The AFL has indicated it won't raid clubs during the season in its pursuit of a full-time football operations boss to replace Simon Lethlean, who resigned after a relationship with a female employee became public.
Patty Dangerfield was like Get Smart's Leadside – he was the player who could sprint but not run. The Cats' "cunning stupidity" foiled the best plans.
The AFL says it has not and will not consider playing any round 23 matches concurrently to avoid teams taking advantage of the close battle for finals positions, given the evenness of the 2017 season.
Scott Pendlebury concedes the rest of his season is in doubt after scans confirmed the Collingwood captain fractured his finger in Saturday's win over Gold Coast.
The AFL says it has not and will not consider playing any round 23 matches concurrently to avoid teams taking advantage of the close battle for finals positions, given the evenness of the 2017 season.
Geelong coach Chris Scott will coach Australia in the home international rules Test against Ireland later this year. What's more, he'll be assisted by his brother, North Melbourne coach Brad.
It was April 2014 when Brian Cook, a candidate for the top AFL job that ultimately went to Gillon McLachlan, sold to the commission his vision for an ethical, values-driven competition, similar to the one he helped build at Geelong.
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has avoided serious damage to his foot and could still line up against Adelaide on Friday night.
Hawthorn have been buoyed by the news that Rising Star award favourite Ryan Burton has re-signed with the club until the end of 2020.
Dustin Martin is still eligible for the Brownlow Medal but is on notice for the rest of the home and away season, after receiving fines for two separate incidents in Sunday's win over Brisbane.
By his own admission, Max Gawn might be four or five starts into his latest preparation but he's getting better with every run.
Jed Lamb says he has moved on from the behind-play incident that cost Richmond's Bachar Houli a four-match suspension, with the Carlton forward focused on "fighting for my career".
Watching the NRL State of Origin last week, I couldn't help but feel envious of what they've created.
Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe has turned his back on a seven figure sum to recommit to the Dockers on a long-term contract, announced this morning.
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon admitted to being nervous while watching Harley Bennell's return to football on Saturday.
Dustin Martin's altercation with Nick Robertson should cost the Tiger star a week - and his medal chance.
Fremantle engineered their own demise through wayward kicking, notching 5.14 in their 30-point loss to West Coast at the last Domain Stadium Derby.
Fremantle's wonky goalkicking proved costly as West Coast posted a crucial 30-point victory in Sunday's western derby at Domain Stadium.
Veteran forward could return for Saturday's clash against Gold Coast in Cairns, says Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge.
Reigning premiers see off a determined challenge from Carlton, but victory comes at a cost as Bulldogs' injury concerns mount.
Tigers coach suggests midfield star lashed out as result of constant agitation from Brisbane's Nick Robertson.
Sydney ruckman Kurt Tippett will learn on Monday if his wretched season has hit another speed bump after pulling up sore in his latest comeback.
Dustin Martin hauls his Tigers to a win against Brisbane at Etihad Stadium.
The West Coast Eagles have suffered a huge blow just prior to the derby with star midfielder Elliot Yeo replaced in the selected side by Jack Redden.
Greater Western Sydney's flagging campaign has struck another hurdle with star forward Jeremy Cameron in doubt to face Richmond this week.
Hawthorn vice-captain Isaac Smith has told of "interesting" social media discourse after his second failed game-winning shot within a year against Geelong, but says he has accepted that "not one kick decides a game of footy".
Liam Jones gets two-year contract extension as reward for his stunning rebirth as a key defender.
Follow the action live as Fremantle and West Coast close out the round.
The Blues and the Bulldogs go head-to-head at the MCG.
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.
The Tigers host the Lions at Etihad Stadium.
Extent of damage to Geelong star remains uncertain, but post-match signs are positive.
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.
Demon to face scrutiny over hit on Richard Douglas, elbow to face of Eddie Betts.
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.
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.
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