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Oliver's return delighting Demons in AFL pre-season

Oliver's return delighting Demons in AFL pre-season

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver continues to make progress in his return to pre-season training as the Demons prepare for a game against Richmond.

New Port Adelaide skipper Rozee buoyed by AFL recruits

New Port Adelaide skipper Rozee buoyed by AFL recruits

New Port Adelaide skipper Rozee buoyed by AFL recruits

New Port Adelaide skipper Rozee buoyed by AFL recruits

New Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee says their squad have everything they need for to improve in the wake of last season's straight-sets AFL finals exit.

Record million-plus earners as AFL player payments soar

Record million-plus earners as AFL player payments soar

Record million-plus earners as AFL player payments soar

Record million-plus earners as AFL player payments soar

As AFL player salaries continue to grow, a record 19 stars earned more than $1 million last year and eight went above $1.2 million.

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'My career won't be complete': Ward bent on GWS flag

'My career won't be complete': Ward bent on GWS flag

In his 17 years in the AFL system, Callan Ward has been a captain and a best-and-fairest winner but says he feels unfulfilled without a premiership.

Unfinished business as usual for stable, hungry Lions

Unfinished business as usual for stable, hungry Lions

Darcy Gardiner played as a forward and draftee Logan Morris impressed in an internal Brisbane trial which also featured an encouraging Will Ashcroft appearance.

They'll think of the Giants: GWS plot Sydney takeover

They'll think of the Giants: GWS plot Sydney takeover

Stepping out of the Sydney Swans' shadow, the GWS Giants are planning to disrupt the status quo in the opening round when they take on AFL premiers Collingwood.

Work begins on Hawthorn's new $100 million home

Work begins on Hawthorn's new $100 million home

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has visited the site of Hawthorn's new base, which the Hawks also hope to use for AFLW matches in 2025.

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Tredrea beats fellow ex-player to spot on Port board

Tredrea beats fellow ex-player to spot on Port board

Tredrea beats fellow ex-player to spot on Port board

Tredrea beats fellow ex-player to spot on Port board

Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea has beaten another ex-player, Bruce Abernethy, to a spot on the AFL club's board.

Brisbane Lions slapped with AFLW concussion breach

Brisbane Lions slapped with AFLW concussion breach

Brisbane Lions slapped with AFLW concussion breach

Brisbane Lions slapped with AFLW concussion breach

The Brisbane Lions have been fined $20,000 after committing a non-deliberate breach of the AFLW's concussion rules during last season's grand final.

Tackling machine Switkowski approves AFL's rule tweaks

Tackling machine Switkowski approves AFL's rule tweaks

Tackling machine Switkowski approves AFL's rule tweaks

Tackling machine Switkowski approves AFL's rule tweaks

Fremantle forward Sam Switkowski is in favour of the AFL's clampdown on dangerous run-down tackles, saying players will be able to adjust.

Port's Powell-Pepper revels in AFL leadership group

Port's Powell-Pepper revels in AFL leadership group

Port's Powell-Pepper revels in AFL leadership group

Port's Powell-Pepper revels in AFL leadership group

Port Adelaide's Sam Powell-Pepper says being a member of the AFL club's leadership group is among his proudest moments.

New Blues leader Curnow puts AFL finals behind him

New Blues leader Curnow puts AFL finals behind him

New Blues leader Curnow puts AFL finals behind him

New Blues leader Curnow puts AFL finals behind him

Carlton's dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow is not dwelling on his disappointing first AFL finals series, vowing to return better in 2024.

Magpies boss defends Murphy's return from concussion

Magpies boss defends Murphy's return from concussion

Magpies boss defends Murphy's return from concussion

Magpies boss defends Murphy's return from concussion

Collingwood chief executive Craig Kelly has hit out at critics of the decision to allow concussion-prone defender Nathan Murphy to continue playing in the AFL.

Football can be safer and better, says AFL's Kane

Football can be safer and better, says AFL's Kane

Football can be safer and better, says AFL's Kane

Football can be safer and better, says AFL's Kane

AFL football boss Laura Kane insists the game can become safer and better after confirming a raft of rule changes for the upcoming season.

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Petracca welcomes Oliver back into Demons AFL fold

Melbourne's Christian Petracca says fellow star midfielder Clayton Oliver isn't far off a return to full AFL training after a troubled off-season.

Mills always to skipper Swans despite Mad Monday: coach

Callum Mills has been appointed Sydney's sole captain despite a Mad Monday injury that left the 26-year-old to question whether he'd be kept on as a leader.

Magpies, Tigers lock in first AFL Charity Shield clash

Two of the AFL's biggest clubs are set to face off for the Charity Shield, with the proceeds of the game going to Foodbank.

Star Tigers forward Lynch ruled out of AFL opener

Richmond's Tom Lynch will miss the AFL opener but is targeting his first game in almost a year when the Tigers meet Carlton in their early season blockbuster.

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AFL star Clayton Oliver fined for suspended driving

AFL midfielder Clayton Oliver has pleaded guilty to getting behind the wheel after VicRoads suspended his licence for medical reasons.

Hawthorn appoint Daniel Webster as new AFLW coach

Hawthorn's new AFLW coach Daniel Webster says he is honoured and humbled to be given the role and feels privileged to be part of the "brown and gold family".

Tasmanian AFL club to unveil nickname, jumper in March

The wait is almost over to learn what name the new Tasmanian AFL club will go by, with that and the 19th team's jumper to be revealed in March.

Attacker fined $25k for assault on ex-Kangaroos player

A 21-year-old man has avoided jail and been fined $25,000 for his violent attack on Jack Ziebell outside the North Melbourne player's retirement celebrations.

LeBron inspires AFL star Dayne Zorko to keep pushing on

Former Brisbane Lions skipper Dayne Zorko says the lure of premiership success is what continues to drive him as he approaches his 35th birthday.

Adelaide's ex-captain Sloane has eye surgery again

Former Adelaide captain Rory Sloane has had surgery to repair a detached retina in his right eye for the second time in his distinguished AFL career.

Port recruit Soldo pushes ruck claims after surgery

Port Adelaide recruit Ivan Soldo is seeking fresh opportunity in the Power's ruck division after leaving Richmond.

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