Noble Lions' new general manager of football
The Brisbane Lions have appointed David Noble to be their new general manager of football.
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Failed Richmond coup leader goes down fighting
The leader of a failed coup attempt on the Richmond board was going down fighting on Thursday morning, saying if on-field performances do not improve in 2017 administrators should expect another challenge.
Bulldog Lin Jong in line to make miraculous recovery and play on Saturday
Lin Jong could make a miraculous return to the Western Bulldogs' line-up this week, a mere 16 days after breaking his collarbone.
Ross Lyon to get more hands-on at Fremantle after 2016 disaster
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon is poised to step back into more direct hands-on control of Dockers ball movement strategies.
Geelong v Sydney: Rested Cats will use extra space of the MCG to their advantage
Can the Sydney Swans repeat their rare win at the Cattery in round 16?
Give leftover GWS tickets to rival members: fans
In the event that Greater Western Sydney qualify for this year's grand final, the AFL Fans Association have called for any of the Giants' unused ticket allocation to go to their opponent's members rather than corporates or stakeholders.
Albury Tigers' lewd Mad Monday behaviour
One Albury Tigers player urinated in premiership cup before his teammate exposed himself for newspaper photo.
Bloods brothers: Ted and Xavier Richards change places
Sometimes, according to Ted Richards, it is possible to experience profound joy and sadness in almost exactly the same moment.
Richmond board challenge called off
Focus on Footy has called a halt to its challenge of the Richmond board as Bruce Monteath confirmed the group will not force the club to hold an extraordinary general meeting.
Women's AFL pay OK (for now), says McGuire
A $5000 average wage for footballers in the AFL's women's league is a reasonable start for the pioneers soon to embark on what - officially - will be a five-month commitment, according to Collingwood president Eddie McGuire.
New-look Collingwood - same, same but different
A new-look Collingwood is unveiled to the rapture of club president Eddie McGuire. This super fit, fresh, athletic incarnation is black and white clad, will sing 'Good Old Collingwood Forever' in victory. It has a coach, a general manager and will call the Holden Centre home.
Roos' move for Brown may hinge on Wells
Daniel Wells' likely departure as a free agent has seen North Melbourne cool on securing Collingwood defender Nathan Brown.
Rohan on verge of miracle
Gary Rohan is making a stunning recovery from injury and is poised to take his place in Sydney's team for the preliminary final against Geelong, who are bracing for another early onslaught from the Swans.
Danger finds his safe space at Cats
Growing up, Patty Dangerfield loved watching Wayne Carey. Though different in many ways, the Cats star is now making the same sort of imperious mark on the game.
Mills ruled out as Rohan and Tippett train
Callum Mills will miss Friday's game against Geelong while Gary Rohan is on track to play.
Waite and Daw sign contract extensions with North Melbourne
Jarrad Waite and Majak Daw will be playing at North Melbourne next season, with both signing contract extensions.
Bring on the haters, says Bulldog Macrae
If you don't support one of the four remaining teams in the finals, you're probably barracking for the Bulldogs.
GWS season ready for Giant finish
The rise of the GWS Giants to a preliminary final reminds Heath Shaw of Leicester City.
'Boomer' clears out his locker at North
Here's a photograph sure to tug at the heartstrings of the North Melbourne faithful.
Nat Fyfe cashing in on some coin on training sojourn in LA
He only played five AFL games this year and is on the nose with his teammates but "Brand Fyfe" shows no signs of slowing down.
Giants chief hits back over criticism
Greater Western Sydney Giants chief David Matthews has criticised Fairfax Media's Roy Masters, describing a column he had written about the club as "miserable".
The five: Giants who will make a difference against the Bulldogs
GWS face Western Bulldogs on Friday for a place in their first AFL grand final. Here are the Giants who could swing the game in their favour.
Why it's time for West Coast to change its name
Why my vote, should club members ever get one, is for the club to change its name to the Perth Eagles.
The five: Western Bulldogs who could make a difference against the Giants
Five Western Bulldogs players who could make a difference against the GWS Giants in their preliminary final showdown on Saturday.
Riewoldt undergoes unexpected ankle reco
Richmond forward Jack Riewoldt is facing a slow start to the AFL pre-season after undergoing an unexpected ankle reconstruction.
Injured Swans must be fit by Wednesday for Geelong final
Two-time premiership Swan Lewis Roberts-Thomson says Sydney's injured quartet must run at 75 per cent capacity tomorrow to prove their fitness for the weekend's preliminary final against Geelong.
Brownlow Medal 2016: Your comprehensive club-by-club guide
A preview of the 2016 Brownlow Medal, including team-by-team coverage, round-by-round coverage and a look at the favourites.
Richmond board reject all requests from Focus On Footy
Richmond's board has stared down its challengers, rejecting a request that four or five existing directors stand down to be replaced by Focus on Footy members.
AFL installs Noble at Brisbane Lions
The AFL's latest indelible imprint on the Brisbane Football Club is close to complete. Having installed Greg Swann as chief executive two years ago after personally removing his predecessor, Gillon McLachlan and his team have now lured David Noble from Adelaide to oversee the Lions' football operation.
Rocky's road ahead unclear
The future of Brisbane captain Tom Rockliff remains in limbo, with the midfielder's name yet to feature in the Lions' trade talks with other clubs.
Scott: I'd risk mutiny with Cat surf ban
Cats and sharks clearly don't mix but Geelong coach Chris Scott says he'd risk open rebellion if he tried to ban his AFL players from surfing.
Giant Bulldogs turnout to confront GWS
Loyalties will almost be split down the middle when GWS host the Western Bulldogs at Spotless Stadium.
Why the Giants are the AFL's team, not Sydney's
If you were given a dollar for everyone who asked Craig Bellamy for a selfie or an autograph at the MCG Friday night, or shouted "Go Storm" as he walked past, you would have enough money to buy something really pricey ... like a ticket to the AFL grand final.
Scott declares Cats ready for fast-starting Swans
As they prepare for a preliminary final where they will have played only the one match in almost four weeks, Geelong are bracing for a physical opening by the Swans who have emerged as the league's most feared starting side.
West Coast Eagles firm on threat not to move to new Perth Stadium
West Coast chairman Alan Cransberg says the club is standing firm on its threat not to move to the new Perth Stadium until a suitable deal can be reached.
Who got Lade? Port did
Brendon Lade is returning to Port Adelaide after seven years as an assistant coach at AFL rivals Richmond.
Dogs won't be hoodoo gurus
The Western Bulldogs won't look back at their painful history of preliminary final losses in the lead up to their Saturday night clash with GWS Giants.
Hogan departure won't be 'catastrophic': Schwarz
Melbourne great David Schwarz says the potential defection of Jesse Hogan would not be "as catastrophic" now as it would have been last year.
Football romance, or the road to the future?
There’s two very contrasting narratives developing heading into the penultimate weekend of the AFL season. And sentimentally, they’re at opposite ends of the spectrum.
Chris Judd: It's time to deny the top four clubs access to free agents
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