AFL News

Bombers sew up young gun

Bombers sew up young gun

Essendon have signed Michael Hartley to a two-year contract extension that will keep him at the club until the end of 2018. 5 Sep 2016
ASADA hand down alleged drugs test dodge verdict

ASADA hand down alleged drugs test dodge verdict

ASADA has handed down its verdict regarding the Lachie Whitfield drugs tests dodge saga which had the potential to derail the Giants’ charge at this year’s AFL Premiership. 2 Sep 2016
Leppitsch responds to sacking

Leppitsch responds to sacking

Former Brisbane Lions coach Justin Leppitsch has spoken for the first time regarding his axing a woeful three-year tenure in charge. 2 Sep 2016
Saint steps down

Saint steps down

Saints captain Nick Riewoldt has stepped down as captain after 11 seasons at the helm. 2 Sep 2016
All-Australian AFL team announced

All-Australian AFL team announced

Nine debutantes were named in the AFL All Australian Team in one of the most hotly contested selection process in recent years. 2 Sep 2016
Tigers sack premiership-winning coach

Tigers sack premiership-winning coach

Premiership-winning coach mark Williams has been shown the door by Richmond as the club takes a broom to its mentors. 1 Sep 2016
Pies sign alleged drug test dodge conspirator

Pies sign alleged drug test dodge conspirator

Collingwood have recruited Graeme Allan despite the general manager of football being under investigation by the AFL for his role in an alleged drugs test dodge by GWS star Lachie Whitfield. 1 Sep 2016
Saints have major player clean out

Saints have major player clean out

St Kilda have shed four players in a major post-season clean out with players Luke Delaney, Tom Curren, Josh Saunders and Brenton Payne all shown the door. 1 Sep 2016
AFL boss: Drugs test investigation "forensic"

AFL boss: Drugs test investigation "forensic"

AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan says he is comfortable with the process of investigation in to Giants star Lachie Whirfield’s alleged drug test dodge. 31 Aug 2016
Power hurt by veteran's retirement

Power hurt by veteran's retirement

Veteran Port Adelaide defender Alipate Carlile has announced his retirement from AFL football after a 167-game career delivering a huge blow to the club. 31 Aug 2016
Port ruthless in major clean out

Port ruthless in major clean out

Port Adelaide has told players John Butcher, Kane Mitchell and Sam Colquhoun as well as assistant coach Garry Hocking their contracts will not be renewed for 2017. 31 Aug 2016
Swans coach expecting Giants assault

Swans coach expecting Giants assault

Swans coach John Longmire is not surprised by the rapid growth of cross-town rivals Greater Western Sydney and is expecting a massive challenge when the clubs clash in next Saturday’s qualifying final. 30 Aug 2016
Drug row won’t derail GWS title tilt

Drug row won’t derail GWS title tilt

Greater Western Sydney coach Leon Cameron is adamant the drugs controversy surrounding star player Lachie Whitfield will not derail his side’s charge at the AFL Premiership ahead of next Saturday’s qualifying final against Sydney. 30 Aug 2016
Dad dresses son as white-nosed Cousins

Dad dresses son as white-nosed Cousins

A Perth father has dressed his son as Ben Cousins and put white powder on his nose in an attempt to make the community "lighten up" following the recent Nic Naitanui blackface scandal. 30 Aug 2016
GWS star 'deliberately dodged drug test'

GWS star 'deliberately dodged drug test'

Two former Greater Western Sydney officials and No.1 draft pick Lachie Whitfield are being investigated by the AFL for avoiding drug testers. 30 Aug 2016
Former Lion sentenced to jail

Former Lion sentenced to jail

Former Brisbane Lions player Albert Proud has been sentenced to five-and-a-half-years in jail for seriously assaulting his girlfriend after drinking heavily at a wedding late last year. 29 Aug 2016
All Australian squad announced

All Australian squad announced

The AFL has announced the 40-man squad in contention for selection for the 2016 Australian AFL All Australian Team. 29 Aug 2016
Lions coach sacked

Lions coach sacked

Brisbane has sacked coach Justin Leppitsch. 29 Aug 2016
Swans announce finals venue

Swans announce finals venue

All Sydney Swans’ finals matches for 2016 will be played at the SCG after the AFL reached agreement with ANZ Stadium. 26 Aug 2016
Coach says career could be over

Coach says career could be over

Brisbane coach Justin Leppitsch admits Sunday’s match against St Kilda could be his last as an AFL mentor. 26 Aug 2016
Nic Nat's classy response to blackface kid

Nic Nat's classy response to blackface kid

West Coast Eagles star Nic Naitanui has responded eloquently after a Perth-based mother painted her son in blackface. 26 Aug 2016