Scoreboard not our focus: AFLW Swans
Sydney may have kicked off their first AFLW season with six successive defeats, but co-captain Lauren Szigeti insists the scoreboard is not the team's priority.
Australian rules football
Ex-Blue Stocker tells mental health fight
Former Carlton midfielder Liam Stocker has revealed he almost retired aged 20 after leaving the Blues' Queensland hub in 2020 amid a mental health battle.
Lions urge Daniher to lift defensive game
Brisbane have urged star forward Joe Daniher to lift the defensive side of his game to help the Lions become genuine AFL premiership contenders.
Henry still hopeful of Geelong AFL switch
Collingwood forward Ollie Henry's manager has rejected suggestions of bad blood with the Magpies but remains hopeful his client will move to Geelong.
AFL selects panel to examine racism claims
An independent panel to probe AFL racism allegations has been named, with league boss Gillon McLachlan hopeful ex-players who raised the claims will take part.
Gold Coast’s Bowes wants trade to Geelong
Geelong look set to benefit from Gold Coast's salary dump, with midfielder Jack Bowes telling the Suns he wants a trade to the reigning AFL premiers.
AFL boss backs Thorburn’s Dons resignation
Conflicting views between his church and football club left Andrew Thorburn with no choice but to stand down as Essendon CEO, AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says.
Bombers back in crisis, new CEO resigns
New Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn has resigned a day after the Bombers announced his appointment, due to his position at a controversial church.
McStay’s move to Collingwood confirmed
Collingwood have officially secured Brisbane forward Daniel McStay, with the Lions receiving a second-round draft pick for losing the unrestricted free agent.
Bombers CEO wants to lead ‘diverse’ club
New Essendon CEO Andrew Thorburn has defended his involvement in a controversial church, a day after the Bombers announced the appointment of the ex-NAB boss.
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.
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.