AFL

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has conceded Bobby Hill is unlikely to feature in the early stages of the 2026 season, but is holding out hope the Norm Smith medallist will return later in the year.

The 27-year-old has issued a statement ‘to save me answering all the messages’.

The extravagant home of Jules Neale and her estranged husband, two-time Brisbane Lions premiership player Lachie Neale, has sold for an eye-watering price at auction.

Former North Melbourne and Collingwood forward Jaidyn Stephenson will not be resurrecting his AFL career, with Port Adelaide reportedly denying him a list spot. 

‘Thoughts are with him.’

The AFL champion is ‘happy to say it’ — his kids had a ‘better experience’ during their time in America.

The former president has laughed off the scandal, while having a crack at a Collingwood champion.

‘I’ve had like 22 operations, and this would have to be one of the worst pains I’ve felt.’

The Crows have suffered another casualty in what has been a disastrous pre-season.

Adam Kingsley has explained exactly what happened before he tore a superstar to shreds.

Brisbane will again be the team to beat as it chases a rare hat-trick of premierships, but look out for two outsiders to make an AFL charge this season, according to two leading footy experts.

Matt Rowell has been one of West Coast’s biggest torturers in recent times, but the Brownlow medallist is unlikely to get a chance to take down the Eagles in their season opener on March 15. Here’s why.

‘It doesn’t sit well with me. I think a lot of men don’t understand that decision.’

Channel 7 has added to an all-star crew with current stars and former greats, while The Agenda Setters expands to a new night.

Star defender Jacob Weitering was among several players hurt in State of Origin. Carlton have said when they believe he can play this season.