AFL

GEORGIE PARKER: Three announcements out of footy HQ has shown a rare change in tact that I wholeheartedly applaud.

All 18 clubs are set to feature in a revamped Opening Round in 2027, AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has hinted. 

The biggest difference between a contender and a re-builder is the ability to play harder for longer. And nothing sums that up more than what happens during time-on.

The AFL’s wildcard round might sound exciting, but it changes what the home-and-away season means. And it softens the consequence of just missing out and risks rewarding mediocrity, writes Mitchell Johnson.

Geelong coach Chris Scott says he won't get ‘sucked in’ to thinking West Coast's rebuild has stalled after the Eagles' heavy defeat last start.

For the fourth time in as many games, the Dockers have been involved in an extraordinary finish and for the second time in as many weeks they won.

West Australian St Kilda forward Lance Collard has learnt his fate over accusations he used a homophobic slur for the second time in his career.

Jack Ginnivan has had his car stolen from his home just as he was preparing to head to Adelaide.

‘Surely not. We are completely selling the game’s soul.’

The AFL are asking for a 10-match ban, but the Saint insists he is ‘not lying’.

Believe me, the Tasmanian football club is already a serious, real footy club with history, culture and a fanbase built over the last 150 years.

‘We’ll all be living in hell, just watch.’

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed superstars Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury will return to their side for their blockbuster Gather Round clash against Fremantle.

‘I can tell you that went down like a lead balloon at headquarters. It was a pretty low dig.’