A fourth knee reconstruction has forced the AFL retirement of much-travelled Melbourne forward David Rodan. The 29-year-old, who joined the Demons from Port Adelaide this season, damaged his knee in …

Forward Jeff Garlett was left out of the AFL side last weekend for disciplinary reasons, Carlton coach Mick Malthouse has confirmed. Malthouse says Garlett, who had missed a match two …

Collingwood AFL star Dale Thomas has confirmed he won’t have another operation on his problematic ankle. Thomas was dogged by ankle problems late last season. After a delayed start this …

They were 3-8 at the halfway mark, out of contention when they sacked their coach two weeks ago and are given a snowball’s chance in hell of a second miracle …

It is the AFL’s equivalent of Willy Wonka’s golden ticket, but Carlton coach Mick Malthouse says it’s now the Blues’ to lose. Essendon’s expulsion from the top eight over the …

AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou has expressed sympathy and understanding for Bruce Reid as the Essendon doctor prepares to fight the league in court. Reid’s lawyers issued a statement forecasting …

Two years after being unceremoniously dumped as Fremantle coach, Mark Harvey could play a major role in helping his former club win their maiden AFL premiership. The football world was …

Daniel Giansiracusa’s plans to move into AFL coaching have been put on hold with Western Bulldogs veteran signing a one-year contract extension. Giansiracusa was asked by Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney …

Friday’s only AFL Round 23 match is between Sydney Swans and Hawthorn Hawks. The opening bounce is set to commence at 7:50pm local time with the game to be played at …

West Coast coach John Worsfold admits he’s not sure whether Daniel Kerr’s fragile knees will be able to hold up to the rigours of a full AFL season next year. …

Interim Brisbane Lions coach and Essendon great Mark Harvey has deflected questions about whether he’s interested in returning to Windy Hill to help revive the Bombers. On the eve of …

AFL chief executive Andrew Demetriou says Geelong have earned the right to host a final at their redeveloped home ground, Simonds Stadium. If Geelong beat Brisbane as expected on Saturday …

Essendon caretaker coach Simon Goodwin wants to be considered to fill the breach next season left by James Hird’s AFL suspension. The Bombers assistant will guide the club against Richmond …

The final round of the regular season kicks off with a clash that sees fourth placed Sydney up against Hawthorn. Sydney suffered a 44 point defeat at the hands of …

Collingwood’s laid-back AFL star Dane Swan has revealed his plans for the off-season, which include watching some of the world’s top DJs in Europe. The heavily tattooed Brownlow Medallist appeared …

Essendon AFL midfielder Brendon Goddard says the club’s non-participation in next month’s finals series because of the supplements scandal is a gut-wrenching blow. Goddard said the relative youth of the …

Essendon AFL captain Jobe Watson has questioned if assistant coach Mark Thompson has the hunger to be senior coach again in 2014. Following this week’s announcement that Essendon senior coach …

Ex-Geelong forward Cam Mooney says his former AFL coach Mark Thompson would feel obligated to step in and take over at Essendon for the 2014 season. “He left Geelong (after …