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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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
THE Geelong Falcons appear set to defy their shortage of top-end talent to deliver up to six AFL players in the coming drafts.
- Bulldogs Gordon, Dogs still on a premiership high
- Women's League AFL delivers women’s pay boost
- AFL News Clubs’ 2017 jumpers: Dogs go gold
- Women's League AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
- Collingwood Forgotten Pie Scharenberg up and running
- AFL News What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
- AFL News Seven clubs fined for ASADA breaches
- Women's League Hope rates Pies as one of teams to beat
- Footy Form Dees hand star recruit Lewis No.6
- Collingwood Marsh leaves Pies to head home
- Footy Form List changes: Young Lion quits footy
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Expert Opinion
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).
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?
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.
Draft News
AFL Draft 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.
AFL Draft Will draft history repeat at your club?
GEELONG and Adelaide will be hoping history repeats on AFL Draft night. We look at every club’s picks and whether they’ve proved lucky in the past.
AFL No place for Croweaters in draft elite
SOUTH Australia could this year fail to have a player taken in the top 20 at the AFL national draft for the first time since 2001. State under-18 captain Jack Graham is the highest ranked SA player — at No. 22.
Young guns Andy or Hugh? No.1 pick toss of the coin
ANDY or Hugh? It is the No.1 question of the national draft and the answer is still unknown. Sam Landsberger previews the fight to be No.1.
AFL draft The VFL stars AFL clubs should consider
AN ALMOST certain second-round pick, a cousin of Cyril and a luckless contestant from The Recruit — 15 VFL players that could be drafted in November.
Redleg Wake-up call that saved Ladhams
NORWOOD giant Peter Ladhams had to face it — his AFL dream was slipping away. So he swapped his dreadlocks for hard work and now again appears bound for the big time.
Prospect Heart trouble hits Villis’ draft hopes
SOUTH Australian draft prospect Alex Villis’ football future is clouded after he was diagnosed with a potentially career-ending heart condition.
Draft hopeful Logue one preview has AFL scouts excited
AN ATHLETIC West Australian defender with big hair who only gave up rowing last year to focus on footy has bolted into AFL draft calculations.
2014 Draft Draft disaster: What were the Blues thinking?
CARLTON’S entire 2014 national draft is on the verge of wipe-out after the Blues delisted another six players.
New plan Judge us in five years: Power
PORT Adelaide list manager Jason Cripps says it could take five years to judge the club’s latest trade strategy which prioritised teenagers over proven stars.
Star forward Another Rioli to grace the AFL
ANOTHER magical small forward from the Rioli family will next month highlight the exceptional depth of the 2017 national draft.
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Tex not ready to hand over Crows reins
CROWS skipper Taylor Walker has scoffed at suggestions he should hand over the captaincy to teammate Rory Sloane.
Crows ace Marinoff is in it for the long run
CROWS forward Ebony Marinoff believes endurance will be a key as Adelaide is beginning to prepare for its first season in the AFL women’s league.
AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE
- Stakes have never been higher for Birdman
- AFL finalises pay deal for AFLW players
- Burton backs himself to fly high
- Is perception reality at Adelaide?
- List changes: Young Lion quits footy
- Concussion-hit Crow hangs up boots
- What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
- High-flyer Burton rises to key Crows role
- Space to grow for young Crows
- Tex still man for Walsh’s mission
- Thomas calls for Tex to hand over captaincy
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- AFLW set for pre-season double-headers
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.
Ponga addresses AFL switch rumour
EXCLUSIVE: COWBOYS young gun Kalyn Ponga has addressed speculation he is set to code hop and accept a contract with AFL side Brisbane Lions.
Clubs’ 2017 jumpers: Dogs go gold
A HOST of AFL teams will wear new guernseys in 2017, traditionalists Collingwood and Essendon while the Western Bulldogs get gold. SEE THEM HERE
- AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
- AFL finalises pay deal for AFLW players
- List changes: Young Lion quits footy
- What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
- Smith sets sights on top ruck job
- Who won your club’s time-trial?
- Lions captaincy up for grabs: Fagan
- Fagan wants youth to drive standard
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- Shocked Green ready for fresh start
- Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
- Who has the easiest draw?
