.

Mick Stirling

Jeremy Cameron opens up on anguish over Harris Andrews incident ahead of return from ban

"I hate seeing a player going like that in any sport, let alone be a part of it."

James Pavey

Sydney Swans: The five players John Longmire needs to part ways with for Sydney to be successful once more

Is this too harsh from Browny?

Angus Reid

AFL players are media-trained robots: Andrew Bogut

Australian basketball star Andrew Bogut says AFL players are "robots" when it comes to the their responses in the media.

Tom Naghten

Sydney Swans' fast realising the double-edged sword of AFL consistency

The top 10 in Sydney’s best and fairest count of last season is instructive.

Rohan Connolly

Matt Scharenberg injury: ACL heartbreak confirmed for Collingwood defender

This bloke just can't catch a break.

Tom Naghten

AFL round 23 fixtures revealed: Final round of the home-and-away season becomes official

The Swans' game could be crucial.

Angus Reid

Will the Sydney Swans miss the AFL finals?

It's not looking good for the team that always seems to be there in September.

Mick Stirling

The AFL Rover's Brownlow leaderboard: Hawthorn ball-magnet Tom Mitchell gaps the pack

Mitchell dominated Fremantle in his side's clinical 59-point win, claiming 42 disposals and a game-high nine marks.

Sporting News

Richmond Tigers could lose Dion Prestia to a rib injury as AFL finals loom

Gun midfielder sent for scans and is in serious doubt to face Geelong.

Mick Stirling

Jordan De Goey's season could be over: Collingwood devastated by injuries

Star could gone for the year according to reports about the severity of his leg injury.

Mick Stirling

Collingwood forward Jamie Elliott injures hamstring in VFL

Luckless Magpies forward Jamie Elliott has suffered another setback in his bid to play AFL in 2018, injuring his hamstring in the VFL on Sunday.

Tom Naghten

Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide Power: Bulldogs all run out wearing number zero to support road safety in Victoria

What a brilliant play from the Western Bulldogs.

Angus Reid

Gold Coast Suns v Carlton Blues: Steven May reported for dangerous contact on Ed Curnow

Ouch.

Angus Reid

Matt Scharenberg and Tom Stewart injuries: Defenders' seasons in doubt

Luckless Collingwood defender Matt Scharenberg may have ruptured his ACL for a third time in his side's loss to Richmond at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.

Tom Naghten

Gold Coast Suns v Carlton Blues: David Swallow removed by doctors following Patrick Cripps tackle

Cripps might be a little nervous about this.

Angus Reid

Richmond v Collingwood: Jack Higgins' incredible goal sparks throw debate

Some quick thinking, but should the goal have stood?

Tom Naghten

Richmond v Collingwood: Jack Higgins kicks unbelievable around-the-post goal

"One of the snags of the year."

Tom Naghten

Sydney Swans' Zak Jones handed two-match suspension for Kyle Langford bump

Sydney's Zak Jones can accept a two-match ban for rough conduct following his bump on Essendon's Kyle Langford late in his side's loss at Etihad Stadium on Friday night.

Tom Naghten

Richmond v Collingwood: Darcy Moore knocks out teammate Jeremy Howe

This is the last things the Pies needed.

Angus Reid

Essendon Bombers v Sydney Swans: Kyle Langford hospitalised after controversial Zak Jones bump

Fiery Sydney Swans defender Zak Jones could be facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines after he was reported for two incidents in Friday’s 43-point loss to Essendon, including a high bump that saw Kyle Langford hospitalised.

Steve Orme

Essendon Bombers v Sydney Swans: Results, commentary, score and highlights

Live blog for the round 19 Friday night AFL clash between the Swans and Bombers at Etihad Stadium.

Tom Naghten

Brown paper bags full of cash: Carlton's salary cap cheating revealed

Former player manager tells of receiving under-the-table payments for the Blues' big name stars

Mick Stirling

UPDATE: Two Western Bulldogs in car accident, defender in hospital

Roarke Smith suffers head injury and will miss clash against Port Adelaide.

Mick Stirling

AFL CEO Gil McLachlan backflips on rule trials this season

League boss says test games are "unlikely" during in 2018 home and away games.

