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Bombers deny making huge offer for Martin
The pursuit of Richmond free agent Dustin Martin has taken an unusual turn with Essendon publicly denying they've made an offer to the star AFL midfielder.
The pursuit of Richmond free agent Dustin Martin has taken an unusual turn with Essendon publicly denying they've made an offer to the star AFL midfielder.
Brisbane Lions youngster Josh Schache admits constant speculation about his AFL playing future has been tough to deal with.
Fairness might demand that a team can sub in a player if it loses a teammate to concussion, but fairness is overrated.
West Coast superstar forward Josh Kennedy's injury is not as bad as first feared but he is still set to be sidelined for a couple of weeks.
Sydney's Zak Jones and Heath Grundy have escaped suspension following Hawthorn's feisty win over Sydney at the MCG.
Fremantle superstar Nat Fyfe Fyfe now holds the unflattering record for the most clangers in a game in AFL/VFL history.
Leading sports doctor Peter Larkins has called for the AFL to consider adding a fifth man to the bench as a concussion substitute.
Record-setting West Coast midfielder is still possessed by worship of his childhood hero and fellow Brownlow medallist Robert Harvey.
The AFL is undecided on whether it will issue a response or clarification to the rushed behind rule controversy while a league legend wants to see a different penalty for the infringement.
The unresolved collective bargaining agreement negotiations have delayed a new contract for Richmond livewire Daniel Rioli.
As AFL clubs enjoy their mid-season bye, we take a daily look at one club and how it has performed so far – and what to expect from here.
Footy has made a big move in its bid to land Will Sutherland.
Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy will undergo more knee surgery while he also recovers from a hamstring strain that will sideline him for a month.
Champion Fremantle ruckman Aaron Sandilands faces critical medical and fitness assessments this week before he is cleared to play his significant role in a defining confrontation with Collingwood in Perth on Sunday.
Adelaide forward Josh Jenkins has implored his teammates to "live in the real world" and embrace the hype of Friday night's AFL blockbuster against Geelong.
Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon has rapidly rebounded from a costly error of timing against Geelong, teammate Brad Ebert says.
It wasn't a good week to be a West Australian football fan with both the Eagles and Dockers suffering demoralising defeats.
A tough but fair decision, courage from unexpected quarters, Dreamtime at the G, and a tenacious Tiger.
Richmond and Port Adelaide have been fined by the AFL for failing to advise drug testers of player whereabouts.
West Coast star forward Josh Kennedy will have a scan to determine the extent of the calf injury he sustained during the Eagles' eight-point loss to Greater Western Sydney at Domain Stadium on Sunday.
West Coast forward Josh Kennedy will be sweating on the results of scans after suffering a painful calf injury in Sunday's eight-point loss to GWS at Domain Stadium.
That an undermanned Greater Western Sydney are currently able to continuously find ways to win is an ominous sign to the other 17 teams in the competition.
St Kilda might not necessarily have improved much on last year. But heading into a badly-needed break, that doesn't have to mean the Saints are taking a step backwards, either.
Shaun Burgoyne has left the door open when it comes to playing in 2018, saying he will assess his chances of continuing his career during the bye.
Carlton coach refuses to entertain the notion of 'honour in defeat' after losing out to North in a tight scrap.
Greater Western Sydney continue to find ways to win.
After the AFL's 2015 Indigenous Round, Australia wrestled through a toxic debate about Adam Goodes' Aboriginal war dance celebration against Carlton at the SCG. The 2017 Indigenous Round has produced a different on-field image.
North avoid another narrow loss, and get back in finals race after a taking out a close contest against Carlton.
Collingwood's game against Brisbane was a microcosm of their season. Good in parts, dominant in others, frail at times.
Inaccurate goal kicking had cost Collingwood several wins and up to 15 percentage points this year, coach Nathan Buckley said, after the familiar problem plagued them again against Brisbane. This time, it only cost them percentage, not premiership points.
West Coast and Greater Western Sydney close out the round at Domain Stadium.
Join us for live coverage as Collingwood host Brisbane at the MCG.
Richmond coach says umpire's decision to rule in favour of Essendon was wrong.
Ross Lyon left Adelaide Oval on Saturday night hoping his 250th game – and worst ever result – would be just a blur on Sunday morning.
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick conceded he turned his mind to the Tigers for a third week in a row losing the seemingly unlosable during Saturday night's tight last quarter against Essendon.
Brendon Lade is returning to Port Adelaide after seven years as an assistant coach at AFL rivals Richmond.
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.
Melbourne great David Schwarz says the potential defection of Jesse Hogan would not be "as catastrophic" now as it would have been last year.
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.
The thing that AFL fans love about the game is risk and the unknown outcome accompanying it: the risk players take when they commit to a physical contest, when they launch three deep in a pack to stand on someone's shoulders in a marking contest, when they have a shot from the boundary. All are weekly features on highlights reels.
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