Plenty of room for tinkering on AFLW front, but pay structure a key one
The first-ever AFLW trade period was lively - more lively than I expected - but for very good reasons.
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My mid-season AFL All-Australian team
In 2017, the very best players in the AFL are again producing their best. My mid-season All-Australian team gives a big tick to the game's elite.
Six Pointers: Your essential guide to round 11
Everything you should know as the season hits the mid-way point.
In-form Port stars not playing for contracts: Hinkley
Port Adelaide's eye-catching form isn't linked to the amount of uncontracted players at the AFL club, coach Ken Hinkley says.
Hawks out of AFL flag contention: Clarkson
After sinking to a record low, Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson concedes his once-mighty club has fallen from AFL premiership contention.
Hawks humiliated by explosive Power
The belief the once mighty Hawks were in recovery mode shattered on Thursday night when they produced one of their most shocking first-half performances since their darkest days in the 50s.
Cats welcome back pair, Pies drop premiership player
Geelong have welcomed back key defender Tom Lonergan and speedster Nakia Cockatoo for their Friday night blockbuster against Adelaide at Simonds Stadium.
Fears many will miss out on CBA bonanza
There are growing fears that players without collective bargaining agreement-related clauses in their contracts will miss out in the impending salary cap bonanza.
AFL live scores: Port Adelaide v Hawthorn
Can Hawthorn continue its season revival against Port Adelaide in the round 11 opener?
Key Swans set for Bulldogs return
Swans duo Kieren Jack and Sam Naismith are shaping as likely inclusions for the Western Bulldogs clash next week.
Mid-year report card: Sydney
After years of priding themselves on being kings of the contested game, Sydney have looked as though they are a spent force with little more to give.
Can West Coast eclipse the Suns without Josh Kennedy?
With the bye rounds upon us, the AFL seems to have decided that with less football on the agenda it's best to spread the games out over as many days as possible with Thursday night games every week in rounds 11, 12 and 13.
Scully back for Giants
Tom Scully will return to the GWS Giants' fold ahead of Saturday's clash with the Essendon Bombers.
'The invisible connect that binds': a football club reunion 40 years on
What is it that causes people to meet up 40 years after a football game that lasted a mere two hours?
Buckley: No added pressure from Collingwood review
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has welcomed the club's announcement of a full-scale review of its operations and does not believe it will increase the pressure on him to keep his job.
Ablett to have shoulder test for Eagles clash
Gold Coast coach Rodney Eade is banking on Gary Ablett passing a fitness test to boost the Suns' chances of beating West Coast on Saturday at home.
Buckley proud of 'courageous' Fasolo
Collingwood coach praises the maturity and courage that Alex Fasolo has displayed in going public with his battle with depression.
'Tomahawk' the key to Geelong's flag hopes
Tom Hawkins could prove the difference between the Cats winning the flag or ending the season in disappointment.
Tigers defenders up for North Melbourne clash
North Melbourne in general, and Jarrad Waite in particular, have caused Richmond no end of problems in recent years.
Form justifies Kelly's huge AFL valuation
Statistics suggest Josh Kelly's stocks are soaring and the lofty price tag on the Greater Western Sydney star represents good value.
Will Geelong keep Betts and Adelaide quiet again?
Coach Chris Scott is taking little comfort from history ahead of Friday night's big clash at Simonds Stadium.
Romance aside, Ross Lyon keen on axing the bounce
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon says the game will be safer and more consistent if the centre bounce is axed, but admits the "romance" aspect of it will be hard to let go.
How the death of his best mate made Hinkley realise 'it's a goddamn game'
Port coach Ken Hinkley sometimes felt football was like life and death ... then the sudden death of his best mate delivered a terrible reminder.
Vickery keeps his spot, Hawks eye off another big win on the road
Fresh from a crucial win on the road against Sydney just six days ago, Hawthorn get the chance to repeat the dose in Thursday night's crunch match against Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
Brisbane Lions mid-season report card
Very little was expected of the young Lions in the lead-up to the 2017 home-and-away season. They were a popular tip, along with Carlton, to exit the season with the club's first wooden spoon since 1998.
It takes courage to talk about depression: Carey
AFL great Wayne Carey has lauded the courage of Collingwood's Alex Fasolo for his openness in dealing with depression and said the game has made huge strides in its attitude to mental illness since his playing days.
Kelly decision expected before finals
The Giants expect Josh Kelly to make a decision about his future before the AFL finals begin in September.
Goddard tips Daniher to be a future Bombers skipper
Former Essendon skipper Brendon Goddard says Joe Daniher is AFL captaincy material amid reports the spearhead is close to signing a contract extension.
Lonergan set to return for Cats against Crows
Geelong are almost certain to bring back experienced defender Tom Lonergan on Friday night as they look to blunt the most potent attack in the AFL.
Sandilands on course to return against Pies as Freo look to bounce back
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has all but confirmed star big man Aaron Sandilands will be fit to take on Collingwood in Perth on Sunday.
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.
Young Dog signs as Eagles, Dockers circle JJ
Intrigue continues to surround the home of reigning Norm Smith medallist Jason Johannisen.
Return edges closer for the last banned Bomber
Six hundred and forty days since he last played AFL footy, the forgotten member of the Essendon 34 is edging closer to a comeback.
Former cricketer fights for AFL future
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.
AFL clubs frustrated by delay in new Etihad Stadium deal
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.
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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