Essendon coach sacked after season bombs Natalie Wood has paid the price for taking Essendon to a meagre one win, getting the sack with a round to go in the AFLW season. AAP · 3h ago
GWS stun Hawks in AFLW thriller, Swans pummel Magpies GWS have snapped their eight-match losing run with a thrilling one-point win over Hawthorn, while Collingwood smashed Sydney by 51 points. AAP · Oct 18
Young Crow left in lurch as AFL trade deadline passes Nick Murray has been stranded at Adelaide as Keidean Coleman, Jack Viney and Trent Rivers found new homes at the death in the AFL trade period. AAP · Oct 13
Lions defender keen to join Bombers, Suns snare duo Defender Keidean Coleman wants to leave Brisbane for Essendon, while Hawthorn have shipped off Sam Butler and Aidan Schubert to Gold Coast. AAP · Oct 12
Roos defeat Dockers, Blues down Swans in Sydney North Melbourne are on top of the ladder and Carlton are lurking just outside the top four after the two teams posted strong AFLW wins on Sunday. AAP · Oct 11
Cats add ruckman as Swans star mulls trade request Geelong may have to get creative if Sydney defender Nick Blakey pursues a move to the Cattery after relinquishing another first round pick for Rowan Marshall. AAP · Oct 8
'No preconceived ideas': Merrett speaks after AFL trade The day after he was traded to Hawthorn, start midfielder Zach Merrett has spoken about what role he might play under new coach Sam Mitchell. AAP · Oct 6
Hawks turn focus to snagging next big fish Hawthorn secured Zach Merrett on the first day of the AFL trade period and Gold Coast spearhead Ben King is the next target for the ambitious Hawks. AAP · Oct 5
Merrett moves to Hawks as Bombers avoid ugly trade war Hawthorn and Essendon have avoided a second trade war over Zach Merrett, with a deal clinched on the opening day of the AFL trade period. AAP · Oct 5
Heavyweight trades loom large over AFL silly season The Western Bulldogs and Hawthorn could be forced to the AFL trade table, if bids for star restricted free agents are matched. AAP · Oct 4
Scheer brilliance helps in-form Geelong overcome Tigers Geelong have gone top of the AFLW ladder courtesy of a midfield masterclass from Nina Morrison and pinpoint shooting from Chloe Scheer. AAP · Oct 2
'Dark side': three-peat Lion locks in Magpies move Three-time Brisbane premiership star Lachie Neale and former GWS captain Toby Greene have officially landed at new homes as the AFL free agency window opened. AAP · Oct 2
Merrett equals Bombers record with seventh medal win A few days out from trade period, when Hawthorn are expected to recruit Zach Merrett, the Essendon star has won his seventh club best and fairest award. AAP · Oct 1
Blues beat torrid conditions as Hawks' AFLW woes worsen Carlton have claimed a gritty victory over a resurgent Hawthorn after a first-quarter burst set the Blues up for a crucial AFLW win. AAP · Oct 1
The Guardian - AU · Oct 1 Chris Fagan leaves Brisbane with nothing more to prove after building one of the great AFL teams The 65-year-old steps down with the Lions’ dynasty firmly in place, having put the club on an unprecedented upward trajectory
AAP · Sep 27 Fagan farewell? How 'immortal' coach transformed Lions Brisbane icon Jonathan Brown has described Chris Fagan as an immortal as the AFL club's captain and chairman confront the prospect of their coach departing.
AAP · Sep 26 Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day A decades-old club tradition has again hosted a who's who of politics and Aussie Rules ahead of AFL's biggest day, where an unlikely star stole the limelight.
AAP · Sep 25 Strong start crucial for Dockers in grand final Isaiah Dudley says Fremantle have learnt lessons that will hold them in good stead against Brisbane as they aim for a fast start in the grand final.
AAP · Sep 25 'A freak': Lions ruck hails Dockers superstar Jackson Brisbane ruckman Sam Draper is trying not to worry about the threat Fremantle superstar Luke Jackson poses in the AFL grand final.
AAP · Sep 25 Dockers spearhead backs forwards to stand up in decider Fremantle's key forwards delivered during the home-and-away season but have not been at their best in the lead-up to the AFL grand final.
AAP · Sep 25 'Honestly don't know': Fagan unclear on his AFL future Chris Fagan, who is unsure on his future, will become the seventh VFL/AFL "three-peat" premiership coach if Brisbane beat Fremantle in Saturday's grand final.
AAP · Sep 24 Killer Cats pounce on Hawks to go second on AFLW ladder A midfield masterclass has helped Geelong cruise to a 36-point win over Hawthorn to leap to second place on the AFLW ladder.
AAP · Sep 24 Wet and wild: AFL grand final shapes as soggy affair Brisbane and Fremantle players are bracing for damp conditions at the MCG, with the forecast pointing to the wettest grand final in decades.
AAP · Sep 23 Why Zorko was 'disappointed' with Lions' prelim epic Brisbane might have won an all-time classic to book their spot in another AFL grand final, but Lions veteran Dayne Zorko came away with some disappointment.
AAP · Sep 23 'Don't want to see that': AFLW concern for winless trio Three AFLW clubs - Essendon, Collingwood and St Kilda - are winless halfway through the season and the league is concerned.