Michalanney is Crows’ first father-son to play in AFL
Defender Max Michalanney is set to become Adelaide's first father-son selection to play an AFL game when he debuts against GWS.
Australian rules football
Steven May out injured as Dees take on ‘Dinosaur Dogs’
A calf injury has sidelined Melbourne's star defender Steven May in a huge blow for the Demons ahead of their round-one AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Lynch goal seals draw in Tigers-Blues AFL season opener
Richmond and Carlton have played out a thrilling draw in the AFL season opener as Tom Lynch and Charlie Curnow kicked three goals each at the MCG.
Blues coach Voss wants extra time to decide AFL draws
Debate is again raging about whether the AFL should decide drawn matches with extra time, after the Richmond-Carlton season opener ended all square.
Re-signed Bombers star Wright ruled out of AFL opener
Essendon will be without spearhead Peter Wright for at least their AFL season opener against Hawthorn after he dislocated his shoulder at training.
Suns ‘clique’ together with King’s AFL return
Ben King's return has bolstered Gold Coast's forward line and reunited a formidable young group for the AFL opening-round clash with Sydney.
Lions coach lauds hyped Ashcroft ahead of AFL debut
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan expects hyped youngster Will Ashcroft to handle his AFL debut against Port Adelaide with aplomb.
Fresh concussion lawsuit to be launched against AFL
A second class action is being launched against the AFL over concussion injuries, with Griffins Lawyers set to bring proceedings.
Saints likely to debut Phillipou, Caminiti against Freo
Despite St Kilda's heavy injury toll coming into round one, returning coach Ross Lyon remains buoyant about his side's prospects against Fremantle.
McRae’s Magpies set sights on AFL ‘Predator’ Geelong
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has dipped into his bag of tricks for inspiration as he eyes an upset against Geelong in their blockbuster round-one clash.
New Tigers ready to roar in AFL opener against Blues
Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper are key to Richmond's bid to transform their stoppage and contest game, starting in the AFL season opener against Carlton.
No hangovers as Suns put record on line against Swans
Under Stuart Dew, Gold Coast have won four of six games against last year's AFL finalists Sydney, who they'll meet at home in round one.
Bombers’ Stringer still hamstrung, will miss opener
Essendon have ruled Jake Stringer out of their opening AFL clash with Hawthorn as he overcomes a hamstring issue.
Longmire backs Swans to put grand final behind them
Sydney coach John Longmire is confident the Swans will carry no demons from last year's grand final debacle, citing their talented group of young players.
Blues to unveil teen debutants in AFL season opener
Carlton have confirmed top draft picks Ollie Hollands and Lachie Cowan will make their AFL debuts in their season-opener against Richmond at the MCG.
Concussion class action could be $1b headache for AFL
Margalit Injury Lawyers has launched a class action against the AFL over on behalf of players who suffered concussion-related injuries over almost 40 years.
Saints AFLW spearhead Greiser traded to Tigers
Richmond have snapped up St Kilda forward Caitlin Greiser via a three-way trade that sent Tiger Harriet Cordner to Carlton and Blue Natalie Plane to the Saints.
Brisbane AFL premiership with Zorko on top of Rich list
Brisbane Lions defender Daniel Rich wants to win an AFL flag with long-time teammate Dayne Zorko, who will miss their round one clash through injury.
Richmond’s Lynch fit, ready to fire in AFL opener
Richmond star Tom Lynch has shaken off any concerns over the foot injury that affected his pre-season, declaring he is ready to fire against Carlton first-up.
Demons star trio to miss Bulldogs AFL opener
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin Zoom says injured star trio Jack Viney, Bayley Fritsch and Christian Salem won't play round one against the Western Bulldogs.
Power players keen to win for under-pressure Hinkley
Ken Hinkley is out of contract at the end of this AFL season and Port Adelaide players are keen to put together a competitive campaign for their coach.
Magpies, Power strike deal over prison bar guernsey
Collingwood have relaxed their staunch opposition to Port Adelaide's 'prison bar' guernsey, allowing the Power to wear it in their AFL showdown with Adelaide.
Hawks skipper Sicily happy to carry hard baggage
New Hawthorn captain James Sicily is well aware of his reputation for white-line fever, but the key defender says he has learned to live with it.
Ex-Pies skipper Chiocci joins Saints in three-club deal
A bumper three-club trade between Collingwood, St Kilda and North Melbourne that includes Magpies skipper Steph Chiocci has kicked off the AFLW trade period.
Former AFL player Liam Picken sues over concussions
Ex-Western Bulldogs player Liam Picken has launched civil action against the club, the AFL and doctors over being sent out to play with cognitive impairments.
O’Meara reveals why Mundy comparisons embarrass him
Former Hawk Jaeger O'Meara was lured to Fremantle to replace retired champion David Mundy, but says he can't compare to the champion Docker.
Lions, rivals wait on AFLW compensation picks
AFLW clubs who lost players during the priority signing period will likely receive compensation in the form of additional picks to be used at this year's draft.
Human error to blame for St Kilda’s audio blunder
Game day audio from St Kilda coach Ross Lyon and his assistants was accidentally uploaded to a place where rival AFL clubs could access it.
Geelong favoured by captains to again make grand final
A survey of AFL captains shows most believe premiers Geelong will reach another grand final and Melbourne's Clayton Oliver is their Brownlow Medal favourite.
Wardlaw, Pullar add to Lions’ list of AFLW outs
The hits keep coming for Brisbane's AFLW list, with key pair Jesse Wardlaw and Lulu Pullar confirming their desire to be traded ahead of next season.
Experienced Cats know what lies ahead in flag defence
New Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says after so many years of falling short, the reigning premiers know how hard it will be to go back-to-back.