Nick Daicos ramps up training as Pies ready for finals
Nick Daicos appears unlikely to play in Collingwood's qualifying final against Melbourne but he has resumed running as he pushes to return from injury.
Australian rules football
Greiser makes mark as Richmond pip Brisbane in AFLW
Recruit Caitlin Greiser stood tall with a late goal as Richmond came back to beat Brisbane by six points in a thriller to begin their AFLW season.
Snapshot for round one of the AFLW season
A look at round one of the AFLW season, with Melbourne opening their premiership defence with a crushing 42-point win over Collingwood.
Flanders’ AFL future locked in with four-year Suns deal
Midfielder Sam Flanders has signed a four-year deal to remain on the Gold Coast after finishing the AFL season in career-best form.
‘Invest in Sydney’: Aussie rules on the rise in NSW
Australian rules football is becoming the preferred sport for young women in NSW, with participation rates increasing by 60 per cent compared to 2022.
Magpies’ Howe moves on from horror break as finals loom
Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe contemplated retirement after his horror arm break but is back firing for the Magpies' finals campaign.
AFL welcomes back Mark Thompson in grand final role
Troubled former Geelong coach and Essendon captain Mark Thompson will present the Jock McHale Medal to this year's AFL premiership coach.
King confident he is ready for Saints’ finals return
St Kilda key forward Max King says his body is in good shape as he prepares for an elimination final against GWS at the MCG.
Rich confirms he will retire once Lions’ season ends
Defender Daniel Rich will retire at the end of Brisbane's finals campaign, ending his 275-game AFL career after only managing seven matches this season.
Dixon ruled out for Port’s tough Gabba AFL finals test
While Port Adelaide had some good news, key forward Charlie Dixon has been ruled out of the Gabba qualifying final against Brisbane.
Ross Lyon’s hard edge key to Saints’ success in 2023
St Kilda players have dispelled the myth about coach Ross Lyon's so-called "cuddly" new persona, declaring the AFL taskmaster as tough as ever this season.
Neale’s added motivation boosts Lions’ AFL flag hunt
Lachie Neale's omission from this season's All-Australian team could play into the Brisbane Lions' hands in their qualifying final against Port Adelaide.
Magpies to swoop on Gawn with dual rucks Cox, Cameron
Craig McRae has locked in big men Darcy Cameron and Mason Cox to play in Collingwood's qualifying final against Melbourne at the MCG.
Eagles aim to end Fremantle’s AFLW derby stronghold
The Dockers lead the AFLW western derby tally 5-0, and West Coast are keen to turn the tables in their round-one clash at Fremantle Oval.
Ratten open to something new after leaving Kangaroos
Brett Ratten says he's not sure what he'll do next after leaving his role at North Melbourne, but he's open to new opportunities.
Berry refers to finals lessons as Lions mount charge
Jarrod Berry will refer to his notes when Brisbane's fifth-straight AFL finals campaign begins against Port Adelaide next Saturday.
In-form Lions gave Saints harsh pre-finals lesson
St Kilda captain Jack Steele says last Saturday's loss to Brisbane was good exposure for the Saints ahead of their first AFL finals series in three years.
Peter Daicos expects Magpies to play it safe with Nick
Peter Daicos has tipped Collingwood to leave son Nick out of the AFL qualifying final against Melbourne as he recovers from a knee injury.
Blues great Kouta wants new AFL finals role for Curnow
Carlton great Anthony Koutoufides believes Charlie Curnow can reach new heights in September if Michael Voss moves the star forward up the ground.
Lions defender Marcus Adams forced into AFL retirement
Brisbane Lions defender Marcus Adams won't return to the AFL, or play any other contact sport, due to a concussion suffered more than a year ago.
Butters, Bontempelli honoured with major AFL awards
Port Adelaide young gun Zac Butters and Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli have been honoured at the AFL awards night.
Captain Greene lauds 2023 Giants as his best-ever team
GWS star Toby Greene, the first Giants player to be named All Australian captain, is bullish about what they can do in the finals.
‘Do the same for us’: AFLW returns as Matildas encore
Following on from a historic Women's World Cup in Australia, the AFLW makes its return with officials, players and clubs promising to put on a good show.
Saints close to full strength as they build for finals
Assistant coach Lenny Hayes, a revered figure at St Kilda, is rapt that they're back in the finals and says they will be close to full strength for GWS.
Blues star Weitering cleared over Greene face contact
Carlton's Jacob Weitering has been fined for making contact to Toby Greene's face, while GWS forward Toby Bedford has copped a one-match ban for rough conduct.
Max Gawn misses extended All-Australian squad
Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn, GWS defender Sam Taylor and Richmond midfielder Tim Taranto were among notable absentees from the extended All-Australian squad.
Simpson stays on as Eagles coach despite wooden spoon
West Coast have declared they will stand by coach Adam Simpson despite a 2023 AFL premiership campaign that resulted in the Eagles finishing last on the ladder.
Hawks’ Goddard declares Dees ‘a cut above’ AFLW rivals
Melbourne may have lost Daisy Pearce but they've kept the majority of their playing list intact and present as hot favourites for the AFLW premiership.
Saints-Giants elimination final confirmed for MCG
The AFL's week one finals schedule includes St Kilda hosting Greater Western Sydney at the MCG before the Brisbane Lions play Port Adelaide at the Gabba.
Goodwin extends with Demons to end of 2026 season
Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin has signed a contract extension to the end of the 2026 season, which will be his 10th year in charge of the Demons.
Demons’ Goodwin admits Grundy experiment hasn’t worked
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin admits recruiting Brodie Grundy to partner with ruck star Max Gawn has not worked as the Demons would have liked.