Mass changes for GWS as McVeigh takes over
Interim coach Mark McVeigh has made seven changes to the GWS line-up for his first game in charge of the AFL club, against West Coast on Sunday.
Australian rules football
Dockers rewarded as AFL releases fixtures
Fremantle will be back under the Friday night spotlight after their hot start to the AFL season.
Beveridge after consistency from Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs appear to have got their AFL season back on track but coach Luke Beveridge wants to see consistency from the 2021 grand finalists.
Saints back youngsters to cover injuries
Coach Brett Ratten expects exciting teenagers Nasiah Wangaeneen-Milera and Marcus Windhager to make their most of their chances against Adelaide.
Besieged Bombers shun AFL selection axe
Devon Smith is the only inclusion for Essendon's AFL clash with Richmond, while Collingwood will welcome back some big names in round 10.
Afternoon AFL grand final returns for 2022
The AFL grand final will revert to its traditional 2.30pm opening bounce for the first decider held in Melbourne since 2019, in a win for people power.
Bombers hero McDonald-Tipungwuti retires
Essendon cult hero Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has retired from the AFL, saying he is ready for a life beyond football.
Bombers lack consistent hard edge: coach
Essendon coach Ben Rutten says the Bombers' hardness has proved conditional in their horror start to the AFL season and has demanded a response.
Combative Carlton up for Swans challenge
Carlton coach Michael Voss has laid down the challenge to his Blues of bouncing back from a five-day break for their AFL blockbuster against Sydney.
Mitchell back into Hawks’ AFL midfield
Experienced Hawthorn on-baller Tom Mitchell will return to the centre square in the AFL clash with Brisbane after a week off through illness.
Fyfe to play through pain in AFL return
Fremantle AFL skipper Nat Fyfe is on track to return against Brisbane in round 12, but he won't be pain-free when he steps out onto the field.
AFLW players to get huge pay rise
AFLW players have been handed an average 94 per cent pay rise under a new one-year deal with the AFL, but are eyeing a longer season in the future.
Lumumba ends battle with Collingwood
Collingwood premiership player Heritier Lumumba claims he is walking away from his long-running dispute with the Magpies to release the burden in his life.
Treloar wants to be a Bulldog to the end
Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar says running out onto the ground with daughter Georgie for his 200th AFL game will be one of his proudest moments.
Rohan’s AFL return set to boost Cats
Geelong star Gary Rohan has not played an AFL game since September last year but is finally ready to return to action against Port Adelaide this week.
Demons to face AFL selection squeeze
Unbeaten AFL leaders Melbourne are set to welcome back Christian Salem and Michael Hibberd in coming weeks but face a tough task to work out their best line-up.
Hird, Solomon help out GWS’ AFL coach
James Hird will move into an expanded coaching role with GWS to help former Essendon teammate Mark McVeigh after Leon Cameron's departure from the Giants.
Pickett fails in bid to overturn AFL ban
Richmond's Marlion Pickett will miss the Dreamtime blockbuster after the Indigenous star failed to overturn his one-match ban at the AFL tribunal.
Tigers coach addresses Martin’s AFL future
Dustin Martin has Richmond coach Damien Hardwick's blessing if the Tigers superstar opts to end his illustrious AFL career outside of Victoria.
Alberti bemoans delay in AFLW start date
While the details of the next AFLW season should be known soon, prominent women's football supporter Susan Alberti says it's taken far too long.
Hipwood can’t wait for Lions’ talls to gel
Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood has successfully returned to AFL action and can't wait for the second-placed Lions to get back all of their injured tall forwards.
Playing with Rowell good fun for Suns gun
Gold Coast midfielder Noah Anderson is revelling in an extended run of games alongside good friend Matt Rowell as the Suns threaten the AFL's top eight.
Richmond take a swing at Pickett AFL ban
Richmond will challenge Marlion Pickett's rough conduct charge at the AFL tribunal in a bid to have him available for the Dreamtime match against Essendon.
Blues’ Williams to miss 10 weeks in AFL
A high-grade calf injury will sideline Zac Williams for at least the next 10 weeks as Carlton continue their march towards an AFL finals appearance.
Blues won’t pick coach’s son at AFL draft
Casey Voss put his hand up as a possible AFL mid-season draft selection with a starring role for South Australia in a second-tier state game.
Twilight grand final possible: AFL chief
The AFL's chief executive Gillon McLachlan is ruling out a night grand final but says a twilight start for this year's premiership decider is on the table.
AFLW start date to be known within days
The starting date of the next AFLW season will be known within days, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says.
Dew confident on new Suns coaching deal
Out of contract at the end of the AFL season, Stuart Dew believes he will earn a new deal to stay in charge at Gold Coast into 2023 and beyond.
Crows coach Nicks defends swinging AFL axe
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says recent heavy losses demanded a reaction at selection, with five players axed for Saturday night's AFL game against Brisbane.
AFL gives blessing for Hird to coach again
James Hird won't be stopped from coaching again despite being banned in 2013 for his involvement in Essendon's doping saga.
Blues on guard for GWS lift for Cameron
GWS will look to send off outgoing coach Leon Cameron in style in their AFL clash with Carlton at Giants Stadium.