Hawthorn star Jaeger O’Meara wouldn’t say the Hawks are playing boring footy, but even if they are he’d much prefer to be a dull winner than an exciting loser. A …

Captain Phil Davis has faith GWS will prove their shambolic AFL loss to Hawthorn was an aberration, admitting he failed to lead from the front at the MCG. GWS board …

Richmond premiership utility Shaun Grigg has announced his immediate AFL retirement, paving the way for the injury-hit Tigers to add to their list through the mid-season draft. Grigg played a …

Port Adelaide’s concussion victim Brad Ebert is awaiting test results to determine his short-term AFL future. Power coach Ken Hinkley believes Ebert will miss a second consecutive game this weekend …

When Chris Fagan was trying to convince Luke Hodge to come out of retirement to help him develop his young list, there was one name that didn’t really resonate with …

Geelong coach Chris Scott has defended Gary Ablett, saying it is poor technique rather than bad intent that has put the Geelong star under scrutiny. Ablett and fellow Brownlow Medallist …

Always the politician, Hawthorn president and former Victorian Premier Jeff Kennett has whacked the AFL again – this time over fixturing. Rather than harangue Hawks fans over the poor attendance …

Melbourne forward Jake Melksham is out of AFL action for up to five weeks with a foot fracture. Melksham suffered the injury in Saturday’s miraculous one-point win over Gold Coast, …

New St Kilda cult figure Matty Parker is determined his baby son doesn’t have to go through what he experienced before the penny dropped. Parker has been an instant fan …

Richmond have suffered another serious AFL injury blow, losing premiership ruckman Toby Nankervis for six to eight weeks. He suffered an adductor injury during Sunday’s win over Fremantle. Newcomer Jack …

St Kilda AFL youngster Ben Long is walking in the footsteps of giants. Long has paid tribute to his uncle Michael Long and fellow AFL indigenous greats Nicky Winmar and …

An “embarrassed” Dane Rampe has explained his backchat blunder and goal-post gaffe as the AFL mulls whether to fine Sydney’s co-captain over incidents that have overshadowed a win over Essendon. …

West Coast veteran Lewis Jetta has heaped praise on teammate Liam Ryan, saying the goalsneak has taken his pressure game to a new level this season. Ryan tallied just 25 …

Fit-again Fremantle midfielder Connor Blakely is set to earn a belated recall as the Dockers attempt to end a two-match losing run. Blakely missed the start of the AFL season …

Geelong star Gary Ablett and Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe are in the clear for their clashes with opponents on Sunday. Match review officer Michael Christian said there was insufficient force …

John Longmire is adamant Lance Franklin will continue to help, not hinder, the development of Sydney’s young forwards whenever he returns for the AFL club. Franklin, having tweaked his hamstring …

GWS director Jimmy Bartel has launched a withering attack on the Giants, declaring they should be embarrassed after the “worst performance” in the AFL club’s existence. The Giants suffered a …

Port Adelaide defender Ryan Burton might have avoided substantial hamstring damage despite being forced out of the AFL club’s latest defeat. Burton didn’t return after hurting his right hamstring in …