Clarkson to start as planned at North
North Melbourne have confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson will start as planned on November 1 as an investigation looks at historic racism allegations at Hawthorn.
Australian rules football
Harvey to reunite with Lyon at Saints
Two-time Brownlow Medallist Robert Harvey will return to St Kilda as an assistant coach, reuniting with head mentor Ross Lyon.
Lions clear Fagan for AFL coaching return
Brisbane have approved Chris Fagan's return to AFL coaching ahead of the independent investigation into historic racism claims at Hawthorn.
Players ‘let down’ in AFL concussion study
Former players who participated in the AFL's concussion research project have received an apology from the league after an independent review into the study.
‘Emotional’ Ross Lyon returns to St Kilda
Ross Lyon has been appointed for a second stint as St Kilda's senior coach, 11 years after walking out on the AFL club.
Adelaide close in on top-four AFLW berth
Danielle Ponter has lit up Unley Oval with two goals and two magnificent runs as Adelaide all but booked a top-four AFLW berth after holding off Geelong.
Suns beat Blues, still in AFLW finals race
Kalinda Howarth and Charlie Rowbottom impressed as Gold Coast overcame a goalless first half to post an important 27-point win over Carlton.
Kangas on fire in AFLW win over Magpies
North Melbourne have given themselves a huge boost of confidence ahead of the AFLW finals, posting an impressive 32-point win over Collingwood.
McLeod injury sours Dogs’ AFLW win
Kirsten McLeod returned for her first AFLW game since March last year but suffered an ankle injury in the Western Bulldogs' 32-point win over West Coast.
Lions roaring toward AFLW finals
Brisbane underlined that they are a major player in the race for the AFLW premiership with a dominant performance against Hawthorn.
Paxman stars as Dees belt Bombers in AFLW
Only percentage separates Melbourne from Brisbane at the top of the AFLW ladder after the Demons crushed Essendon by 41 points.
Saints set to confirm Ross Lyon’s return
Ross Lyon is expected to sign a three-year deal with St Kilda to return as senior coach, with confirmation imminent from the AFL club.
Dogs eye berth in open AFLW finals series
The Western Bulldogs are well placed to claim the last AFLW top-eight spot entering a bumper final round of the home-and-away season.
Doubts over AFL’s Hawthorn racism inquiry
Parties who have levelled racism allegations against Hawthorn are yet to confirm they will participate in the AFL's investigation into the matter.
Saints reunion tugs at Ross Lyon’s heart
Ross Lyon is "very close" to formally rejoining St Kilda as senior coach, 11 years after his shock departure from the AFL club.
St Kilda set to confirm Lyon AFL reunion
St Kilda are moving closer to bringing Ross Lyon back as coach, 11 years after he dramatically walked out on the AFL club for Fremantle.
Group of fans urge Freo to cut Woodside
A group of Fremantle fans, including the club's inaugural football manager, are lobbying the Dockers to cut ties with Woodside energy, a petrol and gas company.
Dogs cut ‘heart and soul’ veteran Wallis
Mitch Wallis hopes to continue his AFL career elsewhere after was axed by the Western Bulldogs, having played 162 games over 12 seasons with the club.
Ex-Hawk Anderson axed by Kangaroos
Jed Anderson, Atu Bosenavulagi, Kayne Turner and Josh Walker have all been cut from North Melbourne's primary AFL list ahead of the national draft.
Crows’ Randall in doubt for AFLW finals
Adelaide captain Chelsea Randall will miss three to five weeks with an ankle injury and is in doubt to feature in the Crows' AFLW finals tilt.
Saints meet with Lyon in AFL coach hunt
St Kilda president Andrew Bassat and CEO Simon Lethlean have stepped up their search for a new AFL coach, meeting with Ross Lyon.
Conway says Randall hit “not who I am”
Brisbane's AFLW star Sophie Conway insists she didn't mean any harm to Chelsea Randall, after leaving the Adelaide captain with a split lip after a clash.
Demons thump Suns in AFLW masterclass
Melbourne have continued their push for a top-two finish with a polished performance in Daisy Pearce's milestone match on their way to a 49-point AFLW triumph.
Blackburn stars as Dogs near AFLW finals
Ellie Blackburn led from the front as the Western Bulldogs gave themselves breathing space in the AFLW top-eight with a 15-point win over struggling St Kilda.
GWS snatch AFLW thriller against Hawthorn
GWS have all but ended Hawthorn's finals hopes after Nicola Barr snapped a behind in the dying seconds to snatch a one-point victory in a gripping AFLW clash.
Saints sack Ratten, regret deal extension
St Kilda president Andrew Bassat has discussed the ruthless sacking of Brett Ratten, saying he regrets reappointing the AFL coach three months ago.
Roos suffering AFL racism damage: Hood
North Melbourne president Sonja Hood says her club is suffering damage from the AFL racism row involving new coach Alastair Clarkson.
Hawks coach defends his AFL rebuild
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says trading out established stars Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O'Meara is part of his strategic long-term plan for his AFL club.
Tigers’ comeback seals AFLW finals berth
Richmond are set to play AFLW finals for the first time after reeling off a sixth straight win on the back of Courtney Wakefield's four goals against Carlton.
Randall hurt as AFLW Lions ease past Crows
The Lions have confirmed their standing as the AFLW team to beat, comfortably putting away the Crows, who lost skipper Chelsea Randall in the dying minutes.
Bombers CEO saga no concern for AFLW side
Bonnie Toogood was more interested in dealing with the fallout from Essendon's AFLW loss to the Brisbane Lions than a CEO saga that was out of her control.