Backman re-signs with Cats, ending Ablett talk

Jake Kolodjashnij was one of three re-signings announced by Geelong on Monday, ending speculation that he may be involved in the trade that makes Gary Ablett a Cat in 2018.

Scott rubbishes tank talk ahead of Lions showdown

North Melbourne coach Brad Scott again rubbished the suggestion his side could tank in Saturday's final round clash against Brisbane at the Gabba despite the No.1 draft pick being on offer to the loser.

Riewoldt leaves Etihad a winner

Saints' win over Roos in final home game of 2017 a tribute to the retiring club great, Nick Riewoldt.

Dogs' fate in the lap of the gods, says Beveridge

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge acknowledged that the reigning premiers' destiny in 2017 was out of their hands after the Dogs conceded the last five goals of the game in a 17-point loss to Port Adelaide in Ballarat on Saturday.

Port surge late to end Bulldog dreams

It was the AFL's newest venue, but it was an old-fashioned arm-wrestle. Port Adelaide fighting for a top four spot, the Bulldogs, trying to keep their top eight chances alive.

Worsfold the man long-term: Heppell

Dyson Heppell says John Worsfold is the man to coach Essendon long-term.

There's no I in Heppell: All about the team for Essendon skipper

There's no I in Heppell: All about the team for Essendon skipper.

Selection: Big names back for AFL round 22

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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.

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.