The AFL wants a formal explanation from Fremantle over Aaron Sandilands’ late inclusion for their win on Saturday over Richmond. Sandilands, who was named originally as an emergency, played his …

Lindsay Gilbee and Ryan Hargrave, two of the Western Bulldogs’ bedrocks over the last decade, have announced they will retire at the end of this AFL season. The two 31-year-olds …

Adelaide say the offer is exceptional, but so are the circumstances. Kurt Tippett’s multiple concussions are a key factor in the decision to put off his contract negotiations with the …

North Melbourne chairman James Brayshaw has used the decision not to charge Lenny Hayes to have another shot at the AFL over Jack Ziebell’s suspension. The match review panel ruled …

Star West Coast midfielder Daniel Kerr can escape suspension ahead of Saturday night’s must-win AFL match against Collingwood. The match review panel charged Kerr with striking Port Adelaide opponent Chad …

Hawthorn expect Lance Franklin to have an immediate impact in the top-of-the-table AFL clash with Sydney – provided he can prove he is ready. Hawks captain Luke Hodge said on …

Lance Franklin’s absence over the weekend has opened the door for Matthew Pavlich to win the Coleman Medal according to punters, with the Fremantle skipper firming from $2.15 to $1.60 …

The Adelaide Crows have been the big drifters to win the flag after their upset loss to Brisbane, moving from $6.00 to $8.50 with online bookmaker sportsbet.com.au. Collingwood have also …

Hawthorn remain unsure whether Lance Franklin will play in Saturday’s massive AFL match against Sydney, with captain Luke Hodge saying the star forward is still groggy. Franklin was a late …

Adelaide have put contract talks on hold with in-demand key forward Kurt Tippett until the end of their AFL season. Queensland-born Tippett has been linked to Brisbane and Gold Coast …

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon often says the AFL is a ruthless business, and Dockers’ ruckman Jonathon Griffin will probably find this out first-hand when he’s overlooked for selection in Sunday’s …

Talk of Lance Franklin’s availability for Hawthorn this weekend doesn’t concern Sydney defender Ted Richards who is preparing to face the Hawks’ superstar regardless of what anybody says. Competition leaders …

Star Essendon forward Michael Hurley admits accusations by Mark Thompson his AFL side buckle under the pressure of big games is on the money. The two-time Geelong premiership mentor and …

Whatever becomes of Steven May’s football career, he will fondly remember his first AFL match on the MCG. The key position player was Gold Coast’s best player on Sunday in …

Hawthorn overcame determined resistance from Gold Coast and the absence of four key players to capitalise on an ideal weekend for the AFL club. The Hawks belted the Suns in …

Western Bulldogs coach Brendan McCartney has labelled Ryan Griffen’s 47-disposal game in Sunday’s big AFL loss to Sydney an extraordinary performance under difficult circumstances. Griffen’s 16-touch first term was the …

Adam Goodes hit form as a multi-faceted Sydney attack tuned up for some looming blockbusters with their biggest AFL score in more than six years against the Western Bulldogs on …

Sydney’s motivation for Saturday’s AFL table-topping SCG battle with Hawthorn will be trying to beat the best, not claiming the minor premiership. The Swans moved a game clear in top …