Geelong end Conor McKenna pursuit as AFL champions are linked with Mayo star Eglish native announced his departure from the Tyrone senior squad during the summer and is poised to return to Aussie Rules Belfast Live · Nov 12, 2022
Bombers AFL ruckman Sam Draper re-signs Essendon ruckman Sam Draper has re-signed until 2025 while former player Dean Rioli has become the Bombers' first Indigenous board member. AAP · Nov 11, 2022
St Kilda release football review findings St Kilda will forego financial gain by not selling a home game interstate in 2023 to give the Saints a better shot at breaking their AFL premiership drought. AAP · Nov 11, 2022
McDonald-Tipungwuti to make AFL comeback Dynamic Essendon cult hero Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti will return to the Bombers next year, six months after his shock AFL retirement. AAP · Nov 10, 2022
Eagles re-sign AFL veteran Hurn for 2023 West Coast defender Shannon Hurn will play an important mentor role next year as the club embarks on a big rebuild. AAP · Nov 9, 2022
Lions star Neale sets sights on AFL flag Brisbane star Lachie Neale has declared the Lions are right in the window to end their AFL premiership drought, saying this group needs to capitalise. AAP · Nov 9, 2022
Suns' Thompson ends injury-plagued career Gold Coast defender Rory Thompson has retired from the AFL, saying his body has been worn down by persistent knee injuries. AAP · Nov 9, 2022
Hastings to battle on at Wests Tigers Tim Sheens has shot down suggestions Jackson Hastings is on the outer at Wests Tigers as the coach begins pondering spine combinations for 2023. AAP · Nov 8, 2022
Hawks players agree to inquiry: report Four players and their families have agreed to be involved with an investigation into the Hawthorn racism allegations, according to a report. AAP · Nov 8, 2022
Kerry's Stefan Okunbor looking forward to clean slate in 2023 'I think making the panel was just a testament to me getting back from every single injury because I don’t think I had four weeks straight without being injured.' Irish Mirror · Nov 8, 2022
Former AFL coach Dani Laidley sues police over photo snapped at Geelong races Dani Laidley alleges photo shared among Victoria Police officers and to social media suggested she was a spectacle for identifying as a woman ABC News · Nov 4, 2022
Dani Laidley sues police over sharing pics Ex-AFL coach Dani Laidley has launched fresh legal action against Victoria Police, seeking damages after being ridiculed by officers who shared photos of her. AAP · Nov 4, 2022
Alastair Clarkson addresses Hawks cultural safety review on first day as North Melbourne AFL coach Former Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson says he is looking forward to the chance to contribute to the Hawks cultural safety review and defend himself — but in the meantime he is getting on with his new role as North Melbourne coach. ABC News · Nov 2, 2022
Clarkson awaits date to address AFL panel The immediate priority for new North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson will be mounting a defence against racism charges. AAP · Nov 2, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Nov 2, 2022 Partner of former Hawthorn player won’t take part in ‘culturally unsafe’ AFL racism review The woman, who says the football club pressured her to terminate a pregnancy, says AFL’s review perpetuates abuse it is supposed to address
AAP · Nov 1, 2022 Woman says AFL racism inquiry 'unsafe' A woman involved in the Hawthorn racism allegations says she won't take part in the investigation, slamming the AFL's process in a statement through lawyers.
ABC News · Nov 1, 2022 Woman at centre of Hawthorn racism review will not participate in AFL investigation, 'refusing to consent to silencing tactics' The lawyer for a woman at the centre of the Hawthorn cultural safety review says his client will not participate in the AFL's investigation, saying she is "refusing to consent to the silencing tactics of the AFL".
ABC News · Oct 30, 2022 Outback schoolteacher Michael Gallus leads Pakistan to AFL Asian Championships triumph Footy is growing on the sub-continent, with a cricketing powerhouse claiming an unlikely triumph over teams stacked with Aussie expats and state league stars.
ABC News · Oct 30, 2022 Gippsland football clubs call for review of Player Points System after widespread breaches Every club in Gippsland has been fined for breaching a system designed to ensure a more equal playing field in country football.
AAP · Oct 28, 2022 Port's Horne-Francis has leg surgery Port Adelaide expect boom recruit Jason Horne-Francis to be ready for the start of next AFL season after he underwent leg surgery.
ABC News · Oct 27, 2022 Former AFL player Liam Jurrah on remand ahead of hearing over alleged assault, break-in The former AFL high-flyer will remain in custody while he awaits a court hearing after he allegedly broke into a house and assaulted a woman earlier this year.
ABC News · Oct 26, 2022 North Melbourne says Alastair Clarkson will start as senior coach on November 1 North Melbourne confirms Alastair Clarkson will commence his head coaching role at the club on November 1.
AAP · Oct 26, 2022 Clarkson to start as planned at North North Melbourne have confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson will start as planned on November 1 as an investigation looks at historic racism allegations at Hawthorn.
AAP · Oct 26, 2022 Geelong's Hawkins to miss AFL start Geelong's Tom Hawkins will have foot surgery this week and is likely to miss the start of the AFL season next year.
ABC News · Oct 25, 2022 Former AFL player Shaun Smith unimpressed by league response to concussion researcher's plagiarism Former Demons and Kangaroos star Shaun Smith received a payout over repeated concussions during his career, so he was naturally invested in the AFL's research into concussion. Finding out some of it was plagiarised leaves him feeling like "it was a complete waste of time".