AFL

‘Since when did this become acceptable?’

Sam Draper has officially walked out on Essendon, with the 26-year-old tipped to join Brisbane next season.

Clubs believe the former CEO could be the league’s next boss, having only stepped away from footy two years ago.

Several clubs are chasing Jesse Motlop, but a sense of romance has one clearly in front of the pack.

Several Crows players were struggling against Collingwood last week and the effects are still being felt now.

The Lions face their biggest test yet with a host of stars ruled out, including talisman Lachie Neale, but four-time premiership hero Luke Hodge sees similarities to last year's triumph.

An unexpected stench was the Channel 7 commentator’s ‘biggest takeaway’ from the incident.

Coach Chris Fagan has been urged to make a big call on the tough situation.

Geelong are threatening to make the Saints pay for splashing the cash on rival players.

Fremantle have suffered a heartbreaking one-point elimination final loss to Gold Coast and coach Justin Longmuir was left feeling devastated by the shattering result.

Liam Baker has become the first man in the AFL era to win West Coast’s best and fairest in his maiden campaign at the club.

Nat Fyfe admitted he felt numb as he watched his career ended at the hands of David Swallow’s dramatic late point, but said he will retire knowing he gave absolutely everything in pursuit of a premiership.

David Swallow kicked a point in the dying seconds to extend his career, end Nat Fyfe’s, and trigger heartbreak for an entire Fremantle fanbase.

Hawthorn have powered past GWS and into a semi-final after surviving a second-half surge by the Giants.