Goodbye Adam: Friends, family gather to farewell late Eagle
A host of former teammates, AFL players, family and friends have come together to celebrate the life of Adam Selwood after his death at the age of 41.
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Alarming spike in AFL players seeking mental health support
Mental health and concerns about social media have emerged as two of the biggest issues for AFL and AFLW players in an eye-opening new report.
Injury-ravaged Dons bring top pick in from the cold
Injury-hit Essendon has made three changes for its trip north to face reigning premier Brisbane, with Elijah Tsatas back in favour after a prolific fortnight in the VFL.
Fox Footy hails ratings success, won’t be drawn on BT stoush
Fox Footy’s decision to go head-to-head with Channel 7 has proven a winner, with huge numbers flocking to the broadcaster in 2025. But, it won’t be drawn on public criticism from Brian Taylor.
Five-goal Kozzie on future, finals and MCG ‘goosebumps’
Kysaiah Pickett lit up the ‘G again on Sunday with a masterful performance against Sydney. Hear from the star Demon in the rooms after the game.
Watch: ‘P****d off’ Voss unloads after Blues capitulation
Carlton’s second-half woes were exposed again by Sydney on Friday, leaving coach Michael Voss to concede he was “p****d off” about another costly fadeout.
SuperCoach: Cerra burns traders, Swans stars launch in victory
Almost 1000 coaches who traded Adam Cerra were left smarting after he was Carlton’s clear standout in Friday’s loss to Sydney. See the full SuperCoach takeaways here.
Coxy’s big break: Blues in tatters as Swans new era gets rolling
Sydney was left sweating on the findings of the MRO as concern over two bumps took the gloss off a season-salvaging win over Carlton. Lachlan McKirdy unpacks what the result means.
Fans turn on coach after fresh AFL disaster
Carlton’s season took another major hit on Saturday afternoon and fans are starting to say the same thing about coach Michael Voss.
Toby 250: From ‘unassuming’ Charger to Giants legend
On the cusp of his 250th AFL appearance, we examine the surprising origins of Toby Greene’s career and the qualities that transformed him from an overlooked recruit into one of the AFL’s most formidable leaders.
‘She might be getting booed’: Toby’s ploy to snuff out Blue boos
Toby Greene’s 250th game celebration comes with his side heavily under the pump. And the GWS skipper has a secret weapon to snuff out some booing from the Carlton faithful on Saturday.
Giants ‘sitting ducks’ in top eight as midfield crisis hits boiling point
The Giants’ midfield is in disarray — and with key players sidelined — their top-eight aspirations are hanging by a thread. Can Adam Kingsley find a solution before it’s too late?
SuperCoach Bye Bible: How to nail trades, dodge donuts
Follow this simple step-by-step guide to survive and thrive over the mid-season byes, including projected prices for top trade targets.
Rookie radar: How every 2024 draftee is really tracking
How is your club’s 2024 draft haul tracking? We examine the progress of more than 100 players and find out who’s close to making their debut — and who’s still a long way off.
Timeline set for top draft pick’s debut
Richmond has unleashed a large number of their bumper haul of top drafts picks from last year, but one of the most exciting is yet to be seen.
AFL star’s ‘extraordinary’ teammate clip
Brisbane Lions captain Lachie Neale has caused a stir with “extraordinary comments” about one of the club’s biggest stars.
‘Storm in a teacup’: Mitchell slams Sicily concern
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has jumped to the defence of captain James Sicily amid reports he’s led the Hawks injured.
‘Love to have him’: Yze ramps up Dusty pitch
Richmond coach Adem Yze says he would “love to have” AFL and club great Dustin Martin make his return to Tigerland.
Tigers plan to beat Balta’s curfew
Richmond coach Adem Yze has spoken on how he will navigate the availability of premiership defender Noah Balta for two games in Sydney this weekend.
Predicted ladder: Your club’s finishing position and run home
Where do your club’s finals hopes sit? It might be early, but we have crunched the numbers on every remaining game to see who should be planning for September. See our full predicted ladder.
Former AFL player launches bail bid after sparking police manhunt
Ex Collingwood and Richmond player Aaron James has indicated he wants to apply for bail in his first court appearance since he sparked a manhunt for his arrest.
Mid-season draft: SuperCoach verdict on recruits your club is targeting
The mid-season draft is the perfect time to grab a SuperCoach steal – and one club is about to deliver. See the top prospects plus 33 more rookie prospects rated.
