Rival Victorian clubs are beginning to cast their eyes on a gun Saints player on the fringe, as he recommences his rise at the top level. Also, a star Demon who was so nearly traded last year has fallen back in love with his club - with their club’s football boss saying he would be gobsmacked if he were to leave at season’s end.
On a night Caleb Serong was being toasted for joining an elite group at Fremantle, the Dockers’ midfielder was lamenting an opportunity that had gone begging.
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says it’s “embarrassing” to call himself an AFL footballer after a second player was banned for using a homophobic slur this season.
Richmond chief executive officer Brendon Gale has confirmed he will depart his Punt Road post, and has accepted the Tasmania Devils’ inaugural CEO position.
Carlton midfielder Matt Kennedy has admitted the Blues were “reactive” late in Thursday night’s narrow one-point win over Melbourne and says his side is still trying to rediscover the edge that charged it deep into finals last year.
Sacked North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas is once again in hot water, with police reportedly again investigating his alleged harassing of a former partner.
Carlton has clung on for dear life after a stunning late surge from a Christian Petracca-inspired Melbourne almost delivered a famous comeback win in a one-point thriller at the MCG.
The Northern Territory has taken its next step in trying to land the AFL’s 20th team, releasing a business case which claims major economic benefits - but admits it would need AFL and government support.
AFL greats have implored Western Bulldogs players to look beyond themselves and embrace a selfless approach to their roles in a bid to turn around the club’s season amid growing pressure on senior coach Luke Beveridge.
Gold Coast’s Wil Powell has been suspended for five matches by the AFL, after admitting to using a homophobic slur during last Sunday’s Q-Clash match against Brisbane.
The interest in one of Gold Coast’s most prized picks across their club’s short history continues to grow amid uncertainty on his position at the club.