Everything you need to know about AFL Supercoach 2021

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

AFL Supercoach 2021: Defender prices and selection guide

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

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

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

Roberton announces retirement

St Kilda defender Dylan Roberton has announced his AFL retirement

AFL Supercoach 2021: Emerging rookies and cash cows

With the 2021 AFL Supercoach season fast approaching, the recent practice matches have given us evidence to help pick our rookies, cash cows and cheapies.

AFL 2021: Crowd numbers revealed for round one

Crowds will return to AFL matches in Victoria for the first time in nearly 12 months since the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

AFL Supercoach 2021: Forward prices and selection guide

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

AFL Supercoach 2021: Ruck prices and selection guide

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

AFL Supercoach 2021: Midfielder prices and selection guide

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

AFL 2021: Predicted best 22 players for every team

The start of the 2021 AFL campaign is fast approaching with teams currently in pre-season preparing for round one.

Every B&F winner for 2020

All the results from the clubs' big nights.

Saints snare former Kangaroo forward Mason Wood

St Kilda has announced the signing of former North Melbourne forward Mason Wood for the 2021 AFL season.

St Kilda captain Geary suffers suspected broken leg

Veteran St Kilda captain Jarryn Geary has suffered a suspected broken leg in an incident during an intra-club practice match at RSEA Park.

Ex-AFL midfielder admits players are cheating on concussion tests

Former AFL midfielder Koby Stevens has revealed players are cheating on concussion tests in a bid to get back on the field quicker after suffering head injuries.

St Kilda star Crouch: I wanted to be in a decent team

New St Kilda recruit Brad Crouch has admitted he left Adelaide because he wanted to be in a 'decent team' after being frustrated over the last couple of seasons.

AFL returns to 20-minute quarters for 2021

After switching to 16-minute plus time-on quarters in 2020, the AFL has made the decision to return the traditional 20-minute length for 2021.

2020 AFL Draft updates and insight

It wasn't conventional, but Jamarra Ugle-Hagan eventually became the first pick in the 2020 AFL Draft.

Steven announces sudden retirement

Every out-of-contract player ahead of the trade period

With the end of the season, the trade period and the 2021 list lodgement deadline in sight, here's every player who is yet to sign a deal for next season.

All the latest news and rumours on every player and club

The 2020 trade and free agency periods are well underway and the player movement news is coming thick and fast.

All the completed deals as they happen

For all the completed deals as they happen in the 2020 AFL free agency and trade periods, we've got you covered.

Higgins requests trade to St Kilda

The manager of Jack Higgins has confirmed the livewire has requested a trade to St Kilda.

Higgins to depart Richmond; St Kilda in the mix

Richmond small forward Jack Higgins has reportedly mutually agreed to leave Punt Road this off-season.

Caldwell requests trade away from GWS

The bad news keeps coming for GWS with confirmation that emerging midfielder Jye Caldwell wishes to be traded away from the club.

Hartigan set to join Hawthorn, Brad Crouch to St Kilda

Adelaide defender Kyle Hartigan is set to become a Hawk after informing the Crows of his intention to leave the club as a free agent.

Every club's pass mark for this season revisited

With just one game to go in the most incredible of AFL seasons, it's time to take a look in the rear-view mirror.

Club-by-club Brownlow Medal votes

Wondering which player from your team will poll well in this year's Brownlow? Or fancying a punt on the many individual club markets offered by the bookies

Lynch free to play in Preliminary Final

Ben Long fails to have suspension overturned

St Kilda will be without rebounding defender Ben Long for Friday's semi final with Richmond after he failed to have his one-game suspension overturned.

Saints confirm Carlisie will leave hub, Long cited for bump

Paddy Ryder out for the season after suffering hamstring injury

Rating your club's off-season recruits in 2020

Jarryn Geary signs new AFL deal

All Australian, MVP and Rising Star crowned for 2020

12 players were named in their first All Australian team at the AFL's condensed 2020 awards ceremony on Thursday night.

AFL responds to Frawley CTE diagnosis

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan confirmed he's spoken to the widow of former St Kilda player Danny Frawley following news he had been posthumously diagnosed with CTE.

