Fremantle youngster Ryan Nyhuis was suspended for three games after pleading guilty to his rough conduct charge. Nyhuis knocked out Port Adelaide star Robbie Gray with a dangerous tackle and …

Max Gawn is uncomfortable pumping up his burgeoning Brownlow Medal chances, but Melbourne co-captain Nathan Jones is happy to do the job for him. Following another standout performance against the …

The AFL tribunal has found Adelaide star Bryce Gibbs not guilty of rough conduct. Gibbs risked a $3000 fine by going to the tribunal for the bump that collected Geelong …

Port Adelaide ruckman Paddy Ryder has been cleared of serious injury but will miss the AFL club’s next game because of a hip ailment. Port had feared the All Australian …

Western Bulldogs utility Liam Picken has ruled out playing this season but holds hope his concussion battles won’t end his AFL career. Picken hasn’t played in the premiership season after …

Collingwood are the latest AFL club to cut poker machines as a revenue source. The Magpies have joined North Melbourne and Melbourne in announcing they either have exited the gaming …

Essendon have honoured indigenous hero Michael Long with a statue outside the AFL club’s headquarters. The first statue at the club’s Tullamarine base features Long holding a walking stick and …

Second-year Brisbane talent Hugh McCluggage is wary of his side getting caught up in the hype of three straight AFL wins but says it’s important they celebrate the club’s turnaround. …

Star Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn would love to get another shot at kicking a match-winning AFL goal against Geelong this weekend. Gawn was the unwitting villain in the two teams’ …

The AFL’s proposed starting positions could also come with some radical new penalties. Rather than giving up free kicks, teams might be docked interchange rotations or the use of their …

Fremantle midfielder Lachie Neale insists Ryan Nyhuis didn’t mean to cause harm to Port star Robbie Gray, saying it can be tough to lay the perfect tackle. Nyhuis will front …

Rival State of Origin coaches Brad Fittler and Kevin Walters says the time is right for Perth to get an NRL side of their own. Blues coach Fittler and his …

Sydney runner Jeremy Laidler could be fined by the AFL over his actions during the frenetic end to the win over North Melbourne on Sunday. AFL football operations manager Steve …

GWS claimed the prized scalp of Richmond last Saturday, but the expansion side are still running the gauntlet as they bid to surge up the AFL ladder before September. The …

Carlton’s list manager Stephen Silvagni says “everything is for sale” at his beleaguered AFL club while defending the slow rebuild of the Blues. Carlton are set to be given the …

Support, sensible tips and the odd spray from GWS defensive generals Phil Davis and Heath Shaw have helped Sam Taylor become the AFL club’s lucky charm. Taylor debuted in round …

AFL commentator Paul Roos is bemused that Adelaide captain Taylor Walker will only miss one game for his high bump on Zach Tuohy. Walker accepted his suspension and will miss …

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is backing Nic Naitanui to return better than ever despite needing a second knee reconstruction. The Eagles’ worst fears were confirmed on Monday when scans …