- Brisbane Lions get luck of the draw
AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE
AFL finalises pay deal for AFLW players
AFTER the AFL Players’ Association rejected the AFL’s original women’s pay offer of $5,000 it is understood an agreement has been reached with the league follwoing an at times heated debate.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
- What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
- Cripps still has plenty to work on
- Who won your club’s time-trial?
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- AFLW set for pre-season double-headers
- Dennis re-signs, takes on coaching role
- Why are the Blues training already?
- Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
- Gibbs still bound by Blue
- Who has the easiest draw?
- Pros and cons: Every club’s draw analysed
- Clubs back twilight Grand Final in 2017
- 12 games in 2017 you don’t want to miss
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.
Clubs’ 2017 jumpers: Dogs go gold
A HOST of AFL teams will wear new guernseys in 2017, traditionalists Collingwood and Essendon while the Western Bulldogs get gold. SEE THEM HERE
AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE
- AFL finalises pay deal for AFLW players
- Hope rates Pies as one of teams to beat
- Forgotten Pie Scharenberg up and running
- Seven clubs fined for ASADA breaches
- Marsh leaves Pies to head home
- List changes: Young Lion quits footy
- What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
- ASADA hits back at delay claims
- Who won your club’s time-trial?
- Elliott hits track, puts 2016 behind him
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- Magpie champs in bitter radio split
- AFLW set for pre-season double-headers
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.
Clubs’ 2017 jumpers: Dogs go gold
A HOST of AFL teams will wear new guernseys in 2017, traditionalists Collingwood and Essendon while the Western Bulldogs get gold. SEE THEM HERE
Seven clubs fined for ASADA breaches
HAWTHORN, Collingwood and Essendon are among seven clubs fined for failing to provide ASADA with up-to-date location information for its players.
- List changes: Young Lion quits footy
- What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
- What will happen if Jobe loses Brownlow?
- How good can the returning Bombers be?
- Who won your club’s time-trial?
- Ban could prolong our careers: Stanton
- Jobe still mulling Medal decision
- Best photos of pre-season day one
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- Andy or Hugh? No.1 pick toss of the coin
- Jobe’s a great, medal or not: Long
- Finals football return driving excited Kelly
- Kelly, Dea officially commit to Bombers
AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE
AFL finalises pay deal for AFLW players
AFTER the AFL Players’ Association rejected the AFL’s original women’s pay offer of $5,000 it is understood an agreement has been reached with the league follwoing an at times heated debate.
Bennell ‘hungrier than ever’ for 2017
HARLEY Bennell says he’s “hungrier than ever” to make an impact at Fremantle after injury ruined his first season at the club.
- List changes: Young Lion quits footy
- What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
- Barlow sees bright future with Suns
- Clarke to remain at Freo in 2017
- Who won your club’s time-trial?
- Delisted Docker Barlow joins Suns
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- AFLW set for pre-season double-headers
- Kersten keen to impress new teammates
- McCarthy makes flying start to Freo life
- Dockers could set new indigenous record
- Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
- Who has the easiest draw?
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.
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.
Clubs’ 2017 jumpers: Dogs go gold
A HOST of AFL teams will wear new guernseys in 2017, traditionalists Collingwood and Essendon while the Western Bulldogs get gold. SEE THEM HERE
- Bartel shocked by Ablett trade request
- Seven clubs fined for ASADA breaches
- List changes: Young Lion quits footy
- What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- Gaz faces major pay cut to return home
- Fans dig deep as Cats feel financial strain
- Lonergan to play on with Cats
- Cats should let go of Ablett dream: Mooney
- Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
- Vardy confident injury issues are behind him
- VIDEO: Hilarious take on Cats-Tigers trade
- Who has the easiest draw?
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.
McKenzie takes first steps in reigniting career
SUNS defender Trent McKenzie has surprisingly returned early for pre-season training this week in a bid to reignite his stalled career.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
- Barlow sees bright future with Suns
- Henderson joins Hawks as DFA
- Garlett walks out on Suns
- Who won your club’s time-trial?
