The stars of this year's draft crop are emerging after the NAB AFL Academy's US training camp.

It's been a long wait, but David Swallow finally looks ready to return to action.

In a bid to push more ruck options through the system, the League informed clubs this week of its plans to build an AFL national academy ruck program.

Buddy Franklin's ramping up his pre-season after shoulder surgery.

Versatile Sydney Swans defender Jeremy Laidler may be in doubt for the start of the season following surgery on his elbow.

"He didn't feel he needed to be in there."

It's never too early to pick your AFL Fantasy team!

Gaz and Hodge highlight a group of 11 new AFL Life Members.

Patrick Dangerfield made an exciting announcement on social media, with a little help from the voice of football.

High-demand has prompted the shift of the AFL Women's opening game to Ikon Park.

Pies v Hawks in 2011? Power v Saints 2004?

Our writers make their case for the best prelim final since 2000.

Jetlag, sprinting and a date with Delly feature in draft prospect Jaidyn Stephenson's US diary.

Richmond FC star Alex Rance has ramped up his television commitments this year, joining on as a host of Postcards as well as having his own segment on The Footy Show.

Get ready to celebrate the historic first season of the NAB AFL Women’s competition.