A different hunger: Crows note shift from finals flop Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says there's a different hunger among his players after crashing out of last year's finals with consecutive losses. AAP · Feb 10
Midfield star Serong inks long-term Dockers deal Already locked in at Fremantle for two more seasons, Caleb Serong has become the equal longest-contracted player in the AFL after signing a new deal. AAP · Feb 10
'Lights were on, no-one home': Hawk to play on edge After a couple of seasons where he curbed his famous on-field aggression, an All-Australian Hawk feels it is time to start playing on the edge again. AAP · Feb 10
'Old soup': AFL footy boss brushes off speculation A key AFL appointment says speculation about problems in his department are frustrating and it's a function of people not having any games to discuss. AAP · Feb 9
AFL players' millionaires club more than doubles A few days after Chris Fagan expressed concern about St Kilda's big spending, the AFL has released figures that outline how much the top stars are earning. AAP · Feb 9
St Kilda star injured again, Port ruck's season over The only positive for one of the AFL's most injury-cursed players is that his latest setback isn't the knee problem that kept him out all of last year. AAP · Feb 8
City back on top in ALW, Canberra beat 10-woman Sydney Melbourne City are back on top of the A-League Women table after a 5-2 comeback win over Brisbane Roar, while Canberra United beat Sydney FC 2-1. AAP · Feb 8
Furphy breaks drought as Victory post ALW win over Jets Melbourne Victory have snapped a six-match winless run after supersub Holly Furphy popped up for a later stunner against the Newcastle Jets. AAP · Feb 7
Kurto calamity earns ALM Glory a draw against Macarthur Filip Kurto has handed Perth Glory an A-League Men point on a plate with two shocking blunders in Macarthur's 2-2 draw. AAP · Feb 6
Victory outlast Phoenix for crucial away win Melbourne Victory have snapped a two-game losing run by claiming a 3-2 away win over Wellington Phoenix, climbing back into the A-League Men finals places. AAP · Feb 6
'Ups and downs': Fit-again Swans captain near his best Sydney captain Callum Mills has put his injury woes behind him, eyeing a first opening-round appearance, while Dane Rampe's heir apparent is pushing to debut. AAP · Feb 6
Controversial Crow is hitting fresh heights: coach Adelaide playmaker Izak Rankine, still serving an AFL ban for a homophobic comment, has taken his professionalism to another level, his coach says. AAP · Feb 5
'Perfect storm' as 36ers stumble, Hawks' defence alive Adelaide have fallen from top spot on the NBL ladder while defending champions Illawarra have kept their season alive with a 100-99 victory. AAP · Feb 5
'Could be a star': Touk impressed with new Sun Jamarra Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made a strong first impression at Gold Coast as the No.1 draft pick tries to resurrect his troubled AFL career. AAP · Feb 5
AAP · Feb 5 AFL boss refuses to guarantee annual Origin match AFL boss Andrew Dillon has failed to guarantee State of Origin will become an annual match, with clubs given the ability to put players on restrictions.
AAP · Feb 5 Lions star backs Andrews to be club's sole captain Star Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron has full faith Harris Andrews can captain the Lions solo following Lachie Neale's decision to step down as co-skipper.
AAP · Feb 5 Nothing silly with Ili in United's title push Shea Ili is back from injury but will remain on restricted minutes as Melbourne United build up their star defensive guard for an NBL title push.
AAP · Feb 5 Geelong captain cool with Scott's pre-season approach Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has given an update on coach Chris Scott's extended absence and when he expects small forward Tyson Stengle to return.
AAP · Feb 5 'Really admirable': Roo skipper Larkey lauds Simpkin North Melbourne last made the AFL finals in 2016, but new captain Nick Larkey is bullish about what some more wins this season might bring.
AAP · Feb 5 AFL integrity unit looking into why police visited May Melbourne premiership veteran Steven May is the subject of an AFL integrity unit investigation after police recently visited his home.
AAP · Feb 4 Wanderers stun City to blow open ALW title race The ALW premiership race is wide open after Western Sydney upset leaders Melbourne City to send Sydney FC, who lost to Brisbane, to the foot of the table.
AAP · Feb 4 Titans coup as Tino commits future after Hannay revamp Gold Coast captain Tino Fa'asumaleaui will stay and see out his long-term deal after being convinced new coach Josh Hannay can lead the Titans to success.
AAP · Feb 4 'Super damaging': Adelaide's high hopes for young star Adelaide defender Max Michalanney says his teammate Josh Rachele is primed to make a massive impact as a midfielder in the looming AFL season.
AAP · Feb 4 'Here to help': Simon Goodwin on Swans role, AFL future Former Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has opened up about his AFL future, why he is all in on igniting Sydney's rise, and the true impact of a new club and city.
AAP · Feb 3 Merrett misses Essendon's team photo because of illness Essendon star Zach Merrett has missed a training session because of illness, while fellow midfielder Jy Caldwell was dealing with a knee complaint.