Despite nearly every player being on his side, Steven May was still banned for his bump on Francis Evans. And it’s a case of the AFL hiding behind its favourite tribunal play, writes Scott Gullan.
With nine trying to go into eight in the final five weeks, Josh Barnes breaks down what each club’s strengths and weaknesses are over the rest of the contenders – and who their bogey sides are.
Rumours Charlie Curnow wants to head north are the latest bombshell to rock the Blues. Here are the big questions which now need answering.
Who can catch Nick Daicos? Where do all the club counts sit? See every vote and where every player stands in our Brownlow Predictor with five rounds to go.
Carlton coach Michael Voss has emphatically declared Charlie Curnow is off the trade table as the star Blue returned to training today.
In the era of the iPhone, the coffee catch-up between AFL players, their agents and rival clubs is no longer that secretive. Here’s where they happen – and what takes place.
Thursday night will be a special occasion for Carlton with the farewell of Sam Docherty, but the Hawks will have their own celebrating to do with the return of a major star.
Draft expert Chris Cavanagh has answered readers’ burning questions on the 2025 AFL draft, just after naming his top 30 prospects as the pool stands in July. See both here.
There might be a little bit more on the line for Carlton this week as a club hero hangs up the boots — and one of our experts can see the Blues upsetting the Hawks on Thursday night.
The top 10 biggest footy moments at Docklands’ Marvel Stadium have been revealed — and Jason McCartney sits top of the pile. See the list and hear from the Kangaroos hero here.
Eddie McGuire has proposed a bold new revamp to the AFL fixture, with a three part system he believes the key to solving some of the league’s main issues. Read Eddie’s full proposal.
Collingwood have plenty of balls in the air over Bobby Hill, Darcy Cameron and an offer to Jack Silvagni. Here’s their state of play, plus the latest on Clayton Oliver, Colby McKercher and more.
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.
The AFL could be forced into a major finals shake-up as the LA Rams target a September landing at the MCG. See what date the NFL is targeting, and the major shake-up it could force the AFL into.
Ollie Dempsey could have only dreamed about Gary Ablett Jnr being his mentor several years ago. Now the former superstar is one of his best friends. He opens up on their growing friendship and his faith.
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.
Robert Priestley parachuted Kevin Kline-style into Carlton’s top job. But who is the unlikely 32nd president of the club — and what decision will he make on head coach Michael Voss?
One of footy’s most inspirational careers will soon come to a close, and retiring Carlton champion Sam Docherty had one parting apology to a great mate in a touching final speech.
Some clubs have mastered the art of the salary cap, others have been left behind. So, what does it all mean for this year’s trade period? RECAP Jon Ralph’s live Q&A.
AFLW games and Victorian Premier Cricket matches have been set down for Essendon’s Windy Hill as football and cricket hit heads over the iconic suburban sports ground.
Front Bar co-host Andy Maher was accosted by a drunken fan at Carlton’s win over Melbourne on Saturday, now he’s called out the MCC members and the drunken fans at the footy.
A shock result last round could leave just three clubs at risk of a heartbreaking ninth-placed finish. See who they are, predict your own ladder and see ours here.
There is one week until SuperCoach league finals, and coaches with trades in the bank are in a great position to make a big move. Who should you bring in?
Position changes, injury news and the draftees who will change the AFLW – this is your one-stop shop for all the latest pre-season intel ahead of season 10.
Monday night is when footy’s silver screen has it all. And this one didn’t disappoint with a fiery back-and-forth between two members of The Agenda Setters over an RSN sacking spree.
Francis Evans lost a tooth, was concussed and broke his nose after a collision with Steven May. But what was May meant to do? The tribunal’s verdict could cause the largest shift in the game’s fabric in a decade.
Ashton Moir reveals how – and why – his parents forced him to become the most ambidextrous player in the AFL, while the Blues rising star reveals his close bond to his teammates and a new skill.
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.
Greg Swann barely has his feet under his new desk, but the league’s new footy boss has already outlined his agenda. See what he wants to fix about the game – and what he thinks is going well.
Isaac Heeney’s record-breaking display stole the show, but it’s the Swans’ midfield revolution that has driven their late-season rise – with one key area shaping their recent dominance.
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