Lions, Roos hit AFL trades without coaches
Brisbane and North Melbourne have started their busy AFL trade periods without head coaches Chris Fagan and Alastair Clarkson.
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Kennett welcomes WorkSafe’s Hawthorn probe
Outgoing Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett has again criticised Indigenous players and their partners who went public with racism allegations against the club.
Tigers extend AFLW winning streak
Richmond lost Maddie Shevlin and Jess Hosking to injuries and had Kodi Jacques reported in their narrow AFLW comeback win over Gold Coast.
Lions belt Bombers in rebound AFLW win
Brisbane welcomed back star defender Kate Lutkins after nine months out injured as they rebounded from last week's Richmond loss to beat Essendon in the AFLW.
Demons crush Dockers with late AFLW blitz
Melbourne forward Kate Hore has kicked three goals to lead her side to a 30-point AFLW win over the Dockers at Fremantle Oval.
Blues’ McKay signs seven-year AFL deal
Carlton forward Harry McKay has become the latest AFL star to sign a long-term contract, inking a new seven-year deal with the Blues.
Act fast on AFL racism row: Hawk Kennett
Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett hopes an AFL investigation into alleged racism at his club can be completed by Christmas.
North to play hardball on Horne-Francis
North Melbourne expect Port Adelaide to pay up in an AFL trade for Jason Horne-Francis and are prepared to make the No.1 draft pick see out his contract.
Dockers stand firm on Lobb AFL trade
Fremantle believe they can strike an AFL trade deal for Melbourne's Luke Jackson without offloading Rory Lobb, who wants to join the Western Bulldogs.
Crows thump Port in first AFLW Showdown
The big three - Chelsea Randall, Anne Hatchard and Ebony Marinoff - led from the front as the Crows made light work of the Power in the maiden AFLW Showdown.
Eagles’ Redden in surprise AFL retirement
West Coast midfielder Jack Redden has shocked his teammates by announcing his AFL retirement at the age of 31.
New Dons coach Scott warns hard work ahead
Club great Matthew Lloyd believes Essendon can play AFL finals under Brad Scott in 2023, but the new coach is only focused on laying the groundwork for success.
Wingman Amon seals AFL move to Hawthorn
Hawthorn have signed Port Adelaide wingman Karl Amon to a four-year deal after the AFL free agency period opened on Friday.
AFL star De Goey to stay with Collingwood
Jordan De Goey and Collingwood have agreed terms for a new AFL deal, with the star midfielder recommitting until the end of 2027.
Adelaide bracing for first AFLW Showdown
Crows coach Matthew Clarke says the club can't bank on being favourites to win the first AFLW Showdown and expects an epic game between bitter Adelaide rivals.
AFL players unsatisfied by racism response
The AFL Players' Association has called for a review of the industry's management of instances of racism following the release of a concerning report.
Saints still have eyes on Jordan De Goey
Explosive midfielder Jordan De Goey's playing future remains undecided as he weighs up AFL contract offers from Collingwood and St Kilda.
AFL trade scrap looms over top Dog Dunkley
Josh Dunkley is set to leave the Western Bulldogs as a best-and-fairest winner as he seeks a move to the Brisbane Lions during the AFL trade period.
Brad Scott appointed Bombers coach
Essendon have announced former North Melbourne mentor Brad Scott as their new coach.
Hawks’ Gunston to join Lions as free agent
Hawthorn forward Jack Gunston will join Brisbane as an unrestricted free agent, while Richmond midfielder Jack Graham has visited Port Adelaide's headquarters.
Distressed Clarkson fears for fair process
Alastair Clarkson has hinted he might take legal action to protect his reputation if the investigation into racism allegations levelled against him aren't just.
Geelong AFL captain Selwood retires
Days after claiming his fourth AFL premiership, Geelong captain Joel Selwood has brought his brilliant career to a close.
Lions skipper Zorko to play on in 2023 AFL
Brisbane's Dayne Zorko will play on in 2023 after confirming a one-year extension at the AFL club he's captained since 2018.
AFLW Tribunal upholds Daria Bannister ban
Essendon's Daria Bannister has had her one-match ban for a dangerous tackle upheld at the AFLW Tribunal.
Tiger Graham on Port’s AFL trade radar
Richmond's Jack Graham is on the AFL trade radar of Port Adelaide with the dual premiership Tiger understood to be open to offers.
Dangerfield named AFL player of the finals
Patrick Dangerfield's excellent AFL grand final performance in Geelong's victory over Sydney has helped him claim the Gary Ayres Award as best finals player.
De Goey rejects Collingwood offer: report
Trouble-prone Jordan De Goey has reportedly rejected a fresh AFL contract from Collingwood because of behavioural clauses in the offer.
Georgie Prespakis banned for dump tackle
Geelong's Georgie Prespakis has been suspended for a dangerous tackle while Collingwood captain Steph Chiocci and Essendon's Daria Bannister were also banned.
I could have quit: Geelong coach Scott
Geelong coach Chris Scott said he would have quit in 2021 if his players had any doubt that he could lead them to the AFL premiership.
Gold Coast defeat Port Adelaide in AFLW
Gold Coast have made it back-to-back AFLW wins to move within striking distance of the top eight after holding off Port Adelaide in a 14-point victory.
Afternoon timeslot an AFL ratings disaster
Record-low television ratings for the AFL grand final are set to reignite debate about a later timeslot for the season decider.