New deal to put Cats boss among AFL coaching greats
Two-time AFL premiership coach Chris Scott has signed a three-year contract extension with Geelong, tying him to the club until the end of 2029.
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Starcevich eyes Origin return after grand final knock
West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich has been named alongside former Brisbane Lions teammate Callum Ah Chee in the WA squad to take on Victoria.
McRae re-signs with Magpies for another two seasons
Craig McRae, one of six current premiership coaches, has committed to Collingwood through to the end of the 2028 season.
‘Callous’ rapist Tom Silvagni jailed for six years
Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen and television identity Jo, has been jailed after being convicted of rape.
Bombers announce new captain as CEO calls it quits
Andrew McGrath has been confirmed as Essendon's captaincy replacement for Zach Merrett on the same day Bombers chief executive Craig Vozzo quit his role.
Injury-plagued St Kilda star undergoes more surgery
Star St Kilda forward Max King has had a fourth operation on his problematic knee in 2025, delaying his return to Saints training even further.
‘Always going to happen’: new Blues pumped for rematch
Rather than seethe about their exit from Sydney, new Carlton recruits Will Hayward and Ollie Florent are excited about trying to cause an early 2026 upset.
How Richmond traded up for the No.1 AFLW draft pick
After a horror AFLW season that ended with the sacking of their coach and football boss, Richmond will enter the draft with the prized No.1 pick.
It’s Ben a long time going from Sun rise to Blue heaven
New Carlton forward Ben Ainsworth has opened up on the "challenging" decision to leave Gold Coast with the Suns finally on the cusp of success.
Butters unfazed by future call as new Port era begins
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has faith in the club's direction under Josh Carr and won't rush into a call on his future.
Tigers snap up power forward with prized top draft pick
West Australian key forward Olivia Wolmarans is the top of the 2025 AFLW draft class after being selected by Richmond with the prized No.1 pick.
Top AFLW pick wants to take Tigers to promised land
Richmond traded up to pick No.1 to snag Olivia Wolmarans in the AFLW draft and the power forward wants to repay the Tigers' faith by taking them to the top.
‘Extensive experience’: Cats land AFLW coaching great
Geelong have pulled off an AFLW coup, luring one of the league's most respected and successful figures as their new coach.
North confident of getting young gun after failed trade
Riding high on a 27-game winning streak and two straight AFLW premierships, North Melbourne have failed to secure young gun Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner.
The ‘beer deal’ to stop rivals drafting No.1 AFLW pick
The manager of former No.1 AFLW draft pick Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner has warned clubs to let North Melbourne take her following a failed move to the Kangaroos.
‘A genuine crack’: Gawn makes AFL Origin call to arms
Melbourne captain Max Gawn has wanted a State Of Origin return for several years and says it's now on the players to make it work.
Son of AFL great identified as a rapist as order lifts
AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son Tom is a convicted rapist, it can be revealed after a suppression order on his identity was lifted.
How Gold Coast convinced AFLW superstar to join Suns
After three premierships across 10 seasons with Adelaide, AFLW star Anne Hatchard is ready to help Gold Coast charge up the ladder.
‘So evil’: woman confronts rapist Tom Silvagni in court
Tom Silvagni, the youngest son of AFL great Stephen, barely reacted as his victim laid out her pain in a statement to the court.
Gold Coast pull off bombshell trade for AFLW superstar
Gold Coast's bold bid to rise up the AFLW ladder has landed Adelaide superstar Anne Hatchard in one of the biggest moves in the competition's history.
‘Doof doof to strangers’: how young Lion set tone
Darcy Wilmot, who has two premierships and 14 finals appearances in his 83-game career, has extending his Brisbane Lions contract until 2029.
Wannabe impresses at Port in bid for AFL lifeline
Port Adelaide forward Jack Lukosius says a player out of the AFL system for a year is impressing in a bid to win a list spot.
Dockers secure Zanker in bumper AFLW trade with Demons
Melbourne's Eden Zanker, one of the AFLW's leading forwards, is headed to Fremantle after a trade was confirmed following weeks of speculation.
Larkey to take over from Simpkin as Kangaroos captain
Nick Larkey, North Melbourne's co-vice captain this season, is about to be confirmed as their new captain after a vote among players.
Key AFLW trade period deals to go down to wire
Several major AFLW deals are set to go down to the wire on the final day of trade period, including Sydney's move for Brisbane star Taylor Smith.
Ex-Hawks captain requests trade to AFLW battlers
Former Hawthorn captain Tilly Lucas-Rodd wants to play for a fourth AFLW club, asking the Hawks for a trade.
Struggling Richmond make tough call on AFLW coach
Richmond coach Ryan Ferguson has been sacked, just three months after being re-signed, following a review of the Tigers' AFLW program.
Star Lions recruits on track to start AFL flag defence
Star recruits Oscar Allen and Sam Draper are on track to be fit for the start of the Brisbane Lions' AFL premiership defence, coach Chris Fagan says.
Carlton make brutal call on former AFLW captain
Former Carlton captain Kerryn Peterson sat out the 2025 AFLW season after having her first child and the Blues have made a brutal call on the defender.
Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after ‘historic’ vote
A contentious billion-dollar stadium attached to a state's AFL dream has passed parliament but the next focus is whether the project can be built on time.
‘Work starts now’: Devils ramp up after stadium tick
The Tasmania Devils have declared the real work starts now after a late-night stadium approval vote secured their AFL and AFLW licence.