Harry Taylor will replace fellow dual All-Australian Jimmy Bartel as Geelong vice-captain. Bartel is a Brownlow Medallist, Norm Smith Medallist and triple premiership player. The 30-year-old star utility stepped down …

West Coast defender Shannon Hurn has shunned free agency and signed a three-year AFL contract extension. The 26-year-old would have become a restricted free agent at the end of this …

Australian anti-doping body ASADA has sent controversial sports scientist Stephen Dank a disclosure notice. Channel Nine reported on Thursday night that the notice relates to 34 alleged anti-doping violations. Dank’s …

St Kilda have committed to winning their long-awaited second AFL premiership before 2020. The struggling Saints released their strategic plan at Thursday night’s season launch, with the club also declaring …

Sydney have made the shock decision to dump 2012 Norm Smith Medallist Ryan O’Keefe for round one of the AFL season. The 33-year-old is a dual premiership player and a …

Modest champion Jeremy Cameron won’t be pulling rank when it comes to squeezing all the GWS Giants talented tall forward talent into their team and isn’t concerned about rising external …

The first game on Friday for AFL Round 1 is between Collingwood Magpies and Fremantle Dockers. The match is to be played at Etihad Stadium with the opening bounce set to …

Friday first AFL Round 1 match is between Collingwood Magpies and Fremantle Dockers with the game to be played at Etihad Stadium. The opening bounce is set to commence at 7:50pm with …

Punters are tipping Lance Franklin will pay early dividends for the Swans, with big Buddy priced as the $2.60 favourite with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au to kick the most goals in …

Friday’s only AFL Round 1 match is between Collingwood Magpies and Fremantle Dockers. The opening bounce is set to commence at 7:50pm with the game to be played at Etihad Stadium. …

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has warned against being too focussed on Gary Ablett in their AFL season opener against Gold Coast. As expected, Tigers best and fairest winner Daniel Jackson …

Greater Western Sydney forward Jeremy Cameron expects to play in Saturday’s opening-round AFL derby with the Sydney Swans, after initially being concerned about an ankle injury. All-Australian representative Cameron rolled …

Aaron Sandilands is a hard man to forget. At 211cm and 120kg, the three-time All-Australian ruckman is one of the most imposing figures in the AFL. But Fremantle teammate Luke …

Fans of Israel Folau may disagree but AFL boss Andrew Demetriou believes off-contract code hopper Karmichael Hunt’s achievements may never be rivalled in Australia. And while Demetriou reckoned Hunt had …

He endured a topsy-turvy summer, but Fremantle recruit Colin Sylvia is a chance to make a shock appearance against Collingwood on Friday night as the Dockers sweat on the fitness …

Collingwood’s key position options have take a double hit ahead of their AFL season opener against Fremantle. Swingman Ben Reid and ruck-forward Jesse White will miss Friday night’s clash against …

AFL boss Andrew Demetriou has balked at assisting the Brisbane Lions with a player retention allowance, saying more wins will avoid another off-field exodus at the battling AFL club. However, …

Finally the footy is back! With Round 1 just days away, online bookmaker sportsbet reports that despite being $2.12 outsiders vs Fremantle ($1.72), Collingwood have been the best backed team …