Gold Coast won't rush free agent Tom Lynch
The Suns' most talented player Tom Lynch will take his time before making a decision on his future beyond 2018 but he says his number one priority is seeing the Suns succeed.
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AFL should do the deal on mid-season trades
The AFL mid-season trade period is a good trade to dull bye rounds - the league should do the deal
Archer to appeal conviction for assaulting runner at junior game
Former footballer received bad legal advice from his former lawyer and will appeal his conviction.
Top draft fancy's North Melbourne connection
Paddy Dow would be lying if he said he hadn't thought about playing for North Melbourne.
Nic Naitanui returns to training at West Coast
West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui made an early pre-season appearance on Monday as coach Adam Simpson declared as many as six starting spots up for grabs at the Eagles for round one.
Lambert 'to take a bit of charge' after Collingwood switch
Collingwood midfielder Jaimee Lambert has declared she is over a hip injury that cruelled her 2017 AFLW season with the Western Bulldogs and says she moved to Collingwood "to take a bit of charge" in her career and be a more prominent midfielder.
AFL to keep the bounce for 2018 and beyond
The AFL Commission has decided to retain the bounce despite umpire calls for it to be scrapped.
Saints' McCartin poised to make his mark
A rejuvenated Paddy McCartin is well-placed to help lead St Kilda back to the finals for the first time since 2011, according to teammate Tim Membrey.
AFL CEO predicts drastic changes to trade rules
AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan believes mid-season and draft-night trading will both be introduced in the near future in a bid to fast-track the development of struggling teams.
Foot surgery for Crows midfielder
Hugh Greenwood has surgery while James Podsiadly departs as assistant coach
No return date for Hawks champ Rioli
Cyril Rioli's pre-season on hold as the forward helps his father recover from heart surgery.
Essendon bounce back to record $5 million profit
Essendon have emerged from the dark days of the supplements scandal to announce a $5 million profit in 2017 as it returned to finals action
Lever holds no grudges against Crows, Walker
Melbourne recruit Jake Lever has put Adelaide's treatment of him during the 2017 trade period down to his former club being caught in the "heat of the moment".
Surfer Davies-Uniacke lets draft hype wash over him
When Luke Davies-Uniacke's name started getting tossed around as a potential No.1 pick this year, he didn't have to look too far for advice on how to deal with the hype.
'I'll just have to go higher next year': Howe to make his mark
Collingwood star Jeremy Howe is hopeful the AFL will change its mark of the year judging process after his controversial snub in this year's award.
Hodge embraces change of pace at Brisbane
Luke Hodge can already tell just how different playing for the Brisbane Lions is going to be compared to life in AFL-mad Victoria.
Wood to captain the Bulldogs, Bontempelli his deputy
Easton Wood will lead the Western Bulldogs in 2018 with Marcus Bontempelli as his vice-captain, with the club announcing a new six-player leadership group on Monday.
Cyril Rioli granted personal leave by Hawthorn
Hawthorn superstar Cyril Rioli has been granted compassionate leave to spend time with his family.
Risk and reward: The Jaidyn Stephenson way
In his own words, Jaidyn Stephenson is "always trying to come up with a way to make some money".
Saad says Essendon's NT camp the perfect way to become a Bomber
Essendon recruit Adam Saad says a gruelling hike through the Katherine Gorge during a week-long training camp in the Northern Territory has been the perfect way to get to know his new Bombers teammates.
Perth International Rules: Irish fume at Nat Fyfe over dangerous hit
Ireland coach Joe Kernan says Fremantle star Nat Fyfe should have been sent off for a dangerous forearm during Australia's 53-50 International Rules win in Perth.
Selwood sent off, Aussies win international rules thriller
Geelong skipper Joel Selwood is facing a possible AFL suspension after being black-carded during Australia's 53-50 win over Ireland in Saturday night's international rules clash in Perth.
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Rayner no lock: Lions' No.1 pick a choice of four
The Brisbane Lions have the No.1 pick for the first time since 1998 but Cameron Rayner is no certainty to be the name they call out on Friday at the national draft.
Jake Lever's fresh start at Melbourne begins on Monday
Former Adelaide Crows defender Jake Lever has decided to start training with his new teammates at Melbourne on Monday, a fortnight before he is required to start.
Retaining bounce but removing recall to be considered
If the AFL decides to retain the centre bounce, it will consider removing the option to recall those bounces that go astray.
Lure to stay away must increase for AFL to prosper
The go-home factor threatens to become a competitive balance issue unless measures are taken to address it.
Decoding the football wars
Well before Jedinak's first goal had ruffled the net, the code wars had started to rumble again.
AFLX to begin in February
The AFL has confirmed that its inaugural AFLX competition will be held from February 15 to 17 next year, with three round-robin tournaments the main feature of the downsized Australian rules format played on rectangular pitches.
Ankle surgery setback for Collingwood's Jamie Elliott
Another injury setback for the Magpies with exciting forward Jamie Elliott sent for ankle surgery. He will not resume full training until late January.
Aussies eye International Rules sweep
Coach Chris Scott says he will be left with a bitter taste if Australia lose Saturday night's International Rules clash in Perth - even if they do enough to win the series.
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Trengove surprised by his Power recruitment
Former Melbourne captain Jack Trengove admitted he was caught off guard when he learned that Port Adelaide were interested in recruiting him.
AOC to find replacement for Livingstone
The Australian Olympic Committee will soon seek a replacement for executive board member Nicole Livingstone, who has taken a role with the AFL.
Champion footballer Gary Ablett Senior at centre of Victoria Police sexual assault probe
Geelong Cats former champion footballer Gary Ablett Senior is being investigated by police over historic sexual assault allegations.
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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