AFL News

Giants young gun re-signs

Giants young gun re-signs

Adam Tomlinson is the latest player to re-commit to the Giants after signing a two-year contract extension. 21 Feb 2017
Suns lose star for 2017

Suns lose star for 2017

Gold Coast tall Sam Day will likely miss most of the 2017 season after dislocating his right hip against the Brisbane Lions on Sunday. 20 Feb 2017
Fyfe to captain Dockers in 2017

Fyfe to captain Dockers in 2017

Nat Fyfe has been named as Fremantle’s ninth captain ahead of season 2017. 14 Feb 2017
North Melbourne teammates come to blows

North Melbourne teammates come to blows

Andrew Swallow and Braydon Preuss have come to blows during an intra-club match. 10 Feb 2017
McLachlan says Hird is "welcome" back to AFL

McLachlan says Hird is "welcome" back to AFL

AFL chief Gillon McLachlan says James Hird is “welcome” to return to the AFL. 9 Feb 2017
Robbers target AFL star's home

Robbers target AFL star's home

Essendon Football club players Shaun McKernan, Jayden Laverde, Connor McKenna and James Ferry are assisting Victoria Police after their house was the target of an early morning home invasion last Friday. 6 Feb 2017
AFL star threatens player strike

AFL star threatens player strike

Collingwood star Scott Pendlebury says he would support a player strike should talks with the AFL break down regarding the game’s next collective bargaining agreement. 2 Feb 2017
Lyon's apology to Brownless

Lyon's apology to Brownless

Garry Lyon says he has apologised to former best mate Billy Brownless for his affair with his old friend's ex-wife. 31 Jan 2017
Lyon opens up on affair with Brownless's wife

Lyon opens up on affair with Brownless's wife

Garry Lyon has spoken for the first time following his well-publicised affair with former best mate Billy Brownless's wife. 30 Jan 2017
Ablett's shock captaincy snub

Ablett's shock captaincy snub

Former captain Gary Ablett has been snubbed for the Suns’ 2017 leadership group. 24 Jan 2017
Roughead given Hawks captaincy after beating cancer

Roughead given Hawks captaincy after beating cancer

Jarryd Roughead will captain Hawthorn in 2017 after beating cancer for a second time. 20 Jan 2017
Sheedy says Hird shouldn't have been coaching

Sheedy says Hird shouldn't have been coaching

Four-time Premiership-winning coach Kevin Sheedy says James Hird should not have been coaching following his recent overdose in the wake of the Essendon's damaging supplements saga. 18 Jan 2017
Betts to finish career at Crows

Betts to finish career at Crows

Star forward Eddie Betts will finish his AFL career as a Crow after signing a three-year contract extension. 18 Jan 2017
Bomber stood down following charges

Bomber stood down following charges

Essendon rookie, Yestin Eades, has been involved in an alleged incident which is currently before the courts. 13 Jan 2017
Hird's dad talks AFL "conspiracy" over supplements saga

Hird's dad talks AFL "conspiracy" over supplements saga

James Hird’s father has labelled the AFL “bullies” and said he had no idea his son was doing it so tough following the former Essendon coach’s reported drug overdose. 10 Jan 2017
Hawthorn team manager passes away

Hawthorn team manager passes away

Hawthorn Football Club is mourning the tragic passing of team manager, Ric Sprake. 9 Jan 2017
Former coach blasts AFL over Hird silence

Former coach blasts AFL over Hird silence

Former St Kilda coach Grant Thomas has taken to Twitter in disgust of the the AFL for releasing a statement saying they 'would not be commenting publicly' on James Hird. 9 Jan 2017
Kennett labels Hird's overdose "cry for help"

Kennett labels Hird's overdose "cry for help"

Beyond Blue Chairman and former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett has labelled James Hird’s “intentional poisoning overdose” as a cry for help. 6 Jan 2017
Hird recovering after overdose

Hird recovering after overdose

Former Essendon coach James Hird is reportedly being treated at a mental health facility after an ‘intentional poisoning overdose’ on Wednesday night. 6 Jan 2017
Hird taken to hospital after health scare

Hird taken to hospital after health scare

Former Essendon coach James Hird was reportedly rushed to hospital on Wednesday night after suffering a health scare. 5 Jan 2017
AFL star pleads not guilty to stabbing

AFL star pleads not guilty to stabbing

Former Fremantle player Shane Yarran has pleaded not guilty to an allegation that he stabbed another man. 3 Jan 2017