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.
Australian rules football
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.
Annual million-dollar prize for AFL’s champion club
The AFL will crown a 'champion club' across the men's and women's competitions from this year, with the winner receiving $1 million and the McClelland Trophy.
Scott asked whether he should stay at Cats after 2021
Two-time Geelong premiership coach Chris Scott says it would not have taken much to nudge him out after their 2021 preliminary final loss.
Kingsley tips GWS captaincy to bring out best in Greene
GWS have long valued Toby Greene's leadership despite the explosive forward's turbulent on-field history and frequent run-ins with the AFL match review officer.
Crows boast most potent attack in years, says Laird
Adelaide's triple club champion Rory Laird says the Crows boast their most potent forward line since the 2017 group of attackers who reached the grand final.
Content Casboult relishing King pairing at Suns
Key forward Levi Casboult stepped up at his new AFL club last season and now wants to reap the rewards alongside the fit-again Ben King on the Gold Coast.
Buckley: Ginnivan’s AFL feats will speak for themselves
Collingwood great Nathan Buckley says the proof will be in the pudding when Jack Ginnivan returns from suspension in round three.
Gold Coast hold no AFL fears, says fit-again Miller
Gold Coast co-captain Touk Miller welcomes expectations of making the AFL finals for the first time while declaring himself over a hamstring injury.
Ben King to make return from ACL for Gold Coast
Gold Coast forward Ben King will be aiming to make a big impression when he makes his long-awaited return from a knee reconstruction.
Swans beat Blues as young gun Gulden fires
Sydney have tuned up for the opening round with a commanding 43-point win over Carlton as Errol Gulden lit up the AFL practice match with a sizzling display.
Davey excites Bombers, uncertainty around Stringer
Essendon fans should be excited about father-son recruit Alwyn Davey Jnr, but might have to wait to see explosive veteran Jake Stringer back in AFL action.
AFL Bulldogs’ Duryea cleared of serious neck injury
Taylor Duryea, Ed Richards and Hayden Crozier were all hurt in the Western Bulldogs' otherwise comfortable AFL pre-season win over North Melbourne.
Giants defeat Gold Coast as Ben King returns for Suns
GWS Giants overcame Gold Coast by 45 points in their AFL practice match as Ben King played his first competitive match for the Suns since a knee reconstruction.
Prestia injured as Demons rucks help down Tigers
Richmond ace Dion Prestia is in doubt for the AFL season-opener, while Melbourne's star ruck duo have sent a warning to the competition.
Bulldogs happy with results of AFL tall timber test
The Western Bulldogs' forward line could resemble the land of the giants when Luke Beveridge's side renews a fierce AFL rivalry with Melbourne in round one.
Sydney coach John Longmire inks new AFL deal
Sydney's longest-serving coach John Longmire will continue into a 15th AFL season, signing a contract extension that ties him to the club until the end of 2025.
Lipinski hurt in Magpies’ AFL pre-season win over Hawks
Collingwood forward Patrick Lipinski has dislocated his shoulder in his side's six-point AFL practice match win over Hawthorn in Launceston.
Ashcroft dazzles as Lions deal Cats heavy practice loss
Often marshalled by teenager Will Ashcroft, Brisbane have surged with pace out of defence on their way to a 46-point AFL practice match defeat of Geelong.
Cats hold out on hobbled Hawkins for AFL’s round one
Geelong are yet to make a call on Tom Hawkins for round one after the forward's presence was missed in a 46-point AFL practice game loss to Brisbane.
Hawks confirm Brisbane flag pair as boom AFLW recruits
Brisbane premiership duo Emily Bates and Greta Bodey will join Hawthorn for season eight of the AFLW competition in a huge boost to the expansion side.
Former AFLW star sues Collingwood over concussion
Ex-Collingwood AFLW vice-captain Emma Grant claims the club was negligent in allowing her to return to training after a head knock.
Star forwards Molloy, Woodland find new AFLW homes
Chloe Molloy, Ash Woodland, Emily Bates and Greta Bodey are all among the big names on the move during the AFLW sign-and-trade period.
Tarrant sidelined but Tom Lynch good to go for Tigers
The Tigers have welcomed back forward Tom Lynch but will be without defender Robbie Tarrant for Thursday's practice match against Melbourne.
Five Lions put hand up to replace Zorko as captain
The Brisbane Lions are poised to name a new captain to replace Dayne Zorko, after coach Chris Fagan and a panel whittled down a list of five hopefuls.
Lions’ Rayner defensive AFL experiment to continue
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is keen to see how Cam Rayner performs in his new defensive role in the AFL practice match against Geelong.
Lewis praises Clarkson’s loyalty after latest incident
Four-time Hawthorn premiership player Jordan Lewis has backed his old coach after Alastair Clarkson's temper landed him in hot water again.