- Suns’ new home delayed by union go-slow
- O’Meara, Prestia no big loss for Suns
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- Gaz faces major pay cut to return home
- ‘It had nothing to do with losers fatigue’
- Cats should let go of Ablett dream: Mooney
- Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
- ‘Homesick’ Ablett’s future still up in the air
- Who has the easiest draw?
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.
Whitfield to accept six-month ban if charged
THE AFL is set to charge Lachie Whitfield, former Giants football manager Graeme Allan and welfare manager Craig Lambert over an incident last May.
AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE
- AFL finalises pay deal for AFLW players
- Future bright but Giants not caught up in hype
- List changes: Young Lion quits footy
- What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
- ASADA hits back at delay claims
- Ward hails ‘massive’ Deledio coup
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- Andy or Hugh? No.1 pick toss of the coin
- Giants poach key part of Dogs’ brains trust
- AFLW set for pre-season double-headers
- Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
- Pies won’t stand Allan down
- Who has the easiest draw?
Clubs’ 2017 jumpers: Dogs go gold
A HOST of AFL teams will wear new guernseys in 2017, traditionalists Collingwood and Essendon while the Western Bulldogs get gold. SEE THEM HERE
Seven clubs fined for ASADA breaches
HAWTHORN, Collingwood and Essendon are among seven clubs fined for failing to provide ASADA with up-to-date location information for its players.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
- What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
- Woodward still dreaming of the big time
- Henderson joins Hawks as DFA
- Delisted midfielder’s unique final plea to clubs
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- Hawks push into women’s game
- Max Bailey returns to Hawthorn
- Hawks keen on axed Crow Henderson
- Hawks sign another Irish star
- Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
- Knee victim backs O’Meara to find his best
- Crows in box seat to secure Jarman
- Who has the easiest draw?
AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE
AFL finalises pay deal for AFLW players
AFTER the AFL Players’ Association rejected the AFL’s original women’s pay offer of $5,000 it is understood an agreement has been reached with the league follwoing an at times heated debate.
Dees hand star recruit Lewis No.6
MELBOURNE has wasted no time in allocating guernsey numbers to its new players with star recruit Jordan Lewis to wear No.6 in 2017.
- List changes: Young Lion quits footy
- What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
- Demons to add ‘excitement, flair’ in 2017
- Demons must ‘earn right’ to play finals
- Lumumba ready to resurrect career
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- AFLW set for pre-season double-headers
- From the Demons to the Melbourne Cup
- Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
- Who has the easiest draw?
- Pros and cons: Every club’s draw analysed
- AFL to explore fixture shake up
- Clubs back twilight Grand Final in 2017
Clubs’ 2017 jumpers: Dogs go gold
A HOST of AFL teams will wear new guernseys in 2017, traditionalists Collingwood and Essendon while the Western Bulldogs get gold. SEE THEM HERE
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
GET ready for your AFL team’s uplifting slogan for 2017. While clubs will always go to great lengths to find the positives, we’ve come up with some more realistic options.
- Departing Dal’s tribute to Ross
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- Fired up Williams out to find his best
- ‘Coming in for prep’: Old Dog keen to impress
- Ziebell backs axing of Roos greats
- Kangaroos unveil new logo for new era
- Cash flow can sustain Victorian teams
- Roos confirm job for Boomer
- Roos want Boomer for off-field role
- Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
- Who has the easiest draw?
- Roos, Dogs can make Good Friday their own
- Pros and cons: Every club’s draw analysed
Palmer puts hand up for midfield role
HE’S cut his teeth as a forward but emerging Port Adelaide prospect Jesse Palmer wants to be more than a one-trick pony and is eyeing time in the midfield.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
GET ready for your AFL team’s uplifting slogan for 2017. While clubs will always go to great lengths to find the positives, we’ve come up with some more realistic options.
- Fans rule Port’s new jumper
- Port gets the cream with new sponsor
- Who won your club’s time-trial?
- All smiles as Ryder, Monfries hit track
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- Nicks steps up as Port lock in coachesl
- Power of China adventure paying off
- Sometimes AFL is not so callous... sometimes
- I can’t thank them enough: Monfries
- Power re-sign Monfries, Jonas but cut O’Shea
- Crows rise up AFL’s best list rankings
- Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
- The glass is half full for those with clear vision
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.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
GET ready for your AFL team’s uplifting slogan for 2017. While clubs will always go to great lengths to find the positives, we’ve come up with some more realistic options.
