Cats gun was banned by AFL despite no stand-down policy
The AFL stood down Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn, who has had sexual assault charges dropped, for the duration of his rape case.
Australian rules football
Crows, Port to bookend AFL Gather Round
The AFL has released the fixture for Gather Round, when all 18 clubs play in South Australia.
Crows ‘back of the pack’ as Dees regroup for finals
Out to claim their first AFLW finals victory in three years, Melbourne coach Mick Stinear believes heavyweights Adelaide are finally showing vulnerabilities.
‘We don’t need set stand down rule’: AFL chief
AFL chief Andrew Dillon has defending the league's handling of a Geelong player's sex assault case while ruling out a no-fault stand down policy.
Stadium passes first debate, bigger test to come
An order to build an AFL stadium has passed one house of Tasmania's parliament, with the premier saying the project is an opportunity the state can't lose.
AFL shrugs off Rankine missing spicy Magpies-Crows game
AFL minor premiers Adelaide will open their 2026 campaign with a grudge match against Collingwood at the MCG, although there will be one very notable absentee.
Crows to accelerate contract talks with coach Nicks
Adelaide chairman John Olsen says the Crows will soon accelerate talks with head coach Matthew Nicks about a contract extension.
Lions snubbed but AFL explains lack of prime-time games
Reigning AFL premiers Brisbane could feature more in prime-time in the last nine rounds of 2026 after being largely snubbed from Thursday and Friday nights.
‘We want to belt them’: Vics talk up AFL Origin revival
Victoria want to "belt" Western Australia in the AFL's first State of Origin match in 27 years, naming Marcus Bontempelli among four walk-up starts in the team.
Crows peaking at right time ahead of AFLW semi: coach
Adelaide are hitting their straps, but coach Matthew Clarke knows there are multiple reasons to be worried about the threat posed by AFLW rivals Melbourne.
‘Challenge for everyone’: Dogs star on forward’s exit
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's final season at the Western Bulldogs was a "challenge for everyone", captain Marcus Bontempelli admits.
Blues wary of wounded Hawks in AFLW semi-final
Hawthorn appear to be limping towards another straight-sets exit from the AFLW finals, but Carlton coach Mathew Buck is not taking the Hawks lightly.
The celebration that caused a Carlton ‘heart attack’
Carlton dynamo Sophie McKay's eye-catching "fake hammy" celebration was adored by AFLW fans, but not so by her father, Blues great Andrew.
‘100 per cent innocent’: AFL star cleared on rape claim
Stood-down AFL star Tanner Bruhn is poised to return to the football field after prosecutors dropped rape charges against him.
How new coach Carr is driving Port Adelaide’s remodel
Josh Carr, about to oversee his first official training session as Port Adelaide's head coach, is bullish about his remodelled off-field support staff.
New Blue’s big call pays off with finals berth
Former Gold Coast captain Tara Bohanna's call to leave the Suns for Carlton is paying off big-time with an AFLW finals appearance approaching.
Ruthless Roos hammer goalless Hawks in qualifying final
Reigning AFLW premiers North Melbourne will host a preliminary final in a fortnight, after defeating a goalless Hawthorn in a qualifying final.
Hawks count injury cost of AFLW qualifying final loss
Hawthorn will sweat the fitness of Kaitlyn Ashmore and Aine McDonagh ahead of a semi-final, with the star duo hurt in a finals loss to North Melbourne.
Young gun powers Carlton to AFLW finals triumph
Carlton have slammed through six third-quarter goals to shock West Coast in their AFLW elimination final amid heavy rain at Ikon Park.
Lions shake off Demons AFLW finals ‘monkey’
The Brisbane Lions have qualified for a sixth-straight AFLW preliminary final, overcoming a slow start to down Melbourne by 13 points at Ikon Park.
AFL to go ahead with divisive new finals system
AFL teams ranked ninth and 10th will be in contention to win the premiership from next season with a wildcard round to be introduced.
AFL defends finals wildcard as critics question move
Despite pushback from fans and past players, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says clubs have responded positively to the league's wildcard finals shake-up.
Merrett a no-show as Bombers kick off pre-season
Essendon kicked off their pre-season without Zach Merrett, who is set to be replaced as captain after his failed attempt to leave for Hawthorn.
The tweak AFLW premiership captains want league to make
North Melbourne premiership captain Emma Kearney and West Coast coach Daisy Pearce have called for second-tier competitions to align with the AFLW.
Port appoint ex-Essendon coach as football boss
Port Adelaide have named ex-Essendon coach Ben Rutten their new football boss in the latest appointment in an off-field shake-up at Alberton.
AFL premiership stars to defend brawl charges in court
AFL veterans Steven May and Dion Prestia have been charged by police but deny any involvement in a brawl in a Victorian coastal town last December.
Crunch comes for batch of AFLW clubs in finals hunt
West Coast's hopes of reaching the AFLW finals for the first time hinge on one of many key clashes in the last home-and-away round.
Killer Kangaroos thrash Hawks to make AFLW history
Tahlia Randall kicked four goals as North Melbourne set an Australian rules football record by defeating Hawthorn for their 24th consecutive victory.
Suns rise to end tough AFLW season with upset win
Gold Coast have slotted three late goals to finish a tough AFL season on a high, upsetting Richmond by 14 points at Ikon Park.
Zanker bags four against Cats as Demons nab second spot
Eden Zanker has kicked four goals but Kate Hore copped a late hit to the head as Melbourne posted a 14-point win over Geelong.
Lions beat Pies, seal Demons qualifying final clash
Brisbane have scored a 20-point win over Collingwood to claim third place on the AFLW ladder and tee up an away qualifying final against Melbourne.