AFL

The Hawthorn coach has given his side of the story after the fallout from his trip to Perth to woo the West Coast co-captain Oscar to the Hawks.

Highly rated onballer Luke Davies-Uniacke has turned his back on free agency to recommit to North Melbourne in massive boon for Alastair Clarkson.

The superstar has come clean on the comment that prompted the rude gesture.

The Aussie pop star had strong thoughts on the sport she grew up with, and she didn’t hold back.

Geelong have fought back from 30 points down and kicked five goals to one in the final quarter to beat Adelaide in a thrilling start to Gather Round.

‘It’s the one thing that keeps me sane. It’s either that or I’m on the drink.’

The Hawthorn midfielder is among the high-profile players named to return from injuries during the AFL's Gather Round showpiece.

Richmond has officially resisted bringing Noah Balta straight back into their AFL side as he awaits sentencing over a serious assault charge. 

The decision comes as the club faces a chorus of criticism over the incident.

The star player has been struck down by illness.

The tragedy has rocked his former teammates, who called him a champion bloke and a ‘legend’.

RICHO’S TOP 10: Marcus Bontempelli missing the first quarter of the season has opened up the race for the most coveted honour in the AFL.

How long Brandon Starcevich is expected to remain sidelined has been outlined by Brisbane coach Chris Fagan as he highlightes the biggest concern for the concussion prone defender.

Jacinta Allan has joined the fierce debate on Noah Balta and his possible return to AFL action.

The Western Bulldogs have detailed when they plan to have injured superstar Marcus Bontempelli back in their side.