Muir 'overwhelmed' by outpouring of support

Former St Kilda player Robert Muir has thanked those who have reached out to him since his heartbreaking story was told over the weekend.

Robert Muir given apology by AFL

As the AFL celebrates the contribution of Indigenous Australians to football with the Sir Doug Nicholls Round, a light has been shone on a heartbreaking piece of the game's history.

St Kilda responds to Robert Muir's story

St Kilda has responded to a recent article about former player Robert Muir with an apology and a promise to reach out to the 66-year-old.

AFL confirms rounds 14-18

Just as one festival of footy nears its end, another one appears on the horizon to satisfy our hunger.

Are footy fans being let down by the TV networks?

Apart from the cold weather, expensive beers and crappy food, one thing we miss about not being able to go the footy is the ability to truly appreciate what we’re watching.

AFL confirm rounds 13

The ever-evolving 2020 AFL fixture has gained another round, with the League confirming the fixtures for this season's Indigenous Round.

Veteran Saint's heartbreaking retirement letter

Veteran defender Nathan Brown has marked his AFL retirement by penning an emotional farewell letter to his St. Kilda teammates after departing the club's Queensland hub.

Clarkson is better than that

Round eight of the AFL season is (almost) in the books and we are merely two sleeps away from 20 straight nights of live footy on the TV.

AFL confirm rounds 9-12

After a dearth of action at the start of the season, footy fans will get the chance to make up for lost time when the AFL crams in the next block of fixtures.

AFL admits umpire errors in Adelaide-St Kilda clash

The AFL has admitted umpires got several several decision wrong in St Kilda's win over Adelaide on Monday night.

The handpass that won the game

Here's some stuff your may have missed from round six action.

ANZ Stadium firming as host for grand final

An AFL grand final in Sydney? It's enough to send a shiver down the spine of every footy loving Victorian, but it could be a reality in 2020.

AFL confirms round six and seven match-ups

Victorian powerhouses Collingwood and Geelong will reportedly head to Perth to go into a hub following round six.

AFL restrictions further compromising a lopsided season

If the season wasn’t already asterisky enough, it’s going that way quick smart.

The issues worth whinging about after round two

AFL 2020: The big issues of the round and a helpful guide as to whether it should keep you awake at night.

When will the AFL return and what it means for your club?

Nearly two months after the season was suspended due to coronavirus, the AFL is approaching a return.

No premier or Brownlow in 2020 - Cometti

No premier should be crowned and no Brownlow Medal should be awarded in 2020, says football broadcasting great Dennis Cometti.

Return date confirmed as blueprint laid out for the 2020 season

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan confirmed reports the competition would resume on Thursday, June 11 at a press conference on Friday afternoon.

McGuire calls for calm on hub panic - 'That's worst-case scenario'

Eddie McGuire has called for calm following reports of a possible player revolt should the AFL opt for a 20-week hub option when the season resumes.

McCartin eyes return after positive update

Former number one draft pick Paddy McCartin's long road back to football could be nearing its end as he continues to make progress from a series of head knocks.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews suggests AFL return could be 'months away'

While the NRL is full steam ahead, the AFL is still waiting...

Members entitled to ask clubs for refunds - McLachlan

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has confirmed that club members are entitled to refunds, though stressed the precarious financial position some teams find themselves in.

Suburban grounds an option for shortened season

One positive that could emerge from the AFL's coronavirus shutdown could be the return of football to the spiritual home of some Melbourne clubs.

Draftees to be judged on last year's form, says McLachlan

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan conceded that the nation's best young footballers may have to rely on their past performances to make their case.

McLachlan's offer curries favour but AFLPA negotiations ongoing

Negotiations between the AFL and its players over a pay cut amid the coronavirus shutdown are ongoing, but Gillon McLachlan's offer to take a hefty pay cut himself has reportedly gone down well.

Will the AFL be cancelled?

The AFL is determined to complete a season in 2020 despite the COVID-19 pandemic, though the situation is changing by the day.

Players and League locked in 'fierce disagreement'

With the AFL currently suspended until May 31 amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the League and the players are reportedly at loggerheads over possible pay cuts.

