2016 Draft
Player retention Suns to offer draftees contract extensions
GOLD Coast will offer its draftees contract extensions beyond the mandatory two-year deals as soon as they’ve settled into life as AFL players.
Preview Rookie draft: Who’s still available?
WHO are the top prospects likely still available to clubs in Monday’s rookie draft? SAM LANDSBERGER lists the names to look out for.
Jy Simpkin Roos dispel injury query over draftee
NORTH Melbourne has dispatched any medical concerns about first-round draft pick Jy Simpkin, saying he has been medically cleared after breaking his leg this year.
AFL Draft Tiger trio, goalkickers to find new homes
A BUNCH of Glenelg kids and two star SANFL goalkickers are expected to figure prominently at today’s AFL rookie draft as Port Adelaide and Adelaide complete their lists for 2017.
AFL Draft Jarman to finally become a Crow
BARRING a stunning twist, Ben Jarman will today become the Crows’ first father-son selection in their 26-year history.
AFL Draft Cats act local, think premiership
GEELONG believes it has recruited for its immediate premiership charge without sacrificing an eye to the future with its six-pack of draft selections.
New Swan Loss won’t stop Florent flourishing
SYDNEY is confident top draft pick Oliver Florent will have no trouble flourishing away from his family despite losing his father just three months ago.
AFL News
Suns to offer draftees contract extensions
GOLD Coast will offer its draftees contract extensions beyond the mandatory two-year deals as soon as they’ve settled into life as AFL players.
Rookie draft: Who’s still available?
WHO are the top prospects likely still available to clubs in Monday’s rookie draft? SAM LANDSBERGER lists the names to look out for.
Ablett vows to finish career at Suns
GOLD Coast chairman Tony Cochrane says Gary Ablett has looked him in the eye and said he will finish his career at the Suns despite stunning trade request.
Power’s new class arrives
AS A group of key players and coaching staff flew to China to promote the Power’s historic May 14 clash against Gold Coast for AFL premiership points, the club’s latest batch of national draft selections rolled into town.
Bomber told manager he was done with footy
TOM Bellchambers originally called his manager and told him he was walking away from football but it was one of his teammates that made the decision to return easy.
Roos dispel injury query over draftee
NORTH Melbourne has dispatched any medical concerns about first-round draft pick Jy Simpkin, saying he has been medically cleared after breaking his leg this year.
Lions, Suns nail draft to secure future
BRISBANE and Gold Coast not only nailed the AFL trade period, the two Queensland clubs set themselves up for the future at the draft, says Andrew Hamilton.
Tiger trio, goalkickers to find new homes
A BUNCH of Glenelg kids and two star SANFL goalkickers are expected to figure prominently at today’s AFL rookie draft as Port Adelaide and Adelaide complete their lists for 2017.
Jarman to finally become a Crow
BARRING a stunning twist, Ben Jarman will today become the Crows’ first father-son selection in their 26-year history.
Cousins reunited at Carlton
ZAC Fisher and Dennis Armfield found out only recently they were cousins, but they will be sharing Christmas together as Carlton teammates.