I’m all in: why Eagle Shanahan doesn’t want to go home
Jobe Shanahan says he's not homesick and had no hesitation in going all in on West Coast's rebuild, and he's holding out hope of joining the 200cm club.
Australian rules football
Will Curnow follow De Koning, Silvagni out the door?
Carlton have already lost Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni to rival AFL clubs, now Charlie Curnow is a chance to become the third big name to exit.
Magpies star Daicos wins MVP, tie in coaches award
Nick Daicos has claimed his first AFL Players' MVP trophy, while Gold Coast and Geelong midfielders have split the Coaches Association award.
Geelong star details mental health battle during speech
In a stunning All-Australian interview, Geelong star Bailey Smith has bravely shared he spent four weeks at a mental health facility during a tough 2024.
Star Demon earns eighth All-Australian, Cameron captain
After a difficult year for Melbourne, Demons captain Max Gawn has been named All-Australian for an record-equalling eighth time.
September-shy Suns can be finals ‘beasts’: Weller
Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller has some fine company as a finals rookie and insists the Suns can acclimatise quickly to September football.
No double chance, no worries says flag-chasing Giant
While only two teams have won the AFL premiership from outside the top four this century, GWS defender Lachie Ash says they play better against the odds.
‘We relish that’: Daicos, Pies feeding off criticism
Collingwood have been written off by critics after their late-season form slump but head into their AFL qualifying final against Adelaide full of confidence.
Swallow inspiring Suns as tough AFL finals call looms
Foundation player David Swallow looms as Gold Coast's unlucky man as the club prepares to end a 15-year AFL finals absence.
Crows breeze to comfortable AFLW win over young Giants
Adelaide have capitalised on kicking with a strong wind in the first quarter, setting up their 32-point AFLW win against a youthful GWS team.
Time to make AFL safer for everyone: AFLPA president
Players' union president Darcy Moore hopes former player Mitch Brown coming out as bisexual can be an opportunity to shift the AFL's culture around homophobia.
Hopes grow for Hawks as star returns from injury
As Hawthorn prepare for their away elimination final against GWS, there's been encouraging news as a key player reached an important injury milestone.
Eagles soar late for thrilling comeback win over Saints
West Coast have stormed home against St Kilda to claim a 14-point comeback win and finish their two-game stint in Victoria on a high.
Big guns on target as Port power past injury-hit Suns
Port Adelaide have recorded the AFLW's highest ever score, with star talls Matilda Scholz and Gemma Houghton firing in a 68-point thumping of Gold Coast.
Hawk skipper not thrilled by low-scoring win over Dogs
Hawthorn defender Jenna Richardson has taken a clutch late mark to ensure the Hawks walked away with a four-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Garner hurt in Roos’ record-breaking win over Dockers
North Melbourne set multiple AFLW records in their belting of Fremantle, but lost star midfielder Jasmine Garner to an ankle injury in the process.
Key Blues fire in AFLW upset of Lions
Abbie McKay and Tara Bohanna delivered as Carlton steamrolled Brisbane in the second quarter to set up a surprise AFLW win on the road.
Worry turned to hope as Fyfe eyes final hurrah for Freo
Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe is now only a bit-time player who features mostly as a supersub, but he shapes as one of the big stories of the AFL finals series.
Blues coach adamant on response to Curnow trade offers
Michael Voss wants Charlie Curnow to see out his long-term contract with Carlton despite the key forward indicating his desire for a fresh start elsewhere.
From ‘walking laps with a broken fib’ to finals: Rioli
Daniel Rioli has detailed his push to return from a broken leg to act as Gold Coast's undisputed finals expert in the club's maiden September campaign.
Headbutting walls, honesty part of Cat’s unique appeal
Geelong boom recruit Bailey Smith's raw insight about his previous mental health struggles came as no surprise to his new Cats teammate Tom Stewart.
Hawks’ hopes grow of big recall for Giants final
Hawthorn captain James Sicily has spoken of how confident he is about Josh Weddle's return and the "dial-up internet" when his own confidence was down.
America’s Cup comeback inspiring Freo’s AFL flag push
Just like Australia's triumph in the America's Cup in 1983, Fremantle are aiming to buck the odds and win this year's AFL flag.
Third time lucky: Suns open up as history beckons
Suns captain Noah Anderson has revealed how his team is handling the pressure of a must-win game to cement a maiden AFL finals berth.
Magpies confirm injury blow as Hawks hail good news
While Hawthorn's finals campaign has received a timely boost, Collingwood have confirmed the season could be over for one of their most important players.
Indigenous Round a crucial part of AFLW: players
Indigenous Round should just be the first step in supporting more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to reach the AFLW, says Kirby Bentley.
Young star rejects rivals, signs fresh deal with Eagles
In-demand midfielder Harley Reid has rejected overtures from Victorian clubs and signed a two-year contract extension to remain at West Coast.
Banned star features in All-Australian squad
The All-Australian squad has some notable names missing, while a recent controversy means a star will be in the spotlight when the final team is named.
‘Toughest decision’ – De Koning informs Carlton of call
Tom De Koning, the most talked-about free agent in the AFL, has described telling Carlton he is leaving as the "toughest decision" of his life.
‘Take the burden’: ex-AFL player reveals he is bisexual
Mitch Brown, the first AFL player to publicly identify as bisexual, has spoken about the fear of having his sexuality discovered while he was playing.
Dockers coach backs game style for AFL finals
Fremantle expect their contested game will hold them in good stead in September as they gear up for their first AFL finals campaign in three years.