Round one to go ahead as planned

The AFL has confirmed that round one will go ahead as planned this weekend amid the coronavirus crisis.

AFL coronavirus: MCG may not host the AFL Grand Final if the season is pushed back

An AFL Grand Final not at the MCG. That would be strange.

Paul Marsh hits back at Mark Robinson

AFL Players' Association boss Paul Marsh has hit back at journalist Mark Robinson over his suggestion the players are at loggerheads with the League over their response to COVID-19.

Local and junior competitions postponed along with state leagues

The AFL has recommended that all local football competitions be postponed until at least the end of May as they continue their response to COVID-19.

Your AFL club's pass mark for 2020

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

Riewoldt calls for players to take pay cut

St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt has called for AFL players to put their hand up to take a pay cut following the League's decision on Monday to reduce the season.

AFL season to be reduced to 17 games amid COVID-19

The ongoing global health crisis due to coronavirus is set to see the AFL overhaul their 2020 fixture, moving to a 17-game home-and-away season.

Everything you need to know about AFL Supercoach 2020

Here's everything you need to know when it comes to playing AFL Supercoach in 2020.

Coronavirus threat sees China game moved

This season's AFL game in Shanghai has reportedly been moved to Melbourne amid the Coronavirus threat.

AFL Fixtures: Ranking the difficulty of your AFL team's fixture for the 2020 season

There's some absolute shockers in here.

State of Origin squads revealed

Damien Hardwick and John Longmire have revealed their squads for the upcoming State of Origin bushfire relief match

AFL Champion Data roster rankings leave fans with plenty of questions

Some of these are mind-blowing!

AFL Team of the Decade: 2010-2019

It wasn't an easy task, but Sporting News has put together our AFL team of the decade for 2010 to 2019.

AFL Draft 2019: Club-by-club selections and player profiles

Who did your club select at the 2019 AFL Draft?

Saints pick up former Cats ruck Ryan Abbott

St Kilda have bolstered their ruck stocks with the signing of delisted former Geelong ruckman Ryan Abbott.

AFL 2020: Dylan Roberton eyeing off round one return after freak double heart scare

Dylan Roberton is confident of his availability for St Kilda's opening match next season, after missing close to two full AFL season's due to a heart condition.

Tim Watson urges caution on Saints' 2020 expectations

Hopes are high at Moorabbin in 2020 after a big off-season recruitment drive, though Tim Watson has warned Saints fans not to get ahead of themselves.

All the free agent signings and off-contract players ahead of the 2020 AFL season

There's been plenty of movement on the first day of free agency.

AFL to question St. Kilda over Paddy McCartin's concussion loophole comments

McCartin reveals scary extent of concussion issues, eyeing off return in 2021

Recently delisted St Kilda forward Paddy McCartin has revealed the full extent of his concussion symptons - but believes he will be able to return to the AFL in 2021.

Hill officially traded to Saints

Fremantle Dockers midfielder Brad Hill has officially been traded to St Kilda after the two clubs struck a deal on AFL trade deadline day for pick No.10, future draft picks and Blake Acres.

Riewoldt recalls Eddie McGuire's 'rogue' pitch to lure him to Pies

Every AFL club B&F winner for 2019

All the results from the clubs' big nights.

Paddy Ryder: Port Adelaide ruckman reportedly nominates St. Kilda as club of choice

Port Adelaide ruckman Paddy Ryder has reportedly told the club he wishes to be traded to St. Kilda.

Brownlow Medal predictor: Club-by-club votes, odds and dark horses

Brownlow Medal predictor 2019: Sporting News breaks down every club's votes, predicting who will top the count at every club around the competition.

Danny Frawley: Widow of St. Kilda legend releases statement

Anita Frawley, the widow of St. Kilda legend Danny Frawley, has released a statement urging anyone struggling with mental health to seek out help.

Fremantle star Brad Hill has nominated St Kilda as his club of choice

Fremantle star Brad Hill has reportedly decided on St Kilda as his club of choice.

AFL confirms 2020 return to Shanghai between Port Adelaide and St Kilda

The AFL has confirmed that the annual Shanghai match will return, and is set to be featured in round 11 of the 2020 AFL season.

