Ankle surgery sidelines Essendon's Travis Colyer for three months

Travis Colyer's AFL breakthrough has proved shortlived.

Daisy Pearce says AFL directive to AFLW coaches was 'a bit reactionary'

Melbourne star Daisy Pearce says the controversial directive issued to AFLW coaches for a specific formation at centre bounces was ‘a bit reactionary’.

Brisbane Lions overlook Luke Hodge for official leadership role

He didn't make the cut for Brisbane's leadership group but Luke Hodge will still be a key Lions mentor in 2018, coach Chris Fagan says.

Foot injury puts Adelaide captain Taylor Walker into a moonboot

Adelaide skipper Taylor Walker will spend two weeks in a moonboot as he races against time to be ready for round one of the AFL.

Blues chief only wants to look forward on pride

Controversial same-sex marriage statement put to bed.

Kennett wants Clarkson to coach on for another contract

Hawthorn chairman Jeff Kennett says he hopes Alastair Clarkson re-signs with the Hawks after his deal expires at the end of 2019.

Shiny new things leave a Burn in Tasmania

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More money for the Gold Coast, a new game to play but nothing new in Tassie.

'Give us a break!', says Alberti amid AFLW criticism

One of the leading voices in women's football, Susan Alberti, has called for people to give football's newest league time to evolve and has urged fans to stay calm.

Tasmania talent priority as firestorm threatens to erupt

Burnie's decision to withdraw from the TSL has left many talented players uncertain of their club in 2018 and raised concerns about the AFL's role in the state.

Saints got same cash from AFL as GWS Giants and Brisbane Lions

St Kilda was funded by the AFL last year to the same level as expansion market clubs GWS and Brisbane.

AFLW clubs asked to use zones to open up play

Coaches of the women's AFL teams have been asked "in the spirit of the game" to line up with five players in both defence and attack and six players in the midfield.

Bulldog suffers ACL tear in AFLW

The Western Bulldogs have confirmed debutant Daria Bannister ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament in Sunday’s win over Fremantle.

Winning, not style, the AFLW priority for Blues

AFLW captain responds to AFL's queries about overy defensive game style.

Rockliff among Port Adelaide's leadership group

Former Brisbane Lions captain Tom Rockliff will be in Port Adelaide's leadership group in his first AFL season at the South Australian club.

Reborn Jones 'clearer' in mind as Blues seek growth

Having begun last season in a familiar role as a key forward, Liam Jones has declared he will head into the 2018 campaign "clearer" in mind after his career was reshaped.

Geary relieved not to be competing with Riewoldt in 2018

After spending much of his first year as St Kilda captain avoiding competing with predecessor Nick Riewoldt's leadership style, Jarryn Geary was looking forward to concentrating more on leading the Saints in his own way in 2018.

AFL talks to AFLW coaches over defensive tactics

Just one round into the women's season, the AFL has already spoken frankly to the coaches of the AFL women's competition about its wish to see a more attractive and attacking brand.

AFL greats worried after Burnie Dockers exit Tasmania

The Tasmanian region that produced AFL greats Darrel Baldock and Matthew Richardson now has no teams in the state league.

Nankervis and Grimes join Graham in re-signing with Tigers

Premiership Tigers staying at Punt Road.

List-management model a boost for AFLW stars in 2019

The AFL is considering introducing a list management model into AFLW that will give clubs flexibility in how they manage talent.

Blues AFLW coach Damien Keeping in hospital

Carlton's AFLW coach Damien Keeping was taken to hospital on Sunday night and will miss the Blues' game against Greater Western Sydney on Friday.

Hird sends positive vibes to new No.5 Smith

Ex-Giant interested in taking on leadership role at Essendon.

Stratton back and feeling 'welcome again'

The triple premiership Hawk is ready for the new season, but has at least one significant concern about the AFLX concept.

AFLW standard will only get better: McLachlan

AFL chief Gillon McLachlan has defended the standard of AFLW, stating it has already improved "dramatically" from last season and it will only get better.

Sarah D'Arcy accepts ban for groin kick on Sarah Hosking

Collingwood's Sarah D'Arcy has accepted a two-match ban for kicking an AFLW opponent in the groin.

Fitness to come ahead of AFLX for Stringer

Essendon fans will probably have to wait a bit longer to see Jake Stringer take on another AFL club in the red and black, with the recruit likely to sit out the Bombers' AFLX matches in a bid to build his fitness for the season proper.

AFL set to make new call on Mouncey

The AFL is poised to again make a ruling on transgender footballer Hannah Mouncey's eligibility to play – this time in the VWFL and other state leagues.

Howe high for Collingwood? Tigers give hope

Collingwood didn't play in September last year. Again. But like other lowly teams, they have drawn confidence from what happened in the finals.

Collingwood's Moore struggling with Achilles issue

Darcy Moore, the 22-year-old who holds one of the keys to Collingwood's revival, has been battling an Achilles injury that has become a growing concern for club.

AFL appoints new head of umpiring

The AFL has revealed Peter Schwab's successor as umpires boss, with the AFL's former head of community and international development Grant Williams replacing the former Hawthorn coach.

Bulldog Conti spurred on by WNBL near miss

Monique Conti says the disappointment of losing the WNBL grand final series last month is an extra source of motivation in her first AFLW season.

Collingwood Magpies' Sarah D'Arcy gets two-game ban for kicking Sarah Hosking

Sarah D'Arcy has been offered a two-match ban for kicking Sarah Hosking in the AFLW season opener.

Slowly does it for Naitanui on the road to round one

West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui remains on track to play in round one despite a slow recovery over the summer, according to midfield coach Sam Mitchell.

Brennan stars as Dogs notch first-up win over Freo

Captain Katie Brennan was a dominant force with three goals as the Western Bulldogs ran through a lacklustre Fremantle challenge to record a 26-point win in AFLW round one.

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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