Courtney Walsh

AFL chief executive Gillion McLachlan remains adamant the handling of the Ross Lyon matter has been transparent.

James Hird says the club’s failure to support he and Mark Thompson has contributed to the latter’s stunning fall from grace.

St Kilda defender Dylan Roberton will assume a mentoring role for younger Saints amid uncertainty about his playing future.

Malcolm Blight has defended coaches against allegations they are to blame for one of the lowest scoring seasons in decades.

There is no certainty Shaun Higgins will be available for North Melbourne’s important clash against the Swans in Sydney.

An AFL coach tasked with ensuring the game’s welfare has urged critics to do their research before commenting on the state of the game.

Courtney Walsh and Greg Denham

Having overcome adversity, John Millman is confident of reaping the benefits in coming years after reaching his first tour final.

Rodney Eade has bemoaned the standard of football currently on offer in the AFL.

AFL defends handling of sexual harassment case involving Dockers coach Ross Lyon as reports of ‘secret payments’ emerge.

Richmond extended their stay at the top of the ladder with a strong 43-point win over Collingwood at the MCG.