AFL

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.

Supporters came out in droves to send a message at the AFLW-AFL double-header, but one banner was taken down after ‘barely three minutes’.

Audio from Monday morning has reportedly emerged, with the AFL’s integrity unit investigating after being made aware of the recording by the Sydney Swans.

Sydney Swans fans have smashed the home crowd record in a show of support for the AFLW team, but a large section walked out before the men’s team played.

Sydney Swans fans are preparing for an emotionally charged afternoon at the SCG, with some supporters still considering walking out after the AFLW side’s historic clash before the men’s team takes the field.