Former Bomber Hibberd joins Demons

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Essendon defender Michael Hibberd has joined Jordan Lewis as a Melbourne AFL recruit.

Canberra women Giants begin AFL mission

Canberra's GWS Giants women's contingent come together for the first time to start their AFL journey.

Hibberd standoff, but Stewart chooses Dons

James Stewart nominated Essendon as his preferred destination on Tuesday, but the Bombers remain locked in a standoff with Melbourne over a price for Michael Hibberd.

Tigers poised to land Prestia

Dion Prestia will become a Richmond player, with the clubs close to finalising a trade deal for the former top 10 draft pick.

Hawks' culture enhanced by Mitchell, Lewis deals: Clarkson

Alastair Clarkson says Hawthorn's culture will be stronger for the way the Hawks handled the departures of veterans Sam Mitchell and Jordan Lewis.

Drugs body gets own advice on Whitfield case

ASADA has sought legal advice from a QC on the case against Lachie Whitfield and two former Giants officials for allegedly hiding the player from a possible drug test.

Trade period day seven: as it happened

Join us for live coverage of day seven of the AFL trade period.

Younger Hanley staying at Lions despite brother's move

Pearce Hanley's younger brother is staying at the Brisbane Lions, despite Pearce being traded to Gold Coast.

AFL trade week: Joel Hamling officially a Fremantle Docker

Western Bulldogs 2016 premiership defender Joel Hamling is officially a Docker.

Confronting conversation with Clarkson 'hard to take' says former Hawk Lewis

Former Hawk Jordan Lewis says his conversation coach Alastair Clarkson was ''difficult''.

North Melbourne legend 'Twinkle Toes' Laurie Dwyer dies aged 77

North Melbourne is mourning one of its greats, Team of the Century member Laurie Dwyer who passed away on Monday.

Ben Cousins charged with drug possession, breaching VRO

Former AFL star Ben Cousins has been charged with breaching a violence restraining order and drug possession.

Liberatore's Vietnam cameo has Bulldogs snarling

Fun-loving Tom Liberatore's cameo for the Vietnam Swans has upset his club the Western Bulldogs.

AFL 'receives integrity report' into Whitfield allegations

Action against Greater Western Sydney midfielder Lachie Whitfield and two former senior Giants staff over an alleged anti-doping breach is reportedly being considered by the AFL.

Sydney Swans captain Kieren Jack announces engagement to Charlotte Goodlet

Sydney Swans captain Kieren Jack has popped the question to his girlfriend Charlotte Goodlet despite a public spat with his family over the relationship.

Trade period countdown: All the deals and the talk around town

We take a look at the ll the deals done so far, and all the trades that are in the mix.

Motlop must take responsibility, says Selwood

Geelong captain Joel Selwood says mercurial forward Steven Motlop needs to take responsibility for getting himself put on the trade table.

Hawks build war chest as Lewis trade looms

Hawthorn's aggressive trades of their veteran champions will construct a million-dollar war chest to attack free agency at the end of next year.

'Taller' Nat Fyfe set to give Fremantle Dockers a lift for 2017

Telethon delivered a record $26 million to Perth's sick kids and also some unexpected news for Fremantle Dockers fans – the prospect of a taller Nat Fyfe.

Making sense of Hawthorn

You have seen them. They are many and they are wounded and frightened. They walk distractedly, fidgeting with their hands like a smoker scratching at a new pack. Some scream spontaneously as if with Tourette syndrome.

AFL trade period 2016: live coverage, day six

We resume the trade period blog with plenty still set to happen! Join us for day six.

Talia calls for privacy after leak over Bulldogs game-plan probe

As he and his brother are again thrust into the headlines, Daniel Talia has called for his family's privacy to be respected as his grandfather deals with ill-health.

Big names still in limbo

Football's trade period remains in a deadlock with some of the game's biggest names in a stand-off with clubs over possible trades.

Nathan Brown moves from Pies to Saints

Nathan Brown will play for St Kilda next year, after Collingwood chose not to make a free agency offer for the key defender.

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.

Women ready to take a Giant leap in new league

The Giants have finalised their playing list ahead of next season's inaugural AFL women's competition.

Galbally: No legal route for Jobe to retain Brownlow

Prominent lawyer David Galbally says he cannot find a legal route for Jobe Watson to retain his Brownlow Medal.

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.

Swan expects Martin will remain a Tiger

Dane Swan says he expects his close friend and soon-to-be free agent Dustin Martin to re-commit to Richmond, but concedes whether Martin stays a Tiger could hinge on how Richmond perform in 2017.

Lewis 'not filthy' with Hawks as talks continue

Jordan Lewis is not "filthy or angry" at Hawthorn as his future remains clouded, with his manager Liam Pickering continuing talks with Melbourne and Hawthorn.

St Kilda secure Jack Steele from GWS Giants

Jack Steele admits it was a "weird feeling" when his desired trade to St Kilda went through on Friday.

Hawks get crucial pick as Dees keep eyes on Lewis

Hawthorn will enter a fresh round of talks with Gold Coast this weekend armed with a top 10 pick at their disposal which could help break the deadlock over Jaeger O'Meara.

Dogs on the move, Saints get Steele

St Kilda have secured Jack Steele from Greater Western Sydney for a future second-round draft pick.

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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