Tayla Harris ready to shine after injury, trade drama
Melbourne forward Tayla Harris has moved on from her failed AFLW trade and is firmly focused on returning strong after her shoulder surgery.
Australian rules football
Mac explains big Hardwick shift in second Suns season
Mac Andrew has detailed a crucial mindset shift at Gold Coast as the Suns prepare for season two under triple-premiership coach Damien Hardwick.
Adam Selwood remembers ‘built-in best mate’ Troy
Former AFL player Troy Selwood has been remembered fondly by his brothers at a memorial service after he died suddenly last week, aged 40.
Teenage Swans forward hit with AFL drugs ban
Caiden Cleary will miss Sydney's opening two games of the AFL season after being banned for breaching the league's illicit drugs code.
Ugle-Hagan’s healing path aided by Indigenous brothers
The Indigenous All Stars will be back in action for the first time in 10 years when they take on Fremantle in front of more than 30,000 fans on Saturday.
Record crowd on hand as Indigenous All-Stars crush Freo
A record crowd of 37,865 has turned up to watch the Indigenous All Stars thrash Fremantle by 43 points at Optus Stadium.
Tigers’ No.1 pick Lalor concussed in AFL practice match
No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor kicked two goals in Richmond's practice match against West Coast, but was concussed in a marking contest in the final few minutes.
Hinkley eyes farewell flag as Power handover confirmed
Long-standing Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley will hand over the reins to senior assistant Josh Carr at the end of the 2025 AFL season.
Eagles star Tim Kelly out to rekindle love of football
West Coast midfielder Tim Kelly is focused on regaining his love of football rather than the lingering uncertainty around his playing future beyond this season.
Kai playing it cool as Lions dance into title defence
Kai Lohmann has extended his contract at Brisbane, where he's relished his time on and off the field with star Lions forward Charlie Cameron.
‘In a rush’: Suns captain to drag Rowell along for ride
Noah Anderson will take over as Gold Coast captain, while the Suns have made a big statement as they attempt to retain the services of midfielder Matt Rowell.
Saints await scan results after AFL training carnage
Max King, Jack Sinclair and Mason Wood have all been injured at training and St Kilda are awaiting scan results on the trio.
AFL Indigenous stars hope to inspire a new generation
Only one Indigenous player was selected in last year's national draft, but the AFL and clubs are working hard to ensure the drop is only a short-term blip.
High expectations for Magpies recruit Dan Houston
All-Australian defender Dan Houston is loving life at Collingwood and is bullish about his new club's chances of climbing back into AFL premiership contention.
Swans avoid AFL grand final hangover talk: Amartey
With Sydney coming off another heavy AFL grand final defeat, forward Joel Amartey saying they're firmly focused on what's ahead in 2025.
Rowell addresses future, wish for Suns to get ‘serious’
Matt Rowell has straight-batted talk of his AFL future, the Gold Coast midfielder insisting he's committed to turning the Suns into a "serious footy team".
Hopper draws on early AFL days at GWS as Tigers rebuild
Richmond midfielder Jacob Hopper says there are similarities between the Tigers this year to the start of his AFL career a decade ago at GWS.
The Rioli effect: how Sun’s adjusting to star’s arrival
Joel Jeffrey's taking the competition for backline spots in his stride as Gold Coast recruit Daniel Rioli nears a return to full fitness.
AFL involved as NFL game set for MCG in September
The AFL has been a key part of negotiations for an regular-season NFL game to be played at the MCG next year, most likely in early September.
How Lion’s forward thinking released the shackles
Callum Ah Chee struggled with self-belief early in his AFL career but says that's in the past after his barnstorming finish to 2024 helped Brisbane to the flag.
Tributes flow for former Lions midfielder Troy Selwood
Former Brisbane player Troy Selwood, a member of the AFL's famous Selwood family, is being remembered for several roles in the game after his death aged 40.
Essendon VFL coach, former Lions assistant Tapping dies
The AFL world is mourning the loss of Essendon VFL coach and former Brisbane Lions assistant Dale Tapping, who has died aged 59.
Tributes flow after former Eagles star Adam Hunter dies
Former West Coast Eagles star and 2006 AFL premiership player Adam Hunter has been found dead in Bunbury, 175km south of Perth.
AFL legend’s son jailed over ‘troubling’ $140,000 fraud
The son of an AFL great will spend nine months behind bars for fraudulently stealing $140,000 from a family-owned golf business to fund his gambling addiction.
Richmond star to be sentenced over border assault
Richmond defender Noah Balta has admitted an assault after a man was sent to hospital with a head injury just before the end of the year.
Port forward has fresh perspective after knee injury
Port Adelaide forward Sam Powell-Pepper says missing nearly all of last season because of a knee injury has given him a fresh perspective on his AFL career.
Unlucky Tigers star Lynch concussed at training
Injury-plagued Richmond forward Tom Lynch has hit another hurdle after he suffered a head knock in a collision with a teammate at training.
Indigenous AFL players call for more All Stars action
Indigenous All Stars players are eager for their pre-season exhibition showpiece to become a regular feature on the AFL calendar in coming years.
Bulldogs lose Jones to injury for start of AFL season
A hamstring injury will sideline Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones for the Indigenous All Stars game and the start of the AFL season
Coniglio eyes AFL opening-round return for Giants
Star GWS midfielder Stephen Coniglio is looking to move on from his injury woes, believing he will be ready to play in the Giants' AFL opening-round fixture.
Hurricanes underline Tasmania’s sporting purple patch
Tasmania is enjoying a moment in the sporting sunshine, with the NBL's JackJumpers, BBL's Hurricanes and AFL coach Chris Fagan winning flags in the past year.