This will become big: Chris Scott backs Origin to stay
The return of State of Origin was a runaway success despite a glut of injuries and initial doubts about how invested the AFL's biggest stars would be.
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Weitering taken to hospital after scary Origin injury
Jacob Weitering has become the first player to suffer an injury during the AFL's State of Origin rebirth, with the Victorian stretchered off in a neck brace.
Hogan heroics fall short as Victoria beat WA in Origin
Jacob Weitering was taken to hospital and several other players suffered injuries in a brutal but entertaining State of Origin showdown in Perth.
No room for Mickey Mouse as AFL State of Origin revived
The best of the best will go head to head as Western Australia and Victoria renew their rivalry in a blockbuster AFL State of Origin showdown.
Bill Walker gives Vics a kick on way to legend status
WAFL great Bill Walker says it will be an honour to become just the 34th person to be elevated to legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
Giants expect ‘worst-case scenario’ for midfield gun
Star GWS midfielder Tom Green is in "shock" and unlikely to play this year, after suffering a serious knee injury during pre-season training.
Bruise-free footy banished for State of Origin war
The AFL's biggest stars are promising to put their bodies on the line when Western Australia take on Victoria in a blockbuster State of Origin clash in Perth.
Three hits of GF heartbreak still driving Swans star
Three AFL grand final defeats remain as raw as ever for Isaac Heeney ahead of Sydney's second season under senior coach Dean Cox.
A different hunger: Crows note shift from finals flop
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says there's a different hunger among his players after crashing out of last year's finals with consecutive losses.
Midfield star Serong inks long-term Dockers deal
Already locked in at Fremantle for two more seasons, Caleb Serong has become the equal longest-contracted player in the AFL after signing a new deal.
Surgery setback for star Demon forces new-look midfield
With Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines, recruit Jack Steele is set to slot into new coach Steven King's midfield.
‘Old soup’: AFL footy boss brushes off speculation
A key AFL appointment says speculation about problems in his department are frustrating and it's a function of people not having any games to discuss.
AFL players’ millionaires club more than doubles
A few days after Chris Fagan expressed concern about St Kilda's big spending, the AFL has released figures that outline how much the top stars are earning.
St Kilda star injured again, Port ruck’s season over
The only positive for one of the AFL's most injury-cursed players is that his latest setback isn't the knee problem that kept him out all of last year.
‘Ups and downs’: Fit-again Swans captain near his best
Sydney captain Callum Mills has put his injury woes behind him, eyeing a first opening-round appearance, while Dane Rampe's heir apparent is pushing to debut.
Controversial Crow is hitting fresh heights: coach
Adelaide playmaker Izak Rankine, still serving an AFL ban for a homophobic comment, has taken his professionalism to another level, his coach says.
‘Could be a star’: Touk impressed with new Sun Jamarra
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made a strong first impression at Gold Coast as the No.1 draft pick tries to resurrect his troubled AFL career.
AFL boss refuses to guarantee annual Origin match
AFL boss Andrew Dillon has failed to guarantee State of Origin will become an annual match, with clubs given the ability to put players on restrictions.
Lions star backs Andrews to be club’s sole captain
Star Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron has full faith Harris Andrews can captain the Lions solo following Lachie Neale's decision to step down as co-skipper.
Geelong captain cool with Scott’s pre-season approach
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has given an update on coach Chris Scott's extended absence and when he expects small forward Tyson Stengle to return.
AFL integrity unit looking into why police visited May
Melbourne premiership veteran Steven May is the subject of an AFL integrity unit investigation after police recently visited his home.
‘Super damaging’: Adelaide’s high hopes for young star
Adelaide defender Max Michalanney says his teammate Josh Rachele is primed to make a massive impact as a midfielder in the looming AFL season.
‘Here to help’: Simon Goodwin on Swans role, AFL future
Former Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has opened up about his AFL future, why he is all in on igniting Sydney's rise, and the true impact of a new club and city.
Demons defender May misses AFL pre-season training
Melbourne premiership defender Steven May, a restricted free agent at the end of this season, was a notable absentee from training.
Top pick Duursma endures ‘pretty brutal’ AFL pre-season
West Coast second No.1 draft pick in three years, Willem Duursma, has endured a "pretty brutal" first pre-season in the AFL after moving to Perth.
New headgear to be tested in world-first study
A world-first concussion and head impact study will assess the efficacy of a specially designed headgear during elite and community AFL and rugby games.
Foot injury sidelines new Lion for AFL season start
The Brisbane Lions have lost one of their star recruits to a stress fracture that will mean he misses the early rounds of their AFL title defence.
Lions star Neale flying despite off-field issues
A public marriage breakdown has not halted Lachie Neale's pre-season preparation, with Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan praising the dual Brownlow medallist.
‘A lot of grey area’: Pies gun relives contentious call
Star forward Jamie Elliott, who was controversially denied a free-kick in last year's preliminary final, believes Collingwood are capable of anything in 2026.
‘It’s no surprise’: West Coast appoint co-captains
West Coast have appointed a second-year player at the club as co-captain, while a recruit yet to play a game for the Eagles is in their new leadership group.
‘A special person’: the new Crow making instant impact
Adelaide defender Mitch Hinge says a decorated new recruit has made an instant impact at an AFL club seeking to rebound from a straight-sets finals exit.