AFL

Isaac Heeney and the Swans have learned his fate at the AFL tribunal.

Breaking

Heeney out of Brownlow race, appeal thrown out by AFL

Isaac Heeney won’t face North Melbourne on Saturday and is now ineligible to win the Brownlow Medal.

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by Vince Rugari

Everyone was a fan of Buddy, even his opponents, as he performed deeds few others could.

The proposal that could overhaul AFL’s free agency compensation system

by Peter Ryan

Boost for Pies as Elliott returns, Blues name second ruckman: AFL round 18 teams and tips

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 03: Brad Sheppard of the Eagles handballs whilst being tackled by Bradley Hill and Cyril Rioli of the Hawks during the 2015 AFL Grand Final match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the West Coast Eagles at Melbourne Cricket Ground on October 3, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

‘Courageous’ former Eagle sues club, AFL and doctors over injuries

by Daile Cross

Kane Cornes says Adem Yze is being too soft on his players.

Opinion

Cheerleader or coach? Adem Yze has a decision to make

by Kane Cornes

Insight & Analysis

Simpson’s end at West Coast looks likely, despite million-dollar payout

On Monday, West Coast’s hierarchy was silent on the Adam Simpson situation – neither chief executive Don Pyke nor chairman Paul Fitzpatrick willing to venture any comment on the senior coach’s position.

Jake Niall

Chief football writer, The Age

A knee-jerk reaction is no answer to a backhander

Isaac Heeney’s suspension has once again prompted calls for a loosening of the criteria for Brownlow Medal eligibility. Those calls should be resisted.

Greg Baum

Sports columnist

Booed, under-paid and over-scrutinised: Who’d be an AFL coach?

The AFL must end the conversation about improving the lot of coaches, and act. Watching Ken Hinkley after last Sunday’s game should have proved another wake-up call.