Longmire backs Swans to put grand final behind them
Sydney coach John Longmire is confident the Swans will carry no demons from last year's grand final debacle, citing their talented group of young players.
Australian rules football
Bombers’ Stringer still hamstrung, will miss opener
Essendon have ruled Jake Stringer out of their opening AFL clash with Hawthorn as he overcomes a hamstring issue.
Hawks skipper Sicily happy to carry hard baggage
New Hawthorn captain James Sicily is well aware of his reputation for white-line fever, but the key defender says he has learned to live with it.
Magpies, Power strike deal over prison bar guernsey
Collingwood have relaxed their staunch opposition to Port Adelaide's 'prison bar' guernsey, allowing the Power to wear it in their AFL showdown with Adelaide.
Power players keen to win for under-pressure Hinkley
Ken Hinkley is out of contract at the end of this AFL season and Port Adelaide players are keen to put together a competitive campaign for their coach.
Former AFL player Liam Picken sues over concussions
Ex-Western Bulldogs player Liam Picken has launched civil action against the club, the AFL and doctors over being sent out to play with cognitive impairments.
Ex-Pies skipper Chiocci joins Saints in three-club deal
A bumper three-club trade between Collingwood, St Kilda and North Melbourne that includes Magpies skipper Steph Chiocci has kicked off the AFLW trade period.
Kingsley tips GWS captaincy to bring out best in Greene
GWS have long valued Toby Greene's leadership despite the explosive forward's turbulent on-field history and frequent run-ins with the AFL match review officer.
Scott asked whether he should stay at Cats after 2021
Two-time Geelong premiership coach Chris Scott says it would not have taken much to nudge him out after their 2021 preliminary final loss.
Annual million-dollar prize for AFL’s champion club
The AFL will crown a 'champion club' across the men's and women's competitions from this year, with the winner receiving $1 million and the McClelland Trophy.
Experienced Cats know what lies ahead in flag defence
New Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says after so many years of falling short, the reigning premiers know how hard it will be to go back-to-back.
Wardlaw, Pullar add to Lions’ list of AFLW outs
The hits keep coming for Brisbane's AFLW list, with key pair Jesse Wardlaw and Lulu Pullar confirming their desire to be traded ahead of next season.
Geelong favoured by captains to again make grand final
A survey of AFL captains shows most believe premiers Geelong will reach another grand final and Melbourne's Clayton Oliver is their Brownlow Medal favourite.
Human error to blame for St Kilda’s audio blunder
Game day audio from St Kilda coach Ross Lyon and his assistants was accidentally uploaded to a place where rival AFL clubs could access it.
Lions, rivals wait on AFLW compensation picks
AFLW clubs who lost players during the priority signing period will likely receive compensation in the form of additional picks to be used at this year's draft.
O’Meara reveals why Mundy comparisons embarrass him
Former Hawk Jaeger O'Meara was lured to Fremantle to replace retired champion David Mundy, but says he can't compare to the champion Docker.
Buckley: Ginnivan’s AFL feats will speak for themselves
Collingwood great Nathan Buckley says the proof will be in the pudding when Jack Ginnivan returns from suspension in round three.
Content Casboult relishing King pairing at Suns
Key forward Levi Casboult stepped up at his new AFL club last season and now wants to reap the rewards alongside the fit-again Ben King on the Gold Coast.
Crows boast most potent attack in years, says Laird
Adelaide's triple club champion Rory Laird says the Crows boast their most potent forward line since the 2017 group of attackers who reached the grand final.
Gold Coast hold no AFL fears, says fit-again Miller
Gold Coast co-captain Touk Miller welcomes expectations of making the AFL finals for the first time while declaring himself over a hamstring injury.
Bulldogs happy with results of AFL tall timber test
The Western Bulldogs' forward line could resemble the land of the giants when Luke Beveridge's side renews a fierce AFL rivalry with Melbourne in round one.
Prestia injured as Demons rucks help down Tigers
Richmond ace Dion Prestia is in doubt for the AFL season-opener, while Melbourne's star ruck duo have sent a warning to the competition.
Giants defeat Gold Coast as Ben King returns for Suns
GWS Giants overcame Gold Coast by 45 points in their AFL practice match as Ben King played his first competitive match for the Suns since a knee reconstruction.
AFL Bulldogs’ Duryea cleared of serious neck injury
Taylor Duryea, Ed Richards and Hayden Crozier were all hurt in the Western Bulldogs' otherwise comfortable AFL pre-season win over North Melbourne.
Davey excites Bombers, uncertainty around Stringer
Essendon fans should be excited about father-son recruit Alwyn Davey Jnr, but might have to wait to see explosive veteran Jake Stringer back in AFL action.
Swans beat Blues as young gun Gulden fires
Sydney have tuned up for the opening round with a commanding 43-point win over Carlton as Errol Gulden lit up the AFL practice match with a sizzling display.
Ben King to make return from ACL for Gold Coast
Gold Coast forward Ben King will be aiming to make a big impression when he makes his long-awaited return from a knee reconstruction.
Cats hold out on hobbled Hawkins for AFL’s round one
Geelong are yet to make a call on Tom Hawkins for round one after the forward's presence was missed in a 46-point AFL practice game loss to Brisbane.
Ashcroft dazzles as Lions deal Cats heavy practice loss
Often marshalled by teenager Will Ashcroft, Brisbane have surged with pace out of defence on their way to a 46-point AFL practice match defeat of Geelong.
Lipinski hurt in Magpies’ AFL pre-season win over Hawks
Collingwood forward Patrick Lipinski has dislocated his shoulder in his side's six-point AFL practice match win over Hawthorn in Launceston.
Sydney coach John Longmire inks new AFL deal
Sydney's longest-serving coach John Longmire will continue into a 15th AFL season, signing a contract extension that ties him to the club until the end of 2025.