Trade guide: Rookies, bargains to save SuperCoach bye bacon
The mid-season byes are here, and getting 18 scoring players for round 12 has never been harder. But these nine players can get you out of jail.
Stats bombshell: The three scariest charts in SuperCoach
Harry Sheezel, Ryan Maric and Lachie Whitfield are three of the most reliable stars in SuperCoach. Or are they? See the alarming role change stats plus full CBAs and kick-ins.
Buy, hold, sell: 18 new SuperCoach DPPs, is Sheezel up for trade?
Harry Sheezel is leaking cash and is about to hit his bye. Is a trade the right move? See all the key round 11 scores and every new dual position player.
Waiting game looms as Pies greats push for career extensions
The Pies’ collection of plus-30 premiership stars will have to bide their time if they want new deals for 2026. Plus, Jon Ralph has the latest on a key Crow’s future and Jeremy McGovern.
Flippant or dead serious? The only way Fremantle keeps Jackson
Ex-teammates weren’t sure how serious Luke Jackson was when he first floated a return to Melbourne. Months on, it’s clear Fremantle only has one option left to keep its budding ruck star.
‘Rubbish’ or perfection? Trade anomaly unlocks Jackson’s return
A barefoot Luke Jackson ruled out a move back to Victoria in March. But the noise about a reunion with the Dees continues to rumble, and it could unlock something we haven’t seen in a decade.
Six premiership puzzle pieces en route to mammoth deals in 2025
Clubs can always find a midfielder or flanker but finding a key piece of your premiership build is worth its weight in gold. And it’s why a rising Bomber is set to become a highly-paid star.
Huge shift to AFLW’s Pride Round a hallmark of new fixture
The long-awaited AFLW fixture will be released this week and include a big change to the league’s Pride Round celebration. Find out what you can expect here.
Abbie’s road: Father’s challenge as McKay leads new Blues era
The McKay name is steeped in Carlton history. Now, Abbie McKay has the chance to make her own history after being elevated to the Blues’ AFLW captaincy. This is how she’ll do it.
From Basel to Brisbane: Footy’s ultimate double-life continues
Brisbane’s AFLW coach Craig Starcevich has signed on with the club — agreeing to terms from his home in Basel, Switzerland. Lauren Wood finds out how he coaches from abroad.
Off-field issue places AFLW star’s playing future in doubt
The future of current AFLW Eagle Jess Hosking is in doubt, with her position at West Coast jeopardised by an “off-field issue” as the Eagles make their return to pre-season.
SACKED: AFL
Some of the biggest names in AFL reveal the true stories of how they discovered their days were numbered and when the guillotine dropped.
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The Herald Sun Footy Podcast
Join the Herald Sun’s Lauren Wood and the team as they talk through the big news of the week, and what’s set for the weekend of footy.
Lions take no risks with key pair
Lions coach Chris Fagan is content to err on the side of caution with the fitness of two of Brisbane’s stars.
Demons clarify gun’s injury after illegal hit
A high hit that resulted in a one-match ban for Sydney captain Callum Mills didn’t deliver the blow that broke the shoulder of his victim.
‘Devastated’: Frenzy over AFL legend’s son
A storm brewing behind the scenes has been brought to the surface with Luke Hodge forced to face tough questions about his son.
‘Pull your head in’: AFL not happy with Smith
The AFL has reportedly taken action over Geelong star Bailey Smith’s seven-word comment that has raised eyebrows.
‘Pretty f****d up’: Smith on Dogs fallout, lost mates, rock bottom
In a wide-ranging interview, Geelong star Bailey Smith has lifted the lid on his mental health battle while also revealing the struggles of leaving the Western Bulldogs.
Hodge father-son tug of war, when Ken could call it quits
Years later, Luke Hodge’s decision to finish his career in Brisbane might haunt the Hawks again. Plus, is Ken Hinkley only weeks from exiting Port Adelaide? See what you missed on TV last night.
Shock verdict in AFL Tribunal stunner
Fremantle’s captain is free to play after his three-match suspension was overturned in a surprise verdict at the AFL Tribunal.
Dockers captain dodges ban in suspension stunner
Fremantle has successfully overturned a three-match ban handed to its captain Alex Pearce despite the AFL arguing he was to blame for a collision which left Darcy Byrne-Jones concussed.
Mid-season draft: Pies pull surprise after Dons pounce
Collingwood was desperate to secure Pies tragic Archer May in the mid-season draft – but Essendon had other ideas. Follow all the action and every pick here.
