Six Pointers: Possible grand final preview lights up round 22
Everything you need to know about round 22 of the 2017 AFL premiership season.
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Greene thrives from niggle: Cameron
Greater Western Sydney coach Leon Cameron has welcomed West Coast's pre-game declaration they intend to niggle Toby Greene.
AFLPA backs confidentiality in drugs code
AFL players facing challenges similar to the ice addiction of Chris Yarran are entitled to confidentiality even if they're set to be traded, according to the players' union.
Lyon talked Bennell into 2017 return
Harley Bennell has praised Fremantle coach Ross Lyon for encouraging his return this season from a 720-day AFL absence.
'It ruined me': former AFL star Yarran reveals battle with ice
Former AFL star Chris Yarran has opened up about the ice addiction that destroyed his football career and how religion brought him back from the brink.
Selection: AFL round 22 ins and outs
The selected teams for round 22 of the 2017 AFL season, starting with Friday night's gripping clash between Adelaide and Sydney.
Selection: Big names back for AFL round 22
Jesse Hogan is in the mix to play for Melbourne just 22 days after breaking his collarbone after the Demons named the key forward in their squad to face the Brisbane Lions at the MCG on Sunday.
AFL has done appalling job on gambling, says Butterss
Former St Kilda president and recovering addict Rod Butterss has accused the AFL of "lazy leadership", pointing to the game's $10 million-a-year deal with CrownBet and its refusal to take a strong stand on gambling advertising leading into and during match broadcasts.
Snowflake's hope of snow for Dogs-Power match
There have been some dire weather predictions for Ballarat when it hosts its first AFL game on Saturday, but they all appear to be a load of hot air according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Giants given big boost on finals eve
Greater Western Sydney will field one of its strongest teams of the season after welcoming back a host of stars, including All Australian forward Jeremy Cameron, as West Coast warned Toby Greene it would test the fiery forward's temperament.
Eagles to try to get under the skin of Greene
West Coast coach Adam Simpson will encourage his players to get under the skin of Greater Western Sydney forward Toby Greene in Saturday's crunch AFL clash at Spotless Stadium.
Buckley confident he'll see out season 2017
Nathan Buckley remains confident that a decision on his future at Collingwood won't be made until after Round 23, despite a board meeting being scheduled for next Tuesday.
Bulldogs to lobby AFL for MRP changes
Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon has confirmed he will be lobbying the AFL at the end of the season to make changes to the match review panel/tribunal system in the wake of a number of highly contentious cases this season.
Which low-profile Swan could be Sydney's most important player against Crows?
Sydney's most important player on Friday night may not be Lance Franklin, star midfielder Luke Parker or even returning skipper Josh Kennedy. In fact, he could be someone most football fans have heard little of.
St Kilda re-sign young gun Billings
Star midfielder Jack Billings believes St Kilda have the talent to take the next step to being a title force after inking a new two-year deal with the club.
Doors close on Dawson: Freo defender set to hang up boots
Zac Dawson looks set to join the likes of Bob Murphy, Josh Gibson and Jobe Watson on the sidelines next year. Sort of.
'A look that can go straight through you': how Longmire reinvented the Swans
I never thought my former North Melbourne teammate would be a senior coach, but what John Longmire has been able to achieve with the Swans this season has been nothing short of remarkable.
When Jobe kicked a goal and time stood still
I don't know you Jobe, but I do. And this Essendon fan loves you.
ANZ Stadium in frame to host Sydney Swans, GWS Giants final
ANZ Stadium may not have hosted its last AFL game, with the league in talks with venue officials about staging a potential all Sydney final there next month.
Kelly's future changed by Dons stint
James Kelly's two seasons at Essendon may have changed the course of the rest of his working life. After three premierships in 14 years at Geelong, it looked as though Kelly was done. He had even moved into a job in the AFL's football operations department as the retired footballer embarked on his next phase.
Protecting the head: AFL to trial new helmets
Helmets being worn in football codes are less effective than those used more than 15 years ago, according to a researcher.
AFL looks to reduce clubs' reliance on pokies
The AFL has turned to a group of heavy hitters to examine and ultimately reduce Victorian clubs' reliance on poker machines.
Kennedy on track to becoming greatest ever Eagles goal-scorer
When champion West Coast forward Josh Kennedy boots his first goal against Greater Western Sydney at Spotless Stadium on Saturday he joins a unique Eagles standing.
Former Tigers star Jake King claims he was unfairly ditched from Marngrook Footy Show
Former Richmond hardman Jake King claims he's been unfairly ditched from his role on the Marngrook Football Show after being charged over an alleged Crown Casino run-in with a Melbourne restaurateur.
'Be that guy' Carey urges Stringer
Jake Stringer needs to start working harder for his midfielders, says one of the game's greatest forwards.
Too much to 'Bear': Can the Suns finally rise?
When the Gold Coast Suns were borne, the AFL said it had learnt from the mistakes of the "Bad News" Bears, a franchise that took to the field for the first time 30 years ago with a bunch of cast offs, ageing greats and a smattering of high-priced recruits. Not to mention an administration working in portable buildings.
Tippett facing biggest challenge in comeback
Sydney's premiership credentials are on the line in Adelaide on Friday and so too Kurt Tippett's finals aspirations.
Parking set to be banned from outside MCG on grand final day
Public parking could be banned at the MCG on grand final day, putting an end to boot barbecues on the lawns outside the ground.
Harley Bennell to finally debut for Dockers as Freo farewell Domain Stadium
Senior coach Ross Lyon made the announcement on Wednesday morning.
For Bob Murphy, the gig is up
In the super-band of this season's retiring AFL players, Bob Murphy is the singer-songwriter.
Suns boss Evans bristles at Ablett exit talk
Gold Coast boss Mark Evans has bristled at suggestions Gary Ablett has played his last AFL game for the club.
Dees not ruling out 'sorer than usual' Viney
Tough nut Jack Viney is "sorer than usual" but could play against Brisbane on Sunday, Melbourne AFL co-captain Nathan Jones says.
Pyke rebukes Fagan for Cameron comments
Adelaide coach Don Pyke is angry at Brisbane counterpart Chris Fagan, saying it's not appropriate that he spoke publicly about potentially recruiting Charlie Cameron.
De Goey out for season, doubt around Viney
Adelaide captain Taylor Walker and star onballer Rory Sloane will aim to prove their fitness on Wednesday ahead of Friday's AFL blockbuster against Sydney.
Could we get the Matera name back in the west... at Freo?
Fremantle has escalated attempts to lure exciting Greater Western Sydney defender Nathan Wilson and Gold Coast small forward Brandon Matera back home from next season.
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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