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.
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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.
Blues defender bullish ahead of 2025 AFL campaign
Defender Adam Saad isn't dwelling on Carlton's meek finals exit last year and is adamant they have what it takes to be among the AFL's contenders.
North midfield bull suffers another injury setback
Harry Sheezel says he's shattered for his North Melbourne teammate and good pal George Wardlaw after his troublesome hamstring gave way during a training run.
‘Target the best’: Cat keen to welcome another big name
Geelong forward Gryan Miers is urging his club to continue their pursuit of the AFL's best talents as Gold Coast star Matt Rowell weighs up his future.
GWS coach hails star recruit Stringer’s work ethic
GWS coach Adam Kingsley has hailed Jake Stringer's work ethic as the star recruit attempts to make a mark at his third AFL club.
Ruckman Marshall headlines trio of injured Saints
St Kilda are dealing with a mounting injury list ahead of the AFL season, with Rowan Marshall potentially sidelined for round one along with Mattaes Phillipou.
‘Every single day’: Gulden on a mission after horror GF
Errol Gulden can't stop thinking about Sydney's AFL grand final capitulation against Brisbane but knows talk is cheap as he eyes redemption.
Former North coach Shaw signs as Suns’ AFLW boss
Former North Melbourne AFL coach Rhyce Shaw has been appointed Gold Coast's new AFLW mentor.
Blues president stands down after AFL investigation
Carlton have announced Luke Sayers has stood down as president after the embattled club figure was cleared of posting a lewd image on social media by the AFL.
West Coast star Liam Ryan involved in street fight
West Coast say they are aware of an incident in which star forward Liam Ryan was involved in a violent street fight.
Lions’ Hipwood eyes pre-season return after surgery
Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood has returned positively from surgery to repair the groin soreness he played through in the club's AFL title run.
Giants back Jake Stringer to deliver in AFL flag chase
GWS vice-captain Josh Kelly has only seen a glimpse of what Jake Stringer can do but is confident he has already lived up to his nickname 'The Package'.