Cats want Ablett back? 'Good luck', says Eade

Gold Coast coach Rodney Eade has a simple message for Geelong if they hope to lure favourite son Gary Ablett back to Simonds Stadium: "good luck".

Carlton valued Gibbs more than Adelaide: McKay

Carlton football manager Andrew McKay has hit back at Adelaide, saying that the Blues "obviously" value Bryce Gibbs more than the Crows after a proposed trade deal for the star midfielder fell through on Thursday.

Deledio reached out to Cats 'late in the season'

Geelong list manager says both Deledio and Carlton defender Zach Tuohy reached out to the Cats.

Lions' pick No.2 is up for grabs

Brisbane Lions chief executive Greg Swann has confirmed the club's pick No.2 in November's draft is up for grabs if a rival outfit puts the right deal in front of them next week.

Veteran Saint Dempster set to play on in 2017

Sean Dempster's career will extend into a 15th season after St Kilda confirmed they would offer the veteran defender a new one-year contract.

Nature called ... and almost spoiled Dale Morris' grand final parade

Western Bulldogs premiership defender Dale Morris almost had a bathroom emergency, involving one of his children, rain on his grand final parade last Friday.

Hogan: If there was a time for me to come home, it was going to be now

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Melbourne football manager Josh Mahoney has denied that the club gave Jesse Hogan an ultimatum with regards to signing a new contract.

McGuire: Sit out next two drafts, Giants

Collingwood president Eddie McGuire believes the AFL competition would benefit greatly from having Greater Western Sydney sit out of the next two national drafts.

Lobb re-signs with GWS, shuns WA return

Greater Western Sydney big man Rory Lobb has decided against a return to his home state of Western Australia and signed a new two-year contract extension with the Giants.