Fully fit Melbourne unknown quantity in NBL title race
Melbourne United have overcome a raft of injuries to sit atop the NBL ladder and are about to get stronger with the return of several key players.
Australian rules football
Club frustration growing over AFL’s NGA rules at draft
The AFL's rules around Next Generation Academy players has been a talking point, with growing frustration at this week's national draft.
Cats’ AFL draft selection is Mannagh from heaven
At 26, Shaun Mannagh is finally on an AFL list after Geelong recruited him in Tuesday night's second round of the national draft.
Cats ‘just getting started’ ahead of AFLW finals clash
Bolstered by an upset win over Melbourne, young midfielder Zali Friswell believes Geelong can defeat anyone in the premiership race and that includes Brisbane.
Crows find beauty in ugly win over North ahead of final
Adelaide forward Jess Waterhouse says a recent narrow escape over North Melbourne is giving the Crows confidence for their AFLW preliminary final rematch.
AFL’s top draft pick Reid eyes arm-wrestle with Dusty
Young gun Harley Reid was in a jovial mood after months of speculation ended with West Coast selecting him with the No.1 pick at the AFL draft.
Struggling North keep rebuild going at AFL draft
North Melbourne have picked two young guns in the first four of the AFL draft, and five overall in the first round, in what they hope will boost their rebuild.
Harley Reid keen to lift West Coast out of AFL doldrums
Highly rated Victorian teenager Harley Reid will move interstate to join West Coast after being selected with the No.1 pick at the AFL national draft.
Cats’ AFLW finals run showcases midfield talent
Geelong star Nina Morrison was at her best in the upset semi-final win over Melbourne and she had plenty of company in their midfield.
Eagles praise Reid’s resilience ahead of AFL draft
Wooden spooners West Coast are all but certain to select prodigious Victorian midfielder Harley Reid with their top pick in the AFL draft.
Demons find straight-sets AFLW finals exit ‘confusing’
Defending premiers Melbourne have been left gutted after they just failed to pull of a comeback semi-final win over Geelong, ending their season.
Cats hang on to beat Demons in AFLW semi-final
Geelong have held on despite Melbourne's last-quarter fightback to win their AFLW semi-final by five points at Ikon Park.
Eagles poised to begin long rebuild at AFL draft
Recently retired West Coast great Nic Naitanui is expected to present star No.1 draft pick Harley Reid with his first Eagles jumper.
Hatchard stars as Adelaide trounce Sydney in AFLW semi
Adelaide, inspired by record-breaking feats from midfield ace Anne Hatchard, have thrashed Sydney by 67 points in their AFLW semi-final.
AFLW’s first flag coach Goddard announces retirement
Bec Goddard, the AFLW's first premiership coach at Adelaide in 2017, has announced her retirement from the role after two seasons in charge at Hawthorn.
Sheezel primed for big AFL pre-season after US trip
Harry Sheezel and other young North Melbourne teammates have had an insight into American professional sport during an AFL off-season trip.
Crows won’t be fixated on Swans star in AFLW semi
Adelaide coach Matthew Clarke says his team can't afford to pay too much attention to Sydney star Chloe Molloy in their AFLW semi-final.
Blues recruit Hollands given AFL ban for drug charge
Carlton recruit Elijah Hollands will not be eligible to be selected for the first two games of the AFL season after being hit with a conduct unbecoming charge.
AFL to ‘wait and see’ on future of Opening Round
The AFL is not ready to commit to Opening Round becoming a permanent part of the fixture list after starting the 2024 season in Queensland and NSW.
Swan Smith excited for “home” AFLW semi against Crows
Sydney key forward Bella Smith is preparing for a return to her former home ground as the Swans gear up for their AFLW semi against Adelaide at Norwood Oval.
Demons no longer untouchable in AFLW flag race: Geelong
Fresh off a dominant 18-point elimination-final win, Geelong believe they are capable of beating anyone for a flag including defending premiers Melbourne.
AFL opening round locked in for Queensland, NSW
The Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast, Sydney and GWS will host big Victorian clubs in the AFL's inaugural 'opening round' schedule in 2024.
Belief high for Swans ahead of Crows AFLW finals clash
Riding the momentum of four consecutive wins, Sydney are confident they can upset AFLW heavyweights Adelaide.
North skipper Kearney craves second AFLW premiership
North Melbourne captain Emma Kearney says the Kangaroos' thumping qualifying final win over Melbourne was the best of her storied AFLW career.
Crows were boring in AFLW finals loss, says Marinoff
Adelaide midfielder Ebony Marinoff says the Crows were guilty of boring ball use in their upset AFLW qualifying loss to Brisbane.
Tiger great Rance reunites with Hardwick at Gold Coast
Retired Richmond great Alex Rance has joined Gold Coast and his former coach Damien Hardwick as a part-time leadership consultant.
North upset reigning premiers Melbourne in AFLW
North Melbourne were outstanding in their AFLW qualifying final, keeping Melbourne goalless for three quarters and winning by 41 points.
Dees, Dons to battle local clubs in AFL’s Gather Round
Adelaide and Port Adelaide will host blockbuster fixtures against Melbourne and Essendon to kick off 'Gather Round' in round four of the 2024 AFL season.
Molloy, Swans inspired in AFLW by ‘why not us?’ mindset
Sydney know they will start underdogs in the AFLW semi-final against minor premiers Adelaide - and they couldn't care less.
Swans shine and down Suns in AFLW finals debut
Laura Gardiner was prolific in the midfield and Chloe Molloy kicked three goals as Sydney made a dream AFLW finals debut, beating Gold Coast by 17 points.
Brisbane pip Adelaide in AFLW qualifying final thriller
The Brisbane Lions have kicked the last three goals of the game to down Adelaide by two points in an AFLW qualifying final thriller.