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.
Heath James followed in his father’s footsteps to become an elite footballer, but his career was done by the age of 25. He details the brutal injury curse he went through at the Swans.
If there was an award for consistency among this year’s draft crop, Jagga Smith would claim it with ease. Find out why he’s being compared to some of the AFL’s biggest stars.
The Lions knocked on the premiership door for years, now they have a collection of talent that could set them up for another 21st century dynasty, writes Jon Ralph. But there’s one big question.
The talent at the top end of this year’s draft is so evenly spread, but a No. 1 contender has emerged from the pack. Plus the Roos and Crows weigh up big moves ahead of Wednesday night.
Nick Daicos slid to pick 4 in the 2021 draft in a huge win for the Pies. Brisbane are hoping for a similar slide for Levi Ashcroft, or they will have to go into ‘points deficit’. JON RALPH has more.
Given their massive haul, the Tigers have control of the 2024 draft, and it could ensure that they also have their pick of the litter when the 2025 crop of draftees comes along.
Port Adelaide has produced the greatest last-quarter comeback in AFLW history to stun Hawthorn and earn a preliminary final shot at flag favourite North Melbourne.
Four years after trading up to draft best-and-fairest winner Max Holmes, Geelong is eyeing another big move with its eye on one of the most highly-rated athletes in the current draft pool.
Adelaide showcased its premiership credentials with a commanding semi-final victory over Fremantle, sounding a warning to preliminary final opponent Brisbane Lions.
Sam Marshall is the latest talented AFL Draft prospect to move interstate for a private school footy scholarship — and it wasn’t all smooth sailing. He opens up on the journey.
Charlie Curnow has opened up on a year of injury pain after battling with ankle issues throughout 2024, revealing his path back to his barnstorming best after off-season surgery.
Brayden Maynard will become an unrestricted free agent at the end of next season – and rivals will come knocking. He’s not the only big name out of contract either. Plus, Bobby Hill’s new deal.
It’s not quite 2025 or never for Michael Voss and Carlton — but it might be close. JON RALPH examines the Blues’ list and whether the club is ready to end one of the AFL’s longest premiership droughts.
She’s only 19, but Port Adelaide’s Matilda Scholz is already the next big thing in AFLW. She chats to SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON about embracing attention, her rise to stardom and her gifted sporting family.
Stevie-Lee Thompson, Sarah Allan, Anne Hatchard and Ebony Marinoff know finals better than any other AFLW players — and on Saturday, they’ll set a record that proves that fact.
The AFL Draft is less than a week away, and an important piece of the top five puzzle looks to be solved. Plus, the latest on St Kilda’s father-sons and all the latest intel.
Essendon’s new mantra was clear during an early pre-season session on Friday. JOSH BARNES brings you all the key track notes from Tullamarine.
Upgrades to UTAS Stadium have begun, which will shore up its future as a top quality AFL and AFLW venue when Tasmania has its own team. But it will also enable officials to chase “more, and more diverse” elite content.
AFL social media star Daniel Gorringe has pledged his permanent support to Gold Coast Suns’ divisive new look, as the ‘fearless’ rebrand was officially unveiled on Friday. See the video.
Clayton Oliver has returned almost two weeks early for pre-season as he aims to put a “stinker” behind him and reclaim his mantle as one of the AFL’s premier midfielders.
Tom De Koning is on track to become one of footy’s highest-paid players – it’s just a matter of whether it’s at Carlton or elsewhere. JON RALPH has the latest on the ruckman’s future.
Adelaide has long been linked with South Australian Sid Draper with its first pick in next week’s draft – but the Crows might be about to move up the order and overlook the homegrown talent.
The rivalry between North Hobart and Brighton is building even before they meet for the first time in the SFL’s new Premier League. Here’s what we know.
There’s a blueprint there – but the Bulldogs are still dillydallying over the future of their most successful coach. And there’s a big hazard sign in play, writes MARK ROBINSON.
Not every father-son pick becomes a Gary Ablett Jnr or Jack Viney. For a variety of reasons, plenty of father-son recruits didn’t quite work out. So where are they now?
