The Latest Breaking News from AFL

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has no qualms with umpire Nick Foot also working as a horse racing analyst at a major betting company.

State of origin could return to the AFL calendar as soon as next year, with league boss Andrew Dillon keen on more pre-season representative football.

Carlton star Charlie Curnow has had minor knee surgery, while luckless Geelong onballer Cameron Guthrie will miss the start of the season after another setback.

The head of Foxtel says AFL fans will ‘run towards the light’ this season and subscribe to its pay TV service or sports streaming platform Kayo

Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has brushed off talk about which club Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will play at beyond this AFL season.

Hawthorn great Jason Dunstall believes the young Hawks can continue to impress and surprise if they employ their aggressive playing style again this season.

Former Melbourne captain Garry Lyon is hopeful, rather than confident, his old AFL club has solved its many problems over the last few years.

Scans have revealed Richmond's prized No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor suffered a fractured jaw in a collision with a West Coast player during match simulation.

Adelaide hope defender Max Michalanney will return for round one of the AFL's premiership season after dislocating a thumb in a trial game.

Australia’s love affair with the major football codes – the Australian Football League (AFL) and National Rugby League (NRL) – is well documented. However, one aspect that stands out to many observers, particularly those overseas, is the length of these leagues’ pre-seasons.

Bailey Smith was the centre of attention at GMHBA Stadium and Geelong's star recruit he did not disappoint in the hit-out against Hawthorn.