Rebuilding Eagles 'not waiting' for AFL finals return Despite being hot favourites to collect the wooden spoon this year, West Coast's next generation of players are dreaming big as they chase a finals return. AAP · Mar 28, 2024
‘Incredibly small’ number of AFL players pulled from games for positive drug tests, union says AFLPA head Paul Marsh says speculation missing the mark, while Sport Integrity Australia is now assessing allegations by MP Andrew Wilkie The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2024
Blues bolstered by handy ins for AFL Good Friday match Jacob Weitering and Caleb Marchbank return and Elijah Hollands will make his Carlton debut in the Good Friday clash with North Melbourne. AAP · Mar 28, 2024
Coaches must be told of drug cases: Hawthorn's Mitchell Leading AFL coaches and players have continued to express their concern over revelations of a secret drug-testing regime within the sport. AAP · Mar 28, 2024
Jack Viney joins AFL's 200 Club, eyes family milestone Melbourne midfielder Jack Viney is closing in on his father's AFL games tally, earning high praise from coach Simon Goodwin ahead of his 200th appearance. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
Fletcher winging it for Lions' grand-final rematch Brisbane Lions second-year talent Jaspa Fletcher took plenty from watching his Collingwood wing rivals in last year's four-point AFL grand-final loss. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
Australian Rules Reviewing Drug Policy After Cocaine Claims Australian Rules football said Wednesday it was reviewing its illicit drugs policy after a whistleblower aired claims of widespread cocaine use among players. International Business Times · Mar 27, 2024
Titans not worried by Fifita contract situation David Fifita has six weeks to decide if he wants to stay at a struggling Gold Coast for the next two years, but the Titans insist they are not worried. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
Bombers won't step away from aggressive edge Essendon's aggressive approach fell short against Sydney but coach Brad Scott will continue to encourage his players to be fierce in the contest. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
'It'd be sad' to farewell Leichhardt: Tigers' Papali'i Isaiah Papali'i would be sad to farewell Leichhardt Oval but Wests Tigers players appear resigned they will have little say in the club's future at the ground. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
AFL boss sells Cardiff McDonald's for $5.53m, and new owner pays cash 'McDonald's investments are the most highly sought after'. Newcastle Herald · Mar 27, 2024
Cunningham 'fantastic', Adams likely to miss for Swans Sydney Swans coach John Longmire says Harry Cunningham is in great spirits, despite being concussed in a controversial bump last weekend. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
'Defend the island', Tasmania gun for maiden NBL title The Tasmania JackJumpers can clinch their first NBL title with victory in game four of the Championship Series against Melbourne United in Hobart. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
AFL clubs demand answers on secret drug tests: Goodwin Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he has "no line of sight" on explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the AFL. AAP · Mar 27, 2024
AAP · Mar 27, 2024 'Tough' Demons star Steven May eyes Gather Round return Melbourne key defender Steven May could miss just one AFL match despite sustaining fractured ribs in a nasty collision with Hawthorn's Mabior Chol.
AAP · Mar 27, 2024 AFL 'unapologetic' after secret drug test allegations The AFL has responded to explosive whistleblower allegations of secret drug-testing of players facilitated by the league.
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 Doedee in 'heartbreaking' injury before Lions' rematch Days out from his Brisbane Lions debut, Tom Doedee's AFL comeback from a torn cruciate ligament has been halted after he suffered a similar injury in training.
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 Dons' hands were tied on Wright's rough conduct charge Essendon could not see a way to challenge Peter Wright's rough conduct charge and felt they risked a ban of six matches or more if he had pleaded not guilty.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024 Peter Wright’s four-game ban shows AFL is changing – one unconscious player at a time The rants of Wayne Carey aside, most accept Essendon man’s hit on Sydney’s Harry Cunningham deserved punishment
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 MP details allegations of secret AFL drug tests Allegations from a whistleblowing doctor of secret illicit drug tests to allow AFL players to avoid detection have been outlined by federal MP Andrew Wilkie.
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 Wright cops four-match AFL ban, King rubbed out for one Essendon forward Peter Wright has received a four-match ban at the AFL Tribunal, while St Kilda spearhead Max King failed to overturn his one-game suspension.
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 Harley Reid's fend-offs already wowing AFL fans West Coast appear set for another season at the bottom of the table, but the hot start of No.1 pick Harley Reid has been a big positive.
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 Selection squeeze a winner for Bulldogs: Weightman Jack Macrae hasn't cracked the Western Bulldogs midfield yet this season and forward Cody Weightman says the selection squeeze is a good thing.
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 Howdy Doedee: 'Competitive unit' poised for Lions debut Self-described competitive unit Tom Doedee is available to make his first AFL appearance for his new club Brisbane in the grand final rematch with Collingwood.
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 Time hasn't caught up with senior Magpies: coach Collingwood veterans Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom have had slow starts to the AFL season, but coach Craig McRae has backed them to hit their straps.