Representatives from all 18 AFL clubs and league heavyweights Andrew Demetriou and Adrian Anderson are among those gathering for the funeral of John McCarthy. The 22-year-old Port Adelaide player died …

Adelaide’s younger players must follow the example of a hardened senior core to triumph in Saturday’s AFL preliminary final against Hawthorn, Crows ruckman Sam Jacobs says. Jacobs says the finals …

It remains the strongest example of positive, modern-day AFL club culture. Sydney’s “Bloods” ethos which netted the Swans’ first premiership in 72 years in 2005 and a raft of finals …

Hard-working Richmond midfielder Shane Tuck has agreed to a new one-year deal with the AFL club. The 30-year-old 162-gamer was the Tigers’ top tackler and contested possession-winner this season, played …

Former Hawthorn great Shane Crawford says the Hawks will have failed to fulfill their promise they don’t win the AFL grand final. Brownlow Medallist Crawford believes the 2012 Hawks have …

AFL player John McCarthy’s untimely death reverberated across Australia and so will his funeral, as thousands gather in two states to mourn him on Thursday. Demonstrating the extent to which …

Collingwood forward Chris Dawes has gone from limping to soaring in 24 hours, seemingly eliminating a huge AFL preliminary final selection headache for the Magpies. But while Dawes trained strongly …

Opened as the $2.05 outsider, punters with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au have backed Saturday night’s blockbuster rugby league clash between Canterbury and South Sydney at ANZ Stadium into the $1.60 favourite …

Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson says he has the tools to knock over Hawthorn – with or without his human wrecking ball. Sanderson says he will select forward Jared Petrenko for …

Sydney small forward Ben McGlynn will miss Friday night’s AFL preliminary final against Collingwood, but the club is hopeful his season isn’t over yet. It was initially thought McGlynn’s 2012 …

Hawthorn will need to play below their best for Adelaide to triumph in Saturday’s AFL preliminary final, Crows coach Brenton Sanderson says. While believing his Crows can upset the raging …

Adelaide forward Jared Petrenko will be selected for Saturday’s AFL preliminary final against Hawthorn as he recovers from a dislocated shoulder. Petrenko dislocated his right shoulder in the final minutes …

Ill-fated deals done three years ago have not put off Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss again looking to get busy during the AFL trade period. And it’s not just star …

Sydney co-captain Jarrad McVeigh believes his side’s midfielders must be more accountable if the Swans are to end an 11-match AFL losing streak and overturn an eight-point loss to Collingwood …

Collingwood half-forward Alan Didak has failed to appear at the Magpies’ training session on Wednesday, casting major doubt over his hopes of playing in Friday night’s AFL preliminary final against …

North Melbourne veteran Brent Harvey failed to overturn a striking suspension at the AFL Appeals Board, confirming he will miss the first six games next season. Harvey challenged the guilty …

Geelong veteran David Wojcinski has become the second Cats’ AFL triple-premiership player to confirm his retirement within a week. The speedy backman, who turned 32 on Tuesday, played 203 AFL …

When Luke Ball went down with his knee reconstruction, Collingwood teammate Dayne Beams stood up. In his fourth AFL season, Beams has been outstanding as the Magpies shuffled their midfield …