Dockers retain Erasmus but two others want out
Emerging midfield star Neil Erasmus has turned down interest from cross-town rivals West Coast to extend his stay at Fremantle until the end of 2028.
Australian rules football
Photographer ‘rattled’ by verbal tirade from Cats star
Geelong star Bailey Smith has left a female photographer "rattled" after swearing and demanding she delete images of him taken at an open training session.
‘Open arms’: Hawks prepare for feisty airport reception
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is confident the Hawks will cope with the reception they will face both on and off the field in Adelaide.
Back to work: Suns’ rise no ‘fairytale’
Sam Collins is thrilled with what he saw against Fremantle but insists the Suns' progression to an AFL semi-final isn't the fairytale it's being made out to be.
‘We won’t trade Zach Merrett’: Bombers stand firm
Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't be stripping Zach Merrett of the captaincy despite the star midfielder exploring a move away from the club.
Magpies star going ‘exceptionally well’ in finals bid
Collingwood premiership stars Bobby Hill and Jeremy Howe continue to press their cases to return for the Magpies' preliminary final.
Ablett’s big Suns call, high praise for star pair
Gary Ablett has detailed why Suns pair Noah Anderson and Matt Rowell are so effective as the retired champion delivered his verdict on their title hopes.
‘Not a massive fan’: QClash rivalry to hit new heights
The QClash's simmering feud could reignite when Gold Coast collide with Brisbane at the Gabba with a preliminary final berth on the line.
‘He’ll put his hand up’: Lions cub to fill massive void
Brisbane's Rising Star contender Levi Ashcroft is tipped to take on the challenge of filling the void caused by dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale's injury.
Star ruckman cites injury woes for quitting Essendon
Ruckman Sam Draper has officially walked out on Essendon, with the 26-year-old tipped to join Brisbane next season.
AFL coaches unconvinced on merits of last disposal rule
AFL football performance boss Greg Swann is set to recommend a 'last disposal' rule to the AFL Commission but coaches aren't sure the change is necessary.
Mitchell braces for tough call if Hawks reach decider
Calsher Dear is out of Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide with a hamstring injury but the key forward could yet return to play a role in the AFL finals.
Hawks face finals shake-up with key forward ruled out
Mitch Lewis kicked four goals in the VFL and could be recalled for Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide after Calsher Dear was ruled out.
Initial AFL rejection still driving Hawks gun
Jai Newcombe was overlooked by every AFL club before Hawthorn took a punt on him in the mid-season draft, and the move is paying serious dividends.
‘Thank God’: Hawks forward winning confidence battle
One of the heroes of Hawthorn's elimination final win over GWS has spoken candidly of his struggles with self-confidence.
Giants pair eye exit door after finals heartbreak
GWS pair Leek Aleer and Jacob Wehr are set to depart the club following the Giants' tough elimination final loss to Hawthorn.
‘Rips your heart out’: Dockers reveal misery over Fyfe
Fremantle players were left crushed after their one-point loss to Gold Coast officially ended the glittering career of Nat Fyfe.
Lions break Adelaide hearts in AFLW thriller
The Brisbane Lions kicked three unanswered goals in the final quarter to steamroll Adelaide in a titanic AFLW tussle at Norwood Oval.
Geelong silenced ‘haters’ with Lions win: star Cat
Geelong's lead-in to the AFL finals was under scrutiny but midfielder Max Holmes believes their stunning qualifying final performance silenced those doubts.
Briggs brilliance stunned Hawks star Meek in finals win
Hawthorn ruck Lloyd Meek says being able to rally and win after giving up a 42-point lead showed some of the Hawks' work coming to fruition.
‘Fine them $10,000’: Longmuir wants AFL to end staging
Cam Rayner's flop against Geelong has thrust the topic of staging for free kicks back into the spotlight, and Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has a quick fix.
Lions midfield ready to lift in Neale’s absence
Brisbane's premiership defence is hanging by a thread after several crucial injuries, but star midfielder Josh Dunkley is refusing to panic.
Time to knock Big Brother off Gabba perch: Hardwick
Gold Coast have lost their past 10 games at the Gabba, but they are confident they can buck history in the QClash semi-final against Brisbane.
Dockers have five or six more cracks at the flag: Fyfe
Fremantle great Nat Fyfe says he was left feeling numb after his AFL career was brought to a close in a heartbreaking one-point loss to Gold Coast.
Hard to Swallow: Dockers sunk late by Suns in thriller
Gold Coast will take on Brisbane in a blockbuster QClash semi-final at the Gabba after kicking a late behind to sink Fremantle by one point in Perth.
Hawks star bounces back to form as Saints outclassed
Injury-hit Hawthorn have hit their straps on a windy night in Cairns and proved too good for St Kilda, who didn't kick a goal until well into the last quarter.
Next year, who knows?: Giants defiant after finals loss
The chase of a maiden premiership is over for GWS after a loss to Hawthorn, but coach Adam Kingsley already has his sights on next year.
Hawks respond to Mitchell’s message, book spot in semi
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has praised his side for responding to a simple three-quarter time message after they powered past GWS and into a semi-final.
Suns secure breakthrough win for new coach Rhyce Shaw
Gold Coast have recorded their first AFLW win under new coach Rhyce Shaw, dominating GWS in the middle en route to a crucial 19-point victory.
‘Amazing what happens when valued’: Suns’ missing piece
John Noble has a complicated relationship with AFL finals but still played enough of them to be a source of wisdom this week for Suns teammates.
Season over for two Lions premiership heroes
The Brisbane Lions' premiership defence has been dealt two huge blows after Eric Hipwood and Lachie Neale were ruled out for the rest of the finals series.