AFLTop Crow reveals why Stevens got the nod as Roo’s replacementAhead of Mark Ricciuto’s retirement, Adelaide chairman John Olsen approached South Australian police commissioner Grant Stevens with a clear plan for the club’s board.
ExclusiveAFL‘S*** hit the fan’: Clarry breaks silence on Dees exitClayton Oliver has broken his media silence on being ‘pushed out’ by Melbourne, his off-field behaviour — including that Mitch Cleary interaction — and his fresh start in Sydney.
AFLTrack watch: Draftee wows Blues fans, recruits talk game planIt wasn’t just the temperature that was hot at Carlton training on Friday, with a number of new faces turning up the heat alongside big names Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh.
AFLWLate mail: The go-home concerns set to shape AFLW DraftArmed with picks two and three, the Giants will have a big say on the first round of the AFLW Draft – but there is some late intel that could sway their decision. Get the latest whispers here.
PicturesAFLNew Crows HQ leaves onlookers ‘gobsmacked’Adelaide chairman John Olsen says people are ‘gobsmacked’ at the size and progress of the Crows’ new Thebarton home, as the club eyes a training date next year. See the latest pictures.
AFLInside ‘emotional risk’, Cats duo’s bizarre duel in Dees coaching raceJames Kelly went for his very first senior job up against his flag teammate and Steven King, all while they fought for another Cats premiership. Kelly reflects on how it played out, his coaching ambitions and more.
AFLScouting notes: NGA, father-son prospects set to dominate ‘26 draftAFL clubs already have their eyes set on the next crop of young guns who will soon enter the league, but plenty of them won’t be available for the rest of the competition at this stage.
AFLNorth members reject resolution to extend Hood presidencyNorth Melbourne’s attempt to allow president Dr Sonja Hood the ability to serve beyond her current maximum three terms has narrowly failed to pass a vote of members at the club’s AGM.
AFLTime trial kings: Who’s dominating this AFL pre-season?AFL clubs have completed their pre-season time trials with some players excelling while others dread the fitness challenge that sets the baseline for summer training. See who set the pace here.
AFLSouth Australia’s top cop to replace club great on Crows boardSouth Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has joined Adelaide Football Club’s board after replacing retiring club legend Mark Ricciuto.
CollingwoodCollingwood staffer resigns after interstate camp lap danceA Collingwood staff member has resigned after performing a lap dance on a female player at a club community camp. See the details of the incident.
AFLWBravado, bluster and a ‘beer deal’: Weston-Turner’s plan to be a RooThe failed deal between the Bulldogs and Roos will send Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner back to the draft. But she’s adamant no other club will take her. Here’s how the former No. 1 pick intends to slide to pick 37.
AFLAFL great’s rapist son can finally be named after gag order liftsTom Silvagni, son of Carlton great Stephen Silvagni, has been named as the ‘high-profile’ man convicted of rape after the lifting of a suppression order.
AFLChannel 9 backs down in twist to Tom Morris’ Seven defectionTom Morris has secured a partial victory against Channel 9’s six-month non-compete clause after defecting to rival network Channel 7.
AFLW‘It’s instinct’: Meet the ‘unicorn’ who can do what no-one else canOlivia Wolmarans does things on the field no-one can believe — least of all her. With overhead marking, pace on the lead, and running power she’ll give defenders nightmares for years.
AFLBulldogs great reveals battle with cancer the size of ‘a small footy’Beloved Western Bulldogs legend Brad Johnson has revealed a fun bubble soccer segment on Fox Footy’s Bounce led to discovering a cancerous tumour the size of a small football.
SuperCoachWay too early expert 2026 SuperCoach Draft rankingsPre-season is underway which means it’s time to rank the best SuperCoach Draft picks for next season. See the expert consensus No.1 plus full draft lists.
AFLDisgruntled players, internal conflict: East Freo’s chaos exposedEast Fremantle premiership captain Ashleigh Gomes’ controversial exit has exposed claims the Sharks mistreated its female cohort.
AFLWFrom starting her own women’s team to a top draft contenderTayla McMillan took matters into her own hands when there was no girls team at her local club. Now an Eastern Ranges premiership skipper, she’s eyeing the top few picks of the AFLW Draft.
UPDATEDAFLWEvery club graded: Ex-No. 1 pick left in limbo after AFLW trade periodThe Western Bulldogs have blamed North Melbourne for the deal over Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner collapsing before the AFLW trade deadline. See every move made during the trade period here.
ExclusiveCricketLeft on read: Poms ghosted AFL premiers for Noosa escapeAFL premiers Brisbane and England had been linked up ahead of the Ashes. But Robert Craddock reveals the Poms snubbed any advice the back-to-back champs could have given them on how to win.
AFLHow Tassie stadium greenlight is a win for the NT’s AFL team pushThe confirmation of the Macquarie Point Stadium in Tasmania has given the NT AFL Team Taskforce renewed confidence to push on towards the 20th licence. Read what’s happening.
AFLDees track watch: Pickett, Petty positional hints revealedHarry Petty and Kysaiah Pickett have been shifted across different positions in recent years, but we might now have a better indication of what 2026 looks like for the Demon duo. More in track watch.
AFLBroncos, Lions stars unite for cross-code training sessionA host of new recruits and rising Broncos stars have been put through their paces at a unique cross-code training session, as Brisbane’s two premiership winners united at the Lions’ training facilities.
AFLAFL to ban stars for gut punches as more rule changes loomThe AFL has outlined proposed tweaks to the rules for the 2026 season including a crackdown on deliberate on-field acts. Plus, more possible rule changes have been flagged. See the details.
AFLLocal powerhouse lands former Cat after unlucky delistingAfter being delisted by Geelong in October after just one season, a promising young talent has joined a local club that tasted flag success in 2025.
AFLLadder tiers: Where footy insider thinks your club will finish in 2026Is your club shaping up for a premiership assault, or are they well off the pace? Football insider Brad Lloyd ranks all 18 teams ahead of the 2026 season. See his predictions and have your say.
AFLOpinion: Why Tassie’s had enough of being the support actWhen it comes to landing punches, it’s the size of the fight of the dog. With new sports teams looming and rock royalty secured, Tassie’s using that mindset to declare it deserves its rightful place on the big stage.
AFLMan charged after alleged threats made to Crows starPolice have arrested a Kensington Gardens man over a series of alleged threatening social media messages sent to Adelaide Crows superstar Izak Rankine earlier this year.
AFLHeppell launches coaching career with move to Dons’ arch enemyEssendon great Dyson Heppell has crossed to a traditional rival to launch his top-level coaching career after working at VFL club Port Melbourne in 2025.