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Latest news: Australian Rules Football
Bulldogs' top AFLW draft pick wants to join Kangaroos
North Melbourne's domination of the AFLW is set to be given another boost, with a No.1 draft pick confirming she wants to head to North.
Dec 01, 2025
'A bit disappointing': new Crow on Lions trade impasse
Callum Ah Chee says being forced into the pre-season draft to move from Brisbane to Adelaide wasn't ideal after a trade stalemate between the AFL clubs.
Dec 01, 2025
Greene not 'worrying' about flag as he returns to work
The GWS captain believes a younger Giants side can win the AFL premiership, despite some of their senior stars missing chunks of the pre-season.
Dec 01, 2025
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New Cat Buckley still dreams of top AFL coaching job
The dream of being an AFL head coach again still burns for former Collingwood mentor Nathan Buckley, and drove his call to accept an assistant role at Geelong.
Dec 01, 2025
Lions keep focus narrow as AFL pre-season starts
Brisbane captain Harris Andrews said the last thing on his mind as he started pre-season training on Monday was the motivation of trying for a three-peat.
Dec 01, 2025
Pro-stadium rally outpoints opposition ahead of vote
Fans and opponents of a new AFL stadium have held rallies on the same piece of turf ahead of a vote in parliament that will determine whether it goes ahead.
Nov 30, 2025
North flag star Sheerin reveals Neale inspiration
Eilish Sheerin turned to hyperbaric oxygen therapy as part of her rehabilitation from a hamstring injury before starring in North Melbourne's AFLW premiership.
Nov 29, 2025
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'Painful viewing': crucial errors to haunt Lions
Twin 50-metre penalties against Shannon Campbell were among the key errors that cost Brisbane dearly in their AFLW grand final loss to North Melbourne.
Nov 29, 2025
Kangas find grandest way to complete perfect AFLW year
North Melbourne have become the first team to win back-to-back AFLW premierships, completing a perfect season with victory over Brisbane in the grand final.
Nov 29, 2025
History beckons as Kangaroos keep their eyes on prize
Only the Brisbane Lions stand in the way of North Melbourne becoming the first team to win back-to-back AFLW premierships.
Nov 28, 2025
Essendon star Nic Martin ruled out for 2026
Essendon's injury woes from this year might follow them into 2026, with Nic Martin already ruled out for all of next season due to a knee injury.
Nov 28, 2025
'It was a shock': Cox opens up on Magpies exit
New Fremantle recruit Mason Cox is excited about his upcoming chapter at the Dockers, but he hasn't quite gotten closure on his exit from Collingwood.
Nov 28, 2025
AFLW have-nots receive league boost on grand final eve
Three of the AFLW's worst-performing clubs will receive boosts to their lists, with the help announced the day before the grand final.
Nov 28, 2025
'Tough, resilient' Lions enjoy grand final underdog tag
The Brisbane Lions enter their seventh AFLW grand final in 10 seasons as the underdogs against a rampaging North Melbourne side on a 26-game winning streak.
Nov 28, 2025
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Title town: Lions tap into Broncos' success in flag bid
The Brisbane Lions have a secret weapon in their bid to confirm the Queensland capital as football's "title town" with victory in the AFLW grand final.
Nov 28, 2025
Kangas play safe with AFLW grand final selection call
North Melbourne have made a huge call on midfielder Mia King, who overcame a knee injury to put herself in the mix for AFLW grand final selection.
Nov 27, 2025
Experts defend no-stadium call ahead of crucial vote
Politicians who will soon decide whether to approve a divisive stadium have quizzed a planning commission that recommended the project not go ahead.
Nov 27, 2025
Hawthorn ruck recommits with new rule set to open doors
The scrapping of the AFL substitute rule could provide more opportunities for the likes of back-up ruckman Ned Reeves, who has signed a new deal with Hawthorn.
Nov 27, 2025
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Irish influence prompts talk of AFLW international game
Ireland had a record five players in this season's AFLW All-Australian team, and there's growing enthusiasm for a representative game against Australia.
Nov 27, 2025
Why big-moments Lion could break open grand final
Key forward Dakota Davidson will be crucial to Brisbane's hopes of beating North Melbourne in the AFLW grand final and her teammates are backing her to deliver.
Nov 26, 2025
Lobb backs Bulldogs' revamped defence in AFL finals bid
The Western Bulldogs lost some experienced defenders after narrowly missing the AFL finals last season and Rory Lobb is determined to shoulder a heavier load.
Nov 26, 2025
Cats recruit reunites with Bucks, eyes Smith link
Geelong draftee Hunter Holmes has detailed his "full-circle" moment with Nathan Buckley and is eager to link up with Cats superstar Bailey Smith.
Nov 26, 2025
'No one's safe': big-hearted Lion on the hunt
Courtney Hodder, once on track to become a rugby union star, is a proven big-game performer for the Brisbane Lions.
Nov 26, 2025
AFLW grand final history beckons for North's Birch
If North Melbourne cap their perfect season by beating Brisbane on Saturday night, Libby Birch will become the AFLW's first four-time premiership player.
Nov 26, 2025
'Not the right person': Merrett gives up AFL captaincy
Essendon will announce a new captain after Zach Merrett stood down from the role in the aftermath of his dramatic failed move to Hawthorn.
Nov 26, 2025
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