AFL First Qualifying Final - Sydney v GWS

Whitfield could miss just eight games

GWS Giants star Lachie Whitfield is set to accept a six-month suspension — including just eight games — if charged with breaching the AFL’s illicit drug code.

Big plans Sky is the limit for Tigers

FORMER Brisbane Lions coach turned Richmond assistant Justin Leppitsch has declared the sky is the limit for the Tigers in 2017.

Bulldogs star No limit on AFLW next generation

No limit on AFLW next generation

AASTA O’Connor believes she’ll be retired by the time AFL Women’s turns professional but the Western Bulldogs star says there’s no limit on the next generation.

Tough challenge Mental pressure hits young stars

Mental pressure hits young stars

THE AFL’s player union says players with mental health issues have never been better supported despite a spate of recent retirements through depression and burnout.

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Drug testing People don’t realise how invasive it is: Bartel

GEELONG great Jimmy Bartel has lifted the lid on the difficulties of off-season drug testing after several clubs were fined for sloppy whereabouts information.

Whitfield case Brisbane facing player welfare disaster

CRAIG Lambert is set to be offered an AFL deal to serve a one-year ban for bringing the game into disrepute with his role in the Lachie Whitfield drug saga.

Twitter trolls Essendon supporters were ruthless: Cooney

ADAM Cooney has opened up about the barrage of abuse he would cop on social media from “ruthless” Essendon supporters following a loss.

Halfback star Tuohy ready to fill Enright void

NEW Geelong recruit Zach Tuohy hopes he can fill the void left by superstar defender Corey Enright after crossing from Carlton during the trade period.

Gary Buckenara List analysis: Secret of Swans’ success

List analysis: Secret of Swans’ success

LANCE Franklin is on a $10 million contract but Sydney’s success is built on a team of superstars that any other team could have picked in the draft, writes list expert GARY BUCKENARA.

Team uniforms New look for AFL Women’s teams

New look for AFL Women’s teams

TRADITIONAL AFL jumpers have been given a makeover for the new women’s league and one team has gone for something completely different. SEE ALL THE JUMPERS

Geelong greats Bartel shocked by Ablett trade request

Bartel shocked by Ablett trade request

GEELONG great Jimmy Bartel would have been shattered if Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett returned to the Cats during the AFL Trade Period.

AFL Draft Falcons’ super six jackpot

Falcons’ super six jackpot

THE Geelong Falcons appear set to defy their shortage of top-end talent to deliver up to six AFL players in the coming drafts.

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Richmond v West Coast

Adam Cooney Cooney’s plan to make footy fun again

BRETT Deledio says he has fallen out of love with footy. That is no surprise, writes Adam Cooney. But it doesn’t have to be like that (spoiler alert: ice baths are in big trouble).

2017 AFL Season Fixture Release

Jon Ralph There’ll never be too much footy for AFL

THE AFL has issued a fixture that is all about full on footy, but until the punters show any signs of fatigue why wouldn’t the AFL give the fans what they want?

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Future planning Bold trades keep Hawks window open

FOR years we’ve called Alastair Clarkson and the Hawthorn footy club the master innovators and this bold trade makeover may just continue the trend, writes Jay Clark.