Fremantle skipper Matthew Pavlich overcame a knee to the head to put in a strong performance on Tuesday in the Dockers’ intraclub hitout. Pavlich was on all fours after copping …

With over 67,000 members before the AFL’s pre-season competition even kicks off, Collingwood can sure draw a crowd. So it’s fitting that the league’s 18-day, 18-game NAB Challenge series begins …

At an age when most AFL veterans loathe pre-season games, Adelaide’s 32-year-old recruit James Podsiadly couldn’t be more excited. The former Geelong forward will play his first competitive match for …

The Adelaide Crows’ strategy coach Dean Bailey has returned home in good spirits after chemotherapy treatment in his battle against cancer. But the Crows remain uncertain when Bailey can resume …

New Brisbane Lions coach Justin Leppitsch has revealed he’s yet to decide on more than a quarter of his best team six weeks out from their AFL season-opener. Ahead of …

Richmond have dumped star forward Jack Riewoldt from their leadership group, which will again be headed by skipper Trent Cotchin. Ex-Port Adelaide defender Troy Chaplin, who finished third in Richmond’s …

Greater Western Sydney recruit Heath Shaw admits becoming vice-captain wasn’t top-of-mind when he joined the fledgling AFL club for 2014. The Giants on Tuesday named the former Collingwood star and …

They’re not calling you dumb, but AFL umpires reckon footy fans need more educating. A survey of umpires found they believe they’re respected by just one in four fans. So …

Star Essendon recruit Paul Chapman will aim to play 16 games this year and adds it is a fact of AFL life that he will need to be rested. The …

While Western Bulldogs veteran Daniel Giansiracusa believes it’s one of the most open AFL seasons in memory, he’s not buying into talk of finals. The Bulldogs surprised many by storming …

Even before they start the official AFL pre-season, Melbourne are reaping the benefits of focusing on their midfield depth. While several Demons key forwards are coming back from injury, new …

AFL premiership defender Alex Johnson admitted to feeling somewhat lost as he completed his first full training session with Sydney in nearly a year. Johnson took part in a series …

A casual Sunday lunch with his AFL assistant coaches turned into a bushfire evacuation for St Kilda’s Alan Richardson. The new Saints coach and his family had to leave their …

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Nick Riewoldt might have three years left at AFL level, but Lenny Hayes at 34 almost certainly does not. Both were named on Friday in St Kilda’s six-man leadership group …

Chris Judd’s injury setback heightens speculation about whether the AFL great will continue beyond this season. The two-time Brownlow medallist will undergo Achilles tendon surgery next week and will miss …

Brisbane key forward Jonathan Brown has drawn a line through the AFL pre-season competition and pinpointed a round one return as he battles his latest injury. The 245-game veteran added …

Nick Riewoldt is well-placed to overtake Danny Frawley as St Kilda’s longest-serving captain later this year after being reappointed to the top role for a ninth season on Friday. The …