Port’s Lycett ready to carry AFL ruck load
Port Adelaide's Scott Lycett says he's again ready to carry the ruck load after playing just four AFL games last season because of a shoulder reconstruction.
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AFL Eagles give grieving Bazzo his space
Young West Coast defender Rhett Bazzo will be given all the time he needs to grieve the death of his mother following a tragic boating accident.
Irish pair add pace to Lions’ AFL backline
Irish recruits Darragh Joyce and Conor McKenna believe they can offer the Lions' backline a point of difference after joining forces in Brisbane.
AFL tweaks standing the mark rules
The AFL has tweaked the standing-the-mark rule to stop players trying to fool their opponents by faking a handball in order to receive a 50-metre penalty.
Suns’ Anderson re-signs until 2027
Former No.2 draft pick Noah Anderson has given Gold Coast a massive vote of confidence by signing a new contract with the AFL club.
Dockers move on quickly from Lobb exit
Fremantle hope the arrival of Melbourne premiership big man Luke Jackson will help offset the loss of forward Rory Lobb in 2023.
GWS sack development boss after drug bust
GWS development boss Robbie Chancellor has lasted just four months in the role, with his drug bust costing him his job at the AFL club.
Sicily no lock to be Hawks’ AFL skipper
Hawthorn will use a pre-season camp next week to discuss the make up of their leadership group, with James Sicily a hot favourite to be named captain.
McDonald, Simpkin to lead Roos in AFL
Luke McDonald and Jy Simpkin have been voted in as co-captains of North Melbourne after long-time skipper Jack Ziebell stood down from the role.
Defence on Dunkley’s mind in Lions move
Brisbane recruit Josh Dunkley wants to bring a defensive edge to a side not short on attacking talent that's pushing for AFL improvement in 2023.
Lion Adams likely to miss 2023 AFL season
A serious concussion is likely to keep Brisbane defender Marcus Adams sidelined for the 2023 AFL season.
‘Content’ Daisy Pearce retires from AFLW
Melbourne's trailblazing captain Daisy Pearce has announced her retirement as an AFLW player, sayng she feels content with that chapter of her life.
Andrew suspended for alleged drunk-driving
Gold Coast have hit Mac Andrew with a two-game suspension after Queensland Police charged him with driving under the influence of alcohol late last month.
Suns’ Andrew charged with drink-driving
Gold Coast's Mac Andrew has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after failing a blood alcohol test in the early hours of New Year's Eve.
Swans mourn passing of legend Barry Round
The AFL community is mourning the death of icon Barry Round at the age of 72.
Darcy enjoys fun ruck battle with Jackson
Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy says the athleticism of new recruit Luke Jackson is pushing him to become a better player.
Back surgery sidelines Carlton star Walsh
Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first month of the AFL season after back surgery sidelined the gun midfielder indefinitely.
Key Magpies Crisp, Mihocek re-sign in AFL
Key Magpie Jack Crisp has shunned testing free agency in favour of signing a three-year deal at Collingwood, while Brody Mihocek has agreed a two-year deal.
Richmond star Bolton re-signs until 2028
Richmond star Shai Bolton has signed a five-year contract extension until the end of the 2028 AFL season in a big boost to the Tigers' premiership aspirations.
Bombers apologise to former CEO Thorburn
Essendon have apologised to former NAB boss Andrew Thorburn after he lasted just one day as Bombers chief executive due to his church role.
AFL won’t change Brownlow voting process
The AFL will not alter its Brownlow Medal voting procedure, despite calls for it to be taken out of the hands of umpires after this year's betting scandal.
Heppell not tied to Bombers AFL captaincy
Dyson Heppell is happy to hand over the Essendon captaincy as soon as next season if the AFL club decides on a new-look leadership group.
Coach Beveridge re-signs with Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs are sticking with 2016 premiership coach Luke Beveridge, signing the 52-year-old to a deal that will keep him at the club until 2025.
AFL rivals didn’t tempt Dogs’ Beveridge
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was linked to rival AFL clubs this year but rejected their interest to sign a two-year extension at Whitten Oval.
Scott won’t entertain Bombers finals talk
Essendon coach Brad Scott won't be distracted by early AFL finals expectations as he looks to bed down a new game plan with his developing playing group.
New president wants to unite AFL’s Hawks
Andy Gowers' push for change at Hawthorn has delivered him the AFL club's presidency ahead of Jeff Kennett's anointed successor, and now he wants to unite it.
Gold Coast’s Matt Rowell inks new AFL deal
Former No.1 draft pick Matt Rowell has committed to Gold Coast until the end of the 2025 AFL season by signing a two-year contract extension with the club.
Blues, Lions given prime AFL fixture slots
Carlton will feature in at least seven Thursday and Friday night matches during the 2023 AFL season, after the league locked in the first 15 rounds.
AFL Gather Round to leave fans ‘raving’
Adelaide Oval will host six games of the AFL's Gather Round next season with Adelaide and Carlton kicking off the action in a Thursday night clash.
Lion Eric Hipwood signs on until 2029
Brisbane Lions forward Eric Hipwood has signed a six-year contract extension, and has his sights set on helping his only AFL club to a premiership.
Shiels hungry for more AFL at Kangaroos
A pitch from former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson to combine recruiting and playing at North Melbourne convinced Liam Shiels to backflip on retirement plans.