The AFL has defended its planned implementation of dynamic ticketing for the 2016 season, saying it is aimed at driving higher crowds for lower ranking matches. A number of clubs …

West Coast midfielder Chris Masten could miss the first month of the premiership season after suffering a left ankle sprain in the Eagles’ intra-club match on Saturday. The injury adds …

Coach Alastair Clarkson wants Hawthorn to make the call on who takes over when his reign eventually ends at the AFL club. That will not be for a while yet, …

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has signed a three-year contract extension as the challenge looms of regenerating the AFL powerhouse. Clarkson has confirmed speculation of an additional three years, keeping him …

The AFL’s strict integrity rules now include the media, with the league introducing a five-hour betting blackout for matches. Any accredited media working at an AFL game now cannot gamble …

Freshly reappointed Carlton captain Marc Murphy will sit out their AFL pre-season opener against Hawthorn as he continues his recovery from shoulder surgery. The Blues could unveil No.1 draft pick …

The AFL future of Justin Clarke is up in the air after the Brisbane Lions defender was sidelined indefinitely due to ongoing concussion issues. Lions football manager Matt Francis said …

Hawthorn captain Luke Hodge will lead 13 of Hawthorn’s 2015 premiership side in the NAB Challenge opener against Carlton on Thursday night. The three-time reigning premiers play last year’s wooden …

Marc Murphy has been reappointed as Carlton captain for a fourth successive AFL season as the Blues look to rebuild under new coach Brendon Bolton. Carlton have overhauled the remainder …

Sydney co-captain Jarrad McVeigh will make his first move towards a coaching career on Saturday, taking the reins for the Swans’ NAB Challenge match against Port Adelaide. In a club …

Melbourne are daring to think, not dream, that former co-captain Jack Trengove will resume his AFL career. A project that looked near-impossible at the end of the 2014 season reached …

Carlton are about to unveil a new-look leadership group in the AFL, with captain Marc Murphy and Bryce Gibbs the only survivors. The AFL website reported on Monday night that …

North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein is happy to continue last year’s hefty AFL workload, saying his body is up for the challenge. Goldstein was the Kangaroos’ sole ruckman for most …

Mick Malthouse wants to help ensure that the Essendon anti-doping bans don’t prematurely end AFL playing careers. The three-time premiership coach has a plan to coach the banned current and …

Legendary AFL coach Mick Malthouse says he has a proposal to coach the banned past and present Essendon players through their year-long suspension away from their clubs. The banned players, …

THE STATE OF PLAY AT THE 18 AFL CLUBS AHEAD OF THE NAB CHALLENGE BEGINNING THIS WEEK ADELAIDE After enduring a tumultuous 2015, the Crows enter a new era under …

In prime condition and winning the battle against his mental demons – Lance Franklin is back. Franklin was the centre of attention after a standout effort in Sydney’s intraclub match …

Lance Franklin gave a strong indication he’s ready to again have an impact in the AFL after a solid showing in Sydney’s intraclub match on Friday. While he managed just …