New Sherrin designed to fix AFL kicking
Sam McClure 5:11 PM It's been the problem that some of the game's greatest minds haven't been able to fix: how do we get players to kick the ball straight consistently?
Top Pies under the pump
Caroline Wilson 12:20 AM COMMENT Eddie McGuire's questioning of his leadership might be his best call this season.
McGuire considered quitting
Many answers, no explanations
Buckley calls on Pies to harden up
Tanner defends David Evans' legacy
Hird's dad slams ASADA chief, govt
Hawks cleared of allegations
Davis injury to test Mumford theory
Fans to help determine shot clock fate
Why the AFL shot clock has to go
Riewoldt over worst of knee problems
Harmes is round seven rising star
Wells does it for Petrie
Ablett's problem? Maybe it's him
Dogs skipper wants more MCG games
Casboult to wait for contract talks
Plan to enforce player agent rules
Don't get sucked in on frees, urges AFL
Charge against Stanley thrown out
Ultimate Footy: Four Rs, round seven
The super team that wasn't
Those still bemoaning the loss of the Lions could do worse than to wander down to watch the Kangaroos train.
The day footy (nearly) died
Jason Dowling In 1986, the VFL came perilously close to being shut down. Thirty years on, never before seen documents reveal how close the end nearly came.
Can Tigers win three flags by 2020?
Jon Pierik When it comes to releasing blueprints, AFL clubs can be on a hiding to nothing. Clubs must be aspirational and strive for success on and off the field but when they fail, particularly when it comes to stocking up the trophy cabinet, supporters can quickly turn.
Is the final eight already set?
Rohan Connolly History shows that the top eight doesn't change much after seven rounds. And in 2016, it might not have even taken that long to sort the wheat from the chaff.
History could have written four flags
Rohan Connolly There are plenty of sliding doors moments in football. But few as obvious as the events of 20 years ago, when four AFL clubs were involved in two proposed mergers, both of which looked certain to happen but didn't.
Thomas feeling fresh as a Daisy
Sam McClure Dale Thomas is looking forward.
When the siren blew, it was amateur hour
Martin Blake Common sense was quickly lost in the chaos of the Launceston siren debacle, as Martin Blake recounted in the aftermath of footy's day of drama.
Is Fyfe set to become very rich?
Brendan Foster Fremantle superstar Nat Fyfe could become one of the richest players in the AFL, with the club set to sign the midfield gun on a new lucrative, long-term deal.
Footballer of the Year: Round 7 votes
Round seven votes for the Age Footballer of the Year award for the 2016 premiership season.
Chaplin to take centre stage
Michael Gleeson Out of form in defence, Troy Chaplin was swung forward in desperation, now he needs to return to the back line to fill the shoes of the league's best defender, Alex Rance.
Blues v Dons: The best of the worst
Claire Siracusa They say laughter is the best medicine, and Carlton and Essendon fans who were at the MCG on Sunday would have needed medical attention after enduring the messy spectacle that was the Blues' 15-point win.
Hird loses court battle with insurer over legal bill
Mark Russell Former Essendon coach has failed in his legal bid to have Chubb Insurance pay his court costs of $659,520.
VIDEOS
AFL makes Chinese TV debut
Port Adelaide Football Club's new recruit is the centre of the AFL's push into the Chinese market.
Sam Lloyd takes epic mark
Richmond's Sam Lloyd has taken a contender for mark of the year after a massive grab against Adelaide.
O'Loughlin reflects on 'hard worker' Goodes
Former Swans forward reflects on the day Sydney drafted Adam Goodes.
AFL Season 2016 - Time Capsule
Our reporters give their predictions for the upcoming 2016 AFL season.
Joe Daniher: a special talent
Wayne Carey As I watched Joe Daniher jumping high, I was left wondering how the footy world had forgotten about this guy's talents.
'So close yet we didn't know'
Peter Hanlon Young Bulldog Lukas Webb has lost two close mates to suicide. He knows more must be done to help.
Swans making critics look silly
Rohan Connolly The thinking was sound enough. But it's looking like the critics fell for the oldest trick in the book ... again.
Best grand final moments ever
Rohan Connolly Any game of football can turn or be decided on a single moment.
