Docker’s monster ban stands after attempted plastic surgeon defence
Fremantle forward Patrick Voss will have to sit through one of the longer bans of 2025 after the Dockers failed to have his three-game ban overturned at the AFL tribunal.
Fremantle forward Patrick Voss will have to sit through one of the longer bans of 2025 after the Dockers failed to have his three-game ban overturned at the AFL tribunal.
A double bonus of two of the AFL’s best young midfielders could be about to hit at Brisbane. Plus, the key Blue who’s happy to wait on contract negotiations and the futures of two Dons in Moneyball.
Port forward Joe Richards says the club will ‘wrap our arms around’ Willie Rioli, with the forward deleting his Instagram account after racist replies to a post saying he hated Hawthorn.
Richmond has confirmed Noah Balta is still in the frame to return this week despite his looming court sentencing, backing their six-week ban as a ‘strong decision’ despite calls for it to be lengthened.
The MCG is confident there’ll be no more security breaches after two men allegedly brought guns to an AFL game two weeks ago, but fans are being urged to arrive early ahead of a bumper week.
Carlton aren’t a team that typically sit on their hands when things aren’t going well. Yet another loss to the Hawks means it’s make or break time for Michael Voss, writes Scott Gullan.
31 for 31: North Heidelberg has a fresh look this season and a new captain with long-time leader Kyle McDonald standing down. Brody Bell talks about what it means to lead he Bulldogs.
Sam De Koning was dominant as Geelong’s number one ruckman in the season opener but coach Chris Scott says he might not always fill the role, opening the door for a veteran’s return.
It was like we had fast-forwarded 12 months – Josh Carr was speaking where a senior coach would at Adelaide Oval, but it’s far from unusual, MATT TURNER writes.
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon is dangling one of the juiciest carrots in football. But, as Jay Clark writes, he can’t find somebody to take it.
There’s no bigger name in Port Adelaide’s history than Russell Ebert. Travis Boak opens up on his special connection to the Power great as he prepares to break Ebert’s games record.
Nathan Broad could have joined the Richmond exodus and earned more money to finish his AFL career at another club. But, his answer to one question ultimately decided Broad’s future for him.
Only two clubs have gone back-to-back since Brisbane Lions’ historic threepeat. Simon Black reveals how Chris Fagan’s side can buck that trend and return to the AFL summit again in 2025.
Sam Landsberger loved Footscray, the club where his dad Jake was the long-time doctor. The late Herald Sun journalist would have relished a week like this where the history of the club he adored will be celebrated.
The Blues’ horror start to season 2025 has continued, but coach Michael Voss said he was ‘happy with our fight’ in a dour loss to Hawthorn which leaves them on the back foot.
Tasmania is hoping to get its hands on the number one pick in the 2027 AFL Draft before entering the competition. But the Devils are still looking for something “a little bit sharper” after the latest negotiations.
Craig Kelly has weighed in on Brayden Maynard’s Collingwood future after it was revealed the premiership defender is coming to grips with playing elsewhere. Recap all the daily footy news here.
One is the favourite for this year’s Brownlow Medal. The other a generational key-position talent. Fox Footy’s Garry Lyon asks, would you rather have Sam Darcy or Nick Daicos at your club?
Aaron Naughton is not just a forward, he’s a wrecking ball. Something he definitely isn’t however, is a defender, and the big Bulldog says that won’t be changing anytime soon.
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter believes the Eagles have identified and rectified the fatal flaws that let them down against Gold Coast in Round 1.
Two weeks into the free-to-air footy show battle and a ratings winner has emerged, but it’s far from panic stations for the runner up.
Senior coach Rohan Welsh will miss Round 1 of the VFL season with a severe foot infection but the Northern Bullants have named nine players to have their first games for the club.
Exclusive match-up data reveals the games and players to target in SuperCoach. See the top picks for round 2 plus CBAs, kick-ins and more.
Forget Marcus, Will and Levi, there’s another 15-year-old Ashcroft sibling who is tracking toward stardom. ELIZA REILLY speaks to Lucy at a major checkpoint in her footy journey.
Former stars want Patrick Cripps out of the ruck, but there’s a reason clubs are turning increasingly to their midfielders in the unglamorous position. Ed Bourke dives into the numbers.
Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning’s futures have been all the rage, but another star ruckman might be enticed to change clubs as he considers testing the market.
From bag-filling forwards to dashing defenders and ruckmen and nifty midfielders, dozens of local hopefuls have made the jump to the VFL this year. Here’s a list of 75 players to watch.
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan may not be turning up to all the Bulldogs training sessions but he enjoyed some time on the sidelines at the NBL finals.
The success of Freo’s midfield can be intrinsically linked to the presence of a big-bodied midfielder. One young star has put his hand up to fill the void after the Dockers missed Hayden Young and Nat Fyfe against Geelong.
Tom De Koning is still a must-have, massive concern for Will Day and a sneaky premium option down back. Here’s what SuperCoaches learned from Hawthorn’s win over Carlton.
