Last updated: October 26, 2017

AFL urged to act over photo

Cyber Cop
The AFL is under mounting pressure to strongly reprimand those involved in the Richmond topless photo scandal.

Shooting star returns to earth

Travis Cloke Press Conference
Travis Cloke, whose star exploded on debut and shone brightly for a period, has called time on his 256-game AFL career.

Elite schools adopt new code

AFLGIRLS
There’s a sporting shift taking place in prestigious girls’ schools.

Police drop Tigers investigation

AFL 2017 Toyota AFL Grand Final - Adelaide v Richmond
An investigation into whether a Richmond player illegally shared a picture of a topless woman has been dropped.

A fourth top Dog in three years

AFL Trade Week starts
The Western Bulldogs will be lawyered up from December with the appointment of new chief executive Ameet Bains.

Rookie from school of hard knocks

AFL Draft
Prospective AFLW ruck Tayla McAuliffe has always had a simple approach to football.

Dusty’s fight to get dad home

2017 AFL Grand Final - Adelaide v Richmond
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton says he won’t allow Dustin Martin’s exiled father to return to Australia.

AFL-Perth Stadium deal done

The unfinished exterior of a new Perth stadium currently being built in Perth, Sunday, October 22, 2017. The AFL has agreed to move to the new Perth Stadium for the 2018 season after lengthy negotiations. (AAP Image/Rebecca Le May) NO ARCHIVING
After lengthy negotiations with the WA government, the AFL will stage premiership matches at the new Perth Stadium in 2018.

A dual sports prodigy

TWAM 20 OCT 2017
His dad is boss of Cricket Australia. His mum is a director of AFL Victoria. Will Sutherland had a big decision to make.

Power have eyes on the sky

Port Adelaide CEO Keith Thomas during a joint press conference at the Portman Ritz-Carlton in Shanghai, China, Thursday, May 11, 2017. (AAP Image/Tracey Nearmy) NO ARCHIVING
Port Adelaide’s vision for the move into China goes way beyond a game every year.

Perry gives Hicks thumbs up

Giants/Sixers' Jodie Hicks
Jodie Hicks aims to juggle twin sporting careers in AFLW and Big Bash cricket.

Suns defending Docker deal

Gold Coast Suns recruit Lachie Weller. Photo credit: Gold Coast Suns.
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has defended the club’s recruiting strategy over the first major decision made in his tenure.

Son of God’s second coming

2017 Brownlow Medal
Within minutes of the confirmation that Gary Ablett was coming back to Geelong, a huge banner heralded ‘The Return’.

Dockers screw Suns on Weller

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 16: Lachie Weller of the Dockers handpasses the ball under pressure from Andrew Gaff of the Eagles during the 2017 AFL round 17 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the West Coast Eagles at Domain Stadium on July 16, 2017 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Media/Getty Images)
The late move of Fremantle’s Lachie Weller to the Suns caused the biggest stir of the exchange period.

Trade shocks at deadline

Gold Coast Suns Training Session
Gary Ablett to finish his career at the Cattery, while last minute deals send Lachie Weller and Josh Schache to new clubs.

Coaches back transgender player

Hannah Mouncey
AFL women’s league coaches have backed transgender athlete Hannah Mouncey’s right to play in elite competitions.

Blues botched Gibbs deal: Crows

Bryce Gibbs of the Blues is seen in action during the Round 16 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Melbourne Demons at MCG in Melbourne, Sunday, July 9, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
It was the calm before the storm with just two minor trades being completed before the expected frenzy of deadline day.

Dad’s tips pay off for draftee

2017 AFL & AFLW Draft Combine
As a child growing up in Port Augusta, Jasmyn Hewett was never happier than when she was kicking the footy around in the dirt.

Teen puts footy before uni

2017 NAB AFL Women's Draft
Teenage sensation Isabel Huntington has overcome a debilitating knee injury to become the top selection in the AFLW national draft.

Is AFL blockbuster trade done?

Bryce Gibbs of the Blues reacts after kicking a goal, during the round 15 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and Adelaide Crows, at the MCG in Melbourne, Saturday, July 1, 2017. (AAP Image/Joe Castro) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
For a fleeting moment today, Carlton star Bryce Gibbs was out the door. But a mix-up over draft picks has stalled the deal.

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