AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard: Tom Hawkins coming in hot as Lance Franklin slips down

Geelong sharp-shooter Hawkins has been scoring goals for fun of late.

Fremantle Dockers: Is the AFL club's rebuild going anywhere?

Is RoCo on the money?

The AFL Rover's rant: Lynch-mob mentality still prevails in the League

Suns co-captain quickly learned there's no place for being honest and mature when it comes to leaving a club - better off sneaking out the back door.

Tom Lynch's awkward address to the Gold Coast Suns playing group

The key forward has finally made a decision on his future.

Sydney Swans defender Heath Grundy out with mental health break

Sydney's veteran fullback Heath Grundy will not play against Collingwood at the SCG on Saturday night as he takes some time away from the game to deal with his mental health.

Gold Coast captain Tom Lynch confirms Victorian move

Where to now?

Melbourne youngster Harley Balic retires at 21

Melbourne Demons youngster Harley Balic has announced his retirement aged just 21, citing a lost passion for the game.

St Kilda name Nathan Freeman to make long-awaited debut

St Kilda have named midfielder Nathan Freeman to make his long-awaited senior debut this Saturday night against Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium.

Lance Franklin's injury woes encourage mental struggles, AFL legends suggest

"It's tough... it's not necessarily the injury itself, but what that does to you mentally in the game."

The AFL Rover's rant: Grow up Freo and get rid of the Harley

He's been in the garage for three years, it's time to move on.

The AFL Rover's early word on team selections: Swans to leave nothing in the tank

All the ins and outs for round 21 action ahead of the official squads.

Alex Johnson to play for Sydney Swans, 2136 days after featuring in his last senior game

What an extraordinary story.

Ardmona Cats: When a 290-point loss is a good thing

There's a knack to finding the positives in a big ball of badness.

If Jack Riewoldt took a pay cut to stay with Richmond, what would happen with Tom Lynch?

The Gold Coast skipper could head to Punt Road - but Riewoldt's new contract could set a financial precedent.

Jack Riewoldt signs two-year contract extension at Richmond Tigers

Great news.

AFL suspensions: Charlie Curnow escapes suspension, Steven May accepts one-match ban

Charlie Curnow, Steven May and Kyle Cheney have all been offered one-game bans by AFL match review officer Michael Christian.

Shaun Higgins out with knee injury as North Melbourne fights for AFL finals spot

In-form midfielder to miss clash with Brisbane after minor arthroscopic surgery.

Jeremy Cameron opens up on anguish over Harris Andrews incident ahead of return from ban

"I hate seeing a player going like that in any sport, let alone be a part of it."

Sydney Swans: The five players John Longmire needs to part ways with for Sydney to be successful once more

Is this too harsh from Browny?

AFL players are media-trained robots: Andrew Bogut

Australian basketball star Andrew Bogut says AFL players are "robots" when it comes to the their responses in the media.

Sydney Swans' fast realising the double-edged sword of AFL consistency

The top 10 in Sydney’s best and fairest count of last season is instructive.

Matt Scharenberg injury: ACL heartbreak confirmed for Collingwood defender

This bloke just can't catch a break.

AFL round 23 fixtures revealed: Final round of the home-and-away season becomes official

The Swans' game could be crucial.

Will the Sydney Swans miss the AFL finals?

It's not looking good for the team that always seems to be there in September.

The AFL Rover's Brownlow leaderboard: Hawthorn ball-magnet Tom Mitchell gaps the pack

Mitchell dominated Fremantle in his side's clinical 59-point win, claiming 42 disposals and a game-high nine marks.

Richmond Tigers could lose Dion Prestia to a rib injury as AFL finals loom

Gun midfielder sent for scans and is in serious doubt to face Geelong.

Jordan De Goey's season could be over: Collingwood devastated by injuries

Star could gone for the year according to reports about the severity of his leg injury.

Collingwood forward Jamie Elliott injures hamstring in VFL

Luckless Magpies forward Jamie Elliott has suffered another setback in his bid to play AFL in 2018, injuring his hamstring in the VFL on Sunday.

Western Bulldogs v Port Adelaide Power: Bulldogs all run out wearing number zero to support road safety in Victoria

What a brilliant play from the Western Bulldogs.

Gold Coast Suns v Carlton Blues: Steven May reported for dangerous contact on Ed Curnow

Ouch.

