Richmond legend Neville Crowe dies
Punt Road is mourning the loss of ex-player and Save Our Skins-era president Neville Crowe, who died on Friday morning aged 79.
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How North Melbourne are shaping up
Forward Jarrad Waite underwent minor hip surgery a month ago, but could be rushed back into the team to take on the Crows.
Highs And Lows Of Season 2016
Another dramatic home-and-away season has come to an end and we have taken the opportunity to reflect on the highs and lows that shaped 2016.
Geelong hoping to get reserves ready for AFL finals
Geelong will attack Saturday's elimination final against Essendon with a double-edged sword, as they look to get some game time into Nakia Cockatoo and Jed Bews in the lead-up to next Friday night's qualifying final against Hawthorn at the MCG.
2016 All-Australian awards: Adam Simpson unhappy star Eagles flew east
West Coast coach Adam Simpson was none too pleased with two of his stars making the trip to Melbourne for Thursday's All Australian function.
Ultimate Footy All-Australian team
No Selwood or Buddy, but Merrett, Dusty and Riewold are in. Our team of the year has some significant departures from the official version.
Leppitsch on sacking: anger, disappointment, acceptance
Sacked Brisbane Lions coach says he first felt his job was in grave danger just days before the end of the Lions woeful season.
Steven joins Saints pantheon
Saints midfielder missed All-Australian selection, but that didn't stop him moving into the upper echelon of club greats.
Scott gets answer as Tarrant misses out
Robbie Tarrant had just kept Sydney superstar Lance Franklin goalless, and North Melbourne coach Brad Scott was in little doubt about where the tall defender sat in the pecking order of AFL key defenders.
Selwood named All-Australian skipper, closes in on Carey's record
Only Wayne Carey has been named All-Australian captain more times than Joel Selwood after the Geelong was skipper was named AA skipper for a third time on Thursday night at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre.
St Kilda veteran Nick Riewoldt steps down as captain
Saints forward Nick Riewoldt has confirmed 2016 will be his last AFL season as captain of St Kilda.
Cloke views Bulldogs as perfect fit for him
Collingwood premiership player Travis Cloke views the Western Bulldogs as the perfect destination for him to continue his AFL career at.
Melbourne marquee player comes from legendary football family
Melissa Hickey says all the Hickeys barrack for Geelong. Reg Hickey, foundation legend of the Geelong Football Club, was a cousin of her "Pop" – her grandfather.
North Melbourne plan to draw on finals success against Adelaide
North Melbourne's players will try to draw on their successes in previous finals series when they play Adelaide next week.
Hardwick can't hide from Tiger truth
This must be an uncomfortable time for Damien Hardwick.
Eagles ruckman Scott Lycett in serious doubt for first final with knee injury
West Coast ruckman Scott Lycett is in convalescence nursing a knee injury and in serious doubt to take his spot in Thursday's elimination final against the Western Bulldogs in Perth.
NRL: Blake Austin joins Canberra Raiders at training a week after breaking hand
Canberra Raiders playmaker Blake Austin is back at training but his NRL finals campaign remains uncertain.
Ultimate Footy: The 2016 Footy Prophet All-Australian team
We announce who made our 2016 Ultimate Footy All-Australian team – the most prestigious award in the game.
Young Swans have exceeded expectations in charge to finals
Sydney defender Nick Smith says he has been surprised by the strong form of the Swans' first-season youngsters, whose impressive start to their careers has helped lift the club back up the ladder.
Adam Simpson tells Woosha to keep hands off his Eagles
West Coast coach Adam Simpson has refused to buy into the trade talk surrounding out-of-favour defender Eric Mackenzie, saying rival clubs shouldn't publicly target players who are still in the AFL finals race.
Swans, Giants dominate All-Australian team
Greater Western Sydney forward Toby Greene began the year aiming just to get a regular game with the Giants, but will finish it among the competition's elite after being named in the AFL's All-Australian team.
Marchbank requests trade from GWS
Greater Western Sydney youngster Caleb Marchbank has requested a trade after playing only two games this season.
Better than expected year, but more hard work ahead for Blues
With another round of deep cuts into the list expected, Carlton will struggle to better their 2016 tally of seven wins next season.
Fevola confident Rockliff will stay
Brendan Fevola expects friend and former Brisbane Lions teammate Tom Rockliff to stay at the club in 2017.
Freo's Michael Barlow all but declares he's leaving, Vic clubs keen
The manager of out-of-contract Fremantle midfielder Michael Barlow says the three-time Glendinning medallist has attracted interest from other clubs, "a couple of them Victorian."
North skipper dismisses calls for Drew Petrie to be dropped
North Melbourne skipper Andrew Swallow has dismissed calls for Drew Petrie to be dropped in week one of the AFL finals.
Swans flag favourite after late season surge
As well as Sydney have regenerated their list, the Swans need their leaders to deliver if John Longmire is to win a second flag.
Roughead opens up on 'aggressive' cancer treatment
Jarryd Roughead is acting as a big brother to Hawks' players about to embark on their first finals season as he receives aggressive cancer treatment.
The Brownlow's broken. But there's an easy fix
When are we going to give the umpires less say and make footy's highest honour fair and even?
Magpies install Allan as football chief despite AFL probe
Collingwood have officially announced that Graeme Allan will be their new football department head, even as he continues to be the subject of an AFL investigation.
Female football pioneer shares bulimia battle
AFL pioneer and Western Bulldogs marquee player Katie Brennan has revealed she had a two-year battle with bulimia; a disorder she connects to her mother's deep struggles with mental health while she was growing up. Playing football, Brennan has told Fairfax Media, provided her salvation.
Pies back Gubby Allan on Whitfield allegation
Collingwood has unofficially installed Graeme Allan at the helm of the Magpies' football department despite the allegations against him surrounding his role in the alleged avoidance of a drug test by GWS midfielder Lachie Whitfield.
Prestia accepts five-year offer to join Richmond
Richmond say they will work with Gold Coast to negotiate a fair trade for Dion Prestia, who has accepted a five-year offer to join the club.
Tiger Vickery offered Hawthorn deal: report
Forward reportedly tired of being a scapegoat for Tigers' on-field issues and is believed to have farewelled teammates this week.
I was cooked, admits Swan Heeney
Emerging Sydney star Isaac Heeney admits he was done in two months ago and John Longmire made the right call dropping him.