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New year, new era for Giants as Green leads changes

New year, new era for Giants as Green leads changes

GWS captain Toby Greene will lead a new-look leadership group, with highly-rated midfielder Tom Green among replacements for a pair of veteran Giants.

Foot injury sidelines new Lion for AFL season start

Foot injury sidelines new Lion for AFL season start

Foot injury sidelines new Lion for AFL season start

Foot injury sidelines new Lion for AFL season start

The Brisbane Lions have lost one of their star recruits to a stress fracture that will mean he misses the early rounds of their AFL title defence.

Make room for me: Luke Jackson keen on Origin mid role

Make room for me: Luke Jackson keen on Origin mid role

Make room for me: Luke Jackson keen on Origin mid role

Make room for me: Luke Jackson keen on Origin mid role

Fremantle have been using the summer to turn Luke Jackson into a midfield beast and the big man is eager to show his skills in the State of Origin showdown.

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Lions star Neale flying despite off-field issues

Lions star Neale flying despite off-field issues

A public marriage breakdown has not halted Lachie Neale's pre-season preparation, with Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan praising the dual Brownlow medallist.

'A lot of grey area': Pies gun relives contentious call

'A lot of grey area': Pies gun relives contentious call

Star forward Jamie Elliott, who was controversially denied a free-kick in last year's preliminary final, believes Collingwood are capable of anything in 2026.

'It's no surprise': West Coast appoint co-captains

'It's no surprise': West Coast appoint co-captains

West Coast have appointed a second-year player at the club as co-captain, while a recruit yet to play a game for the Eagles is in their new leadership group.

'A special person': the new Crow making instant impact

'A special person': the new Crow making instant impact

Adelaide defender Mitch Hinge says a decorated new recruit has made an instant impact at an AFL club seeking to rebound from a straight-sets finals exit.

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'I can't give what is needed': Port's AFLW coach quits

'I can't give what is needed': Port's AFLW coach quits

'I can't give what is needed': Port's AFLW coach quits

'I can't give what is needed': Port's AFLW coach quits

Port Adelaide's AFLW coach has quit, with Lauren Arnell stepping down to spend more time with her family.

'Trying to go home': Swans give update on veteran Adams

'Trying to go home': Swans give update on veteran Adams

'Trying to go home': Swans give update on veteran Adams

'Trying to go home': Swans give update on veteran Adams

Sydney coach Dean Cox has provided an update on midfielder Taylor Adams after the AFL veteran was knocked unconscious in a Saturday-night incident.

AFL player released from hospital after alleged assault

AFL player released from hospital after alleged assault

AFL player released from hospital after alleged assault

AFL player released from hospital after alleged assault

Sydney Swans midfielder Taylor Adams was allegedly punched in the face following an argument with two men, NSW Police say.

Eagles forward charged by WA police, AFL club confirms

Eagles forward charged by WA police, AFL club confirms

Eagles forward charged by WA police, AFL club confirms

Eagles forward charged by WA police, AFL club confirms

West Coast forward Tyler Brockman is due to appear before court after being charged by WA police over an alleged assault, the AFL club has confirmed.

No pressure from Collingwood on sidelined Hill's return

No pressure from Collingwood on sidelined Hill's return

No pressure from Collingwood on sidelined Hill's return

No pressure from Collingwood on sidelined Hill's return

Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill continues to remain away from Collingwood, but superstar Nick Daicos wants him to take as much time as he needs.

Sinner demolishes Aussie to reach Open third round

Sinner demolishes Aussie to reach Open third round

Sinner demolishes Aussie to reach Open third round

Sinner demolishes Aussie to reach Open third round

Two-time defending Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner is into the third round after seeing off local hope James Duckworth in straight sets.

Hawthorn break with tradition and appoint co-captains

Hawthorn break with tradition and appoint co-captains

Hawthorn break with tradition and appoint co-captains

Hawthorn break with tradition and appoint co-captains

Hawthorn will have co-captains in the AFL for the first time in the club's history, with a gun midfielder elevated to share the role.

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AFL players ask for fight charges to be withdrawn

Two veteran AFL players have asked police to withdraw criminal charges against them, claiming they were not present during a fight at a coastal town.

'Frustrating': Hawks star to miss half of AFL season

Hawthorn will again be without Will Day for their premiership campaign, with the star midfielder set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines.

AFL great Winmar to fight serious assault allegations

Former AFL player and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar will face a contested hearing over serious assault allegations.

Dockers recruit 'brings the noise' to ruck battle

Former Collingwood premiership player Mason Cox is hard to miss at his new AFL home, already vying with Sean Darcy to become Fremantle's top ruckman.

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Crows AFL young gun suffers knee injury at training

Adelaide's young star Dan Curtin has suffered a knee injury at training with questions now around his availability for the start of the season.

Bad Day for Hawks as luckless star suffers injury

Hawthorn star Will Day will miss the start of the AFL season after suffering a shoulder injury at pre-season training.

Tom Silvagni claims rape trial judge made mistakes

The youngest son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni has taken aim at the judge of his rape trial as he launches an appeal against his convictions.

Giants livewire Greene 'touch-and-go' for Origin

GWS star Toby Greene could miss out on representing Victoria in State of Origin, with coach Adam Kingsley saying the Giants star is a wait-and-see proposition.

Tom Silvagni launches appeal against rape convictions

AFL great Stephen Silvagni's son will challenge his two rape convictions in the Court of Appeal after he was found guilty and sentenced to six years' jail.

Pre-season ACL injuries sideline AFL pair

Carlton and North Melbourne have made bad starts to 2026, losing a player each to ACL ruptures that will most likely sideline them for the whole AFL season.

'Fully committed': Hayes offers support to Silvagnis

New football boss Lenny Hayes is the first St Kilda official to comment after the Tom Silvagni court case, with Stephen and Jack at the club.

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