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.
Australian rules football
Stadium build continues despite $1 billion cost blowout
An independent expert has highlighted major concerns about the cost and location of a new AFL stadium but key decision-makers are maintaining their support.
Tigers confirm Balta assault charge in country NSW
Richmond's Noah Balta, who signed a seven-year AFL deal in October, has been charged with assault following an incident in country NSW on December 30.
Premiership coach Fagan signs Lions contract extension
Brisbane Lions premiership coach Chris Fagan has signed a contract extension through to the end of the 2027 AFL season.
Lions to confirm re-signing of premiership coach Fagan
The Brisbane Lions have re-signed premiership coach Chris Fagan until the end of 2027, with the club to imminently confirm it.
Not going anywhere: Young a Docker until 2033
Rising midfield star Hayden Young has become the longest-contracted player in the AFL, signing a six-year extension to stay at Fremantle.
Blues star De Koning to make free agency call in 2025
Out of contract at the end of the 2025 season, Tom De Koning is set to headline contract talks at Carlton alongside Adam Cerra, Adam Saad and Nic Newman.
Crows star Rankine vows to rebound for AFL flag push
After missing out on a third of the 2024 season, Adelaide star Izak Rankine is out to put himself in the best position possible to push for a premiership.
Magpies take Centra with No.1 pick in AFLW draft
Victorian midfielder-forward Ash Centra has been chosen by Collingwood as the No.1 pick in the first national AFLW draft, while Gold Coast took Havana Harris.
Magpies set to take Victorian No.1 pick in AFLW draft
The 2024 AFLW draft will be the first fully national version, rather than state-based, but Collingwood are set to pick Victorian Ash Centra first in any case.
Bulldogs $6m abuse payout slashed, but verdict upheld
A man abused by a Bulldogs volunteer as a child has had his almost-$6 million payout from the AFL club more than halved, but his lawyers say it is still a win.
New Eagle Graham grateful for his time at Tigerland
New West Coast recruit Jack Graham hopes he can play a key role in the club's midfield under new coach Andrew McQualter.
Swans draftee Bowman handed Franklin’s famous number
Sydney will have a new No.23, taking Lance Franklin's number off the shelf after a year to hand it to young South Australian forward Ned Bowman.
Harris set to stay with Demons after trade falls over
Hawthorn and Melbourne couldn't reach an AFLW trade agreement on Tayla Harris, who is instead set to remain with the Demons.
Magpies unveil Charlie Gardiner as new football boss
Collingwood have named long-time Sydney administrator Charlie Gardiner as their new football boss, continuing a massive off-field rebuild.
Hawks mull over Harris trade as Demons offer extension
The busiest club in the penultimate day of the AFLW trade period, Hawthorn are still mulling over a trade for Melbourne premiership forward Tayla Harris.
Dockers star recruit Bolton keeps lid on flag hype
Fremantle are hoping prized recruit Shai Bolton can lead them to a much coveted first premiership, but the former Richmond star isn't buying into the hype.
No one can replace Daniher: Lions recruit Day
There's a Joe Daniher-sized hole in the Brisbane Lions line-up, but recruit Sam Day isn't out to be a carbon copy of the star AFL premiership forward.
Soldo in seamless return to Port after trade request
Port Adelaide forward Mitch Georgiades says there's no grudges held against ruckman Ivan Soldo who has returned to club since asking for a trade to Victoria.
Mithen lands at Suns but Tayla Harris still in limbo
Tayla Harris's bid to land at Hawthorn is up in the air after the Melbourne forward wasn't part of a six-club mega deal finalised on Friday.
AFLW star Garner ties Kangas record with latest honour
AFLW star Jasmine Garner has joined AFL games record-holder Brent Harvey as the only North Melbourne players to have won five club best-and-fairest awards.
Consistency key for Walsh as Blues seek to end drought
Sam Walsh believes consistency will be crucial to Carlton's AFL premiership hopes in 2025 as they seek to end a flag drought dating back three decades.
Pies, Hawks keen to lure off-contract Dees star Harris
High-profile Melbourne talent Tayla Harris is set to headline the AFLW trade period, with Hawthorn and Collingwood vying for the All-Australian's services.
‘Stare it in the face’: Cox’s first big call as coach
Dean Cox has set the tone for his tenure as Sydney's new head coach, beginning pre-season with a meticulous review of their 60-point AFL grand final defeat.
Skipper bullish on Smith addition to Cats’ engine room
Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield believes versatile recruit Bailey Smith will have his biggest impact for his new AFL club in a revamped midfield.
‘Line in the sand’: Green vows GWS will do better
GWS are determined to right their wrongs, with Tom Green saying his team will learn from their AFL finals crash-out and post-season function scandal.
Why Lions can defy AFL champion hoodoo and roar again
Dayne Zorko reckons Brisbane's desire to replicate their 2024 success for those who missed out will help them buck a trend that's plagued recent AFL premiers.
Suns sack AFLW coach Joyce, captain Bohanna wants trade
Gold Coast captain Tara Bohanna is expected to return home to Victoria after requesting a trade, just hours after the Suns sacked AFLW coach Cameron Joyce.
North star Garner claims most coveted AFLW award
North Melbourne star Jasmine Garner still hasn't won an AFLW best-and-fairest but she played a key role in her side's first premiership triumph.
Lions beaten at own game in AFLW grand final blitz
Craig Starcevich conceded his Brisbane Lions were put to the sword in familiar fashion by North Melbourne in a disappointing AFLW grand final performance.
Roos cruise past Lions into AFLW history books
North Melbourne have won their first AFLW premiership, completing an unbeaten season with a 30-point win over Brisbane in the grand final.