Matt Scharenberg and Tom Stewart injuries: Defenders' seasons in doubt

Luckless Collingwood defender Matt Scharenberg may have ruptured his ACL for a third time in his side's loss to Richmond at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.

Gold Coast Suns v Carlton Blues: David Swallow removed by doctors following Patrick Cripps tackle

Cripps might be a little nervous about this.

Richmond v Collingwood: Jack Higgins' incredible goal sparks throw debate

Some quick thinking, but should the goal have stood?

Richmond v Collingwood: Jack Higgins kicks unbelievable around-the-post goal

"One of the snags of the year."

Sydney Swans' Zak Jones handed two-match suspension for Kyle Langford bump

Sydney's Zak Jones can accept a two-match ban for rough conduct following his bump on Essendon's Kyle Langford late in his side's loss at Etihad Stadium on Friday night.

Richmond v Collingwood: Darcy Moore knocks out teammate Jeremy Howe

This is the last things the Pies needed.

Essendon Bombers v Sydney Swans: Kyle Langford hospitalised after controversial Zak Jones bump

Fiery Sydney Swans defender Zak Jones could be facing a lengthy stint on the sidelines after he was reported for two incidents in Friday’s 43-point loss to Essendon, including a high bump that saw Kyle Langford hospitalised.

Essendon Bombers v Sydney Swans: Results, commentary, score and highlights

Live blog for the round 19 Friday night AFL clash between the Swans and Bombers at Etihad Stadium.

Brown paper bags full of cash: Carlton's salary cap cheating revealed

Former player manager tells of receiving under-the-table payments for the Blues' big name stars

UPDATE: Two Western Bulldogs in car accident, defender in hospital

Roarke Smith suffers head injury and will miss clash against Port Adelaide.

AFL CEO Gil McLachlan backflips on rule trials this season

League boss says test games are "unlikely" during in 2018 home and away games.

Does Lance Franklin need to change his game if Sydney Swans are to be an AFL threat?

Full forward may need to take a more conservative role for the betterment of his team.

AFL rule changes: West Coast Eagles midfielder Chris Masten says shake-up is 'stupid'

"I think the AFL is ridiculous. Just leave the sport alone and it will get figured out."

AFL rule changes: Nathan Buckley, Damien Hardwick 'open to' rule trials in later rounds

"I don't think we'll look back on this decision in three years and say it affected certain situations."

North Melbourne tagger Ben Jacobs out indefinitely with concussion

After missing four of the past five matches with neck and head issues, North Melbourne tagger Ben Jacobs has been ruled out indefinitely.

'I'd box his brains out': Brian Taylor savages Eddie McGuire on Collingwood president's radio show

AFL commentator Brian Taylor has launched an extraordinary attack on colleagues Eddie McGuire and Luke Darcy.

The AFL Rover's rant: Give us time to understand the rules we've already got

If Australian Rules is the best game in the world, why do we need to keep changing it?

The AFL Rover's early word on round 19 teams: Pies to recall tall as Tigers debut a rookie

All the ins and outs ahead of official AFL team announcements.

AFL rule trials 'embarrassing for the competition'

RoCo lets rip on the AFL's 'game adjustment' plans.

AFL rule changes: Competition committee considers six potential changes

"It's important the fans understand that they should take a level of calmness away from these interviews and these discussions."

Patrick Cripps signs three-year contract extension with Carlton

Carlton star Patrick Cripps has signed a three-year contract extension with the Blues which will keep him at Princes Park until at least the end of 2021.

Ardmona Cats: 365-point loss has us poring through the record books

Is this the biggest loss in the Cats' history? Maybe, but it could be the beginning of a new direction forwards.

AFL rule changes could be trialled this season, says Gillon McLachlan

New rules to cut congestion could be seen in the home and away season between clubs not involved in finals.

Melbourne lock in Angus Brayshaw for four more seasons

What a signing!

'I would have been an AFL umpire': Richmond's Jack Higgins' fall-back plan

Tigers' Rising Star nominee says his love of football would have kept him in the game one way or another.

Aliir Aliir: Sydney Swans defender signs three-year contract extension

What news for the Swans.

AFL Tribunal: Daniel Howe set to miss remainder of Hawthorn's home and away season after two separate charges

Shocking news for the Hawks

Richmond Tigers become first AFL club to reach 100,000-member mark

The unbelievable has happened: a six-figure membership!