- Who won your club’s time-trial?
- Ward hails ‘massive’ Deledio coup
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- Prestia all systems go for pre-season
- Term limits set to hit Tigers directors
- Finger surgery holding Riewoldt back
- Cotchin to throw down challenge to Tigers
- Yarran committed to playing AFL again
- The moment Yarran set sights on AFL return
- Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
- VIDEO: Hilarious take on Cats-Tigers trade
- Yarran’s uphill battle for AFL return
- Who has the easiest draw?
Seven clubs fined for ASADA breaches
HAWTHORN, Collingwood and Essendon are among seven clubs fined for failing to provide ASADA with up-to-date location information for its players.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
GET ready for your AFL team’s uplifting slogan for 2017. While clubs will always go to great lengths to find the positives, we’ve come up with some more realistic options.
- Who won your club’s time-trial?
- Carlisle ready to make impact in 2017
- Thomas calls for Tex to hand over captaincy
- Carlisle, Steele to ease into Saints life
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- Brown’s arrival meant the end for Fisher
- New Saint Steele facing delayed start
- Fisher calls time on AFL career
- Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
- Who has the easiest draw?
- Pros and cons: Every club’s draw analysed
- AFL to explore fixture shake up
- Clubs back twilight Grand Final in 2017
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.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
Richards still without a club
XAVIER Richards is still hopeful of continuing his AFL career in Melbourne despite receiving no offers at the close of the first free agency period for delisted players.
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- Swans seeking draft gold
- Injury free Reid eyeing 2017
- I didn’t want to be in Sydney: Richards
- Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
- Luckless Swan Johnson signs new deal
- Sorry Eddie, Swans destined for No. 1
- Clubs circle Richards as delisted free agent
- Who has the easiest draw?
- Swans, GWS big winners in AFL draw
- Lights to shine on Swans, Giants in 2017
- Pros and cons: Every club’s draw analysed
- AFL to explore fixture shake up
Seven clubs fined for ASADA breaches
HAWTHORN, Collingwood and Essendon are among seven clubs fined for failing to provide ASADA with up-to-date location information for its players.
List changes: Young Lion quits footy
UPDATE: BRISBANE Lions midfielder Jaden McGrath has walked away from football with two years still to run on his contract. EVERY CLUB’S LIST CHANGES
What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
GET ready for your AFL team’s uplifting slogan for 2017. While clubs will always go to great lengths to find the positives, we’ve come up with some more realistic options.
- Ex-AFL star raising cash for medical bills
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
- Vardy confident injury issues are behind him
- Who has the easiest draw?
- Pros and cons: Every club’s draw analysed
- AFL to explore fixture shake up
- Saints, Dogs among prime time winners
- Clubs back twilight Grand Final in 2017
- 12 games in 2017 you don’t want to miss
- AFL fixtures in full: How did your club fare?
- 2017 fixture: Free Kick Hawthorn?
- Eagles face horror five-day break in ‘17
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.
AFLW clubs inaugural lists finalised
THE lists are finalised and the inaugural AFL Women’s competition is just a few months away from kicking off. SEE EVERY PLAYER HERE
AFL finalises pay deal for AFLW players
AFTER the AFL Players’ Association rejected the AFL’s original women’s pay offer of $5,000 it is understood an agreement has been reached with the league follwoing an at times heated debate.
- Gordon, Dogs still on a premiership high
- Seven clubs fined for ASADA breaches
- List changes: Young Lion quits footy
- What your club’s 2017 slogan should be
- Thomas calls for Tex to hand over captaincy
- Will draft history repeat at your club?
- Giants poach key part of Dogs’ brains trust
- AFLW set for pre-season double-headers
- ‘Coming in for prep’: Old Dog keen to impress
- List analysis: Why Dogs do need Cloke
- Why Dogs can dream of back-to-back flags
- Who has the easiest draw?
- Roos, Dogs can make Good Friday their own