Demons secure their two main targets
The Demons are rejoicing a job well done after remarkably securing their two prime draft targets, including one described as possibly this year’s best value pick.
The Demons are rejoicing a job well done after remarkably securing their two prime draft targets, including one described as possibly this year’s best value pick.
As Richmond returned to Punt Road to begin their pre-season, Dustin Martin began his long rehabilitation back to the game. Despite a lacerated kidney, the Tigers believe Dusty’s best is still ahead of him.
A host of draftees are capable of stepping in from the get-go next year. Find out who will be senior regulars and the young guns that can play from Round 1.
New AFL footy boss Brad Scott is moving to end confusion over high-head hits, with three controversial incidents last season now examples of clear-cut bans.
Hawthorn haven’t been AFL also-runs for a long time. And new coach Sam Mitchell is in a rush to bring them back to the top.
There were 83 new players to find homes in this year’s drafts, but plenty missed out. Our footy writers and AFL draft guru Kevin Sheehan have identified some of those unfortunate ones.
Linda Pearce spoke to Charlie Dean before, during and after the emotional journey of being picked by Collingwood in the AFL Rookie Draft.
The AFL does not have an official vaccine holdout in the men’s competition with Levi Casboult having received his first shot ahead of his rookie-listing.
Every club walks away happy from the 2021 AFL Draft. But who were the real winners? See all your club’s picks, our expert verdict and have your say.
A draft hopeful has allegedly tested positive for a banned stimulant, putting his playing future in doubt.
Night two of the AFL draft in Melbourne is set to have an extra layer of protocols after it was confirmed a positive case attending Marvel Stadium on night one.
Adelaide stuck to pre-draft predictions, taking Victorian Josh Rachele with pick six on Wednesday night. Here’s why he’s been their man for a while.
Dashing Victorian Josh Sinn was once touted as a top-five pick. So when he was still on the board in the middle of the first round, Port Adelaide put its plan into action.
A not-guilty verdict for Jordan De Goey might not be enough to save his career at Collingwood, with the star expected back in Australia next week.
Sliders. A Giant shock. Bizarre delays. Father-son dreams. Mac Andrew’s history-making feat. The top 20 of the AFL Draft had it all. Recap every pick and all the action of the draft’s first night.
On the biggest night of his footballing life, much-hyped father-son draft pick Nick Daicos speaks to COURTNEY WALSH about Collingwood, his dad and a toilet paper footy.
The wonderful story of Leek Aleer – drafted by GWS at pick 15 – was perhaps as noteworthy from a pure football perspective. The pick was something of a surprise due to one big unknown.
With his AFL career over at 22, Arryn Siposs settled into the idea of teaching and playing lower-grade footy. But a punt on college gridiron catapulted him into the big time for the Philadelphia Eagles.
North Melbourne have taken Jason Horne-Francis as the No.1 pick in the 2021 AFL draft. He became the first South Australian to go with the top pick since Bryce Gibbs 15 years ago.
The AFL is on heightened alert after a second member of GWS was diagnosed with Covid. It follows on from Richmond duo Noah Balta and Dion Prestia testing positive last weekend.
One thing that shouldn’t be lost in the narrative of Nick Daicos’ silky skills: he works bloody hard. Find out exactly who Collingwood’s next big thing is ahead of his father-son pick in the AFL draft.
Three months after he was forced to walk away from football because of a foul racial slur, Tex Walker has returned to Crows HQ to prepare for season 2022.
Leek Aleer’s mother brought her children to Australia for a better life. Between his degree and smashing an AFL draft combine record, he’s on the brink of his shot at a flourishing future.
Back in 2014, Damien Hardwick and Max Gawn kept crossing paths. One meeting came at Gawn’s local club, at which Hardwick also had ties.
Kangaroos star Ben Cunnington has spoken on his latest setback with testicular cancer, saying he is ready to attack it head on as he heads into an intensive course of chemotherapy.
We’ve assessed the talent, now it’s time to find out who could land where in the first round of the AFL Draft. Our experts have gathered plenty of intel and a surprise pick may shape everything.
Shaun McKernan knows the intense pressures of AFL draft week better than most and now, the former Adelaide, Essendon and St Kilda player is coming to grips with life after footy.
New coach Michael Voss has stepped up implementing a new brand of football and culture as Carlton players hit the track for their first official pre-season run. See the training photos.
AFL players have been enjoying the same freedoms as other Victorians, but that could be about to come to an end according to Melbourne’s premiership skipper.
When Carlton first reached out to retiring Geelong CEO Brian Cook, the answer was blunt. He explains why he took the Blues’ job, how he will manage expectations and more.
