AFL
The most valuable AFL delisted free agents
THE AFL’s delisted free agency period opens next week — and there are a number of players, including three ex-Dockers, who could provide terrific value. TOP 15
Premiership cup Which AFL team is your Cup horse?
DON’T know much about horses but love your footy? Well we’ve likened every Melbourne Cup horse to an AFL side, just to make things a little easier for you.
Trade bombshell Cats should let go of Ablett dream: Mooney
GEELONG should move on from trying to lure Gary Ablett home from Gold Coast and look to the future, according to premiership Cat Cameron Mooney.
Bye weeks AFL’s 17-5 concept to fulfil AFLPA wish
THE AFL’s determination to overhaul the fixture with a radical new concept could finally deliver the players their wish of a second mid-season bye.
Not giving up Luckless Swan Johnson signs new deal
LUCKLESS Swan Alex Johnson has signed a one-year deal with Sydney as he pushes to make his return to football after five knee reconstructions.
Kyle Langford Young Don wants to be the next Fyfe
ESSENDON youngster Kyle Langford wants to be the next Nat Fyfe and has already started picking the brains of two people who have intimate knowledge of the Brownlow Medallist’s game.
Every club List changes: Port defender announces axing
UPDATE: PORT Adelaide defender Cam O’Shea has announced his time at the Power is over as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers and Bulldogs trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
List analysis Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
WESTERN Bulldogs supporters can start dreaming of back-to-back premierships — if Champion Data is any guide. HOW DOES YOUR CLUB RATE?
Burning desire Yarran committed to playing AFL again
A RELAXED Chris Yarran has broken his silence after a year out of the game and revealed his burning desire to return to playing the game he loves in 2017. SEE THE PICS
Retired star Roos want Boomer for off-field role
NORTH Melbourne is in discussions with retired champion Brent Harvey about an off-field role at the football club for the 2017 season.
Sydney stars Sorry Eddie, Swans destined for No. 1
SYDNEY believes it is only a matter of time until the Swans overtake Collingwood as the biggest sporting club in Australia. Are they right?
- Richmond The moment Yarran set sights on AFL return
- AFL News Pies won’t stand Allan down
- Gold Coast ‘Homesick’ Ablett’s future still up in the air
- Dept. Trade Clubs circle Richards as delisted free agent
- AFL News Who has the easiest draw?
- AFL Cooney’s plan to make footy fun again
- Sydney Lights to shine on Swans, Giants in 2017
- Richmond VIDEO: Hilarious take on Cats-Tigers trade
- AFL News Swans, GWS big winners in AFL draw
Draft News
AFL retirements and delistings: every club’s list changes at the end of the 2016 season
UPDATE: PORT Adelaide defender Cam O’Shea has announced his time at the Power is over as the Bombers, Hawks, Magpies, Tigers and Bulldogs trim their lists. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
James Kelly and Matt Dea will sign with Essendon as delisted free agents after year as top-up players
JAMES Kelly and Matthew Dea will officially extend their careers at Essendon this week when they are signed as delisted free agents.
Nathan Vardy confident his injury issues are behind him as he begins new journey with West Coast
NEW Eagle Nathan Vardy is confident his body will hold up at his new club after seven injury-riddled years with Geelong.
Bryce Gibbs will return to his leadership role at Carlton despite trade request to Adelaide
CARLTON says Bryce Gibbs will seamlessly slot back into his leadership role at the Blues despite his messy aborted trade to Adelaide.
Hilarious YouTube video parodies Richmond-Geelong Josh Caddy trade
RICHMOND has been the butt of many jokes over the years for its recruiting. Now the Tigers have had the last laugh.
Clubs have signalled interest in signing former Swan Xavier Richards as a delisted free agent
AXED Swan Xavier Richards is attracting interest from rival clubs as a delisted free agent according to his management.
Geelong open to luring champ Gary Ablett back in coming trade periods
GEELONG was surprised when it learned favourite son Gary Ablett wanted a trade home. But now they know he’s keen, they’re not ruling out trying to woo him back.
Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett asked to be traded to Geelong
GARY Ablett asked Gold Coast to be traded back to Geelong this month, but the Cats say the move was instantly blocked by the Suns.
Chris Dawes isn’t shocked by his delisting at Melbourne but believes he had a role to play in 2017
AXED Melbourne forward Chris Dawes admits it wasn’t a shock to be delisted by Melbourne but is disappointed given he saw a role for himself at the club in 2017 and beyond.
AFL admits to making a mistake in the massive trade which sent Jaeger O’Meara to Hawthorn
IT has been called the dodgiest trade period in AFL history and now the league has admitted to making a blunder in the biggest deal of the off-season.
GWS recruit Brett Deledio hopes his shock move to the Giants reinvigorates his love for the game
BRETT Deledio hopes his shock move to GWS reinvigorates his love for the game after admitting to a decline in motivation at Richmond.
Carlton’s entire 2014 national draft class is on the verge of wipe-out
CARLTON’S entire 2014 national draft is on the verge of wipe-out after the Blues delisted another six players.
Brisbane Lions delist two-time leading goal kicker Josh Green
BRISBANE Lions’ hard line tactics in negotiating with Josh Green culminated abruptly on Tuesday when they delisted their two-time leading goalkicker.
Delisted Fremantle midfielder Michael Barlow is hopeful of playing at a new club next season
SACKED Fremantle midfielder Michael Barlow is hopeful of securing a lifeline after “good strong interest” for his services.
Mitch Clark delisted by Geelong after nine games with the Cats
GEELONG has made another list change with the club delisting struggling key forward Mitch Clark. He is the 10th Cat to be moved on this off-season.