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard: Goalless Lance Franklin cedes ground to Ben Brown

It was a nightmarish weekend for Buddy and the Swans.

The AFL Rover: Tigers send out a Lynch mob

The premiers send out the troops to talk up the attractions of Tigerland to Tom.

UPDATE: Hinkley responds to claims the Power 'whinge' and are 'underachievers'

Successive losses and complaints about umpiring sees AFL legends question the Power's ability to challenge for the AFL premiership.

Richmond Tigers v Collingwood Magpies: Full preview, teams, odds and how to watch Saturday's AFL action

It doesn't get any bigger than this.

Nathan Buckley confirms meeting with Tom Lynch as Collingwood ramp up negotiations

This is one hell of a race, but the Pies might have hit the front.

Brendon Fevola: Carlton Blues are the "worst side to ever play AFL footy"

Ouch.

Connolly: AFL teams may not be as good - but competition is harder

Just two wins separate nine teams occupying positions between fourth and 12th on the ladder.

Essendon loses Shaun McKernan for the season with hamstring injury

Bombers take a hit as another key forward goes down, joining Daniher and Stringer on the sidelines.

Jeremy McGovern signs huge five-year deal with West Coast Eagles, reportedly worth $1.1M per year

Huge news for the Eagles.

St Kilda midfielder Koby Stevens retires from AFL due to concussion

Eighth concussion sees Saint unable to continue a stalled career.

Gill McLachlan says AFL has no plans to segregate fans after brawl at Cats, Demons game

Another violent incident has the spotlight turning on crowd behaviour at AFL games.

The AFL Rover's Brownlow leaderboard: Race between Tom Mitchell and Stephen Coniglio heats up

The gun midfielders can't be split after round 18.

Steven May reveals massive failed sledge from Lance Franklin before Suns beat Buddy's Swans

Superstar got ahead of himself a bit prior to going goalless in the upset of the season.

Bulldogs' Mitch Honeychurch stretchered off field after heavy collision with Shannon Hurn

The Badger gave a thumbs up as he was taken off the field.

Will Daniel Howe face suspension for hitting Patrick Cripps in the jaw?

Howe dropped the Blues' star to the floor in the opening minute of the game.

Patrick Dangerfield responds to social media backlash over Bernie Vince's post-siren exchange

Give us a spell says Dangerfield.

Disgraceful crowd brawl breaks out after Geelong's last-gasp win over Melbourne

The AFL might be handed some serious bans out after seeing this sickening footage.

Geelong v Melbourne: Zach Tuohy's goal after the siren seals thrilling win for the Cats

Max Gawn, we feel for you.

Sydney Swans v Gold Coast Suns: John Longmire concedes complacent Swans 'copped a whack'

"This game has got an amazing ability to punch you in the nose when you think you're on top of your game."

Sydney Swans v Gold Coast Suns: Biggest upset of the season as Suns win at the SCG

Um, what?

Collingwood skipper Scott Pendlebury bounces ball on risk-taking pigeon

The pigeon is okay, people. It's okay.

Nic Naitanui injury: West Coast Eagles apologise 'unreservedly' for cameraman incident

"All parts were extremely poorly handled by us."

Bruce McAvaney defends the state of AFL football while McLachlan forecasts rule changes

Legendary commentator says 'the game's in a great position at the moment' as zones loom large.

Sam Newman opens up on Footy Show feud with 'disingenuous' Tony Jones

He didn't mince his words.

Western Bulldog ruled out for the AFL season with broken neck

Young midfielder to wear neck brace for months after fracturing bone in a VFL match.

Tim Watson's on the money, Eagle Andrew Gaff isn't worth $1 million

West Coast midfielder Andrew Gaff is reportedly fielding huge offers from North Melbourne and St Kilda among other clubs, but is it too much? The Rover thinks so.

Doubt remains over Port Adelaide star Robbie Gray's fitness for Giants clash

Concussion likely to keep Power champion from facing GWS despite being named in team.

The AFL Rover's rant: There's no excuse for Carlton's form, so stop making them

The Blues are a mess but the men in charge seem intent to just sweep reality under the carpet.

AFL rule changes: They may be here sooner than you think

Rohan Connolly discusses what changes may occur.

The AFL Rover's early word on round 18 teams: Giant roll of the dice on star veteran

All the team news ahead of the official club announcements.

