Last updated: October 13, 2017

Allianz tenants seek rebuild

A general view of Allianz Stadium ahead of the round 23 A-League match between Sydney FC and the Central Coast Mariners at Allianz Stadium in Sydney, Friday, March 10, 2017. (AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts) NO ARCHIVING
The clubs and codes who use Allianz Stadium have urged a knock down and rebuild of the venue.

Ablett to face Irish, Dusty out

Gold Coast Suns Training Session
Gary Ablett will make his International rules debut in a star-studded Australia squad to face Ireland.

Dithering Dogs miss boat

12 October, 2017: Former GWS Giants midfielder Devon Smith after he joined Essendon today via a trade.
He shakes hands with Essendon list manager Adrian Dodoro.
Pictures: SUPPLIED
The Western Bulldogs failure to act quickly enough yesterday cost them Essendon’s first-round draft pick.

Tigers scandal ‘disgusting’

Weekend Cover Shot - Susan Alberti
Susan Alberti has warned the AFL not to brush aside the topless photo drama.

Tigers photo scandal ‘disgusting’

Weekend Cover Shot - Susan Alberti
One of the architects of the AFL women’s league has warned the game not to brush aside the topless photo drama.

AFL trade week explodes to life

Crows training
Jake Lever is on the move after his demand to exit the Crows, while the Bombers have swooped on a Sydney star.

Cops hit list of AFL players

Police want to examine the phones of Richmond players to find out who shared an explicit photo.
Victoria police draw up a list of Richmond players whose phones they want to examine to find out who shared an explicit photo.

Cats must toil to keep cream

Brian Cook
Powerhouse club Geelong are proof of just how tough it is becoming for AFL clubs to turn a profit.

Police probe Richmond star

AFL 2017 Toyota AFL Grand Final - Adelaide v Richmond
Police are investigating allegations of revenge porn after an image of a topless woman wearing an AFL Premiership medal was leaked.

Fahour pleads guilty

Ex AFL Diversity Manager Ali Fahour arrives at the Heidelberg Magistrate court in Melbourne. Wednesday, October 11, 2017. Fahour has been charged on summons with intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury and unlawful assault following an incident in Whittlesea in July. (AAP Image/David Crosling) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Former AFL diversity manager Ali Fahour pleaded guilty to recklessly causing an injury during a local game.

No Ablett in third coming of Suns

No Ablett in third coming of Suns
This is the time of year where the AFL becomes confusing, embarrassing and destructive. And Gary Ablett isn’t helping.

Giants won’t change tack

Giants v West Coast
GWS will not change their trading strategy despite the almost certainty of losing No 1 ruckman Shane Mumford.

AFL star takes shot at teammate

AFL GRAND FINAL
Taylor Walker has been caned for his extraordinary criticism of a teammate, who is set to leave the Crows ‘for the money’.

Mumford’s career in jeopardy

Shane Mumford of the Giants during the Round 16 AFL match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the GWS Giants at University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston, Saturday, July 8, 2017. (AAP Image/Rob Blakers) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Greater Western Sydney ruckman Shane Mumford almost certain to have his career prematurely cut short by leg injuries.

Giants rule Tomlinson off limits

Tigers v Giants
Greater Western Sydney expect defender Adam Tomlinson to play out the rest of his two-year contract.

Port star Gray in cancer fight

Port Adelaide Power coach Ken Hinkley and player Robbie Gray are seen during a training session at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Friday, September 8, 2017. Port Adelaide Power will play the West Coast Eagles this Saturday night. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Port Adelaide has confirmed one of its stars, Robbie Gray, is undergoing chemotherapy after surgery.

Ablett on cusp of Geelong return

Gary Ablett of the Suns kicks during the Carlton Blues and Gold Coast Suns round 4 match at Ethihad Stadium in Melbourne, Saturday, April 15, 2017. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Gary Ablett’s homecoming AFL trade to Geelong is a step closer after the Cats held fruitful talks with Gold Coast.

Move ideal only for Ablett

Gold Coast Suns Training Session
Gary Ablett’s want to play out the rest of his career at Geelong is causing problems for the Cats.

Private hell as Hawks CEO quit

Hawthorn Hawks Media Opportunity
She’d go missing from work and was strangely aloof. Not up to the job, they decided. But there was something few people knew.

Fighting Irish in draft dreams

AFL Draft
Gaelic football can offer a rich hunting ground for the AFL.

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