The Latest Breaking News on AFL

Demons' McDonald on track for AFL finals

Premiership forward Tom McDonald is in line to earn a recall for Melbourne's qualifying final against Sydney after making a successful return via the VFL.

AAP · Aug 27, 2022

Zorko no target for Tigers in AFL knockout

Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko could be spared extra attention by Richmond in their AFL elimination final following his ugly verbal spat with Melbourne players.

AAP · Aug 27, 2022

Bulldogs set AFL sights on Docker Lobb

Rory Lobb put the Western Bulldogs on notice with four goals for Fremantle last time they met and he shapes as an AFL elimination final game-breaker.

AAP · Aug 26, 2022

Zorko to keep head down in finals: Neale

Brisbane's three-time All-Australian Lachie Neale expects captain Dayne Zorko to channel his energy more efficiently in the AFL finals.

AAP · Aug 26, 2022

Port wingman Karl Amon to join Hawthorn

Port Adelaide wingman Karl Amon will join Hawthorn during the free agency period, giving Hawthorn's rebuild another important boost.

AAP · Aug 26, 2022

Bontempelli over injury, set for AFL final

Marcus Bontempelli will line up in the AFL elimination final against Fremantle despite being bothered by "a niggle or two" in recent weeks.

AAP · Aug 25, 2022

How drawn matches evolved throughout the history of Australian Rules Football and contributed to the fabric of the game

While the draw is essentially dead in AFL finals, the tied matches of the early days contributed to the very fabric of Australian Football, write Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson.

ABC News · Aug 25, 2022

Alastair Clarkson era starts to take shape at North Melbourne with AFL football department changes

Less than a week after Alastair Clarkson was unveiled as North Melbourne coach, the club announces the recruitment of one of his former assistants and the departure of key members of their football department.

ABC News · Aug 25, 2022

Kangaroos sign Viney as footy manager

Experienced football manager Todd Viney has been appointed as Alastair Clarkson's righthand man ahead of his first season as North Melbourne coach.

AAP · Aug 25, 2022

Underdone Fyfe keen for AFL finals crack

Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe says he would have liked a better lead-in to his first finals series since 2015, but he'll do everything he can to perform well.

AAP · Aug 25, 2022