Garry Lyon confirms TV return in 2017

Garry Lyon will return to television in 2017, on Footy Classified but not The Footy Show.

Shaun Atley's brother Joe has his eyes on the draft

He is the brother of North Melbourne's Shaun, but Joe Atley is different type of footballer and one determined to be a success in his own right.

Draft hopeful Bolton wants to follow in Rioli's footsteps

Draft hopeful Shai Bolton is a quiet teenager, but his eyes light up when he talks about his football idol Cyril Rioli.

Riding a motor scooter helped this draft hopeful heal

While other draft hopefuls were trying to catch the eye of recruiters with on-field heroics, Alex Witherden spent part of 2016 getting around on a ride-on motor scooter.

Daniher praises Watson after handing back Brownlow

Joe Daniher says teammate Jobe Watson is still a role model for younger players, after the former Essendon skipper announced he would hand back his Brownlow Medal.

Jobe Watson hands back Brownlow Medal

Jobe Watson is handing back his 2012 Brownlow Medal, won in the year he was involved in Essendon's doping program.

Boots but no health insurance in new AFLW pay deal

Most women who play in the AFL's new league will earn $8500 in their first season of football, a boost from the $5000 originally offered by the league.

AFL's new pay deal for women is better, but there's a long way to go

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The AFL has upped its pay offer to female players, but equal pay and opportunities for women remain a long way off.

A broken leg was AFL draft hopeful Jy Simpkin's worst nightmare

Three schools, a move to the city and a broken leg has meant draft hopeful Jy Simpkin has been through more than his fair share of challenges recently.