Howe, Blakely given AFL rookie lifelines
Former Hawk Daniel Howe and ex-Docker Connor Blakely have found new homes at North Melbourne and Gold Coast respectively through the AFL rookie draft.
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AFL superfan ‘Joffa’ admits assaulting boy
Collingwood Football Club's former cheer squad leader has formally pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a teenage boy in 2005 during an arraignment hearing.
Richards bolts from Wangaratta to Magpies
Joe Richards, who attracted no interest from AFL clubs five years ago in his draft year, is off to Collingwood while Cooper Harvey is now at North Melbourne.
Swans play AFL draft antagonist for rivals
Sydney did not draft a player until pick No.20 of the AFL draft but managed to impact GWS, Adelaide and Hawthorn with some shrewd bidding and trading.
GWS select Cadman as No.1 AFL draft pick
Greater Western Sydney have selected 18-year-old Victorian key forward Aaron Cadman with the No.1 pick in the AFL national draft.
Ashcroft comfortable as AFL’s second pick
Brisbane Lions father-son recruit Will Ashcroft has joined the AFL club as the second overall selection in the national draft.
AFL to investigate anti-Semitic abuse
The AFL has contacted top draft prospect Harry Sheezel's management and will investigate anti-Semitic online slurs targeting the Jewish teenager.
Bombers hold onto No.5 AFL draft selection
Essendon have kept their top AFL draft pick to select Elijah Tsatas at No.5 after highly rated South Australian Mattaes Phillipou was also in their sights.
Lions’ AFLW best to come: coach Starcevich
Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich says the club's narrow AFLW grand final defeat will burn but believes the best is yet to come for his group.
Relieved Pearce becomes AFLW flag winner
Daisy Pearce will enjoy the spoils of Melbourne's first AFLW premiership before the veteran women's football pioneer makes a call on her playing future.
Demons upset Lions for AFLW premiership
Melbourne have claimed their first AFLW premiership, upsetting the Brisbane Lions by four points in a low-scoring epic in the second grand final of 2022.
Giants set for AFL No.1 pick call
For a second consecutive year the AFL's top draft prospect might not be taken, with the prized overall No.1 pick, depending on whether GWS bid on Will Ashcroft.
Voss helps open Brisbane Lions’ new base
Carlton coach Michael Voss returned to the Brisbane Lions to open the club's new base at Springfield ahead of the AFLW grand final.
Lions try to brush off AFLW favourites tag
Brisbane Lions coach Craig Starcevich has attempted to brush off his side's favourite status ahead of the AFLW grand final against Melbourne.
Young gun Grider a Lions ‘jet’ in AFLW GF
Brisbane defender Natalie Grider is only 22 but ahead of the AFLW decider veteran Lions teammate Kate Lutkins says she's playing with maturity beyond her years.
Lions, Demons guided by their AFLW coaches
Melbourne's Mick Stinear and the Brisbane Lions' Craig Starcevich are the only AFLW coaches remaining from inaugural season of the competition in 2017.
How Wardlaw became Lions AFLW whiz
Brisbane forward Jesse Wardlaw will play the AFLW grand final against Melbourne on a high after her dedication to become the comp's leading goal scorer.
Stubborn Lutkins to play 50th in AFLW GF
Brisbane defender Kate Lutkins says great support and her stubbornness helped her recovery from a torn ACL at the start of 2022 to make the AFLW grand final.
Ratten reunites with Clarkson at Kangaroos
Six weeks after he was sacked by St Kilda, Brett Ratten has joined Alastair Clarkson at North Melbourne as a part-time assistant coach.
Demons’ old hands steering AFLW flag bid
Melbourne coach Mick Stinear and five of his players remain from the inaugural AFLW season, hoping to lead the club to its first women's premiership.
Gillon McLachlan to steer AFL into 2023
Gillon McLachlan will remain as AFL CEO until April 2023, with the league now hopeful of appointing his replacement early in the new year.
AFLW star Anderson’s nod to Lions history
Brisbane Lions midfielder Ally Anderson is aiming to replicate the feats of Jason Akermanis and Simon Black after snaring the AFLW's best and fairest award.
Lions on red alert for Harris in AFLW GF
Brisbane Lions defender Shannon Campbell says former teammate Tayla Harris will be out to prove a point for Melbourne when the sides clash in the AFLW decider.
AFLW winner Anderson targets grand final
AFLW best and fairest winner Ally Anderson wants to set the award aside as she prepares for Brisbane's home grand final against Melbourne.
Starcevich the Lions king for AFLW decider
Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich has been hailed by key defender Shannon Campbell as the side's rock ahead of the grand final against Melbourne.
AFLW star Purcell relishing time at Demons
Dual All-Australian midfielder Olivia Purcell feared she might not play AFLW in 2022, instead she is preparing for her second grand final in seven months.
Lions’ Anderson stuns with AFLW award
Brisbane onballer Ally Anderson has surprised everyone - including herself - by winning the AFLW best-and-fairest award.
Lions adopt Waugh footing for AFLW decider
Brisbane Lions winger Sophie Conway says her team is not satisfied with what they have achieved this year and have a ruthless mindset ahead of the AFLW decider.
Bates’ loyalty to Lions leads to AFLW GF
Brisbane Lions star Emily Bates was headhunted to leave the club at the start of 2022 after a stellar season, but a player pact to stay together has paid off.
Potential No.1 pick would embrace GWS move
GWS are set to pounce for Aaron Cadman with the first live pick of the AFL draft, with the key forward adamant he is up for a move away from Victoria.
Family ties inspire AFLW star Lily Mithen
Laurie Mithen was a five-time VFL flag hero for Melbourne and AFLW star Lily Mithen hopes to add another premiership piece to the family legacy.