A charmed childhood left Western Bulldogs premiership hero Tom Boyd struggling to stay on top of his mental health once he entered the AFL. The 22-year-old has expanded about his …

Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield is again set to spend plenty of time forward in Saturday’s AFL blockbuster against Hawthorn, raising the prospect of a heavyweight clash with Ben Stratton. Dangerfield’s …

Fremantle youngster Andrew Brayshaw says he forgives Andrew Gaff for the punch that broke his jaw, but he wants to discuss the incident in person. Brayshaw underwent surgery on his …

Port Adelaide and Geelong have made big selection calls after their tight AFL losses as the battle for top-eight berths intensifies. The Power reacted to their controversial Showdown loss by …

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is confident the drama-hit club can overcome the loss of Andrew Gaff and Nic Naitanui to win this year’s AFL flag. Gaff will miss the …

St Kilda coach Alan Richardson has talked up a potential AFL trade for Dan Hannebery, provided the Sydney on-baller is available. While Hannebery has a massive five-year deal that ties …

Brendon Goddard is unsure what response he will have from coach John Worsfold when the pair discuss the Essendon veteran’s AFL future. Goddard has made it clear he wants to …

Geelong coach Chris Scott can’t recall an AFL season where more teams were in genuine contention heading into the latest instalment of the fabled rivalry against Hawthorn. With three rounds …

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists Max Gawn is a certain starter for their AFL clash with Sydney despite the injured ruckman failing to train with the main squad on Thursday. …

Gun forward Jordan De Goey will return for Collingwood’s AFL clash with Brisbane but key defender Jeremy Howe could be another week away. All-Australian candidate De Goey has missed the …

Retired GWS star Shane Mumford has quashed any concerns about Dawson Simpson’s future following the Giants ruckman’s season-ending ankle injury. Simpson has played only 39 games in an injury-plagued career …

Richmond are set to welcome back AFL premiership duo Dion Prestia and Nathan Broad while Reeca Conca will play in the VFL just six weeks after dislocating his ankle. Tigers …

Carlton great David Parkin fears they are two or three years away from being competitive and hopes the Blues receive an AFL priority draft pick. The Blues, who are headed …

Saturday night’s venue will be a source of confidence for GWS veteran Heath Shaw, but the same can’t be said about the prospect of renewing his AFL rivalry with Adelaide …

North Melbourne veteran Shaun Higgins can see a time when the AFL will be forced to automatically suspend players for punching an opponent, regardless of the force of the blow. …

Before Sam Mitchell commits to any AFL club’s colours, coaching great David Parkin thinks he needs to learn the meaning of grey. Parkin, a major influence in Mitchell’s career, smiled …

Suspended West Coast star Andrew Gaff will soon meet with Andrew Brayshaw in an attempt to make peace with the injured Fremantle player. Gaff on Tuesday night was suspended for …

North Melbourne’s push toward the AFL finals is set to receive a boost with star veteran Shaun Higgins set to return from knee surgery against the Western Bulldogs. The 30-year-old …