Nick Riewoldt rips into Mick Malthouse for questioning ageing AFL stars

Former St Kilda captain unhappy with Malthouse after the three-time premiership coach speculated on players facing retirement.

North Melbourne reportedly makes huge offer to Port Adelaide's Jared Polec

The Kangaroos continue their pursuit of big name recruits.

Malcolm Blight critical of Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley's fears over AFL rule changes

"If you don't like it, resign and go and join the unemployment queue."

Adelaide Crow Curtly Hampton retires at 25 after 'losing passion' for AFL football

Former Giant fails to find motivation to continue a career that never quite took off.

Patrick Dangerfield and Nathan Buckley disagree on whether AFL zones will be a 'blight on the game'

Will possible rule change improve or ruin football? Stars take polar views.

Sydney Swans' Josh Kennedy updates injury after scans on his back

Inspirational captain hopes to be right to lead club this week as they shape up for AFL finals.

Adelaide Crows should hand Rory Sloane the captaincy, says Kane Cornes

The time may be right for a change of leadership at the Crows.

AFL Tribunal: Ryan Nyhuis suspended for three weeks, Bryce Gibbs found not guilty

Fair?

Oh Ardmona! Another 300-point blowout undoes recent steps forward

The Cats have taken a turn for the worse with a 50-goal loss at the hands, and feet, of Murchison-Toolamba.

Hawthorn's James Sicily out with broken wrist in costly injury concern for Hawks

In-form Hawk to miss six weeks as Hawthorn tries to make finals.

Geelong Cats v Melbourne Demons: Full preview, teams, odds and how to watch Saturday night's AFL action

All you need to know about a game that is crucial for both teams' finals hopes.

'Everything's for sale': Stephen Silvagni says Carlton Blues won't rule out any trades

Blues list manager puts everyone under the hammer as Carlton searches for a way back up the AFL ladder.

West Coast Eagles confirm Nic Naitanui needs a full knee reconstruction

Club confirms ACL tear to star ruckman as Nic Nat looks at another 12 months on the sidelines.

Sydney criticised after runner stays on for final two minutes of North Melbourne win

The Swans might get a note from AFL House over this one.

Nic Naitanui injury: West Coast Eagles official pushes cameraman

Tensions are high around the injured superstar.

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard: Ben Brown gets the points over Buddy Franklin

The stars went head-to-head and the Roo came out on top.

The AFL Rover's Brownlow leaderboard: Stephen Coniglio and Tom Mitchell go toe-to-toe

The gun midfielders can't be split after round 17.

Connolly: Blue skies ahead for surging Brisbane Lions

They’re not going to finish last this time, and even in defeat have been consistently competitive

AFL one-liners: What we learned about each team from round 17

A quick take away of every AFL side as we head towards the business end of the season.

Fremantle v Port Adelaide: Ken Hinkley reacts to Robbie Gray KO

Hinkley has his say.

North Melbourne v Sydney: The advantage rule is broken and here's why

Today's match at Etihad showcased all that's great about footy, and a little bit that sucks.

Fremantle Dockers vs Port Adelaide: Robbie Gray stretchered off after sickening incident with Ryan Nyhuis

A incident that left everyone in shock.

Nic Naitanui injury: West Coast star goes down with suspected ACL injury

West Coast star Nic Naitanui suffered a knee injury in the second quarter of his side's clash with Collingwood at the MCG on Sunday afternoon.

Damien Hardwick: Richmond Tigers to do 'ducking practice' after GWS loss

Richmond Tigers coach Damien Hardwick took a swipe at the umpires after his side’s two-point loss to GWS on Saturday night, suggesting the reigning AFL premiers will take ‘ducking practice’ this week.

GWS v Richmond: Jack Riewoldt and Josh Caddy get heated

The teammates exchanged some words at Spotless Stadium on Saturday night.

Jed Lamb handed one-match ban for unnecessary contact to eye on Jade Gresham

Carlton's Jed Lamb has been offered a one-match ban for making unnecessary or unreasonable contact to the eye region on St Kilda's Jade Gresham.

St Kilda v Carlton: Matthew Kreuzer taken off with 'shortness of breath'

Carlton need all the help they can get at the moment so Matthew Kreuzer barely playing any part against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium on Friday night was the last thing they wanted.

Brian Lake freed from custody in Japan

Former Hawthorn and Western Bulldogs defender Brian Lake has been released from custody in Japan without charge.

