In defence of Paul Roos' legacy
Caroline Wilson 4:45 PM Departed AFL commissioner Bill Kelty revealed to the 18 senior coaches on the eve of the season details around his most significant disagreement with former chief Andrew Demetriou.
AFLPA: 'Give us a chance' on football's drug problem
Liam Mannix 8:05 PM Head of football's players' union says reporting of failed hair tests at Collingwood has set back efforts to deal with the sport's illicit drugs problem.
Tim Lane Push towards more stringent drugs code verges on immoral
Suns starting to shine for Malceski
Trengove confident about Dees' culture
Have patience with drugs results: AFL
Drugs: is it players or the game?
Feud for thought: Eddie v Swans
Steve Johnson I'll be a Cat for life
Bombers brace for year of development
New Dogs named to face Freo
Roos owe Crows for round one debacle
Swans, Giants in era-shaping season
Trengove, Petracca move closer
Buddy a 'man on a mission'
Anything is possible, says Dees skipper
Tigers' faith never wavered: Griffiths
Fans furious over Ticketek failure
Lloyd spares Richmond blushes
Tagger: Five things about round one
Hinkley: Zero tolerance on drugs
Selection Round one AFL teams
Our time (warped) capsule
From Elliot Yeo to Meat Loaf, with questions about the Hawks in between, our experts reveal just what will happen in AFL season 2016.
Can you win a flag with defence?
Robert Nguyen A look at the numbers paints an interesting picture (look away now, Dockers).
The day the bans fell on Essendon
Brendon Goddard In an exclusive column, Essendon captain Brendon Goddard relives the moment.
The search for the silver lining
Emma Quayle If what happened to Essendon against West Coast is how most game days will unfold in 2016, what good can come of their year?
Coast to coast, Rosa reads the play
Rohan Connolly Matt Rosa has left a club for whom he just played in an AFL grand final for one with a lot of work to do. But he's confident it's the right choice for him.
Are Pies building a powerhouse?
Jon Pierik There's been much to like about the Magpies in the pre-season. There has been quick and more direct ball movement.
Riewoldt needs no title to lead
Jack Riewolt will do what he can to help steer his Richmond teammates this year, despite not being included in leadership group.
Benchwarming with the Saints
Daniel Cherny Tom Hickey looked like a man who wanted to get off the ground, but couldn't.
Can Princes Park rise again?
Tim Lane Last Sunday's NAB Challenge match between Carlton and Essendon drew a crowd in excess of 18,000 to the Blues' old home.Â
Blues erred against Dons
Caroline Wilson Dismal performance by the undermanned Blues last Sunday raised eyebrows all the way to AFL head office.
Follow the signs to the exit
Greg Baum In Melbourne, no bigwig – elected, appointed or self-invested – dares to be the one who says we've got enough footy stadiums already.
Anderson can't recall tough days
Emma Quayle Jed Anderson has been through a lot in the first three years of his AFL career. He will start the fourth as a North Melbourne player.
VIDEOS
Footy Fix: AFL round 01 tips
AFL footy returns over the Easter weekend and Rohan Connolly previews all the action ahead of the opening round of the 2016 season.
AFL Season 2016 - Time Capsule
Our reporters give their predictions for the upcoming 2016 AFL season.
Paul Couch dead at 51
Geelong footy club champion Paul Couch has died suddenly from a heart attack.
Future of Etihad Stadium in the hands of AFL
Etihad Stadium could be bulldozed under Eddie McGuire's radical $1 billion proposal to revamp Olympic Park Precinct. Courtesy Seven News Melbourne.
The greatness of Hawthorn
Greg Baum How to measure the greatness of Hawthorn? With apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning, let us count the ways.
Fyfe the full football package
Rohan Connolly Brownlow Medal winners are marked pretty harshly these days.
Best grand final moments ever
Rohan Connolly Any game of football can turn or be decided on a single moment.
Adam Goodes: no fanfare, not enough fair fans
Greg Baum Adam Goodes has chosen to fade out of the game, without fanfare.