Footy’s lost warriors to share in $54m hardship fund
AFL greats — past and present — will be among those eligible to share in a $54m hardship fund after a landmark deal was struck to support those forced from the game.
Mid-season draft intel: Late whispers, every club’s targets
The 2025 AFL mid-season draft is here! See what every club is planning, the full order, all 338 nominations and more in this mega preview.
AFLPA defends Smith’s ‘tongue-in-cheek’ nose beers comment
The AFLPA says it hopes personality won’t be stripped from players after the AFL warned it was not impressed with Bailey Smith’s response to a social media post referencing illicit drug use.
Trade news: Doch’s big 2026 call, Saints’ draft shake-up, Roo intel
Sam Docherty has made a call on his future, St Kilda hold the keys to shaping this year’s national draft, details on George Wardlaw’s extension and more in Moneyball.
The six-lamb-chops-a-day diet turning ‘skinny’ kid into cult hero
Growing up on a dairy farm in regional South Australia, Angus Clarke always understood the sacrifice and hard work it would take to make the AFL – and it shaped his journey to the MCG.
‘Don’t care for his opinion’: Suns star hits back at Lyon’s ‘nepo baby’ comment
Gold Coast Suns vice-captain Sam Collins has hit back at his former Fremantle coach Ross Lyon, who claimed the Suns were the AFL’s ‘nepo baby’. Details inside.
Bulldogs blow, star’s season over
The Western Bulldogs have opened up a spot on their list just before the mid-season draft, but it came at a cost to another star.
Local footy club helping fallen Crow get back on track
A suburban SA footy club is proving just the tonic for former Crows star and concussion victim Paul Seedsman to rediscover his love for the game, Andrew Capel writes.
‘Career best’: Why age is only a number in AFL
The two teams up the top of the AFL ladder have a long list of older players and one Brisbane star says that’s a key to success.
Magpies welcome back ‘important magnets’
Collingwood will welcome back a handful of A-graders for its clash with Hawthorn, while another remains at least a fortnight away.
‘It feels like a stroke’: Ex-AFL star living in concussion ‘agony’
Four years after the concussion that ended his career, former Crow and Magpie Paul Seedsman is symptomatic every day – and sometimes bedridden for weeks. He opens up on the battle.
C-grade superstars: Every Carlton player rated after horror start
Carlton’s season is on the brink – and holes on the list are popping up everywhere. So, who can hold their head high? And whose future is at risk? We run the rule over every player.
Brownlow fancy’s added dimension, same old Power story
Jordan Dawson was already a star, but he might have just added another string to his bow. Plus Port Adelaide’s predictable demise and more likes and dislikes from round 11 in The Lowdown.
The life of Riley: from bush footy to AFL prospect
Collingwood fan Riley Mason was thrilled when the VFL Magpies offered him a contract. The Seymour forward has made the most of it, pushing into contention for the AFL mid-season draft.
Uncharted waters: Desperate Dons’ mid-season draft candidates
The Bombers have gone from searching for a hidden gem to looking for anybody who can fill the breach ahead of Wednesday’s mid-season draft. Josh Barnes looks at their viable options.
Cats’ third-party fines, Blues to go early: What you missed on TV
Geelong is reportedly set to be fined after ‘discrepancies’ were found in the AFL’s third-party payments audit. Plus, Carlton’s succession plan, Ross Lyon and everything you missed on TV.
Club to be fined over third-party payments
Geelong is expecting to be sanctioned over discrepancies in their third-party player payments, with fines looming, according to a report.
Bevo set to sign fresh Dogs deal as contract length revealed
The Western Bulldogs are on the verge of locking away premiership coach Luke Beveridge in a move which could help secure another signature of one of the best players in the game.
Port vow to ‘reset’ but won’t baulk on Hinkley-Carr succession plan
Once again, the Power aren’t backing away from their succession plan, but as they stare down their worst finish under Ken Hinkley, should they reconsider? Have your say.
Ross was right to send message — he just had the wrong target
While singling out Gold Coast might not have been the right play for Ross Lyon, he is on the money about the AFL’s compromised draft. Jon Ralph writes, other clubs can’t escape scrutiny.
Saints’ AFL fear as war of words explodes over ‘nepo baby’ jab
The Saints are set to ramp up their fight against the academy selection process, as a war of words breaks out after Ross Lyon’s “nepo baby” whack at the Suns.
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