Ben McGlynn becomes St Kilda assistant

Just-retired Swan Ben McGlynn is joining St Kilda as an assistant coach.

Opportunity knocks for new Tiger

An opportunity to cement a spot in the midfield was one of the main reasons Josh Caddy agreed to move from Geelong to Richmond.

Bartel says Cats could have managed his exit differently

Retiring Geelong great Jimmy Bartel hinted at his unhappy separation from the Cats, but said he was not bitter about how his football career ended.

Saints make me feel young: Brown

Nathan Brown said he needed a change when he left Collingwood and at St Kilda he feels like an 18-year-old again.

The AFL owes women so much more

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Taking our boots off is a great start. But maybe it is time for women to go on strike.

Hamling leaves the kennel to head west

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Western Bulldogs defender Joel Hamling is leaving the reigning premiers and heading home to WA.

AFL Victoria hire former Bombers football manager

The man who ran Essendon's football department during their notorious 2012 season has been promoted to AFL Victoria's state talent manager.

AFL trade period 2016: Day Five

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Sydney want draftees, not trades

Sydney wants to continue to improve its draft picks as the AFL trade period rolls on.