Larissa Nicholson

Garry Lyon: Back on the airwaves in the new year.

SEN reveals its men-only footy line-up

Women's football has never been so popular, but for a least one sport radio station talking about the game remains a male-only domain.

Susan Alberti celebrates the Bulldogs' premiership with with Jordan Roughead.

Warm tributes for retiring footy pioneer Susan Alberti

After a Western Bulldogs premiership and the launch of a national AFL women's competition, much loved 'Doggies vice-president Susan Alberti said the time was right to retire.

Geelong recruits: Esava Ratugolea (second from left, back row) is looking forward to an AFL career.

Cats draftee whose love of football started with a packet of chips

New Cat Esava Ratugolea was excited about meeting Joel Selwood and Patrick Dangerfield in his first week at the club.

Sporting pedigree: Geelong's new recruit Brandan Parfitt (second from right) is a relative of Olympic gold medal-winner ...

New Cat Parfitt to wear Bartel's No.3

New Cat Brandan Parfitt will be working hard over the summer, hoping to create his own success story wearing recently-retired great Jimmy Bartel's famous No.3.

Carlton's draftees Zac Fisher, Patrick Kerr, Sam Petrevski-Seton, Cam Polson, Harrison Macreadie and Tom Williamson.

Carbs, carbs, carbs: New Blues settle in to life at Princes Park

New Blue Zac Fisher has been shocked by how much food AFL players eat, while Sam Petrevski-Seton is surprised by the busyness of their schedules.

Tim English is going to focus on gaining muscle.

After the draft, time to start building Bulldogs

Gaining muscle would be a priority for the Western Bulldogs' top draft pick, who spent his first day as an AFL footballer at Whitten Oval on Monday.

Sandringham Dragons' stellar night in the national draft

Five of the top 11 draft picks this year played for the Sandringham Dragons, with several others hoping to be picked up in Monday's rookie draft.

Dream come true: McGrath with his new coach, John Worsfold.

Bombers cash in on number one pick

Essendon has not wasted time in cashing in on its number one draft pick, on Saturday encouraging fans to bid for hats bearing the 18-year-old's autograph.

I was shaking: No.1 pick tells of 'massive relief' to be a Bomber

Essendon won over Andy McGrath with a club tour, but he says had no idea if they really wanted him until they called his name.

Smiles, nerves, excitement as young defender joins Melbourne

Other secondary school graduates headed off on schoolies, but as soon as Katherine Smith finished her last exam she threw herself into life as an AFL footballer.