'Mummy's boys' to mainstays: Lions' rapid AFL revival Lions star Tom Rockliff felt the brunt of Brisbane's 2013 mass player exodus but was still there to witness the first shoots that led to a rapid AFL revival. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
History 'irrelevant' as Voss forges a path for Blues Michael Voss hasn't leant on his past at Brisbane ahead of Carlton's preliminary final at the Gabba, insistent his Blues have a story of their own to tell. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
New Tigers coach Yze sets sights on top-four finish As first-year coach Adam Kingsley leads GWS into a once-unlikely preliminary final, new Richmond mentor Adem Yze outlines his dream of replicating that feat. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Richmond confirm Adem Yze as Hardwick's successor Richmond have confirmed experienced Melbourne assistant Adem Yze as their new permanent senior coach. AAP · Sep 21, 2023
Inexperienced Blues to ride the wave of AFL prelim Former Swan George Hewett is a rare Blue with preliminary final experience but is adamant Carlton can attack their clash with Brisbane on the front foot. AAP · Sep 21, 2023
Veteran ruck Goldstein departs Kangaroos Ruckman Todd Goldstein has told North Melbourne he plans to play at another AFL club in 2024, departing the Kangaroos after 314 games. AAP · Sep 21, 2023
AFL strikes $2.2 billion pay deal with players The AFL has struck an historic $2.2 billion pay deal with players featuring significant wage rises for men's and women's footballers and a longer AFLW season. AAP · Sep 21, 2023
AFLW players happy with conservative season expansion The AFLW season will gradually increase across the course of the new collective bargaining agreement but will max out at 14 regular-season games at most. AAP · Sep 21, 2023
Port chairman backs coach Hinkley after finals flop Port Adelaide chairman David Koch is backing coach Ken Hinkley despite a straight-sets exit from the AFL finals. AAP · Sep 21, 2023
Protege Lohmann happy to bide time at Brisbane Lions Fringe small forward Kai Lohmann will stay in Brisbane and continue his AFL education alongside Charlie Cameron after opting against a move back to Victoria. AAP · Sep 21, 2023
Zorko narrows focus as milestone grand final beckons Dayne Zorko wants to play on next season but would love to notch his 250th AFL game in the grand final, confident his Lions have learnt from previous campaigns. AAP · Sep 21, 2023
Collingwood reap rewards of matured De Goey Collingwood dynamo Jordan De Goey is staying out of trouble off the field and delivering like never before on it as the Magpies chase the AFL premiership. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
Morning Mail: AFL’s gambling problem, Covid-19 inquiry expected, UK’s green retreat Sport under fire for promoting bets with an 85% fail rate; Anthony Albanese tipped to announce panel to examine response to pandemic The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023
Magpie Army a 'huge advantage' for Collingwood: McRae Collingwood coach Craig McRae has called on the 'Magpie Army' to help lift his side to victory in their AFL preliminary final against GWS. AAP · Sep 20, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023 AFL criticised for promoting series of bets that have 85% loss rate for gamblers Analysis of 90 advertised same-game multis from Sportsbet shows only 15% would result in a win
The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023 Giants bring new romance to freshen up the AFL’s reheated nostalgia Carlton, Collingwood and Brisbane may have longer histories but after 12 seasons GWS have a claim to sentiment of their own
AAP · Sep 20, 2023 Ruckman Lycett could retire as Port ponder trade moves Ruckman Scott Lycett could call it a day, Port Adelaide's football manager Chris Davies says, as the club assesses its options ahead of the AFL trade period.
AAP · Sep 20, 2023 Giants 'deserve' to be in finals: captain Greene GWS captain Toby Greene admits he didn't expect his side to play finals this year, but believes they can go all the way and win a first AFL premiership.
AAP · Sep 20, 2023 Magpies' Maynard won't hold back against GWS A match-up with Giants star Toby Greene looms for Brayden Maynard after the Collingwood defender beat his rough conduct charge at the AFL tribunal.
AAP · Sep 20, 2023 Handstands to handlebars: the Gabba's new Lion king Jason Akermanis agrees that no player has captivated a Gabba crowd like Charlie Cameron since he was dominating for the Brisbane Lions in the early 2000s.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023 Morning Mail: Zelenskiy accuses Russia of genocide, vapes targeting schools, Gary Johns retains voice roles Ukrainian president tells UN that thousands of children have been kidnapped since invasion; stores aiming to create ‘new generation’ hooked on nicotine
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Cripps ready to get one back on Lions' Dunkley Carlton midfield coach Tim Clarke expects Patrick Cripps to respond to being beaten by Josh Dunkley when they resume hostilities in the AFL preliminary final.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023 How the Storm’s NRL ‘egg-chasers’ won over AFL-mad Melbourne Sustained success has played a significant role but so too has the way the club has leaned into links with Australian rules football
The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2023 Winds of change through Collingwood may shift long-held fan perceptions too The Magpies are not just in pursuit of on-field success, they are undergoing a transformation of the AFL club’s very identity
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Port Adelaide great Boak wants to extend AFL career Former captain Travis Boak has had positive discussions with Port Adelaide's club hierarchy about extending his career for an 18th AFL season.