Taylor Walker handed one-match ban for hit on Zach Tuohy

Adelaide skipper Taylor Walker is set to miss his side's clash with Brisbane next week after being handed a one-match suspension for his hit on Zach Tuohy.

AFL coaches don't need to have played an elite level of football to be successful

RoCo has his say on the matter.

Jack Higgins extends contract for further two years with Richmond Tigers

Exciting cult figure puts pen to paper to stay at Tigerland till at least the end of 2021.

Nat Fyfe says he'd love Geelong Cats' Tim Kelly at Fremantle next year

Freo captain can see mature-age sensation home in Western Australia in 2019.

Adelaide Crows coach Don Pyke unsure on Taylor Walker bump

A cautious Don Pyke pointed out Geelong’s Zach Tuohy played out the game after he was on the end of a high bump that saw Adelaide Crows captain Taylor Walker reported on Thursday night.

Adelaide v Geelong: Taylor Walker reported for hit on Zach Tuohy

Tex could be in strife here.

Alex Rance signs two-year contract extension with Richmond Tigers

All Australian captain Alex Rance has signed a two-year contract extension with Richmond, taking the star fullback into his 13th season in the yellow and black.

Rory Sloane's re-signing for the Adelaide Crows is more important than we realise

How will the Crows fare in 2019?

The AFL Rover's rant: The 'protected zone' has got to stop being protected - it's a nightmare!

The 10-metre exclusion rule has to be abandoned before it kills the game.

The AFL Rover's early word on team selections for round 17

All the big ins and outs ahead of the evening unveiling of AFL line-ups.

Rory Sloane re-signs with Adelaide Crows on monster five-year deal

The new deal means Sloane will stay with the club until at least 2023.

Jeremy McGovern says there's more than money to consider in his AFL contract choice

In-demand free agent still weighing up where he will be playing in 2019 and beyond.

AFL stars call on League to bring 'the magic' back into the game

Nathan Jones and Patrick Dangerfield among big names wanting League to improve football as a spectacle.

Ardmona Cats: Another big loss but it could have been worse

The Cats took on undefeated Tallygaroopna and the signs weren't good.

Jeff Kennett blasts Bill Shorten over 'crassness' of Tasmanian AFL team promise

Hawthorn president says Tassie is better served by the Hawks than its own stand-alone side.

Western Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli hospitalised for emergency surgery

Star AFL midfielder has appendix removed after suffering severe abdominal pain.

Budget-price football at budget prices: St Kilda slashes ticket cost for Carlton clash

Saints discount ticket prices in a bid to get bums on seats at otherwise hard-to-sell AFL game against the Blues.

AFL injury list: The injuries ahead of round 17

We've got the latest word in which players from your club are crook, and which ones are on the comeback trail.

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard: Can Buddy catch Ben Brown?

The Swans superstar has plenty of work to do heading into the business end of the season.

The AFL Rover: Hang on, could Cyril Rioli be back next year?

The superstar retired last week but there's a possible plan under way to get him back on an AFL ground in the future.

Collingwood Magpies v West Coast Eagles: Full preview, teams, odds and how to watch Sunday's AFL action

Who would have thought these two would be second and third and playing for a top-two spot?

AFL free kick differential ladder: No wonder Essendon is complaining

The Bombers take their case to the AFL and umpires department after another lopsided free kick count goes against them.

So it's Richmond versus whom on AFL grand final day in 2018?

Who actually is the team best-placed to give Richmond a run for its money for the AFL premiership in 2018?

Three-time Hawthorn premiership player Brian Lake reportedly arrested in Japan

Three-time Hawthorn premiership player Brian Lake has reportedly been arrested in Japan after an alleged scuffle at a bar.

Sydney Swans injury ward grows with Sam Reid to miss six weeks following Achilles surgery

On Monday, it was revealed Reid had undergone surgery, ruling him out for six weeks.

Western Bulldog Clay Smith announces immediate retirement from AFL

2016 preliminary final hero calls it a day at just 25 due to lingering injuries.

The AFL Rover's Brownlow leaderboard: Stephen Coniglio jumps Tom Mitchell to top spot

GWS midfielder Stephen Coniglio has jumped into top spot, with previous leader and Hawthorn ball magnet Tom Mitchell failing to poll a vote over the weekend.

Lifetime ban likely for Australian rules player that struck teenage umpire

Local under-19s game called off after incident that saw young official punched and player facing a career-ending penalty.

