Reborn Jones signs two-year contract extension with Blues
Liam Jones has been rewarded for his stunning rebirth as a key defender by signing a two-year contract extension with Carlton.
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Western derby live: Fremantle v Eagles
Follow the action live as Fremantle and West Coast close out the round.
Live: Carlton v Western Bulldogs
The Blues and the Bulldogs go head-to-head at the MCG.
Sutherland chooses cricket over footy
Australian cricket has received a boost in a tough period with the news teenage dual-code star Will Sutherland has chosen the summer sport over football.
Live: Richmond v Brisbane
The Tigers host the Lions at Etihad Stadium.
Dangerfield's ankle injury a mystery after stunning game
The extent of damage to Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield's ankle remains a mystery amid fallout from the Brownlow medallist's stunning performance at the MCG on Saturday.
Prized Docker recruit Harley Bennell closing in on AFL return
Prized Fremantle recruit Harley Bennell could be just weeks away from an AFL return after he made it through Saturday's WAFL hit-out unscathed.
Vince in the spotlight for two incidents in loss to Crows
Bernie Vince did another strong shadowing job on former teammate Rory Sloane but the Melbourne midfielder is set to receive attention of his own for a big hit on Crow Richard Douglas along with an elbow to the face of Eddie Betts.
Swans hold off Giants as balance of power shifts east
Sydney is once again a red and white town after Lance Franklin turned in one of his best derby performances to continue the Giants' run of outs.
Crows soar in Top End to sink Dees
Adelaide have reclaimed top spot on the AFL ladder with a bruising 46-point win over Melbourne in Darwin.
Footy gods smiled on Magpies, says Buckley
Nathan Buckley was quick to admit that the "footy gods" had smiled on his club, with Collingwood taking a 15-point win over the Suns after the home team lost their captain in the first half.
Scott says Dangerfield is near legend territory
Geelong coach Chris Scott says Patrick Dangerfield is heading towards legend status.
AFL players take back control of social media
AFL players are bombarded by negative, personal and vitriolic feedback on social media, but there's an app that's helping them wrestle back control of their online lives.
Magpies win a boost for Buckley
Collingwood ease the pressure on coach Nathan Buckley with a nail-biting 15-point win over Gold Coast.
AFL live: Saturday night footy
The Saturday night matches see the Giants take on the Swans in Sydney Derby 13 and Melbourne host Adelaide in Darwin.
North rue injury run as Port power to big win
Coach Brad Scott laments at the frustration North Melbourne were enduring with their long injury list and extending their losing streak to seven after being over-powered by Port Adelaide by 70 points on Saturday.
Bombers soar as Saints sink
Essendon have defeated a listless St Kilda at Etihad Stadium on Friday night, in a dominant performance that will remind the competition of the Bombers' very real finals credentials.
Dangerfield shines as Hawks fall short
Such has been the nature of Geelong and Hawthorn's meetings in recent seasons, you could swear you'd seen it all. In this instance, you had.
Struggling Roos hammered by Port Adelaide
Port Adelaide have clobbered North Melbourne by 70 points to consolidate their spot in the top four.
Lethlean, Simkiss may get second chance in AFL
AFL chief Gillon McLachlan says the two former executives who quit over inappropriate relationships with younger women could return to the industry.
Dockers and Eagles gearing up for Sunday's crucial Western Derby
One of the key contests could be up forward with Dockers debutant Ryan Nyhuis coming off a sensational start to his career with a four goal haul against North Melbourne last week, while Eagle's forward Josh Kennedy is seeking to put his hunt for a third straight Coleman medal back on track after missing five matches through injury.
Boyd a 'fair way off' from returning
Tom Boyd remains a "fair way off" from again playing a match, with the Western Bulldogs uncertain when he will be back.
Star young Tiger re-signs for two years
Emerging Richmond star Daniel Rioli has shown faith in the club by re-signing for another two years.
More women at Carlton creates change for the better
Two years ago only 29 per cent of Carlton's staff were women. Now, that number is 50 per cent, but there was never an explicit quota or target for hiring more women, Carlton CEO Steven Trigg says.
Kelly quiet on 2018 plans
Veteran Essendon defender James Kelly has played an extremely straight bat when quizzed about any potential plans to play on in 2018.
Essendon 'embarrassed' us: Richardson
A frustrated St Kilda coach Alan Richardson says his side was "embarrassed" by Essendon on Friday night, in a performance where he said the Saints "couldn't stop" the Bombers run.
'Definitely no love lost': Swans, Giants set for bruising derby
The ingredients are there for what stands to be the most spiteful Sydney derby seen yet.
AFL boss comes of age with a string of tough calls
For Gillon McLachlan, coming to the realisation on Thursday that he would be forced to terminate not one but two senior executives as a result of in-house affairs, was comparable to the various stages of grief.
Top billing for big clash in the Top End
Everything you need to know about Round 17 of the AFL premiership season.
AFL Live: St Kilda v Essendon
There's plenty at stake for both teams but Essendon are likely to lose touch with the top eight if they go down to resurgent St Kilda.
Power call on Austin to play first game of the year
Ken Hinkley hailed Logan Austin "a young leader" after calling on him to return to the AFL.
Pies rush back Wells for Suns clash
Collingwood have ushered back Daniel Wells ahead of schedule for Saturday's clash away to Gold Coast as under-fire coach Nathan Buckley and the Magpies attempt to snap a four-match losing streak.
Tigers wield axe for Lions clash
Richmond have reacted strongly to their thrashing at the hands of St Kilda last weekend, dropping four players for Sunday's date with the Brisbane Lions.
Clarkson backs Hird to present Norm Smith Medal
Three years after Alastair Clarkson blasted the Essendon supplements debacle for ambushing the AFL, he says it's time to welcome back James Hird.
Footy ops: Support for Buckley, Bains and Prendergast
Nathan Buckley has emerged as a left-field candidate, while Ameet Bains and Ian Prendergast are set to be sounded out to fill the AFL's most senior football position.
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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