AFL: Top five breakout years of 2019

AFL: Sporting News takes a look at the five players who have taken their game to the next level in season 2019.

AFL contemplating minute's silence, 'golden fist' award as ways to honour Danny Frawley

The AFL is contemplating a range of ways to honour the life of St. Kilda legend Danny Frawley, including a minute's silence during the semi final games this week.

AFL trades: GWS utility reportedly on the move to Melbourne

Melbourne are set to win the services of out of favour GWS utility Adam Tomlinson.

St Kilda Hall of Famer Danny Frawley dies in car crash

Former St Kilda star Danny Frawley has died in a car crash in Victoria.

St Kilda have officially appointed Brett Ratten as coach

It's one of the worst-kept secrets in football, but St Kilda has finally confirmed interim coach Brett Ratten as their next senior coach.

Ratten to be appointed Saints coach

St Kilda have reportedly settled on Brett Ratten as their next full-time coach, with the appointed expected to be announced this week.

Josh Bruce set to move to the Western Bulldogs

St Kilda forward Josh Bruce is reportedly close to a move to the Western Bulldogs, according to the Herald Sun.

Wilson calls appearance on Newman's podcast 'a waste of time'

Caroline Wilson has reignited her feud with Sam Newman, slamming her appearance on his podcast as "a waste of time."

Roughead links up with St. Kilda in diverse off-field role

Recently retired Hawthorn legend Jaryd Roughead will link up with St. Kilda in the off-season, after accepting a wide-ranging role as part of the club's football department.

AFLPA MVP: Patrick Cripps honoured by peers with MVP

Carlton midfielder Patrick Cripps has claimed the AFL Players' Association's Leigh Matthews Award for the most valuable player.

Nine players make All Australian debuts

The All Australian team for 2019 has been announced, with nine players being honoured for the first time.

All Australian 40-man squad revealed

The 40-man All-Australian squad has been announced, with seven West Coast players, but none from Essendon, St. Kilda or the Gold Coast.

AFL Brownlow leaderboard 2019: Round 23 votes

Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield has taken out the Sporting News Brownlow, winning by four votes.

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard round 23

GWS spearhead Jeremy Cameron has sewn up the Coleman Medal with an incredible nine-goal performance in his side's big win over the Suns.

Buddy Franklin due for surgery as Longmire plays down trade activity

Sydney superstar Lance Franklin will have surgery next week but is expected to be up and running by the start of pre-season.

Jarrad McVeigh and Kieren Jack kick goals in fairytale farewell

Sydney were able to send retiring favourites Jarrad McVeigh and Kieren Jack out on a high, defeating St Kilda by 45 points at the SCG on Saturday afternoon.

Former St Kilda coach Alan Richardson has joined Melbourne

Melbourne have signed former St Kilda coach Alan Richardson for the 2020 season.

Buddy Franklin expects to get back to his best

Sydney star forward Lance 'Buddy' Franklin is preparing for his 300th game and says he plans to see out the rest of his contract before retiring at the end of 2022.

David Armitage set to retire at the end of the year

Veteran Saint David Armitage has announced he’ll retire at the end of the season, bringing his 13-year career with the club to an end.

Buddy 300, McVeigh farewell on track for Saints clash

The SCG is likely to play home to Buddy Franklin's 300th game and Jarrad McVeigh's farewell, with the injured duo completing training on Tuesday.

AFL Brownlow leaderboard 2019: Round 22 votes

Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield has taken the lead in the Sporting News Brownlow, one vote ahead of Nat Fyfe heading into the final round of the season.

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard round 22

We have a new leader in the race for the Coleman Medal with one round to play after Ben Brown booted 10 goals in round 22.

Harry McKay comes up with clutch goal of the year contender

"I think I've just seen goal of the year."

Nicky Winmar sentenced to community service over cab driver assault

Former St Kilda star Nicky Winmar has avoided jail over an assault on a cab driver in March.

Saints midfielder Luke Dunstan re-signs

St Kilda have made an important re-signing this week, with midfielder Luke Dunstan inking a new two-year deal that will see him stay a Saint until at least the end of 2021.

