The Latest Breaking News from AFL

Lions' AFL discard Keays to captain Crows

Less than three years after being axed by Brisbane, Ben Keays has been named as Adelaide's captain for their looming AFL game against Carlton.

AAP · May 4, 2022

Port's Powell-Pepper finds happy place

Port Adelaide's milestone man Sam Powell-Pepper says his outlook on life and the AFL has changed since becoming a father.

AAP · May 4, 2022

Injury-free Giants look for AFL surge

GWS could enter an AFL game unchanged for the first time in four years as the resurgent Giants look to claim another scalp in beating Geelong in Canberra.

AAP · May 4, 2022

AFL formally apologises after damning report about abuse, harassment of female umpires

Acting AFL chief executive Kylie Rogers issues an apology to female and non-binary umpires after a report detailed a culture of sexual harassment, misogyny and spectator abuse.

ABC News · May 3, 2022

AFL star Martin looking good for return

Dustin Martin is expected to make his eagerly anticipated AFL comeback this weekend after impressing Richmond since his return to the club from personal leave.

AAP · May 3, 2022

Bombers mids not stat-chasing: Wright

Essendon's midfield has come under some heat amid the Bombers' poor start to the AFL season but forward Peter Wright doesn't believe they're chasing stats.

AAP · May 3, 2022

Demons' Joel Smith to have ankle surgery

Injury-plagued Melbourne defender Joel Smith is likely to be sidelined for up to 10 weeks with scans revealing he will need ankle surgery.

AAP · May 3, 2022

AFL accepts it could have made public its report on female umpire abuse

The AFL has acknowledged it could have publicly shared a leaked report detailing what it called ‘unacceptable experiences’ of sexual harassment

The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2022

Sydney trio in frame for AFL return

Sydney coach John Longmire says ruckman Tom Hickey is among three key players set to be available for their AFL game against Gold Coast.

AAP · May 3, 2022

Carlton enjoying AFL top eight status

Patrick Cripps is not yet thinking about finals despite Carlton producing what the captain believed was their best four-quarter performance of the AFL season.

AAP · May 3, 2022