Sydney co-captain Kieren Jack has tipped Lance Franklin to bounce back against Collingwood on Saturday and praised their new AFL recruit’s attitude. Franklin kicked just one goal on his debut …

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has no regrets on taking a punt on Dayle Garlett, who was released from his contract after struggling with the demands of the AFL system. Question …

Thursday’s only AFL Round 2 match is between Richmond Tigers and Carlton Blues. The opening bounce is set to commence at 7.45pm with the game to be played at MCG. The …

Adelaide’s star midfielder Rory Sloane says the build-up to the Crows’ first AFL game at Adelaide Oval has been insane. Home-town rivals Port Adelaide will host the Crows in their …

Greater Western Sydney will celebrate a 200-gamer and a debutant against St Kilda on Saturday, but the only thing that matters for the AFL surprise packets is proving they’re the …

Richmond have ruled out injured defender Alex Rance ahead of Thursday night’s AFL round-two blockbuster clash with Carlton. Rance, who has a foot problem, was sixth in last year’s club …

James Hird has been told by Essendon he’s not bigger than the AFL club. The Bombers have denied Hird is on his last warning after the club’s board confirmed Hird …

Suspended coach James Hird will resume as senior coach of Essendon for the 2015 AFL season, the Bombers announced on Wednesday. The issue of Hird’s future at Essendon was reignited …

Finally, the James Hird saga looks over (lets hope). But it hasn’t convinced punters that the Bombers will turn it around this weekend, with Essendon drifting from $2.80 to $2.90 …

Gold Coast have secured another of their young stars to an extended contract, with David Swallow signing a new deal to the end of the 2017 AFL season. The 2010 …

AFL club-by-club injury list ahead of round 2: ADELAIDE Richard Douglas (groin) test Tom Lynch (shoulder) 3-5 weeks Andy Otten (knee) 3-5 weeks Taylor Walker (knee) 4-9 weeks Ricky Henderson …

Carlton have pushed back Chris Judd’s AFL comeback by a fortnight. The two-time Brownlow Medallist was scheduled to return in round three from last month’s Achilles tendon surgery. But the …

Star Sydney Swans AFL recruit Lance Franklin hasn’t generated many positive headlines so far, but can take some credit for the club’s record membership figure. Sydney announced on Tuesday they …

An abundance of height normally means a lack of ground pressure, but West Coast are eager to turn that AFL theory on its head. The Eagles loaded up on talls …

He’s fitter than he has been for years, but Fremantle ruckman Aaron Sandilands reckons people will be wasting their money if they back him to win this year’s AFL Brownlow …

Not much happens in Adelaide, right? Big, sleepy country town. A few bizarre murders. Bad tap water. Chips on shoulders. Well, this week it’s different. The South Australian capital is …

The AFL blockbuster against arch-enemies Carlton on Thursday night will be a searching test of Richmond’s composure and grit. Given the recent history between these two teams, it is inevitable …

Black cats and broken mirrors don’t worry Jack Redden but the classy midfielder admits he’s a little suspicious of Brisbane Lions assistant Shane Woewodin with a special AFL milestone looming. …