Suns skipper leans on next-gen to continue rise
Only 25 and just in his second season as Suns captain, Noah Anderson has already earmarked a group of younger players he says can shape the club's future.
Australian rules football
Swans explode to life to shatter Blues in season opener
An extraordinary 12-goal third quarter from Sydney has delivered the Swans a 63-point comeback win over Carlton in a spiteful AFL season opener.
New AFL chairman vows ‘no hubris or arrogance’
The AFL's latest chairman wants to build a greater connection between the league and its clubs and has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at the game's past hierarchy.
Suns coy on Ugle-Hagan debut against Geelong
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has done his part to push for a Gold Coast debut when the Suns host Geelong in their season opener, but Damien Hardwick isn't locking it in.
‘Better equipped’: Swans coach eyes finals return
Another year, another premiership campaign - only this time, Sydney coach Dean Cox feels better placed to guide the Swans to finals after off-field additions.
Lions’ next gen a scary prospect for flag rivals
Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews is bullish about his team's chances of completing a premiership hat-trick, buoyed by the emergence of young stars.
‘Not lost on us’: Dillon oversees plenty of AFL change
While the AFL remains a strong code, the last few months have not been smooth and they need to have their house in better order.
Touk, Suns have the tools for early Geelong test
Suns vice-captain Touk Miller is eager to see how his side stacks up when they host last year's beaten grand finalists Geelong in AFL's Opening Round.
‘I could go on forever’: Lions far from final product
Jaspa Fletcher thinks two-time defending premiers Brisbane, who boast an army of emerging stars, are yet to hit their AFL ceiling.
‘Egregious injustice’: Cat to return after rape case
Geelong coach Chris Scott says Tanner Bruhn will return to action after missing last season while stood down by the AFL when falsely charged with rape.
Curnow, Oliver wowing teammates after big moves north
The two big recruits to Sydney's AFL clubs have impressed their new teammates even before playing a competition game in fresh colours.
Dees sign replacement for retired premiership defender
Melbourne have turned to VFL affiliate Casey to fill their final list spot for 2026 following the immediate retirement of premiership backman Steven May.
AFL’s Opening Round, and Origin here to stay: Dillon
AFL chief Andrew Dillon has backed the contentious opening round format and says State of Origin matches are here to stay.
‘Catch and cook’: stacked Suns the reel deal
Daniel Rioli found his niche on the Gold Coast after a move from Melbourne and expects Christian Petracca and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to do the same.
Butters sizzles as slick Port overpower Eagles
Port Adelaide tuned up for the AFL home-and-away campaign with a dominant win over West Coast in their final pre-season hit-out.
Premiership-winning Demons defender retires from AFL
Melbourne defender Steven May has announced his AFL retirement after 251 games, including the Demons' drought-breaking 2021 premiership.
Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers
While the Saints suffered a couple of injuries in their Ballarat pre-season win over Essendon, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera showcased his new role to deadly effect.
English lesson for Hawks in Dogs’ perfect tune-up
The Western Bulldogs will go into the AFL home-and-away season in strong form after Tim English led a dominant tune-up win over Hawthorn.
Suns forward suspended for AFL opening round
A late bump on his Brisbane Lions opponent has cost Gold Coast key forward Jed Walter a one-match suspension, ruling him out of the clash with Geelong.
Lions forward feasts, new Sun threatens in goal-fest
Logan Morris dined out in Brisbane's high-scoring AFL preseason defeat of Gold Coast, two fit-again teammates pushed their case and a new Sun teased.
Bulldogs won’t look back to go forward in AFL
Ten years on from the Western Bulldogs' drought-breaking premiership, skipper Marcus Bontempelli isn't looking to the 2016 flag for inspiration.
Injury scare could make clubs reconsider ruck options
Clubs could be nervous about throwing their forwards into ruck centre ball-ups after an injury scare to Geelong's Shannon Neale.
Cats breathe easy after Shannon avoids big injury
Carlton have beaten Geelong by 15 points in their final pre-season match, but all the talk was about a knock to Cats forward Shannon Neale.
‘That’s the risk’: Star Blue backs himself on long deal
Carlton star Sam Walsh has shunned free agency in favour of signing a bumper eight-year contract extension with the Blues and is adamant his body can hold up.
Curnow v Carlton clash could get spicy: Cripps
Superstar Swans recruit Charlie Curnow looms as a huge threat to his old side Carlton, who are set to unveil a new-look forward line in the AFL's season-opener.
Magpies, Cats back big guns’ fitness for opening round
Geelong expect Jeremy Cameron to be fit for AFL opening round, while Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore is bullish on his own fitness.
Port gun’s scare as injury woes worsen for GWS
A Port Adelaide star has a fresh injury worry while Greater Western Sydney's pre-season woes have continued with more players added to their injury list.
‘Doesn’t faze me’: Pies star happy to be among best
Collingwood star Nick Daicos wants to spend more time playing out of the goal square, but says he's no Dustin Martin.
Arch-rivals’ bid fails as AFL young gun re-signs
Hawthorn have secured Josh Weddle on a four-year contract extension, after Essendon put a monster seven-year offer to the Hawks young gun.
‘Heal the wounds’: Selwood optimistic on bruised Cats
For all their consistency, Geelong are coming off a poor second half in last year's grand final and Joel Selwood says the start of the season will test them.
Injured Brownlow medallist to miss Suns’ season start
Reigning Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell will have surgery on a broken finger and miss the start of the AFL season for Gold Coast.