Lions lure Irishman McKenna to AFL club
Irish speedster Conor McKenna has decided to come out of AFL retirement to play with the Brisbane Lions, turning down interest from Essendon and St Kilda.
Australian rules football
Kennett cops blame for Hawks’ funding hole
Victoria's state government is withholding $15m in funding for Hawthorn's new headquarters and outgoing Hawks president Jeff Kennett admits he is to blame.
Hawks players back big AFL youth focus
The departure of Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O'Meara emphasised Hawthorn's AFL focus on youth, which had been a feature of Sam Mitchell's first season as coach.
Lions yet to peak as Crows loom: Coach
Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich says finishing as minor premiers will count for nothing in the AFLW preliminary final against Adelaide Crows.
Kangas relish continuity in AFLW finals
North Melbourne have hit form on their run to an AFLW preliminary final against a Melbourne side that will be well rested after a week off.
Lutkins factor lifts Lions for AFLW prelim
Kate Lutkins was best on ground for Brisbane in the 2021 AFLW grand final and her form after early return from ACL is a boost ahead of Adelaide prelim' clash.
Captain Koenen the beating heart of Lions
Brisbane Lions AFLW skipper Bre Koenen is thriving in her second season as captain as she prepares to take on the Adelaide Crows in a preliminary final.
Kangaroos ready to spar with Demons
North Melbourne have made an against-the-odds run deep into the AFLW finals and skipper Emma Kearney backs her Kangaroos to mix it with high-flyers Melbourne.
Crows AFLW flag winner Anderson dead at 28
Adelaide are mourning the death of AFLW premiership defender Heather Anderson.
AFLW rivalry spurs Lions against Adelaide
Brisbane players have spoken about the reason for their fierce rivalry with Adelaide ahead of an AFLW preliminary final clash.
Umpire arrested over suss Brownlow bets
Sporting Integrity Intelligence detectives have interviewed four men, including an umpire, over suspicious betting activity linked to the AFL's Brownlow Medal.
Crows sink Magpies, surge into AFLW prelim
Adelaide have beaten Collingwood by 12 points in wet and wild conditions that caused multiple delays in their AFLW semi-final clash.
Roos score emphatic AFLW semi-final win
North Melbourne kicked their highest score of the season to easily beat Richmond in their AFLW semi-final.
St Kilda release football review findings
St Kilda will forego financial gain by not selling a home game interstate in 2023 to give the Saints a better shot at breaking their AFL premiership drought.
SA locked in for AFL’s festival of footy
South Australia will play host to nine AFL games across four days next April as the league adds an extra round of games to the season.
McDonald-Tipungwuti to make AFL comeback
Dynamic Essendon cult hero Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti will return to the Bombers next year, six months after his shock AFL retirement.
Crows star Randall ruled out of AFLW final
Adelaide captain Chelsea Randall is out of Saturday's home AFLW semi-final against Collingwood after she suffered a head knock in their qualifying final.
AFLW star Kearney becomes men’s coach
North Melbourne AFLW captain Emma Kearney is to become a men's coach after signing with the Kangaroos in a development role.
Gabba off table, Lions in AFLW scramble
Cricket authorities have shut the door on any prospect of the Gabba hosting the AFLW grand final, leaving Brisbane scrambling for a potential venue.
Brennan backs Tigers call on AFLW semi
Richmond captain Katie Brennan notes the Tigers earned the right to make the call on where their semi-final against North Melbourne should be played.
Lions star Neale sets sights on AFL flag
Brisbane star Lachie Neale has declared the Lions are right in the window to end their AFL premiership drought, saying this group needs to capitalise.
Suns’ Thompson ends injury-plagued career
Gold Coast defender Rory Thompson has retired from the AFL, saying his body has been worn down by persistent knee injuries.
Hawks players agree to inquiry: report
Four players and their families have agreed to be involved with an investigation into the Hawthorn racism allegations, according to a report.
Bates misses out on All-Australian squad
While Emma Kearney's All-Australian streak could continue, reigning AFLW best and fairest winner Emily Bates has been overlooked in the initial squad of 42.
AFLW semi-finals clash with Matildas match
The AFLW have scneduled the two semi-finals for next Saturday afternoon, meaning a direct clash with the Matildas' friendly against Sweden.
Snapshot of week one in the AFLW finals
A look at week one of the AFLW finals, with Melbourne, Brisbane, North Melbourne and Collingwood winning as Geelong and the Western Bulldogs were eliminated.
Pies beat Bulldogs in AFLW finals thriller
The Western Bulldogs kicked the only two goals of the last quarter, but Collingwood held on to win their AFLW elimination final by five points.
North hold on to end Cats’ AFLW season
North Melbourne's defence has stood firm against repeated Geelong attacks to win their elimination AFLW final by two points.
Lions tame Tigers in AFLW qualifying final
The Brisbane Lions have stormed into a home AFLW preliminary final after a commanding 17-point win against Richmond at Metricon Stadium.
AFL confirms participants in racism probe
The AFL has confirmed some complainants to have made explosive historical allegations about racism at Hawthorn will take part in the independent investigation.
Demons surge to AFLW final win over Crows
Melbourne have survived an early onslaught from reigning premiers Adelaide to storm home and win their AFLW qualifying final by 21 points at Ikon Park.