Stephen Coniglio: AFL greats slam CEO for comments on Giants star

Two AFL greats have slammed chief executive Gillon McLachlan for his comments on GWS star Stephen Coniglio, while another legend has defended the CEO.

AFL to bring in pre-season trade window, says Tim Watson

The AFL will scrap a mid-season trade in favour of a pre-season window, according to AFL great Tim Watson.

St. Kilda legend Robert Harvey to interview for Saints coaching role

St. Kilda legend Robert Harvey will interview for the Saints head coaching job, with Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley giving him a ringing endorsement.

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard round 21

GWS' Jeremy Cameron has had his lead cut to just six goals with two more rounds to go in the season, as Tom Hawkins and Ben Brown are circling.

AFL Brownlow leaderboard 2019: Round 21 votes

Nat Fyfe has extended his lead at the top of the Sporting News Brownlow ladder, but Patrick Dangerfield and Elliot Yeo are not far behind.

Ross Lyon affirms he will coach Fremantle in 2020

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has once more re-affirmed that he will be at the helm of the Dockers come 2020.

E.J. Whitten Legends Game: Squads announced for annual charity match

The squads have been announced for the annual E.J. Whitten Legends game, with a host of stars set to take to the field.

St Kilda set to formally interview caretaker coach Brett Ratten

St Kilda are set to interview caretaker coach Brett Ratten next week, as they begin their search for a full-time coach.

St. Kilda's Gresham reportedly out for the season

St. Kilda young gun Jade Gresham could be reportedly ruled out for the rest of the season with a facial injury.

Robbie Gray and Jordan Clark avoid suspensions from round 20

Port Adelaide star Robbie Gray has avoided suspension for his hit on Orazio Fantasia on Saturday.

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard round 20

North Melbourne spearhead Ben Brown was the main beneficiary of Jeremy Cameron sitting out round 20, closing the gap on the GWS forward in the race for the Coleman Medal.

AFL Brownlow leaderboard 2019: Round 20 votes

The race for the Sporting News Brownlow is well and truly on and we now have an outright leader.

Jarryd Roughead reportedly spotted touring St Kilda facilities

Hawthorn legend Jarryd Roughead has reportedly been spotted touring St Kilda facilities ahead of potential role at the club next season.

Dan Hannebery ruled out of St. Kilda clash with Adelaide

Dan Hannebery has been ruled out of St. Kilda’s clash with Adelaide this Saturday.

Plan to make scoring 'like soccer' would cause fan outrage, says Tim Watson

A plan to change the AFL scoring system for the 2020 season would cause widespread fan outrage, according to an Essendon legend.

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard round 19

Two major bags of goals to Josh Kennedy and Tom Hawkins was not enough to shake up the Coleman Medal leaderboard, with Jeremy Cameron still retaining his lead at the top spot.

Mother allegedly assaulted at AFL match

Police are investigating an incident after a mother of three alleged that she was assaulted after St. Kilda beat Melbourne on Saturday night.

AFL Brownlow leaderboard 2019: Round 19 votes

It was a big week up the top of the leaderboard of the Sporting News Brownlow, with Lachie Neale, Patrick Dangerfield and Patrick Cripps all pulling up with Tim Kelly at equal first.

Coach's depature has 'reinvigorated' the Saints

It might have only been one week, but St Kilda look revitalised following the departure of coach Alan Richardson.

Nick Riewoldt tips Richmond Tigers for the premiership

Nick Riewoldt has backed Richmond for the 2019 premiership, saying the Tigers have all it takes to claim their second flag in three years.

Riewoldt rules himself out of St Kilda's coach selection panel

St Kilda champ Nick Riewoldt won't be on the panel which selects the club's next coach.

Fremantle reportedly could lose Hill, Langdon to Victorian clubs

Fremantle’s midfield could take a huge hit come season 2020, with reports that both Bradley Hill and Ed Langdon will request trades to Victorian clubs at the end of the year.

Shane Warne to consider a role at St. Kilda in 2020

Shane Warne, Australia’s greatest bowler of all time, wants to help return St. Kilda to its former glory.

