Bulldogs defender Ryan Gardner to undergo elbow surgery
Western Bulldogs defender Ryan Gardner will undergo elbow surgery on Tuesday to repair a crack in one of his bones.
Australian rules football
Buckley, Lewis to put boots on again for country teams
AFL greats Nathan Buckley and Jordan Lewis will try to turn back the clock and play again this year to help Victorian country football.
Buckley keen to see what resurgent Tigers will do
Nathan Buckley thinks Richmond can improve again this season and he expects his old team Collingwood to continue their upward trajectory.
AFL cracks down on Tribunal technicalities
Blues skipper Patrick Cripps escaped suspension last year on a technicality, but the AFL has changed its guidelines to avoid a repeat situation in the future.
Saints’ Membrey no certainty for AFL season-opener
St Kilda's injury-hit forward line could be without its most experienced tall target in round one as Tim Membrey races the clock to prove his fitness.
Andrews, Neale to share Brisbane Lions captaincy
Brisbane Lions pair Harris Andrews and Lachie Neale will share the captaincy in 2023 while coach Chris Fagan's contract has been extended until 2025.
Still no date for Saints star Max King’s AFL return
St Kilda's gun forward Max King is tackling his rehabilitation from shoulder surgery on a week-by-week basis as he gradually edges closer to full fitness.
Fagan contract extension a show of faith from Lions
Chris Fagan's two-year contract extension as Brisbane coach was delivered as a sidenote by the club on the same day the Lions' captains were announced.
Bomber Dyson Heppell struck down by foot injury
Former Essendon skipper Dyson Heppell has suffered a low-grade foot sprain and is in doubt for the round-one AFL clash with Hawthorn.
Thomas warned on behaviour as he returns to Kangaroos
While North Melbourne are pleased with Tarryn Thomas' progress in changing his off-field behaviour, he's been warned that must continue.
Cats dealt blow with Jack Henry to undergo foot surgery
Geelong defender-turned-forward Jack Henry will undergo surgery after injuring his foot in a practice match against Hawthorn.
Alastair Clarkson defends temper after latest clash
While North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson apologised for his latest run-in, he says he was defending the club's players and staff.
Docker Luke Jackson ruled out with head knock
Fremantle big man Luke Jackson isn't in doubt for round one but will sit out this week's practice match against Port Adelaide after suffering a head knock.
Dangerfield looks to the future as Geelong captain
New Geelong leadership duo Patrick Dangerfield and Tom Stewart are both genuine locals at the AFL's only regional club.
Concussed AFL players launch class action
Thousands of AFL players could be eligible for up to $2 million each in concussion compensation as part of a landmark class action to be filed in Victoria.
Cripps sore as Blues, Tigers win opening hit-outs
Carlton are confident that Brownlow Medallist Patrick Cripps did not suffer any serious damage after he limped off late in their hit-out against Collingwood.
Brisbane beat Sydney as recruits Dunkley, Gunston star
Recruits Josh Dunkley and Jack Gunston have caught the eye in Brisbane's win over Sydney in an AFL practice match.
Boak gets Port Adelaide all-clear after injury scare
Travis Boak is expected to be fit for the start of Port Adelaide's AFL campaign after scans showed no serious injury following a heavy practice-match collision.
Kangaroos clear Tarryn Thomas for return to training
North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas will return to training, four weeks after he took time away from the AFL club.
Self-styled Suns defender reveals post-footy dream job
Gold Coast defender Sam Collins is proud of his unique AFL journey and confident the side can cut it with the best as they seek a maiden finals appearance.
Gunston licking lips at Lions’ forward line potential
Jack Gunston says he's walked into an AFL team ready to win a premiership and has high hopes for a forward line he thinks matches any in the league.
Jack Henry hurt as Cats belt Hawks to open pre-season
New recruit Ollie Henry impressed for Geelong in their easy win over Hawthorn, but brother Jack has given the Cats a scare with another foot problem.
Clarkson apologises for confrontation with reporter
New North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has apologised after he had a confrontation with a female reporter at the club.
AFL pledges $360m for Tasmania, stadium catch remains
AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan has pledged $360 million towards a Tasmanian team, noting approval for a 19th licence is contingent on securing funding for a stadium.
Merrett’s lessons from season out of leadership group
Losing his place in the leadership group three years ago meant some invaluable lessons for new Essendon captain Zach Merrett.
Bombers star Stringer hamstrung for AFL pre-season
Essendon star Jake Stringer looks unlikely to play in their pre-season hit-outs after he suffered hamstring tightness and was put on a modified program.
Dew keeps head as Suns set sights on new AFL ground
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew says they've built a squad that can win finals and premierships, not simply make the AFL's top eight for the first time.
Ben King embraces expectations after year on AFL outer
Ben King won't take it easy in his AFL return after a knee reconstruction kept him off the park for the improved Suns, who he says are capable of anything.
Victim confronts AFL superfan over ‘toxic’ sex abuse
A man who was sexually abused by Collingwood superfan Jeffrey 'Joffa' Corfe has described the trauma he suffered after keeping the abuse a secret for 15 years.
Magpie Ginnivan won’t be shamed for drugs ban: captain
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore says forward Jack Ginnivan won't be shamed by his teammates after being banned for illicit drugs.
Tigers back Grimes, Nankervis as AFL skippers
Richmond have reappointed Dylan Grimes and Toby Nankervis as co-captains after the pair impressed last year in their first season in the leadership roles.