Injuries gifted Higgins renewed motivation
Two serious injuries in the past four years have given North Melbourne veteran Shaun Higgins a new-found appreciation of the game.
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Pay, conditions up for grabs in AFLX
Negotiations over whether the revolutionary AFLX will fall under the collective bargaining agreement will soon begin between the AFL and the players.
Clarkson says it's business as usual for Vickery
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson insists it is business as usual for Tyrone Vickery as the Hawks' big man deals with a police investigation into his alleged business dealings.
Heads you lose – every time
The fact of Donald Trump suggests we have peaked as species and are on the decline. None the less, wherever we are in 100 years, historians will look back at the last week and scratch the unprotected part of their heads in wonder.
Stop the lunacy: Just open the new Perth Stadium with a Western Derby
I'm not the crusading sort, but I will single-handedly hold 100 Black Swans hostage at the gates of the new Burswood Stadium if a Mickey Mouse rugby tournament is the first sporting event at the arena.
Ali Fahour charged by police with assault over alleged on-field punch
Former AFL executive Ali Fahour has been charged by police over an alleged on-field punch that resulted in him being banned from football for life.
Dogs must win, or flag defence could be over
The Western Bulldogs must win this weekend to keep their premiership defence alive, but the club will have to overcome one of the toughest tests in footy to do so.
Beams' return from injury surprises Fagan
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he's surprised skipper Dayne Beams is back already from what was supposed to be a month-long injury lay-off.
Scott hails Lonergan as he joins 200 club
When Tom Lonergan's AFL career was just seven matches old it appeared to be over.
Mills given green light to play after concussion
Sydney defender Callum Mills has been cleared by medical staff to face Gold Coast, a week after being concussed by a punch from Melbourne's Tomas Bugg.
Carey: Hard work the key to Johannisen and Stringer rediscovering best form
Both Jason Johannisen and Jake Stringer are clearly talented young men, and players who draw people to the footy.
Ins and outs: AFL round 16 teams
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Veteran Murphy out again with hamstring injury
Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy has suffered another hamstring injury, ruled out of Dogs' side to face Adelaide at Adelaide Oval on Friday night.
Has Suban resurrected his chances of a new Dockers deal?
The unprecedented uncertainty of an historic AFL season can be reflected in fluctuating fortunes of Fremantle Dockers veteran Nick Suban.
May day: Suns skipper not bothered by speculation as he re-signs
Gold Coast Suns have announced that key defender Steven May had signed a new two-year deal, which commits him to the expansion side until the end of 2019.
Mills expected to back up from Bugg hit
Sydney expect concussed defender Callum Mills to get up for Saturday's home AFL hit-out with Gold Coast, provided he receives a medical blessing after training on Thursday.
AFL ponders 'raising the stakes' for punchers
AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan will seriously consider "raising the stakes" in punishment if the six-week suspension handed to Melbourne's Tom Bugg doesn't act as an effective deterrent to other players.
Fahour resigns from AFL, will never work there again
AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has accepted the resignation of former diversity manager Ali Fahour and said he would not return to the league in another role.
Hardwick wary of in-form Saints
St Kilda's recent form as much as his own team's winning ways has put Richmond coach Damien Hardwick on edge ahead of Saturday's AFL game at Etihad Stadium.
Mills expected to back up from Bugg hit
Sydney expect concussed defender Callum Mills to play in Saturday's home game against Gold Coast, provided he receives the club doctor's blessing after training on Thursday.
Police investigating Ali Fahour punch
Victoria Police have confirmed they are investigating former AFL executive Ali Fahour over a onfield punch that earned him a life-ban from football.
Worsfold backing his Bombers after shocker
Essendon coach John Worsfold isn't planning to swing the axe after their dismal loss to cellar-dwellers, the Brisbane Lions.
Swans' solution to goalkicking woes
Sydney believe they have found the source of their goalkicking blues. It's not due to poor technique, a lack of practice or even the recent absence of goalkicking great Tony Lockett. They say the solution could be as simple as not shooting from downtown.
Sheedy: Tasmania needs to sell itself better if it wants an AFL team
If Tasmania are ever to get their own footy team, AFL icon Kevin Sheedy believes its people have to start selling their state better.
Knee injury puts Hawk Stratton on sidelines for season
Ben Stratton's season is over after the Hawthorn defender succumbed to a lingering knee injury.
Lucrative contract weighs heavily on No.1 draft pick Boyd
Western Bulldogs forward Tom Boyd has keenly felt the pressure of being a No 1 draft pick on a lucrative contract, says his coach Luke Beveridge, and it contributed to a bout of depression that has forced him to take an indefinite break from the game.
Magpie Thomas has greater perspective after drugs ban
Having enjoyed his return to senior football after a two-year drugs ban, Collingwood midfielder Josh Thomas says he has greater perspective on the sport and realises how quickly it can be taken away.
Three star Giants in doubt to face Hawks
Greater Western Sydney's injury toll has worsened with All Australian forward Toby Greene set to miss again and veteran Steve Johnson given no better than a 50/50 chance to face the resurgent Hawthorn on Saturday.
Fahour steps down after receiving life ban over knockout punch
A single knockout punch has ended the professional and playing career of AFL diversity manager Ali Fahour.
Jake King charged with making threats to kill over alleged extortion
Former Richmond hardman Jake King has been charged with making threats to kill over an alleged extortion attempt.
Tigers will be tough to beat, says Riewoldt the elder
Jack Riewoldt might be keeping a lid on things but older cousin Nick won't hesitate to say it – Richmond are playing their best football in years.
Footballers at high risk: beyondblue
AFL football is an inherently stressful occupation, says beyondblue. But what is crucial about the rash of depression cases among players is that they are admitting to it, and and their clubs are acting.
Luke Beveridge takes aim at Eagle Hutchings' 'cowardly' hits
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is growing increasingly concerned about the "cowardly" hits directed at star defender Jason Johannisen.
Bachar Houli defends Ali Fahour ahead of AFL tribunal hearing
Tigers footballer Bachar Houli has closed ranks around diversity chief Ali Fahour ahead of Fahour's tribunal hearing over a violent assault at the weekend.
Boyd takes leave to deal with clinical depression
Western Bulldogs premiership hero Tom Boyd will take leave to have treatment for clinical depression but has not thought about quitting the game.
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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