Nic Naitanui delivers mark of the year contender with spectacular leap

''One for the ages!''

Gold Coast Suns skipper Steven May criticised by coach for costly gut punch on Shaun Higgins

"As a captain, you know that you let the team down in that moment."

Hawthorn ruckman Ben McEvoy cops fractured cheekbone after head clash

Hawthorn ruckman Ben McEvoy was taken to hospital with a suspected fractured cheekbone after a head clash in his side's win over Western Bulldogs.

Brisbane v Carlton: At least the Blues have sewn up the number one pick

You can probably pencil Carlton in for the spoon after Saturday's performance against Brisbane at the Gabba.

Richmond v Adelaide: Jack Riewoldt drops Mark of the Year

Jack is in some serious form at the moment.

Sydney Swans veteran Jarrad McVeigh to have surgery on broken collarbone

Sydney Swans veteran Jarrad McVeigh will have surgery on the collarbone he fractured late in Thursday night's loss to Geelong at the SCG.

Has Gary Ablett improved Geelong? Former teammate Cameron Mooney doesn't think so

In Thursday night's win over the Swans in Sydney, Ablett had 17 touches as Geelong moved closer to the top four with a 12-point win.

UPDATE: Jonathan Patton suffers third ACL injury after freak training incident

Terrible news for a resurgent GWS side.

AFL injury list: The injuries ahead of round 16

We've got the latest word in which players from your club are crook, and which ones are on the comeback trail.

Josh Bruce and Jake Carlisle injured in double blow for Saints

The struggling Saints have been hit with some bad news ahead of this weekend's match against Port Adelaide, with Josh Bruce and Jake Carlisle picking up serious injuries at training.

Can the Essendon Bombers make the top eight after their recent run of brilliant form?

RoCo debates the Dons chances in 2018.

The AFL Rover's rant: Let's all say a prayer for Bruce McAvaney this week

The retirement of Cyril Rioli and close inspection of Gary Rohan and Christian Petracca could have the veteran commentator at an all-time low.

The AFL Rover's early word on round 16 AFL teams: The Demons are shuffling deckchairs

All the early AFL selection news ahead of the official team announcements.

Cyril Rioli's retirement paves way for Hawthorn to target Rory Sloane and Tom Lynch

How explosive does this side become?

Cyril Rioli retirement: Hawthorn champ changed the game for small forwards

RoCo remembers the moment that came to define Cyril Rioli's brilliance.

Cyril Rioli retires: Bruce McAvaney remembers the 'delicious' footballer, gets 'goosebumps just thinking of him'

This is the opinion we all wanted.

Hawthorn legend Cyril Rioli officially retires from the AFL effective immediately

Surely not?

Ardmona Cats: Oh no, it's all gone backwards again!

The Cats salvage something out of a week that didn't go the way it was meant to.

Nathan Fyfe injury update: Fremantle Dockers captain to miss 4-5 weeks

Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe will miss four to five weeks with a hamstring injury he picked up in the loss to Brisbane on Sunday.

Adelaide Crows captain Taylor Walker cleared of misconduct

Skipper not happy to pay a fine for a push on West Coast Eagle Luke Shuey.

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard: Ben Brown in front but Buddy Franklin is lurking

North Melbourne's Ben Brown holds a handy lead a the top of the Coleman Medal leaderboard, with the big man's consistency seeing him in front by seven goals.

The AFL Rover's Brownlow leaderboard: Tom Mitchell takes back the lead

Hawthorn ball magnet Tom Mitchell collected 51 possessions and three votes to take him back to the top of the leaderboard after a red-hot start to the season.

The AFL Rover: Riolis and headlines are never far apart

It's hard to tell what happens behind the scenes and that's why the Rover's here.

Richmond Tigers v Adelaide Crows: Full preview, teams, odds and how to watch Friday night's AFL action

All you need to know about this week's AFL match of the round.

The full AFL free agents list: Who is likely to leave your club?

Of all the players that can walk, who is likely to take the first step?

Barry Hall's wife's impassioned defence for her husband over vile on-air comment

The former Hi-5 star has revealed the family has been ''attacked'' since the ordeal.

Richmond Tigers are the only dependable premiership contenders left

They've withstood all the challenges.

Marc Murphy signs contract extension with Carlton

Carlton skipper Marc Murphy has reportedly recommitted to the club on a two-year contract extension.

