Reborn Demons take a giant leap
Jon Pierik 5:14 PM During the three-quarter-time break at the MCG on Saturday, Melbourne coach Paul Roos spent time urging his players to bump and get in better position in one-on-one contests.
Montagna has sights on last taste of finals
Larissa Nicholson 6:55 PM An impression of Leigh Montanga emerges from speaking with his young teammates – of a man pushing and dragging, advising and encouraging them.
Tim Lane A more stringent drugs code verges on immoral
Live AFL: Suns v Bombers
Eddie's 'Adam Goodes medal' idea shunned by the Swans
Edwards has surgery on hand
Suns starting to shine for Malceski
Coaches frustrated over drug rules
New Dog kicks 'like no one in history'
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
Roos owe Crows for round one debacle
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?
In defence of Paul Roos' legacy
Caroline Wilson Departed AFL commissioner Bill Kelty revealed in an address to the 18 senior coaches the details around his most significant disagreement with Andrew Demetriou.
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.
Benchwarming with the Saints
Daniel Cherny Tom Hickey looked like a man who wanted to get off the ground, but couldn't.
Tagger: Five things we thought up about round one
Peter Hanlon Peter Hanlon takes a sideways glance at a serious game.
Richmond v Carlton: Five things we learnt
Jon Pierik Richmond opened the new AFL season with a rugged nine-point win over Carlton at the MCG on Thursday night. Here are five things we learnt.
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.
Blues erred against Dons
Caroline Wilson Dismal performance by the undermanned Blues last Sunday raised eyebrows all the way to AFL head office.
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.
