Fagan still unsure when racism investigation will end
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says there's no point hoping the investigation into racism allegations at Hawthorn might end by the start of the AFL season.
Australian rules football
Key forward Darling hurt in West Coast practice match
A left-ankle injury to Jack Darling has sent a scare through the West Coast camp during a match-simulation session at the AFL club.
Third alleged sex victim to testify against footy great
Another witness is expected to accuse Australian rules football great Barry Cable of sexually abusing them during a civil trial.
Scott says Bombers captaincy call lies with Heppell
Incumbent Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will stay in the role for a seventh AFL season if he wants to, Bombers coach Brad Scott says.
Cook urges Blues to embrace Ange’s ‘big club’ mentality
Carlton chief executive Brian Cook wants his AFL outfit to embrace being a "big club" - just like Ange Postecoglou's Scottish soccer giants Celtic.
Fremantle Dockers appoint Lisa Webb as new AFLW coach
Former Fremantle player and assistant coach Lisa Webb has been appointed as the club's new AFLW senior coach, replacing Trent Cooper.
Double premiership-winning Crow hangs up footy boots
Two-time Adelaide premiership player Dayna Cox has hung up her footy boots after 32 AFLW games for the ladder-leading Crows.
Harley Bennell eyes last shot at AFL career
Former Gold Coast, Fremantle and Melbourne player Harley Bennell has signed with VFL club Port Melbourne in an attempt to revive his stalled AFL career.
Carlton chief wants to see ‘vision’ for AFLW future
Highly-respected club administrator Brian Cook wants the AFL outline a strategic plan for the future growth and development of the AFLW competition.
Port Adelaide’s Charlie Dixon eyes contract renewal
Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon enters his 13th AFL season at full fitness and is keen to renew his contract with the South Australian club.
Time frame on Carlton gun’s AFL return still unclear
Carlton haven't deviated from a plan to reassess Sam Walsh's fitness after the opening month of the AFL season, as he plots a comeback after back surgery.
Cochrane to step down as chairman of AFL’s Suns
After nine years serving Gold Coast's board, Tony Cochrane will step down as Suns chairman after round one of the AFL season.
Footy legend accused of girl’s ‘degrading’ sexual abuse
Australian rules footy great Barry Cable allegedly sexually abused a girl in club change rooms and at a public pool more than 50 years ago, a court has heard.
WA legend Barry Cable hit with sexual abuse allegations
WA football legend Barry Cable has been declared bankrupt and is facing allegations he repeatedly sexually abused a Perth teenager during his playing days.
Football legend Barry Cable facing sex abuse claims
Barry Cable, a legend of Australian Rules football, is set to face a civil trial in Western Australia over historical child sexual abuse allegations.
Demon Christian Salem battles flare-up of thyroid issue
Melbourne defender Christian Salem is in doubt for the start of the AFL season after a pre-existing thyroid condition flared up.
Williams out for AFL season in cruel blow for Carlton
Carlton defender Zac Williams will miss the entire 2023 AFL season, requiring surgery after suffering a serious knee injury at training this week.
More injury woe for unlucky Suns defender Powell
Gold Coast's Wil Powell is set to miss the start of the AFL season with a hamstring injury but Ben King and Lachie Weller are close to making their returns.
Powell-Pepper signs on at Port until 2025
Sam Powell-Pepper's excellent AFL campaign last season has been rewarded with a two-year contract extension at Port Adelaide.
Bombers hope Wright will be OK for pre-season hitouts
While Essendon forward Peter Wright's calf muscle problem is not thought to be serious, draftee Elijah Tsatas will miss the start of the AFL season.
Roos’ Thomas steps away amid fresh abuse claims
Tarryn Thomas is taking time away from North Melbourne after the club was told of fresh abuse allegations by the AFL's integrity unit.
New Magpies captain has leadership ally in Pendlebury
Star defender Darcy Moore has taken the reins as Collingwood captain for the 2023 AFL season and will be supported by former skipper Scott Pendlebury.
Book argues VFL/AFL start date should move back to 1870
Former AFL commissioner and Geelong chief executive Colin Carter has written a book about the origins of the league in the late 1800s.
Port’s Lycett ready to carry AFL ruck load
Port Adelaide's Scott Lycett says he's again ready to carry the ruck load after playing just four AFL games last season because of a shoulder reconstruction.
Flag hero Kelly returns to Magpies as CEO
Collingwood premiership player and powerful player agent Craig Kelly will be the club's new chief executive in a major coup for the Magpies
Suns’ Anderson re-signs until 2027
Former No.2 draft pick Noah Anderson has given Gold Coast a massive vote of confidence by signing a new contract with the AFL club.
AFL tweaks standing the mark rules
The AFL has tweaked the standing-the-mark rule to stop players trying to fool their opponents by faking a handball in order to receive a 50-metre penalty.
Irish pair add pace to Lions’ AFL backline
Irish recruits Darragh Joyce and Conor McKenna believe they can offer the Lions' backline a point of difference after joining forces in Brisbane.
AFL Eagles give grieving Bazzo his space
Young West Coast defender Rhett Bazzo will be given all the time he needs to grieve the death of his mother following a tragic boating accident.
Sicily no lock to be Hawks’ AFL skipper
Hawthorn will use a pre-season camp next week to discuss the make up of their leadership group, with James Sicily a hot favourite to be named captain.
GWS sack development boss after drug bust
GWS development boss Robbie Chancellor has lasted just four months in the role, with his drug bust costing him his job at the AFL club.