Rejuvenated by a young Brisbane squad, Hawthorn great Luke Hodge says he can’t wait to launch his AFL return. But the four-time premiership winner is most looking forward to what …

Recruit Jack Watts will make his competitive debut for Port Adelaide in the AFLX tournament. Watts is a confirmed starter for the Power when they feature in the first round …

Adelaide hold no long-term fears for captain Taylor Walker despite another foot injury which will sideline him for the AFL pre-season. Walker has strained the plantar fascia ligament in a …

AFL Women’s boss Nicole Livingstone says she’s comfortable with the balance being struck between winning and attractive football. Low scoring and congestion dominated the round-one matches – specifically the season …

Travis Colyer’s AFL breakthrough has proved shortlived. After playing every game last season for the first time in his career, the Essendon forward will have a delayed start to 2018 …

He didn’t make the cut for Brisbane’s leadership group but Luke Hodge will still be a key Lions mentor in 2018, coach Chris Fagan says. Dayne Beams will hold the …

Christian Salem is eyeing a move into Melbourne’s midfield after enjoying a trouble-free pre-season campaign. Salem has endured a wretched run with injury and sickness since he was taken ninth …

AFLW players have slammed the league over its “ridiculous” demands for clubs to adjust their tactics in the hope of producing higher-scoring games. AFL football boss Steve Hocking has written …

AFLW players have declared results will continue to trump aesthetics amid demands for a more attractive style of play. League officials have contacted coaches expressing their concern after a low-scoring …

Former Brisbane Lions captain Tom Rockliff will be in Port Adelaide’s leadership group in his first AFL season at the South Australian club. Rockliff, who was deposed as Lions skipper …

Newly reappointed St Kilda skipper Jarryn Geary says the Saints aren’t just aiming to play finals this season, they want to be premiership contenders. St Kilda’s last finals appearance came …

Their biggest stars won’t be in action but Essendon reckon they’ve got the perfect man to unleash for AFLX. The Bombers are preparing for their first taste of the experimental …

Chief executive Gillon McLachlan has put the onus on the AFLW coaches, saying the goals will come if they encourage their players to attack. Low scores continue to be a …

North Melbourne are out to embarrass their AFL prophets of doom. Utility Shaun Atley says while the main focus is preparing for the season, they are taking note of the …

Richmond have rewarded AFL premiership trio Toby Nankervis, Dylan Grimes and Jack Graham with contract extensions. All were contracted for at least the 2018 season, with Grimes, a crucial part …

The Tasmanian region that produced AFL greats Darrel Baldock and Matthew Richardson now has no teams in the state league. The Burnie Dockers have joined Devonport in leaving the competition, …

Heat concerns ahead of Brisbane’s opening AFLW home game on Sunday have prompted Lions CEO Greg Swann to renew calls for an adequate home base for the women’s team. Swann …

Sydney defender Nick Smith says the Swans want to retain their mantle of being the AFL’s stingiest team but will work to improve their scoring output. Despite losing their first …