EXPLAINED: 23 | Vintage Vibes

Bright future ahead as Duursma-Reid bromance grows

Willem Duursma was left in tears following last week's loss to Richmond, the moment signifying just how much the Eagles midfielder cares about the club.

AAP · Aug 7

Carlton interim to make future call after Saints clash

Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser has been given additional time to decide whether he wants to pursue the full-time role.

AAP · Aug 7

Cats player named after AFL issues 'please explain'

The AFL has handed Geelong a please explain notice following revelations the Cats put a concussion waiver into a now-named player's contract.

AAP · Aug 6

Demons brace for finals rehearsal against rampant Freo

Melbourne have already locked in a wildcard berth as a minimum, but Steven King's men have the chance to make a huge statement if they can beat Fremantle.

AAP · Aug 6

Ex-AFL star Winmar pushes for no jail time over assault

Former AFL icon Nicky Winmar has already suffered punishment from the sporting world for assaulting a woman, a sentencing hearing has been told.

AAP · Aug 6

'I wasn't aware': Lions coach blindsided by Neale tour

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he's not losing any sleep over the Lions' dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale touring a rival club's headquarters.

AAP · Aug 6

Rest fit players? We won't need to, say Dockers

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce is being managed for Saturday's clash with Melbourne, but the Dockers have no plans to mass rest players in the coming weeks.

AAP · Aug 6

Bombers background 'irrelevant' to next coach: Solomon

Essendon's interim coach Dean Solomon believes having links to the club is irrelevant when considering who will be the next head coach.

AAP · Aug 6

Geelong avoids sanction over player concussion deal

A Geelong AFL player with a history of head knocks signed a secret deal with the club to take legal responsibility for future concussions.

AAP · Aug 6

Victoria’s anti-corruption report reveals more grubby ‘whatever it takes’ politics than bombshell revelations

There has been no finding of corrupt conduct but of a corrosive abuse of power, trashing of good governance and the abandonment of proper processes

The Guardian - AU · Aug 5