AFL

A fifth man has been charged over an alleged suspicious Brownlow Medal betting ring, which included a former AFL umpire who is facing additional charges.

The Bombers have spun the announcement as his decision following the failed trade saga.

North Melbourne's Ash Riddell has earned reward for a record-breaking season by winning the AFLW best-and-fairest award.

Even their own social media team saw the funny side, but the list boss has explained the curious move.

Willem Duursma says it’s ‘a dream come true’ to be snapped up with the first pick of the draft and be on his way to West Coast, while the Eagles snared a fellow Victorian with their second selection.

The premiership coach will relocate to Melbourne ahead of the 2026 season.

The 24-year-old will meet with a surgeon this week to discuss what he does next.

GEORGIE PARKER: The fact there is now a game in Melbourne shows what an utter failure the concept has become.

‘Who is on the panel?’

With the AFL unveiling their full fixtures for next season, here are the blockbuster match-ups you will not want to miss.

AFL’s 2026 fixture has revealed Brisbane and Geelong's grand final rematch will headline Sir Doug Nicholls Round at the Gabba in May.

AFL minor premiers Adelaide will open their 2026 campaign with a grudge match against Collingwood at the MCG, although there will be one very notable absentee.

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon stands firm on case-by-case player stand-downs after players’ association labels Bruhn decision ‘premature and disproportionate’.