Mick Stirling

Does Lance Franklin need to change his game if Sydney Swans are to be an AFL threat?

Full forward may need to take a more conservative role for the betterment of his team.

Mick Stirling

AFL rule changes: West Coast Eagles midfielder Chris Masten says shake-up is 'stupid'

"I think the AFL is ridiculous. Just leave the sport alone and it will get figured out."

James Pavey

AFL rule changes: Nathan Buckley, Damien Hardwick 'open to' rule trials in later rounds

"I don't think we'll look back on this decision in three years and say it affected certain situations."

James Pavey

North Melbourne tagger Ben Jacobs out indefinitely with concussion

After missing four of the past five matches with neck and head issues, North Melbourne tagger Ben Jacobs has been ruled out indefinitely.

Tom Naghten

'I'd box his brains out': Brian Taylor savages Eddie McGuire on Collingwood president's radio show

AFL commentator Brian Taylor has launched an extraordinary attack on colleagues Eddie McGuire and Luke Darcy.

Sporting News

The AFL Rover's rant: Give us time to understand the rules we've already got

If Australian Rules is the best game in the world, why do we need to keep changing it?

The Rover

The AFL Rover's early word on round 19 teams: Pies to recall tall as Tigers debut a rookie

All the ins and outs ahead of official AFL team announcements.

The Rover

AFL rule trials 'embarrassing for the competition'

RoCo lets rip on the AFL's 'game adjustment' plans.

Tom Naghten

AFL rule changes: Competition committee considers six potential changes

"It's important the fans understand that they should take a level of calmness away from these interviews and these discussions."

James Pavey

Patrick Cripps signs three-year contract extension with Carlton

Carlton star Patrick Cripps has signed a three-year contract extension with the Blues which will keep him at Princes Park until at least the end of 2021.

Tom Naghten

Ardmona Cats: 365-point loss has us poring through the record books

Is this the biggest loss in the Cats' history? Maybe, but it could be the beginning of a new direction forwards.

Mick Stirling

AFL rule changes could be trialled this season, says Gillon McLachlan

New rules to cut congestion could be seen in the home and away season between clubs not involved in finals.

Mick Stirling

Melbourne lock in Angus Brayshaw for four more seasons

What a signing!

Michael Di Lonardo

'I would have been an AFL umpire': Richmond's Jack Higgins' fall-back plan

Tigers' Rising Star nominee says his love of football would have kept him in the game one way or another.

Mick Stirling

Aliir Aliir: Sydney Swans defender signs three-year contract extension

What news for the Swans.

Angus Reid

AFL Tribunal: Daniel Howe set to miss remainder of Hawthorn's home and away season after two separate charges

Shocking news for the Hawks

Angus Reid

Richmond Tigers become first AFL club to reach 100,000-member mark

The unbelievable has happened: a six-figure membership!

Mick Stirling

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard: Goalless Lance Franklin cedes ground to Ben Brown

It was a nightmarish weekend for Buddy and the Swans.

Sporting News

The AFL Rover: Tigers send out a Lynch mob

The premiers send out the troops to talk up the attractions of Tigerland to Tom.

The Rover

UPDATE: Hinkley responds to claims the Power 'whinge' and are 'underachievers'

Successive losses and complaints about umpiring sees AFL legends question the Power's ability to challenge for the AFL premiership.

Mick Stirling

Richmond Tigers v Collingwood Magpies: Full preview, teams, odds and how to watch Saturday's AFL action

It doesn't get any bigger than this.

Mick Stirling

Nathan Buckley confirms meeting with Tom Lynch as Collingwood ramp up negotiations

This is one hell of a race, but the Pies might have hit the front.

Michael Di Lonardo

Brendon Fevola: Carlton Blues are the "worst side to ever play AFL footy"

Ouch.

Angus Reid

Connolly: AFL teams may not be as good - but competition is harder

Just two wins separate nine teams occupying positions between fourth and 12th on the ladder.

Rohan Connolly

Essendon loses Shaun McKernan for the season with hamstring injury

Bombers take a hit as another key forward goes down, joining Daniher and Stringer on the sidelines.

Mick Stirling

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