AFL Hall of Famer to stand trial for child sexual abuse
Champion footballer Carl Ditterich, who played 285 VFL games across the 1960s and '70s, will stand trial accused of sexually abusing a girl almost 40 years ago.
Australian rules football
Suns rise to eclipse Swans for first win of AFLW season
Jacqueline Dupuy has launched Gold Coast to their first AFLW victory of the season after kicking a late goal in their four-point win over Sydney.
Cats claw past Lions to keep AFLW finals hopes alive
Aisling Moloney kicked two goals as Geelong ended Brisbane's seven-match winning streak with a crucial 10-point upset in a fast-paced AFLW clash.
Shierlaw stars in AFLW as ‘Roos thump Bombers
Star forward Kate Shierlaw has kicked three goals to fire North Melbourne to a commanding 51-point victory over Essendon in the AFLW.
GWS battle ’emotional fatigue’, Freo win western derby
GWS were handed a 37-point loss by Hawthorn as they deal with the men's post-season function debacle, while Fremantle again defeated local rivals West Coast.
GWS players investigated over distressing allegations
The AFL could hand down suspensions and fines after allegations of inappropriate behaviour were levelled against a number of GWS players.
Hawks, Blues shake up AFL trade period with picks swap
Hawthorn have sent their No.14 draft pick to Carlton in a deal that has significant implications for the AFL trade period, with several players in limbo.
Free-scoring Hawks dent Eagles’ AFLW finals hopes
The Hawks are perched on top of the AFLW ladder after they belted West Coast by 66 points, putting a big dent in the Eagles' finals hopes.
Lions hold off spirited Suns for seventh straight win
Reigning premiers Brisbane had a rare goal-less AFLW quarter, but kicked one in the final term to hold off a spirited challenge from winless Gold Coast.
Garner stars with three goals as Roos crush Swans
North Melbourne have reclaimed top spot on the AFLW ladder with a 60-point win over Sydney, but Irish defender Erika O'Shea suffered a painful ankle injury.
Bombers, Demons could further muddy AFL trade waters
It has emerged that Melbourne could snare Essendon's No.9 draft pick as the Bombers try to ensure they recruit top academy prospect Isaac Koko.
Three-way AFL trade will send Houston to Magpies
Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston will go to Collingwood as one of the AFL trade period's many unresolved deals is finally on the verge of being resolved.
Weitering signs extension to stay in AFL’s Blue heaven
All-Australian defender Jacob Weitering has shown his determination to be a one-club player by signing a long-term contract extension with Carlton.
Gold Coast’s McLaughlin banned for one game in AFLW
Niamh McLaughlin faces a one-game suspension after she was charged with rough conduct for her dangerous tackle on Brisbane forward Sophie Conway.
Pause put on three-way AFL trade featuring Houston
The first big deal of the AFL trade period was stopped on Monday night, with Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston still in limbo as Wednesday's deadline looms.
Houston deal done, Eagles defend trading No.3 pick
The first two big deals of the AFL trade period have been confirmed, with Carlton securing the No.3 pick before Dan Houston completed his move to Collingwood.
Magpies exodus continues as Brendon Bolton joins Saints
Former Carlton coach Brendon Bolton has joined St Kilda's coaching panel for 2025, continuing a worrying exodus at Collingwood.
Giants facing AFL sanction over post-season function
GWS players face potential AFL sanctions after an anonymous tip-off about an end-of-season function, with the league saying their probe is in its final stages.
Smith to Cats as flurry of deals ends AFL trade period
The Western Bulldogs and Geelong have agreed on a last-minute deal that sends Bailey Smith to the Cats as AFL trade period ended with a flurry of late moves.
Racism saga: Hawks allege player dropped due to drugs
Hawthorn's defence to allegations of racism from three former AFL players includes a claim one player was dropped from a final because of recent drug use.
Bombers says Stringer yet to request AFL trade to GWS
Essendon say their veteran forward Jake Stringer has not yet told them he wants a trade to GWS, who are keen to recruit him.
Tigers given round-two AFL pick as Graham joins Eagles
The player exodus from Richmond is underway, with the Tigers to receive a second-round AFL draft pick as compensation for losing Jack Graham to West Coast.
Ex-Magpie football boss Wright to be Carlton’s next CEO
AFL powerhouses Carlton have announced former Collingwood football boss Graham Wright as their next chief executive officer, in a massive coup.
Dockers step up pursuit of Bolton, all eyes on Stringer
Fremantle's bid to secure contracted Richmond gun Shai Bolton is heating up while Essendon forward Jake Stringer could be off to GWS.
Swans lose All-Australian midfielder to hand injury
Sydney midfielder Laura Gardiner has been sidelined indefinitely after suffering a hand injury in their round-six loss to Geelong, while Montana Ham is a test.
Green calls for unity at Demons amid AFL struggles
New Melbourne president Brad Green says the Demons are within touching distance of returning to their best, but has called for unity at the struggling AFL club.
Nick Daicos, Heeney win best-and-fairest gongs
Nick Daicos and Isaac Heeney, both touted as Brownlow Medal contenders this AFL season, have won their respective club best-and-fairest awards.
Crows edge Saints by just four points in AFLW thriller
Adelaide have improved their record to 5-1 and moved to third on the ladder after beating St Kilda by four points in a close AFLW duel.
AFLW flag favourites thrash Dogs, extend unbeaten start
AFLW ladder leaders North Melbourne have extended their best start to a season with a convincing 55-point home win over the goalless Western Bulldogs.
Gawn, Goodwin urge deflated Demons to love AFL grind
After a tough season when Melbourne dropped out of the eight, captain Max Gawn and coach Simon Goodwin have urged the Demons to reset and have a better mindset.
Port overcome Ella Roberts magic to eclipse Eagles
Port Adelaide forward Gemma Houghton has kicked two goals and set up another to lead her team to a come-from-behind AFLW victory against West Coast.