Photographer ‘rattled’ by verbal tirade from Cats star
Geelong star Bailey Smith has left a female photographer "rattled" after swearing and demanding she delete images of him taken at an open training session.
Australian rules football
Dockers retain Erasmus but two others want out
Emerging midfield star Neil Erasmus has turned down interest from cross-town rivals West Coast to extend his stay at Fremantle until the end of 2028.
Cats forward won’t be part of any Curnow trade
Emerging Geelong forward Shannon Neale will be staying at the club, told by Cats football boss Andrew Mackie he is not up for trade.
Dockers, Eagles brace for ‘the biggest’ AFLW derby yet
Fremantle are in a world of pain following three consecutive defeats, but they will still start as slight favourites when they host arch-rivals West Coast.
The ‘complex’ captaincy call that Bombers must make
One Essendon great can't see Zach Merrett continuing as captain after his meeting with Hawthorn, while the Bombers concede they face a difficult situation.
‘Lean into it’: wounded Lion’s semi-final inspiration
Jarrod Berry is confident his strapped-up shoulder can withstand a torrid time when Queensland rivals Gold Coast come for Brisbane in a historic AFL semi-final.
Star ruckman cites injury woes for quitting Essendon
Ruckman Sam Draper has officially walked out on Essendon, with the 26-year-old tipped to join Brisbane next season.
Giants pair eye exit door after finals heartbreak
GWS pair Leek Aleer and Jacob Wehr are set to depart the club following the Giants' tough elimination final loss to Hawthorn.
‘Thank God’: Hawks forward winning confidence battle
One of the heroes of Hawthorn's elimination final win over GWS has spoken candidly of his struggles with self-confidence.
Initial AFL rejection still driving Hawks gun
Jai Newcombe was overlooked by every AFL club before Hawthorn took a punt on him in the mid-season draft, and the move is paying serious dividends.
Hawks face finals shake-up with key forward ruled out
Mitch Lewis kicked four goals in the VFL and could be recalled for Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide after Calsher Dear was ruled out.
Mitchell braces for tough call if Hawks reach decider
Calsher Dear is out of Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide with a hamstring injury but the key forward could yet return to play a role in the AFL finals.
AFL coaches unconvinced on merits of last disposal rule
AFL football performance boss Greg Swann is set to recommend a 'last disposal' rule to the AFL Commission but coaches aren't sure the change is necessary.
Zorko sight that set Lynch off as modern Lions aim up
Alastair Lynch thinks a modern-day Brisbane Lions three-peat is realistic, seeing plenty of similarities in this crop to his that dominated two decades earlier.
Rachele return looms as Crows pick up finals pieces
Adelaide's tough loss to Collingwood has thrust the minor premiers into a knockout semifinal, with Josh Rachele's looming return a possible boost.
Young Sun playing through pain as expectation shifts
Bailey Humphrey is managing a knee issue as the game-breaking Sun plans to make an impact in his and the club's maiden AFL finals campaign.
‘It’s bulldust’: Dockers doing it for Longmuir
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has been heavily criticised across the season, but his players say they are right behind him through thick and thin.
Ablett injury that set Suns back 11 years
Current Suns player Bodhi Uwland was in the stands when Gary Ablett Jnr was tackled on a wing in 2014, a moment that's taken the club years to recover from.
Scintillating Cats topple Lions in AFL qualifying final
Geelong have beaten reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions by 38 points in the second AFL qualifying final to charge into a 14th preliminary final in 19 years.
Umpiring controversy revved up red-hot Geelong
Geelong star Max Holmes has revealed two controversial umpiring calls that led to Cam Rayner goals "pissed off" the Cats and motivated them against Brisbane.
Geelong’s ‘marvel’ could ruck ‘n roll his way to glory
Versatile big man Mark Blicavs has stepped up massively in the ruck in Geelong's AFL qualifying final win over Brisbane, but that doesn't mean he'll stay there.
Season over for two Lions premiership heroes
The Brisbane Lions' premiership defence has been dealt two huge blows after Eric Hipwood and Lachie Neale were ruled out for the rest of the finals series.
‘Amazing what happens when valued’: Suns’ missing piece
John Noble has a complicated relationship with AFL finals but still played enough of them to be a source of wisdom this week for Suns teammates.
Suns secure breakthrough win for new coach Rhyce Shaw
Gold Coast have recorded their first AFLW win under new coach Rhyce Shaw, dominating GWS in the middle en route to a crucial 19-point victory.
Hawks respond to Mitchell’s message, book spot in semi
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has praised his side for responding to a simple three-quarter time message after they powered past GWS and into a semi-final.
Next year, who knows?: Giants defiant after finals loss
The chase of a maiden premiership is over for GWS after a loss to Hawthorn, but coach Adam Kingsley already has his sights on next year.
Hawks star bounces back to form as Saints outclassed
Injury-hit Hawthorn have hit their straps on a windy night in Cairns and proved too good for St Kilda, who didn't kick a goal until well into the last quarter.
Hard to Swallow: Dockers sunk late by Suns in thriller
Gold Coast will take on Brisbane in a blockbuster QClash semi-final at the Gabba after kicking a late behind to sink Fremantle by one point in Perth.
Dockers have five or six more cracks at the flag: Fyfe
Fremantle great Nat Fyfe says he was left feeling numb after his AFL career was brought to a close in a heartbreaking one-point loss to Gold Coast.
Time to knock Big Brother off Gabba perch: Hardwick
Gold Coast have lost their past 10 games at the Gabba, but they are confident they can buck history in the QClash semi-final against Brisbane.
Lions midfield ready to lift in Neale’s absence
Brisbane's premiership defence is hanging by a thread after several crucial injuries, but star midfielder Josh Dunkley is refusing to panic.