The Latest Breaking News from AFL

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.

Western Bulldogs small forward Cody Weightman will miss half the AFL season because of surgery to fix a rare knee problem, adding to their growing injury woes.

No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor kicked two goals in Richmond's practice match against West Coast, but was concussed in a marking contest in the final few minutes.

Saturday's AFL Indigenous All Stars match was a raging success, with a record crowd of 37,865 turning up for the 43-point demolition of Fremantle.

A record crowd of 37,865 has turned up to watch the Indigenous All Stars thrash Fremantle by 43 points at Optus Stadium.

The Indigenous All Stars will be back in action for the first time in 10 years when they take on Fremantle in front of more than 30,000 fans on Saturday.

The AFL Indigenous All Stars have brought together a star-studded squad for the clash in Perth, and Fremantle's players are already nervous.

Caiden Cleary will miss Sydney's opening two games of the AFL season after being banned for breaching the league's illicit drugs code.

Former AFL player Troy Selwood has been remembered fondly by his brothers at a memorial service after he died suddenly last week, aged 40.

Adelaide have added legendary figure Neil Balme to their board in a move that has been trumpeted as a significant boost to the AFL club's football expertise.