Coleman Medal leaderboard 2019 round 18

Greater Western Sydney star Jeremy Cameron has pushed his lead out to eight goals to tighten his grip on the Coleman Medal, after booting six majors on Saturday night.

Sporting News' Brownlow leaderboard 2019: Round 18 votes

It was a quiet week for the leaders of the Sporting News Brownlow, as none of the top five polled a vote.

Shane Crawford wants St Kilda to hire Sam Mitchell as coach

Brett Ratten is currently auditioning for the role of St Kilda coach, having taken over as caretaker for the rest of 2019 following Alan Richardson's resignation.

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge extends contract

The Western Bulldogs have rewarded coach Luke Beveridge with a three-year contract extension.

Jack Steven set to make footy return

There's some good news for the Saints after what's been a rough week, following the resignation of coach Alan Richardson.

St Kilda considering requesting priority draft pick

The Saints have had a rough 2019, leading to the sacking of coach Alan Richardson on Tuesday.

St Kilda's handling of Alan Richardson's departure is 'really disrespectful' says David King

Former St Kilda coach Alan Richardson made the decision to resign on Tuesday, after a tumultuous 2019 campaign so far.

Two St. Kilda greats call for the club to go after Luke Beveridge

Former St. Kilda player greats Grant Thomas and Leigh Montagna have called for the club to do whatever it can to lure Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge back to Moorabbin.

Alan Richardson announces resignation; says he saw the writing on the wall

Former St. Kilda coach Alan Richardson has said he saw the writing on the wall after he resigned from the top job at the Saints on Tuesday afternoon.

St. Kilda's Alan Richardson resigns as head coach

St. Kilda coach Alan Richardson has parted ways with the club, resigning on Tuesday morning.

Nicky Winmar charged with alleged drunken assault

AFL legend Nicky Winmar has been charged after an alleged drunken assault on a Melbourne taxi driver in March this year.

Saints could have a new coach 'come Monday'

Saints coach Alan Richardson could be out of a job by Monday.

Dan Hannebery encounters another hamstring setback

St Kilda recruit Dan Hannebery could miss a second game in a row with hamstring soreness.

Ben Cunnington: North Melbourne star escapes suspension again

North Melbourne star Ben Cunnington has escaped suspension once again from the MRO for his late hit on St. Kilda's Jade Gresham.

Nicky Winmar statue unveiled in Perth

Nicky Winmar's iconic stand against racism has been immortalised with a statue outside of Optus Stadium in Perth.

Goldstein's future up in the air

Despite a month of top form, Todd Goldstein's future at North is still up in the air.Despite a month of top form, Todd Goldstein's future at North is still up in the air.

Changing coaches is back in vogue, but is it wise?

There’s a lot of factors that contribute to an AFL team’s success or otherwise; recruiting, development, list management, and often just twists of fate, but it’s almost always the senior coach seen as most responsible for those ups and downs.

Hardwick to have conversation with Rance about a possible 2019 return

Richmond coach Damian Hardwick has said there will be a conversation coming with injured defender Alex Rance regarding a possible 2019 return.

Richmond's Sydney Stack takes a big grab over Hunter Clark

Richmond and Sydney Stack just keep rubbing it in.

Ruckman Sam Draper wanted by St Kilda and Essendon

Ruckman Sam Draper is yet to play an AFL game, but that hasn't stopped Essendon and St Kilda from engaging in a bidding war for his services.

Marvel Stadium roof shut for rest of 2019 day games

There's not many things footy fans agree on - but the fact that Marvel Stadium's roof should be shut during day games is one of them.

Saints debut made Hannebery most nervous in '10 years'

New Saint Dan Hannebery made his club debut against Brisbane on the weekend, after an extremely long-preseason,

Saints reportedly set to offer $1.7 million to untried ruckman

St. Kilda is reportedly set to offer a huge $1.7 million deal to a ruckman who is yet to play an AFL game.

Is Victorian football in crisis or is the competition just well balanced?

The AFL media can be a voracious beast at times, always searching relentlessly for the next great narrative to devour.

