From the Pocket: Outside the AFL, the football community faces different but equally grave dangers Nathan Fitzgerald was named in the back pocket for the Epping reserves. He never made it home The Guardian - AU · Jul 8
Crows' All Australian contender among returning quartet Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks could have a quartet of players available after injuries, with an All Australian contender among them. AAP · Jul 8
'Imminent': Saints' King closing on footy comeback One of the AFL's most injury-plagued players is on the verge of returning to the field, with a meeting later this week to give his coach more clarity. AAP · Jul 8
Richmond's fitness boss moves on from crippled Tigers As Richmond coach Adem Yze comes towards the end of a third-straight season marred by injuries, the Tigers' high performance boss has quit the club. AAP · Jul 8
Open invite to fatally injured footy player's memorial Family members of a beloved football player will join a memorial service hosted by his local club after the 27-year-old died of on-field injuries. AAP · Jul 7
‘Accident waiting to happen’: player’s death raises alarm over risk of concrete cricket pitches in Australian rules football Concrete-based cricket pitches, like that on which Nathan Fitzgerald received fatal blows to the head, are ‘totally unsafe’, concussion advocate says The Guardian - AU · Jul 7
Long, Kennedy have penalties downgraded at AFL tribunal Gold Coast player Ben Long had his ban halved to one game and the Western Bulldogs' Matthew Kennedy has escaped with a fine at the AFL tribunal. AAP · Jul 7
Magpies keep 'hat in ring' for in-demand Lachie Neale Collingwood believe they remain in the race for dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale as other clubs attempt to woo the Brisbane Lions legend. AAP · Jul 7
'Stand up for yourself': McRae's advice for Magpies Collingwood coach Craig McRae has made no apologies for Magpies teammates running into support floored vice-captain Brayden Maynard in a wild melee. AAP · Jul 7
AFL icon released from hospital after near-fatal crash Adelaide Crows champion Tony Modra will continue his recovery from a near-fatal truck accident at home, released from hospital after undergoing two surgeries. AAP · Jul 7
NRL announces record-breaking $5.3bn broadcast deal with Nine and Foxtel Nine Entertainment and Foxtel have retained the media rights in a seven-year deal that Peter V’landys has called ‘a defining moment for rugby league’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 7
Bitter rivals offer Swans blueprint for Dockers AFL premiership contenders Sydney don't have to look far for help in tackling Fremantle, with superstar Isaac Heeney forced to heap praise on rivals GWS. AAP · Jul 7
Hird's maturity key in Essendon coaching bid: Sheedy Kevin Sheedy is firmly in James Hird's corner but wants Essendon to run a full process as they search for Brad Scott's replacement as coach. AAP · Jul 6
Winmar's Hall of Fame status under AFL review The AFL has confirmed it is reviewing Nicky Winmar's Australian Football Hall of Fame status after he was found guilty of assaulting a woman. AAP · Jul 6
AAP · Jul 6 Lloyd laments woeful Bombers after terrible loss With the Bombers 0-5 under Dean Solomon, an Essendon great has spoken about whether their poor form hurts his chances if he decides to go for the job full-time.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 5 Brayden Maynard: a robust AFL player opposition coaches would love to have The Collingwood defender’s very being screams imminent confrontation but if the Pies’ opponents show any holes he and his teammates will exploit it
AAP · Jul 4 Carlton defender explains controversial late decision Carlton defender Nick Haynes has recalled the frantic finish against Richmond when he was controversially penalised for deliberating rushing a behind.
AAP · Jul 4 Magpie and Suns stalwarts fined for umpire contact Collingwood's Brayden Maynard and Gold Coast's Touk Miller have been fined for umpire contact during a spiteful AFL match.
AAP · Jul 4 GWS out to tackle a giant problem with inconsistency GWS may have beaten the best in the AFL, but there's still something that midfielder Finn Callaghan and coach Adam Kingsley want to see improve.
AAP · Jul 4 Magpie Maynard in hot water after nudge on umpire Magpies defender Brayden Maynard says he may have broken a rib after copping a cheap shot from Ben Long, but he is in hot water himself for touching an umpire.
AAP · Jul 4 Bulldogs midfielder banned for dangerous bump Western Bulldogs midfielder Matt Kennedy has been suspended for next week's clash with West Coast after delivering a dangerous bump in Friday's loss to Sydney.
AAP · Jul 4 'Remiss of us': Lyon urges Saints to build AFL form St Kilda are yet to beat a side above them on the ladder this season, but coach Ross Lyon says there are solid signs of life in their game.
AAP · Jul 3 Return looms for Swans firestarter in AFL top-two clash Sydney's crafty goalscorer Tom Papley is in the frame to make his return from injury against AFL leaders Fremantle, says Swans coach Dean Cox.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 3 Almost no one is happy with Labor’s gambling crackdown. Albanese may as well do the right thing and get tough A NSW mayor’s push against pokies should serve as inspiration for federal Labor to make stronger moves against the harms of gambling addiction
AAP · Jul 3 Fogarty kicks four as Crows bounce back to beat Eagles Adelaide have overcome the late withdrawal of star forward Riley Thilthorpe to post a 25-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.