AFL football manager Simon Lethlean and commercial boss Richard Simkiss have resigned after admitting to inappropriate workplace relationships. AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan announced their departures on Friday, saying the …

Michael Rischitelli admits he’ll be playing for his AFL future for the rest of the year in a Gold Coast team currently fighting to revive their season. Rischitelli has spent …

James Hird has served his time and is entitled to present the Norm Smith Medal at the AFL grand final, former Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority boss Richard Ings has said. …

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says looking at the AFL ladder is futile ahead of his club’s danger game against lowly North Melbourne. While Port sit in fourth spot and …

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has reaffirmed that he is staying put amid ongoing speculation about potential AFL coaching moves. Nathan Buckley’s tenuous future at Collingwood has led to talk that …

HOW THE SWANS AND GWS BUILT A GENUINE AFL RIVALRY IN SYDNEY Round one, 2012 The inaugural derby was predictably lopsided given the Swans were starting their march to a …

Gold Coast star Gary Ablett has been cleared to play in Saturday’s clash against fellow AFL battlers Collingwood. The veteran midfielder missed last weekend’s heavy loss to Sydney due to …

Ash from the Coolaroo recycling plant fire wasn’t the only thing circling above Richmond training on Friday morning. To Tigers coach Damien Hardwick, love was in the air as well. …

Brisbane should brace themselves for a toughened-up Richmond this weekend after Tigers coach Damien Hardwick ordered a full-throttle response to their dire AFL loss to St Kilda. Hardwick, who has …

Adelaide stalwart Scott Thompson’s AFL career isn’t finished despite being dumped from the side, Crows coach Don Pyke said. Thompson, a dual club champion and All Australian midfielder, was dropped …

Adelaide insist there’s no danger in forward Tom Lynch returning to AFL action just over a fortnight since being in intensive care with a viral illness. Lynch has been summoned …

A simple rostering quirk will be the catalyst for James Hird’s return to the AFL. Hird has indicated he is keen to accept the league’s invitation and present the Norm …

St Kilda schoolboy Josh Battle says it’s surreal that his AFL debut against Essendon on Friday night will be made alongside a player he has idolised in Nick Riewoldt. The …

Rival coaches Rodney Eade and Nathan Buckley could do with a win and they’ve turned to some big names for help. Gary Ablett and Daniel Wells lead the inclusions for …

Come September, high-flying Geelong will be chasing the AFL flag. Before then – and well before then – coach Chris Scott wants to know who he’ll pick for his finals …

Essendon have made a huge selection call for their Friday night AFL clash against in-form St Kilda, resting former captain Jobe Watson. The Bombers have recalled Craig Bird for his …

PREVIEW OF AFL ROUND 17 MATCHES (ALL TIMES AEDT): FRIDAY, JULY 14 St Kilda v Essendon at Etihad Stadium, 7.50pm Head to Head: Saints 68 Bombers 140 drawn 4 Last …

James Hird is open to presenting the Norm Smith Medal at this year’s AFL grand final. As the 2000 Norm Smith Medallist, the Essendon great is next in line to …