AFL

Flush puppies Flag success to help Dogs bridge wage gap

THE Western Bulldogs’ remarkable cut-price premiership was achieved despite the club paying less than 100 per cent of the salary cap.

Staying put Hartlett unplugs Power’s draft plans

PORT Adelaide’s search for new blood in the AFL national draft is mired by vice-captain Hamish Hartlett shutting down any trade deal.

Cats B&F Carji win caps Danger’s stellar season

SUPERSTAR Patrick Dangerfield put the finishing touch on a perfect first season at Geelong by winning the Carji Greeves Medal.

Star Lion Hanley suffering ‘losers fatigue’

BRISBANE Lions list manager Peter Schwab believes Pearce Hanley could be suffering from “losers fatigue” as trade rumours swirl around the Irishman.

Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs reacts after winning the AFL Grand Final between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Season review Western Bulldogs’ 2016 report card

THE drought is broken. The Western Bulldogs have ended their 62-year wait for a premiership in a fairytale finish to a drama-filled season.

Swans B&F Kennedy beats hot field to be top Swan

JOSH Kennedy has taken out the Sydney Swans’ club champion award for the second season in a row to enhance the midfielder’s reputation as arguably the AFL’s most valuable footballer.

AFL. 1st Elimination Final Adelaide vs North Melbourne at the Adelaide Oval. Brent Harvey charges through half forward . Pic: Michael Klein

New home? ‘He is going to be a drawcard’

AFL games record holder Brent Harvey appears set to join brother Shane at North Heidelberg in the Northern Football League next year.

Club champion Shuey wins his first Worsfold Medal

WEST Coast midfielder Luke Shuey capped his finest season by claiming his first John Worsfold Medal at the Perth Convention Exhibition Centre.

The winner is... The SuperFooty end-of-season awards

VOTE: FROM the highlight of 2016 to the upset of the year and the best falcon, the nominees are in. Now it’s your chance to choose the best bits of a remarkable footy season.

Draft help Lions awarded priority draft pick

THE AFL’s determination to finally jump in to save flagging Brisbane has resulted in the Lions being awarded a rare priority pick.

Trade targets Suns primed for huge trade raid

GOLD Coast wants a top draft pick and a ready-made star for Jaeger O’Meara and has its sights on at least five other senior players in this year’s trade period.

Expert Opinion

360 view How Bulldogs won a flag their way

THE Dogs’ premiership was achieved with emotion and spirit. But this club are also outriders in trends and themes that have stood the test of time as measures for success in the modern era.

360 View Jesse can be a hero for Demons

MELBOURNE finally sealed a two-year extension for Jesse Hogan would stay, but make no mistake, Hogan can still be everything the fans want and need him to be, writes JON RALPH.

Season review Bob, Bucks, Bombers: 2016 hot topics

THE fairytale Dogs, Hawks on the ropes and an Essendon rookie with 18 letters in his surname. Our footy experts name their favourite moments of an incredible AFL season and early 2017 predictions.

Trade News

Star Lion Hanley suffering ‘losers fatigue’

BRISBANE Lions list manager Peter Schwab believes Pearce Hanley could be suffering from “losers fatigue” as trade rumours swirl around the Irishman.

Decision time for Wells, Vickery

WE’RE off! Player movement for 2016 starts today with the opening of free agency. To find out who is going where, follow our live blog for breaking trade news and updates. LIVE CHAT

Staying put Hartlett unplugs Power’s draft plans

PORT Adelaide’s search for new blood in the AFL national draft is mired by vice-captain Hamish Hartlett shutting down any trade deal.

Draft help Lions awarded priority draft pick

THE AFL’s determination to finally jump in to save flagging Brisbane has resulted in the Lions being awarded a rare priority pick.

AFL trades Gold Coast circle Crows midfielder

JARRYD Lyons has left his new contract offer at the Adelaide Football Club unsigned — and the Crows on Monday will learn how keen rival AFL clubs, in particular Gold Coast, are on the midfielder.