Hogan a 'sneaky chance' to return for surging Demons

Already brimming with confidence, Melbourne could have another reason to buoy spirits, with Jesse Hogan a "sneaky chance" to make his return in a Friday night blockbuster.

Bolton: Blues need to be physical and aggressive

Carlton coach Brendon Bolton says the Blues must continue to be "physical and aggressive", as they seek to continue their mid-season surge against Richmond on Sunday.

Clubs will be 'salivating' over AFL draft talent

The next crop of AFL draftees did not disappoint on Saturday in what was described as one of the best national championship games in years.

Can Tigers end their last-quarter blues?

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It's been one drama after another in a sometimes harrowing two-month stretch for the club.

Sutherland on show in under-18 derby

Will Sutherland will start to have a better understanding of his place in football's emerging pecking order when he steps out for Vic Metro on Saturday.

Could new pay deal help AFL stars follow LeBron James?

Premiership coach Paul Roos says he would be "staggered" if the AFL's bumper pay deal and free agency did not have clubs and star players contemplating how they could form a "super team".

Clubs poised to splurge on stars under new CBA

With off-contract stars Dustin Martin, Josh Kelly and Nat Fyfe already the focus of major offers, league boss Gillon McLachlan greeted the landmark collective bargaining agreement by suggesting the extra money should reward superstar talent.

Recruiters eye Sutherland's Vic Metro debut

Club recruiters are hopeful Will Sutherland, the talented teenager debating a cricket or football future, will make his debut for Vic Metro in the national under-18 championships on Saturday.

Premiership Bulldog signs new contract

Western Bulldogs defender Fletcher Roberts has joined a growing list of teammates pledging their immediate futures to the club.