West Coast Eagles forward Liam Ryan in 'incident' attended by WA police

First-year player being investigated by the club.

Experts and fans question Melbourne Demons' coaching and attitude after loss to St Kilda

Melbourne's mental strength and tactics are not standing up to the strain of the AFL season.

Leigh Montagna joins Barry Hall in firing line over 'vile' on-air comments

''Mrs Montagna, what must she be thinking?''

Mark 'Bomber' Thompson speaks out on mental health issues and lost friendships after drugs saga

“I’m just sad. I’m just disappointed.''

Nathan Fyfe injury: Fremantle Dockers captain injures hamstring

Virtually nothing went right for Fremantle as they went down to lowly Brisbane at home on Sunday afternoon, but captain Nathan Fyfe's hamstring injury may be the hardest pill to swallow.

Essendon v North Melbourne: Bombers and Roos' epic shoot-out

In scenes reminiscent of their classic 2001 encounter, Essendon and North Melbourne went toe-to-toe in a good old fashioned shoot-out at Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Jordan De Goey signs two-year contract extension with Collingwood

Jordan De Goey, one of the AFL's most talked about free agents, has ended the speculation for the time being, signing a two-year contract extension with Collingwood.

Barry Hall breaks silence on vulgar on-air comments, begs for forgiveness

Adelaide v West Coast: Crows earn stirring comeback win over Eagles

The Crows get back in the winners' circle as West Coast lose three on the trot.

Have we been too harsh on Jeremy Cameron following the Harris Andrews incident?

Roco has his say.

Harry Taylor misses game-deciding shot after the siren, Western Bulldogs fans erupt

How about the Dogs getting behind the ball. Love it!

Barry Hall axed from Triple M for inappropriate on-air comment

That comment was disgusting.

Richmond v Sydney: Nick Vlastuin banned for elbow, Lance Franklin escapes suspension

Was justice served?

UPDATE: Reece Conca injury: Richmond Tiger's ankle dislocated, may return this season

The top of the table clash between Richmond and Sydney got off to a flying start but it was stopped in its tracks when Reece Conca suffered a nasty injury.

Richmond v Sydney: 'Stay out of the way': Jonathan Brown berates umpire Ray Chamberlain

"They were two of the worst free kicks you'll ever see."

Collingwood interested in Gold Coast Suns' Steven May as well as Tom Lynch

Magpies rumoured to be trying to lure both of the Suns' co-captains home to Victoria.

Tasmania not happy with plan for VFL re-entry instead of AFL consideration

Rebirth of Tassie Devils is seen as a way to keep Tasmanians quiet rather than a step towards a stand-alone AFL team.

Richmond v Sydney: Jack Riewoldt masterclass gives Tigers big win

Jack had a big night out at Etihad.

Richmond v Sydney: Nick Vlastuin elbows Luke Parker

The Tigers defender could be in trouble here.

Tom Lynch injury: Gold Coast Suns captain out for the season with knee injury

Not the news Suns fans would want to hear.

The AFL Rover's early word on round 15 teams: Big Crows to return as Adelaide tries to save season

Also some star Cats, Blues and Dockers come in as clubs reload for the run home.

Alex Rance close to extending contract to stay at Richmond

Concerns superstar defender could walk away from the game are allayed with news of new contract negotiations.

Which AFL teams can afford Jordan De Goey and Tom Lynch?

Can North Melbourne or St Kilda get the cash together for a Collingwood star? And what about Richmond, Collingwood and Hawthorn's pursuit of the Gold Coast co-captain?

North Melbourne offers Collingwood's Jordan De Goey five-year, $5 million deal to leave Magpies

Kangaroos reportedly put a 'Godfather offer' in front of up-and-coming Pies star, with St Kilda tabling a similar deal.

Richmond Tigers v Sydney Swans: Full preview, teams, odds and how to watch Thursday night AFL action

It's a top-of-the-table AFL clash with superstar match ups all over the ground.

Jeremy Cameron ban: GWS Giants coach, captain defend banned star from 'slanderous' detractors

"I get frustrated because people forget Jeremy is a human being as well."

The Ardmona Cats: A season high and low all at the same time

The Cats kick their biggest score of the season, yet tumble to last place on the KDFL ladder.

'I find it boring': Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe talks about watching AFL games

Dockers champion opens up about the game he plays and getting motivated on a daily basis.