Sporting News' Brownlow leaderboard 2019: Round 14 votes

Leader Tim Kelly had a quiet day in the loss the Port Adelaide, while Carlton had the bye meaning second-placed Patrick Cripps couldn't close any ground at the top of the Sporting News' Brownlow leaderboard.

Fans caught appearing to spit on other supporters

Footage has emerged of fans appearing to spit on other patrons during an AFL game on Saturday.

Alan Richardson: Brad Scott likely to coach St Kilda in 2020, says King

Dual premiership winner David King has said that he would be "staggered" if former North Melbourne coach Brad Scott wasn't coaching St Kilda in 2020.

Alan Richardson: Saints' coach needs 10 wins to survive season, says Riewoldt

St Kilda champion Nick Riewoldt has said that under-fire Saints' coach Alan Richardson has to win at least four more games if he is to keep his job come 2020.

Simon Lethlean's honest assessment of Alan Richardson's job

St Kilda footy manager Simon Lethlean has given a frank assessment of Alan Richardson's future following the club's heavy loss at the hands of Brisbane on Friday.

No finals talk from Fagan

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan refuses to talk about the f-word.

McLachlan insists AFL has not changed stance on security and crowd behaviour

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has reiterated that the league's position on fan behaviour has not changed amid a recent highlighting of increased security at matches.

Saints set to make eye-watering offer for Stephen Coniglio

St Kilda are reportedly preparing to make a whopping offer to GWS midfielder Stephen Coniglio to bring him to the club.

Sporting News' Brownlow leaderboard 2019: Round 13 votes

With the second of the bye rounds sidelining some of the front-runners, several players took their chance to close the gap on Sporting News' Brownlow leaderboard.

Jack Steele's 'kneecap went sideways'

St Kilda midfielder Jack Steele went down with a graphic-looking knee injury on Thursday afternoon.

AFL's draconian approach to crowd behaviour not helping anyone

The AFL is going about their crackdown on spectator behaviour in completely the wrong way.

St Kilda youngster commits until 2022

Young St Kilda ruckman Rowan Marshall has committed to the Saints until the end of 2022.

Coleman Medal leaderboard 2019 round 12

Coleman Medal leader Jeremy Cameron has his lead cut in the first of the split bye rounds, though he still holds a four-goal buffer.

AFL boss says China game is a success

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has come out in support of the AFL's push into China, saying the end result will be more money into grassroots footy.

Free agent Todd Goldstein linked with St Kilda

North Melbourne free agent Todd Goldstein could be in a Saints jumper next year, with St Kilda amongst the clubs interested in the All-Australian ruckman.

WATCH: Unlucky Geary suffers leg injury in Saints horror show

When it rains, it pours.

Two Saints ruled out following sickness disaster in Shanghai

What's Bali belly called when you get it in Shanghai?

Saints skipper set for return 44 days after emergency surgery

The foot-long scar will serve as a permanent reminder to Geary.

Hannebery set for first major step towards AFL return

Hannebery is set for the first major step towards an AFL return.

Carlton investigating Dale Thomas 'drinking incident'

Carlton are investigating veteran Dale Thomas after he allegedly drank too much at a charity function two days before a game.

Carlton select Josh Deluca with pick one in mid-season draft

Carlton have selected former Docker Josh Deluca with pick one in the inaugural mid-season draft.

McCartin's honest update on concussion recovery

St Kilda forward Paddy McCartin has opened up on his struggles as he continues to deal with the effect of concussion.

Every AFL club's 2019 Indigenous jumper

Check out every team's guerneys for the AFL's annual celebration of Indigenous culture, Sir Doug Nicholls round.

Tom Langdon picks up knee injury

Collingwood defender Tom Langdon took no further part in his side's clash with St Kilda after picking up a knee injury.

Saints reward livewire forward with bumper contract extension

"I love the direction we’re heading, and I'm rapt to be a part of it for the long term."

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.

AFL injury list: All the injuries ahead of round seven

It's a bad week to be named Jack.

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

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

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.

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.

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

The shocked faces on the Adelaide bench said it all.

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.

AFL injury list: round four

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

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.

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.

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.

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.