Matt Taberner has found himself in the right place at the right time, but the emerging Fremantle forward is still on edge as he attempts to hold his spot for …

SYDNEY Aug 26 AAP – Nine games into his partnership with Lance Franklin, big Kurt Tippett has warned their burgeoning combination has plenty of scope for improvement. The Swans’ twin …

Richmond veteran Chris Newman expects Dustin Martin will be fit enough to tackle Sydney. On Tuesday’s evidence, it is a safe assumption. Martin was put through his paces in a …

A sense of unfinished business and faith in his fitness has led Richmond veteran Chris Newman to extend his AFL career into a 15th season. Newman, who will play his …

Utility Rohan Bail has avoided an expected off-season cull at Melbourne, signing a new contract with the AFL club. Bail, midfielder Aidan Riley and defender Dean Terlich have made the …

Greater Western Sydney veterans Josh Hunt and Stephan Gilham have called time on their AFL careers. The premiership-winning defenders told their teammates of their decision to retire at the end …

Former Richmond captain Chris Newman will play a 15th AFL season, signing a one-year deal to stay at the club. Newman will play his 250th match against Sydney on Saturday …

His first choice may be unrealistic but Dayne Zorko is hopeful Brisbane Lions recruitment staff nab a big name recruit to bolster their midfield next year. “I like Gary Ablett, …

Chris Scott fully expects the other AFL premiership contenders to fancy their chances of running down Geelong during the latter stages of matches in the finals series. The Cats coach …

Gold Coast fans could yet be given one last chance to see code-hopper Karmichael Hunt in the AFL club’s colours. The ex-rugby league star is in contention for Sunday’s season-ending …

Star West Coast midfielder Scott Selwood will make his long-awaited playing return this weekend, but coach Adam Simpson is yet to decide whether it should be via the AFL or …

North Melbourne is likely to play three AFL games in Hobart over the next two seasons after a crucial funding vote. Hobart City Council has voted in favour of increasing …

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has ruled out the prospect of recalling injured midfielder Michael Barlow for Saturday’s top-four showdown with Port Adelaide at Patersons Stadium. The Dockers will enter the …

Fremantle forward Matt Taberner has earned the penultimate nomination for this year’s AFL Rising Star award. Taberner starred in the absence of captain Matthew Pavlich in the Dockers’ 58-point win …

James Hird has returned to work at Essendon, adding his voice to the club chorus wanting caretaker coach Mark Thompson to stay on for the 2015 AFL season. Hird’s 12-month …

West Coast defender Eric Mackenzie is confident the Eagles can cause some finals carnage if they can make it, saying an elimination final against either Fremantle or Port Adelaide holds …

Rather than look at North Melbourne’s clash with Melbourne as a dead rubber, vice-captain Jack Ziebell wants his AFL side to approach it like a dress rehearsal for finals. The …

Adelaide’s lack of poise has taken their AFL finals fate out of their own hands, frustrated ruckman Sam Jacobs says. The Crows must beat St Kilda on Sunday and hope …