AFL

‘It’s embarrassing and I’m not sure why clubs continue to allow their players to act like this.’

West Coast star Harley Reid is set to miss the opening two rounds of next season after being suspended for his dangerous tackle on Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe.

Fremantle are in line to have their biggest-ever representation in an All-Australian team, with a whopping eight Dockers named on the shortlist for this year’s side.

The fallout from the Sydney Swans scandal has reached some of Australia’s biggest retailers, with questions now hanging over merchandise featuring five suspended players.

Zak Butters has told Port Adelaide he wants to return to Victoria in a long-expected move with massive trade implications.

Andrew Dillon has spoken publicly about AFL club Sydney’s sexual assault allegations for the first time, and revealed the five banned Swans will not be permitted to attend next month’s Brownlow Medal ceremony.

In 2006, Paul Roos’ Sydney beat Freo in a prelim to quash Justin Longmuir’s last hope of winning a flag as a player. 20 years on, Roos will hand Longmuir his medal as a premiership coach if the Dockers salute.

The date for Fremantle’s qualifying final against Hawthorn at Optus Stadium has been confirmed. Get all the information you need here!

Essendon have confirmed Mark McVeigh will be their new AFL senior coach ahead of candidates including James Hird, ending a tumultuous selection process.

The 53-year-old has made a new claim after learning through the media that he had missed out on the Bombers gig.

The Swans have emerged from a nightmare week with a thumping win and a warning for anyone prepared to write off their finals chances.

West Coast face a summer of soul-searching after they left one of their most disappointing defeats of 2026 until last, thrashed by Hawthorn to the tune of 62 points.

Fremantle’s quest to win an inaugural premiership will start with a qualifying final against Hawthorn after Sam Mitchell’s men fell short of leapfrogging Brisbane in third spot on the ladder.

Harley Reid is set to face scrutiny from the Match Review Officer - and a Hawthorn star may be under a cloud ahead of the qualifying final clash against Fremantle - after a poorly-executed tackle.

Embattled and understrength Sydney have beaten North Melbourne by 53 points in the Swans’ first game since the sexual assault allegations that have rocked the AFL club.

Rows of empty seats adorned the stands at the SCG ahead of the Sydney Swans men’s team final home game of the regular season following a turbulent week for the club.

With a record crowd behind them, Sydney's AFLW team have beaten Essendon in their first match since their AFL team's hotel scandal rocked the entire club.