Hawthorn’s home fixture against Sydney this season was a rare day when playing a game of AFL was the last thing Sam Mitchell wanted to do. It came in the …

Greater Western Sydney will fight a charge laid over the Lachie Whitfield affair just days before Christmas. The Giants were initially set to contest the charge in front of the …

Fremantle coach Ross Lyon denies the club’s culture has been eroded by a series of off-field incidents, but says he’s not in a position to speculate on the AFL futures …

2011-12: Sports scientist Stephen Dank oversees a supplements regime at Essendon before leaving the club September 24, 2012: Essendon captain Jobe Watson is a popular winner of the Brownlow Medal. …

The Western Bulldogs and their fairytale, drought-breaking premiership were obviously the story of the year in the AFL. But in terms of shock value, the Bulldogs breaking the league’s longest …

Trent Cotchin and Sam Mitchell officially become AFL Brownlow Medallists at a Tuesday lunchtime ceremony in Melbourne. The Richmond captain and star West Coast recruit will received their 2012 medals …

Greater Western Sydney could still front the AFL before Christmas as they argue their innocence over the Lachie Whitfield affair. The league has confirmed that the expansion club’s scheduled meeting …

West Coast’s horror run of knee injuries has continued after the Eagles confirmed utility Simon Tunbridge would require a full knee reconstruction following a training mishap. Tunbridge will miss the …

Fremantle skipper David Mundy insists it’s too early to “pull the trigger” on Shane Yarran and Michael Johnson, saying the leadership group can’t dish out any punishment until the duo’s …

Lachlan Keeffe has made a striking first impression as he and Collingwood teammate Josh Thomas returned from their AFL doping bans. Keeffe looked in good shape on Monday and proved …

Adelaide midfielder Rory Atkins says there’s a sense of solidarity among players who want a wage dispute with the AFL settled as soon as possible. The AFL Players’ Association and …

Police have arrested St Kilda midfielder Luke Dunstan after the AFL player was found asleep in a public place. He was fined for being intoxicated in public early on Saturday …

North Melbourne are a blank AFL canvas for Jack Ziebell to work with and the newly-installed skipper plans to create a masterpiece. The 25-year-old fulfilled his long-held ambition to succeed …

Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has accused AFL chief Gillon McLachlan of disrespecting the players as the league’s pay impasse continues. McLachlan this week declined an invitation from the AFL Players …

North Melbourne midfielder Jack Ziebell has vowed to continue his hard-edged approach after being named the AFL club’s new captain. Ziebell, 25, succeeds Andrew Swallow after the veteran stepped aside …

Every game during the inaugural AFL women’s competition will be televised live. The AFL has revealed Carlton and Collingwood will kick off the season under lights at Melbourne’s Olympic Park …

Star midfielder Josh Kennedy will captain Sydney from next year after Jarrad McVeigh and Kieren Jack’s surprise decision to stand down from the AFL club’s co-leadership. Three-time All Australian Kennedy …

Fremantle’s off-season woes have continued with injured midfielder Harley Bennell having his car impounded after he was stopped by police, who discovered he was driving without a licence. West Australian …