Tommy, brother of Pearce and Cian Hanley, passes away
The younger brother of Pearce and Cian Hanley, Tommy, has passed away in Dublin.
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Star Demons cleared to face Carlton in Sunday clash
Key Melbourne AFL duo Jesse Hogan and Max Gawn will be available to face Carlton on Sunday after being cleared of serious injury.
The man who has stood beside Ben Cousins
The report over the radio said it all: "When the verdict was read out, Ben Cousins looked to his father in the gallery . . ."
Beveridge worries about Johannisen deal
Norm Smith medallist Jason Johannisen has put off contract negotiations with the Western Bulldogs until the end of this season. And coach Luke Beveridge concedes he's worried about it.
It's past time for AFL to support same-sex marriage
Speaking as an Australian, there was sadness – heartbreak really – to watch AFLW best and fairest winner Erin Phillips pay tribute to her partner in the knowledge that the couple have returned to a country that still bans them from getting married.
'Old bugger' Sam Mitchell keen to face Eagles' gruelling travel schedule head on
Champion West Coast recruit Sam Mitchell will resist taking rests in his first season away from powerhouse Hawthorn as he confronts a gruelling travel schedule for the first time in his decorated career.
Why the Swans will be burning to get up against the Bulldogs on Friday night
Grand final losses hurt for a long, long time. Friday night is a chance to ease for Sydney to ease the pain.
Richmond's Astbury solid in defence, of Rance
Richmond's David Astbury expects fellow defender Alex Rance to bounce back after coming off second-best against Carlton's Jacob Weitering in round one.
AFL should embrace independent disciplinary tribunal: ASADA chief
While welcoming a recent AFL internal report recommending future joint investigations with ASADA, outgoing chief executive of the sports anti-doping body, Ben McDevitt, believes football administrators should embrace global moves to independent disciplinary tribunals.
Howcroft tells of regrets over way Demons treated Bailey
Former Melbourne director Russel Howcroft has spoken of his profound admiration for the late Dean Bailey, and his regret at the manner in which the Demons coach departed the club.
Tigers love Schache: Brisbane stars waits on contract talks
Brisbane young gun Josh Schache is holding off on a contract extension with the Lions as he prepares for mammoth offers from Victorian clubs to lure him home, with Richmond leading the way.
Twilight grand final would not be a dash for cash, says McLachlan
The AFL will not attempt to make more money from its $2.5 billion broadcast rights agreement regardless of whether it moves to a twilight grand final in 2017.
Plaudits still swirling for AFLW champion Phillips, but basketball looms large
Australian basketball has welcomed back Erin Phillips, confident the Opal's AFLW success won't prompt a talent drain to football as the AFL considers expansion.
Bomber relishes 250-game milestone
The eight Essendon coaches since 2004 have had one common trait through the most tumultuous period in the AFL club's history.
Pies sweep Broomhead through forward line
Collingwood has abandoned its three talls forward line with American import Mason Cox dropped to make way for pacy small forward Tim Broomhead for the crucial early season clash with Richmond.
Ross Lyon: Dockers' players to continue to protect Nat Fyfe
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon wants his players to do more to protect superstar Nat Fyfe after the Brownlow Medallist was roughed up by the Cats in round one.
Shaw 'taken aback' by Buckley's planning for Dustin Martin
Collingwood great Tony Shaw says he was surprised by Nathan Buckley's public claim that the Magpies wouldn't overly focus on Dustin Martin, declaring the Tigers' midfield bull is the man who could tear Thursday night's blockbuster apart.
Guthrie in doubt as Geelong mull extra tall for Roos clash
Geelong will consider fielding a taller lineup against North Melbourne on Sunday but are unlikely to risk important midfielder Cam Guthrie.
Reid set for 100th against Bulldogs
Sam Reid will play his 100th game for the Swans on Friday night amidst an injury crisis at the club.
Bennell seen at hospital, but Dockers not worried about his injury
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon is adamant Harley Bennell remains on track to play in the first half of the season despite the star midfielder needing more treatment on his troublesome calves.
Pearce named AFLW's first All-Australian captain
Daisy Pearce has been named captain of the first female AFL All-Australian team.
Phillips named AFLW's best and fairest
Adelaide premiership co-captain Erin Phillips has capped her outstanding AFLW season by winning the best and fairest award.
The 'farcical' AFL rule ... that must stay
"We'll sort it out later."
Mission: Nearly impossible - Pies wary of Martin
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says the Magpies have several options in their quest to stop Dustin Martin in Thursday night's highly anticipated clash with Richmond at the MCG, but concedes the Tigers talisman is "almost impossible to tackle."
A drug addict like any other. And not
Ben Cousins was in court, just another drug addict jailed for a year on just another day in courts across Australia. A drug addict like any other. Except he wasn't.
History will back AFL over Dons saga: Fitzpatrick
Outgoing AFL chairman Mike Fitzpatrick has launched a staunch defence of the league's handling of the Essendon supplements saga, saying history will back the action taken against the Bombers.
WBBL braces for clash of codes
The prospect of a showdown between the Women's Big Bash League and AFLW next summer is becoming more realistic, and Cricket Australia hopes its beefed-up pay offer to female players will help sway them to choose cricket over football
Pressure builds on Tim Worner's position on Sydney Swans board
Tim Worner's position on the board of the Sydney Swans will come under further pressure over the coming days as a group of high-profile women supporters prepare to scrutinise club chief Andrew Ireland about the conduct of the Seven Network chief executive.
AFLW to axe marquee model
The list size of AFL Women's clubs will increase by three and the marquee concept is likely to be scuttled under plans outlined to players.
Varcoe, Vince won't challenge AFL bans
Collingwood's Travis Varcoe will miss Thursday's important clash with Richmond after accepting a one-game AFL ban.
Time is running out for Lewis Jetta and Eric Mackenzie
It might only be round one, but West Coast must be running out patience with Lewis Jetta.
Fallen football star Ben Cousins jailed for one year
Troubled AFL premiership player Ben Cousins has been jailed for one year and fined $2400 for stalking and drug offences.
Lewis says Demons midfielders can match flag-winning Hawks
Jordan Lewis sees no reason why Melbourne's emerging midfield cannot reach the same dizzying heights as the recent premiership-winning on-ball divisions he was involved with at Hawthorn.
Adam Simpson fears the worst for Drew Petrie as Eagles get on the defensive
West Coast coach Adam Simpson fears the worst for injured big man Drew Petrie with his broken hand.
Fremantle Dockers legend Matthew Pavlich calls on AFL draft age to be raised
Fremantle Dockers legend Matthew Pavlich has called on the AFL to raise the age players are drafted into the competition.
Who got Lade? Port did
Brendon Lade is returning to Port Adelaide after seven years as an assistant coach at AFL rivals Richmond.
Dogs won't be hoodoo gurus
The Western Bulldogs won't look back at their painful history of preliminary final losses in the lead up to their Saturday night clash with GWS Giants.
Hogan departure won't be 'catastrophic': Schwarz
Melbourne great David Schwarz says the potential defection of Jesse Hogan would not be "as catastrophic" now as it would have been last year.
Football romance, or the road to the future?
There’s two very contrasting narratives developing heading into the penultimate weekend of the AFL season. And sentimentally, they’re at opposite ends of the spectrum.
Chris Judd: It's time to deny the top four clubs access to free agents
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