Nasty infection leaves Blues CEO hospitalised
Carlton CEO Brian Cook is back to work after dealing with a nasty blood infection that had previously afflicted him after making the climb to Mt Everest base camp.
Carlton CEO Brian Cook is back to work after dealing with a nasty blood infection that had previously afflicted him after making the climb to Mt Everest base camp.
Melbourne’s best and fairest is early next month, but Christian Petracca won’t be there. JAY CLARK explains why, plus the star Dee touches on the ‘robust discussions’ he’s had with the club.
AFL Integrity has warned Essendon to be vigilant over who it allows into its change rooms after concerns were raised about players’ associates.
Jack Darling has officially requested a move to North Melbourne in 2025 and beyond. How will a deal get done? JON RALPH has more.
Too old. Not tactically aware. The critics have come for Brisbane coach Chris Fagan this year. CALLUM DICK explains why the Lions coach deserves credit for the club’s recovery from mid-season malaise to a preliminary final.
Lions star Lachie Neale will get through the pain of a heel problem the “best” he can in Brisbane’s AFL finals journey.
History has been made at West Coast with the appointment of the club’s first female chairperson — and more changes are on the way with several premiership heroes being eyed for key roles.
For almost 20 years, the Cats have been a beacon of excellence for the rest of the AFL to marvel at. But how do they do it? Scott Gullan investigates how they stay in the premiership hunt.
A last-ditch attempt has been launched to avoid the Hawthorn racism saga being dragged to a Federal Court hearing. MARK ROBINSON has exclusive details.
The already-struggling Bulldogs are about to learn how tough life is without Ellie Blackburn. And as ELIZA REILLY writes, her injury continued a cruel start to 2024 for the AFLW’s leaders.
Isaac Cumming is headed to South Australia after walking out on GWS. Will he land at the Crows or Power? Teammate Harry Perryman might also be joining him. Get the latest trade intel.
Lions fans stood six-deep in a ring around the boundary to catch a glimpse of their heroes in action, but all eyes were on superstar Lachie Neale as he battles a “fairly significant” heel issue.
The 50 staples running across the top of his head at training on Monday showed the severity of Gary Rohan’s skull surgery.
Ken Hinkley will coach Port Adelaide next season – you can lock that in, writes MARK ROBINSON. But a certain AFL figure won’t be welcome, with the Power filthy at the league’s embarrassing overstep.
Senator Pauline Hanson has weighed into the Welcome to Country controversy, stating Australians “are sick and tired of them”.
The 50 staples running across the top of his head at training on Monday showed just how severe Gary Rohan’s skull injury was.
Jeremy Cameron has seen the work both Tom Hawkins and Shannon Neale have been putting in behind the scenes. He shares his thoughts on the ‘challenging’ selection call facing the Cats.
A veteran who missed a premiership at Collingwood last season could get a finals reprieve for the Sydney Swans this Friday.
The brilliance and magnitude of the Hawks’ small forwards provided great fodder for footy fans all year, but Jon Ralph asks, how long can they sustain having a target on their backs?
The Lions are adamant they still have plenty left in them after their emotional weekend win over the GWS Giants.
Brisbane star Lachie Neale has admitted he’s been carrying a ‘significant’ heel issue for two months. Will he be 100 per cent on Saturday? Plus, there might a be a surprise inclusion at Port.
A doyen of Australian sports broadcasting is coming out of semi-retirement and getting back into the broadcasting booth for the remaining AFL finals.
The fact Brisbane star Lachie Neale is in the running for a third Brownlow Medal is more staggering given his injury reveal after leaving Sydney in a moon boot.
The AFL has handed down its punishment to Ken Hinkley after the Port coach lost his cool following his side’s win over Hawthorn.
The AFL has handed down a financial sanction for Ken Hinkley after a post-match altercation with Hawk Jack Ginnivan.
Christian Petracca’s family will reportedly “never forgive” Melbourne as a fresh investigation looms over his serious injuries.
Publicly, Geelong says Bailey Smith hasn’t nominated the club as his next AFL home. But as JAY CLARK reports, the Cats already have grand plans for Smith to spearhead their next era.
Giants footy boss Jason McCartney has learned his fate from the AFL after his collision with Swan Tom Papley at the SCG.
A Geelong premiership player has suffered a setback, but the news is better for one of their biggest stars.
One of Port Adelaide’s stars was at a loss to explain the club’s qualifying final humiliation five days on, making a worrying concession, as the Power receive a big boost for Friday night.
Concussion campaigner Peter Jess has welcomed former West Coast CEO Trevor Nisbett’s AFL appointment amid his concerns over the reporting of concussions by key bodies across the league.
As Jack Payne races the clock to prove his fitness for Saturday night’s semi-final, CALLUM DICK delves into Brisbane’s defensive numbers — and has good news for Lions fans.
Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters has been cleared of any serious injury after being subbed out of Friday night’s demolition by the Cats while, queries remain over a underperforming spearhead.
The “selfless”’ nature of a Lions defender battling injury ahead of a do-or-die finals affair is much appreciated by his teammates.
Jack Ginnivan has swiftly found himself back in the spotlight, accused of disrespecting Port Adelaide and crossing the line.
It felt a long time coming for Aaron Cadman but his September arrival didn’t disappoint – and the Lions should be wary. The key forward took the Swans’ punch – now he’s ready to respond.
Bailey Smith wants the Bulldogs to trade him, and the Dogs will ask for a high price, but what can realistically get the deal done after an ACL tear? One club looms as the likely candidate.
Finals can be the stage for players to make their reputations or break them and there was a smattering of both across the opening round of the AFL playoffs.
The shock subbing of a Brisbane Lions star from the All-Australian team was met with a shoulder shrug at the club because there’s only one award that matters.
It’s all about finding value where you can, and while some clubs are doing that well, others are struggling, paying high-price for little reward. Check out the AFL’s biggest boom and bust deals.
Questions about the culture at Melbourne have lingered for too long and the superstar captain is happy for someone from outside to take a look.
The Geelong veteran requires surgery for a scary fractured skull after sustaining the injury competing in the VFL on Saturday.
The mum of Swans gun Isaac Heeney has sent a message to a rival star with his classy act of quick-thinking getting attention overseas.
The Blues went bold at the selection table ahead of their elimination final clash against the Lions, but it didn’t pay off.
Big pay packets don’t always equate to success, with the AFL Rich 100 revealing a host of players failing to live up to mega contracts.
It wasn’t the fairytale Blues fans hoped for, but Sam Docherty’s return was a bright spot on a dark night for Carlton. And the veteran himself says, it’s onwards and upwards from here.
After surging to a preliminary final last year, Carlton was supposed to be a premiership contender. Instead, it dished up 50 minutes of the worst finals football any team has played in a long time, writes SCOTT GULLAN.
This year’s AFL Rich 100 reveals the highest-paid players in footy. But with a few bumper contracts in the works, there’s set to be big shake-up across the league.
Carlton has only just avoided the worst opening half in AFL finals history after a horribly one-sided effort against the Lions.
As GWS surged toward a home preliminary final, the call was made to SCG catering to have the beers on ice. LACHLAN MCKIRDY unpacks what happened next after Sydney’s stirring come-from-behind win.
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