Lucky 13? How Suns can unlock Trade Period — again
Gold Coast holds the keys to another AFL Trade Period as the opening day of official dealing approaches, with its first-round pick set to shape the fates of several clubs — and key players.
Gold Coast holds the keys to another AFL Trade Period as the opening day of official dealing approaches, with its first-round pick set to shape the fates of several clubs — and key players.
Trade period hasn’t even started and already there are a host of big moves pending among AFL clubs. We’ve predicted how every team will line-up in 2025 once the trade period, free agency and drafts take place.
A North Melbourne star has been dealt a cruel injury blow which could shape the top of the AFLW ladder.
Grand Final pain has punctuated John Longmire’s long career in the VFL/AFL. GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH find out how ahead of another shot at glory for the long-time Sydney coach.
An All-Australian leaving your club is always a massive blow, but one club’s offer could see Port Adelaide with a draft pick as high as No. 1. JON RALPH has more.
He’s one of the greatest goalkickers in West Coast history — but Jack Darling is destined to finish his career elsewhere. MARK DUFFIELD explains why and assesses the state of play for the club’s other out-of-contract players.
The Kangaroos president has called for coaching stability but laid out her view of the 2024 season in no uncertain terms.
North Melbourne’s rebuild is blowing out like a Victorian construction project. Is 2025 the year the rebuild finally begins to take flight? Or is there simply too much more work left to do?
It’s been all about Hok-ball – Hawthorn’s swarming, ruthless offence. But on Saturday, as they booked their finals spot, the Hawks proved they have much more than that.
Hawthorn has capped off a stunning turnaround, booking its place in September after brushing aside the Kangaroos.
The Hawks have it all to play for when they take on the Kangaroos in Launceston, and possible industrial action has forced the AFL to make a major change to the clash.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson had a wry take on the Kangaroos’ bold play for the son of their football boss.
Rivals expect the AFLW runners-up to repeat their 2023 exploits this season, and the Kangaroos captain thinks she knows why.
Last year, the Western Bulldogs had a finals spot in the bag and blew it. Here’s what Luke Beveridge is telling his troops to avoid the same thing happening with season 2024 on the line next weekend.
The Western Bulldogs have one foot in the AFL Finals after Sam Darcy responded to criticism in the perfect way.
Tristan Xerri could have been the back-up ruckman to Rowan Marshall this year. Instead, he has stepped out of Todd Goldstein’s shadow to emerge as an All-Australian contender. JOSH BARNES finds out how.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has openly revealed his club is chasing Demon Jack Viney and named four other veterans he would love to bring to the Kangaroos.
After being sacked by North Melbourne and handed an 18-game ban by the AFL, Tarryn Thomas could be set for an AFL lifeline, after meeting with a Victorian club’s list guru on Tuesday.
Tarryn Thomas’ meeting with St Kilda’s Graeme Allan has sparked an uproar online from Saints fans, expressing their disapproval at any links to the former Kangaroo.
The Richmond Tigers have one hand on the AFL’s wooden spoon but coach Adem Yze revealed there could well be a loss that’ll hurt fans more.
Zane Duursma might have taken mark of the year, Luke Davies-Uniacke was unstoppable and North Melbourne registered its first win over a Victorian club since 2022. But where’s Dustin Martin really at?
Alastair Clarkson is hopeful of appearing in court after the racism case against Hawthorn took a step forward last week.
On a day when the Rising Star favourite George Wardlaw was involved in an incident that may draw MRO heat, a Geelong young gun took centre stage – and surprised his coach again.
Carlton and the AFL have both been slammed over uncomfortable scenes on Sunday slammed as “not good enough” by a footy great.
North Melbourne have taken Carlton down to the wire but a controversial late call has infuriated fans and commentators alike.
Tarryn Thomas has been accused of repeatedly calling his estranged girlfriend after he was cut by North Melbourne and handed an 18-match suspension for threatening the same woman.
A number of draft hopefuls impressed in the Geelong school derby, including a father-son prospect and a Cats linked youngster. See the scouting notes, stats and ranking points.
Nathan Buckley has raised eyebrows with a surprisingly strongly-worded bake of a star player he has a long history with.
North Melbourne didn’t really get close on the scoreboard in their Saturday afternoon clash with St Kilda, going down by 38 points, but coach Alastair Clarkson saw some positive signs for the 0-8 Roos.
Just hours before Wayne Carey was to receive “legend” status at the NSW Football Hall of Fame, the AFL has stepped in.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has laughed off a former club president’s comments that the Kangaroos could become extinct.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has responded to a scathing article by Herald Sun columnist Mick McGuane which criticised the club’s training standards. See the column and watch Clarkson’s response here.
The Kangaroos added free agents Shaun Higgins and Jarrad Waite in 2014. Since then, the club’s list management has been dire with 95 new names – 54 of whom are no longer at North.
Adelaide has demolished winless North Melbourne as captain Jordan Dawson continued his resurgence with a commanding display to send a warning to Showdown rivals Port Adelaide.
Two-time North Melbourne premiership coach Denis Pagan chats with JON ANDERSON about why he thinks Harry Sheezel should be the Roos’ captain, his winner during the week, a Harley Reid comparison and more.
The bold plan that could give North Melbourne access to hundreds of NGA players, thousands of fans, a new training facility and more. MARK ROBINSON chats with Eddie McGuire to break it down.
Mick McGuane has turned the blowtorch on winless North Melbourne, declaring the AFL battler is in danger of an exodus of stars if it keeps settling for poor standards.
There’s a lack of magic at North Melbourne, and Alastair Clarkson is no miracle worker. MARK ROBINSON looks at the plight of great coaches who failed to lift the battlers.
They’ve got other serious concerns on the free agency front but the Kangaroos have locked away a gun on a bumper long-term deal.
North Melbourne fans are ruing the one win their club’s registered in its last 27 games – the win which cost them Harley Reid. But would Harley still be Harley in the system at Arden St?
Three clubs are the early frontrunners in the race for Luke Davies-Uniacke, who has delayed talks over a new deal at struggling North Melbourne.
Alastair Clarkson says it will be on North Melbourne to convince its free agents of future success after another star delayed contract talks.
Former North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas will make his way back to the AFL next year if he satisfactorily completes a behavioural change program.
Both several years into rebuilds, North Melbourne and Hawthorn’s next premierships appear a long way off. GLENN MCFARLANE examines how both clubs are tracking and the keys to their re-emergence as contenders.
Alastair Clarkson insists one eye remains on the bigger picture as North Melbourne tussles with his former club for a first win of the season.
Caroline Wilson and Kane Cornes have butted heads after the veteran journalist called out a “disturbing” attack on a female figure.
North Melbourne vice-captain Nick Larkey has responded strongly to questions about his long-term deal at the struggling Roos.
AFL coach Alastair Clarkson has made a powerful statement after the Bondi stabbing tragedy, hitting out at government figures.
An AFL club is honouring mum Ashlee Good, who died in the Bondi stabbing attack, after confirming she is the daughter of a popular footballer.
Australia has been rocked with horrific scenes in Ballarat and Sydney, with North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson calling for something to be done to ’stand up against it’.
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