Adelaide coach Nicks says contract talks won’t distract
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his negotiations for a contract extension won't drag through the entire AFL season.
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Powell-Pepper ban sets harsher penalty precedent: Port
Coach Ken Hinkley says the four-game ban for Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper sets a clear precedent of harsher penalties for concussion incidents in the AFL.
Meat the coach: Dimma’s Suns AFL rebuild takes hold
Damien Hardwick's arrival at the Suns has encouraged structural change on and off the field as they chase a maiden finals campaign in their 14th AFL season.
Humbling 2022 loss ‘defining moment’ for Collingwood
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has recalled a humbling loss midway through 2022 as the defining moment in the Magpies' rise to premiership glory.
McStay hopes to return from knee injury this AFL season
While Collingwood forward Daniel McStay makes solid progress after his knee reconstruction, St Kilda star Jack Sinclair is unsure about his calf injury.
Daicos, De Goey fire in Magpies’ AFL practice match
Collingwood shrugged off some first-quarter rust to overcome Richmond by 30 points in their final practice match before starting their premiership defence.
Brisbane Lions let go of AFL grand final baggage
Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews believes the Lions have been able to celebrate their 2023 season rather than dwell completely on the grand final loss.
Top Cat Guthrie to miss eight weeks due to injury
Influential Geelong midfielder Cam Guthrie will be sidelined least eight weeks because of a thigh injury.
Suns’ Swallow yearning for unknown AFL finals feeling
David Swallow enters a 14th season with Gold Coast chasing a maiden finals appearance, optimistic their talented list and a new coach can "get the place going".
Parker broken-arm blow for Swans on eve of AFL season
Sydney's midfield veteran Luke Parker has had surgery on a broken arm in a considerable blow for the Swans just days before the AFL season gets under way.
Brayshaw’s AFL retirement leaves Gawn ‘devastated’
Melbourne captain Max Gawn and Collingwood counterpart Darcy Moore have spoken of their sadness over Angus Brayshaw's sudden retirement.
Tigers captain Nankervis no certainty for AFL opener
Captain Toby Nankervis is no certainty to play in Richmond's AFL season opener but would be rapt if that opens the door for Sam Naismith's Tigers debut.
Blues star Walsh’s return unclear due to ‘grumbly’ back
Carlton star Sam Walsh is dealing with a "grumbly" back issue, and the Blues are unsure when he will be available to play.
‘No ceiling’ as King commits to two-year Suns extension
Ben King has agreed to extend his career on the Gold Coast, where three-time AFL premiership coach Damien Hardwick will begin his tenure this season.
Port’s Powell-Pepper in trouble for high bump on Crow
Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper will attract AFL match review scrutiny for a high bump which concussed Adelaide's Mark Keane in a match simulation fixture.
We don’t have a drug culture, says Demons football boss
Melbourne general manager of football Alan Richardson has followed captain Max Gawn in insisting there is no drug culture at the AFL club.
Skipper Gawn adamant Demons do not have drugs culture
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the latest anti-doping charges against teammate Joel Smith are shocking, but he has backed the AFL club's broader culture.
Walsh, Martin in doubt for Carlton’s first AFL game
Star Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh, the best player of last year's AFL finals series, is in doubt for the Blues' round one clash with the Brisbane Lions.
No sanction decided for Kangaroos’ Thomas: AFL CEO
AFL CEO Andrew Dillon says he has no timeline on when an investigation into Tarryn Thomas will finish as North Melbourne continue pre-season without him.
Crows’ Clarke steps down as ruck coach to focus on AFLW
Adelaide's AFL ruck coach Matthew Clarke is stepping down from the role to focus solely on coaching the Crows in the AFLW.
Demons to keep Oliver ‘honest’, says captain Gawn
Melbourne captain Max Gawn insists Clayton Oliver is on the right track after the star midfielder's difficult and highly publicised off-season.
Retired Dee Brayshaw urges AFL to do more on concussion
Melbourne AFL premiership player Angus Brayshaw has been forced into premature retirement because of concussion.
Geelong’s Guthrie hurts quad in AFL practice match
Geelong midfielder Cam Guthrie has suffered a potential quad injury in the opening minutes of the Cats' AFL practice match against Carlton.
North Melbourne sack Thomas after 18-game ban from AFL
Tarryn Thomas has been sacked by North Melbourne after being banned by the AFL for 18 games for threatening a woman and other misconduct.
Demons’ Joel Smith accused of cocaine trafficking
Melbourne AFL utility Joel Smith has been served with three anti-doping rule violations for the trafficking or attempted trafficking of cocaine.
Fogarty among additions to Adelaide’s leadership group
Adelaide have announced an expanded leadership group, with key forward Darcy Fogarty among four additions to support captain Jordan Dawson.
Lengthy AFL ban looms for Kangaroos’ Tarryn Thomas
North Melbourne midfielder Tarryn Thomas is expected to receive a lengthy ban from the AFL regarding allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a woman.
Humphrey primed for ‘Dusty’ role at Hardwick’s Suns
Second-year Gold Coast talent Bailey Humphrey has been emboldened by the confidence shown in him by new coach Damien Hardwick.
Carlton every bit as close as three-peat Lions: Voss
Carlton coach Michael Voss says his resurgent Blues have built a bond as strong as the powerful Brisbane Lions team he led to three AFL premierships.
Magpies’ Murphy to sit out of AFL games indefinitely
Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy is not contemplating retirement but will remain on the sidelines indefinitely due to concussion-related issues.
Carlton coach Voss signs two-year contract extension
Michael Voss has signed a two-year contract extension as coach of Carlton, while chief executive Brian Cook has also committed to remain at the AFL club.