The AFL has called for patience with the new women’s league, promising it will work and predicting plenty of development over the next three years. While there is plenty of …

AFL Women’s pioneer Susan Alberti has a grand vision for the groundbreaking new competition that was officially launched on Wednesday. The much-anticipated eight-team league will get underway on Friday night …

Western Bulldogs captain Bob Murphy admits he considered stepping down as skipper to usher in a younger leadership regime at the AFL premiers. But the inspirational veteran will retain the …

PLAYERS TO WATCH IN THE NEW AFL WOMEN’S COMPETITION ADELAIDE – Erin Phillips. The two-time Olympic basketballer hasn’t played much footy but should bring plenty of X-factor after stints as …

Speculation over Dustin Martin’s future is set to become an unwanted distraction for Richmond amid reports the star midfielder has put AFL contract talks on hold. Martin is out of …

They may want to fly under the radar ahead of the inaugural AFL Women’s season but that may no longer be an option for the tough-talking Brisbane Lions. Brisbane captain …

Essendon are edging closer to selecting their captain for the 2017 AFL season, but Jobe Watson’s leadership intentions remain unclear. Watson and heir-apparent Dyson Heppell sat either side of coach …

North Melbourne forward Jed Anderson could miss the first weeks of the AFL season after undergoing shoulder surgery. The 22-year-old ruptured his AC joint last week and had surgery on …

The Achilles heel of the GWS Giants has been solved by the AFL leviathan that is Brett Deledio. So says captain Phil Davis, who believes the club’s star recruit has …

Greater Western Sydney chairman Tony Shepherd has urged his side to welcome the heavy expectation that is set to weigh on the club for the upcoming AFL season. The Giants …

A place in AFL Women’s history beckons for Collingwood and coach Wayne Siekman says the Magpies are ready for the big stage. Collingwood take on Carlton in the first match …

Greater Western Sydney star Shane Mumford will spend a month of the AFL pre-season on the sidelines after undergoing elbow surgery. The Giants ruckman had floating bone in his right …

New AFL umpires boss Peter Schwab has dismissed player backlash against the new ruck rule, saying it was based on data and club feedback. Hawthorn’s Luke Hodge and Geelong pair …

Adelaide have dismissed any serious concern over injury-prone AFL midfielder Brad Crouch’s latest setbback. Crouch is expected to rejoin full training with the Crows in two weeks after suffering a …

North Melbourne skipper Jack Ziebell concedes injuries to tall forwards Majak Daw and Ben Brown aren’t ideal but remains hopeful they will be ready to play in the AFL pre-season …

Cast aside from Fremantle because the club wanted to a go in a younger direction, Michael Barlow is ready to put his experience to work as an AFL leader at …

AFL INJURY REPORT: HOW YOUR CLUB IS SHAPING UP FOR THE 2017 SEASON ADELAIDE – Forwards Josh Jenkins (ankle) and Tom Lynch (knee) had surgery but should be right for …

Gold Coast co-captain Steven May insists Gary Ablett will remain an unofficial member of the Suns’ AFL leadership group, despite the former skipper’s name missing from the formal list. Ablett …