AFL News

AFL star retires due to "personal issues"

AFL star retires due to "personal issues"

Fremantle Dockers forward Shane Yarran has retired from AFL football to deal with personal issues. 20 Dec 2016
Cousins ordered to continue rehab

Cousins ordered to continue rehab

Fallen AFL star Ben Cousins says he is making progress with drug rehabilitation after being fined $2000 for breaching a VRO and drugs charges on Wednesday morning. 14 Dec 2016
"Dustin Martin not worth $1 million"

"Dustin Martin not worth $1 million"

Two-time Geelong premiership forward Cameron Mooney says Dustin Martin is not worth a $1 million per-year salary. 12 Dec 2016
Former AFL star breaks neck in balcony fall

Former AFL star breaks neck in balcony fall

Former AFL star Colin Sylvia has broken his neck during a balcony fall in Melbourne. 12 Dec 2016
AFL players threaten to strike

AFL players threaten to strike

Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has fired a massive shot at AFL boss Gillon McLachlan for failing to front a players association meeting on Friday. 9 Dec 2016
Bill Gates has an AFL team

Bill Gates has an AFL team

The richest man on the planet Bill Gates is a Carlton fan, it has been revealed. 9 Dec 2016
Swans name new captain

Swans name new captain

The Sydney Swans have named 2016 Club Champion Josh Kennedy as its new captain. 9 Dec 2016
Cousins fined, released on bail

Cousins fined, released on bail

Troubled AFL star Ben Cousins has been fined $600 and released on bail after spending two nights behind bars for breaching a VRO against the mother of his two children on Tuesday. 8 Dec 2016
Cousins ordered to stay behind bars

Cousins ordered to stay behind bars

Fallen AFL star Ben Cousins will remain behind bars tonight following his arrest for allegedly breaching a violence restraining order. 7 Dec 2016
Cousins arrested in latest controversy

Cousins arrested in latest controversy

Troubled former AFL star Ben Cousins has reportedly been arrested for breaching a violence restraining order. 7 Dec 2016
AFL target Kerr calls for an end to code wars

AFL target Kerr calls for an end to code wars

Perth Glory and Matilda striker Samantha Kerr admits she had talks with the AFL in a bid to switch codes, but saw more opportunity in football. 6 Dec 2016
Roughead returns after cancer battle

Roughead returns after cancer battle

Jarryd Roughead will return to full training after recovering from his May melanoma diagnosis, his second. 6 Dec 2016
Hawks star's stolen Porsche in high-speed chase

Hawks star's stolen Porsche in high-speed chase

Hawks player Brendan Whitecross’ $130,000 Porsche four-wheel-drive was this morning involved in a high-speed police chase. 6 Dec 2016
Brayshaw dumped from Footy Show

Brayshaw dumped from Footy Show

James Brayshaw won’t be part of the Footy Show team in 2017 after being dumped from the role. 5 Dec 2016
Ablett quits as Suns captain

Ablett quits as Suns captain

Gary Ablett has relinquished the captaincy of the Gold Coast Suns. 30 Nov 2016
All the latest from the AFL Draft

All the latest from the AFL Draft

Several overlooked draftees and delisted players have been given second chances through the rookie draft. 28 Nov 2016
AFL coaches mourn brother's sudden death

AFL coaches mourn brother's sudden death

AFL coaches Chris and Brad Scott will miss Friday’s National Draft following the death of their younger brother Ben. 24 Nov 2016
Boomer given the ultimate honour

Boomer given the ultimate honour

North Melbourne has paid the ultimate tribute to Brent ‘Boomer’ Harvey announcing his iconic number 29 jumper is to be retired indefinitely. 23 Nov 2016
Cousins under police guard in hospital after crash

Cousins under police guard in hospital after crash

Former AFL star Ben Cousins is under police guard in a Perth hospital after the car he was driving collided with a truck. 23 Nov 2016
Tigers star released to focus on health

Tigers star released to focus on health

Chris Yarran has been released from his contract, effective immediately, to allow him to deal with ongoing mental health issues. 22 Nov 2016
Players to be compensated for supplements saga

Players to be compensated for supplements saga

Legal firm Slater and Gordon say an agreement has been reached between Essendon and 18 players involved in the 2012 supplement saga regarding compensation. 22 Nov 2016