Simon Black's US college-style coaching academies have been plunged into crisis following the collapse of Careers Australia, the registered training organisation linked with Carlton's sponsorship black hole of more than $1 million.
Collingwood forward Alex Fasolo will take a break from AFL to manage his mental health.
Clubs have become increasingly frustrated at protracted negotiations over a new Etihad Stadium deal despite AFL assurances an agreement will be in place for 2018.
"Every Monday I go into the MRP and think, 'how can I ruin the game this week?' And I think I've achieved that again."
Essendon and Joe Daniher are closing in on a contract extension that will see him recommit to the club for a further three seasons.
While one young multi-sport star will soon have a major call to make, another who had been in the same situation is hoping for a strong finish to his football season.
Six hundred and forty days since he last played AFL footy, the forgotten member of the Essendon 34 is edging closer to a comeback.
Ever since the footy world sat up and took notice following their win against GWS, the Saints have been underwhelming to say the least.
Intrigue continues to surround the home of reigning Norm Smith medallist Jason Johannisen.
Brad Hardie delivers his mid-season report cards for the Dockers and the Eagles.
Adelaide's red-hot Brownlow fancy is set to collide with Geelong's tackle-machine in a Friday night AFL blockbuster at Simonds Stadium.
West Coast coach Adam Simpson is likely to resist temptation to replace injured star scoring source Josh Kennedy with a switch of top defender Jeremy McGovern to a key forward.
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.
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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