Leek Aleer faces the chop after eight straight games as the Giants prepare to welcome three big names back for the Sydney Derby, but Adam Kingsley remains adamant the out-of-contract defender is still wanted by the club.
From free-flowing compliments to a social media blackout, this week’s Sydney Derby could be one of the ‘nicest’ build-ups to a rivalry game this year. But with so much on the line for both, the game is bound to explode.
The 20-year-old Swans defender has expressed sincere remorse and will undergo an education program after using an offensive term.
Young Swan Riak Andrew has copped his whack from the AFL over the use of a homophobic slur in a VFL clash and will undertake a Pride in Sport education.
Sure, Matthew Nicks and Ken Hinkley are both desperate to win this Saturday’s Showdown, but six years of war was traded in for a press conference of mutual admiration on Wednesday.
There’s been a renewed push for a standalone Showdown, plus plenty of people weigh in on what a Charlie Curnow trade scenario looks like. All the headlines from Tuesday night’s shows.
If ever there was an occasion for the Gold Coast Suns to prove they are worthy of playing finals football, it’s Saturday’s QClash against the Brisbane Lions.
He used to cheer for the Suns when they played against the Lions, but Will Ashcroft has obviously changed his tune.
The son of a former AFL premiership player has revealed dreams of following in his dad’s footsteps after kicking a whopping 20 goals in a regional footy match.
Port Adelaide’s season is over after going down to Hawthorn — and one glaring issue over the last four years continues to hurt the club. Plus, why the Crows can finish top in The Lowdown.
Hawthorn fans rocked up to the MCG nervous the Blues would rise for Sam Docherty – but they didn’t. And, as Josh Barnes writes, you had to feel for the beloved veteran.
Retiring Carlton star Sam Docherty was in the wrong place at the wrong time as a young Hawthorn star soared to take a spectacular mark.
Carlton star Charlie Curnow has responded to a week of speculation about his future, reassuring Blues fans that ‘nothing has happened’ with the Suns. Plus, the latest on Jack Silvagni.
One of Australia’s biggest netball stars has been released from her contract, leaving her club to reunite with her AFL star boyfriend.
Not since Fitzroy in 1991 has any team fielded more debutants than Essendon in a season. But who are they? What makes them tick? And what does the future hold? Get to know each one here.
Harley Reid has given the biggest indication of where his short-term future lies as a big club is keen to chase another big fish despite being burned.
Collingwood have been the close game kings since Craig McRae took the reins, but have no lost two thrillers on the trot. Isaac Quaynor reveals why they’re not worried just yet.
Footy fans have been left in awe of a Fremantle star after a troubling post-game interview. WARNING: Violent content.
Ollie Dempsey has thrived in a unique wing role — and copped some stick from his opponents along the way. And the next step of his development could see his magnet moved again.
The AFLW’s reigning goalkicker has her feet firmly back on Australian soil fresh off a Gaelic quarter final, as the Cats hit the track in ahead of their first match simulation this weekend.
It’s been revealed Gary Ablett was the victim of an ultimate “gotcha” moment when his bombshell move was exposed.
The Brisbane Lions are in contention to top the AFL ladder but their focus is solely on beating the Gold Coast Suns in Saturday’s QClash.
Oscar Allen, Harley Reid … who else? The Hawks are on the hunt, according to president Andy Gowers, who opens up on aggression at the trade table, another bid as top Hawk, and more.
Andrew Russell has laid bare the extraordinary physical transformation Stuart Dew underwent before the few minutes of mayhem that won the Hawks the 2008 premiership.
Melbourne has made its next move after Steven May was suspended for an act that has left players wondering what they can do.
Even after a marathon hearing on Wednesday night, the saga involving Steven May’s hit on Francis Evans isn’t over yet, with the Dees set to appeal the tribunal’s three-game ban.
Isaac Heeney had one of the best individual games this century to light up a dour affair between the Swans and Roos, with the Sydney superstar proving how far off the pace the Roos truly are.
The Hawks haven’t beaten Port Adelaide since 2022, and it’s the curse they need to break. Plus, the Dees’ search for a winning formula continues. Nathan Buckley previews Super Saturday.
After months of being limited to day games by a court-imposed curfew, a star Richmond defender can be unleashed at any time for his club.
Maurice Rioli’s career seemed at the crossroads in round 11, before another stint in the VFL changed the electric small forward. Now, he’s one of footy’s great forward menaces.
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera starred, but no other Saints were able to go with him as the Cats comprehensively outplayed St Kilda as they all but lock themselves into a top four berth.
St Kilda has enjoyed surprise success against Geelong in recent times, and the Cats must address one key area to ensure it doesn’t happen again. And locking down a matchwinner will be pivotal.
Ben Cousins has weighed in on Harley Reid’s AFL future as the West Coast young gun weights up a $20 million contract call.
An AFL player in the spotlight after he was slapped with a four-match suspension for a homophobic slur has been in South Australia amid the fallout.
Barring a miracle, the Dogs won’t finish 2025 as one of the AFL’s six best defences. History says you have to be in order to win the flag. Garry Lyon writes, it’s time for them to go the other way.
Global megastar Justin Bieber follows an exclusive group of people on his social media, including Beyonce, Lewis Hamilton and AFLW star Mua Laloifi? Watch how the surprise follow played out.
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