Fagan's understudy Bruce named Brisbane's new senior coach
Brisbane goes in-house to choose its successor to three-time premiership winning coach Chris Fagan, as Cameron Bruce wins the race for the prized job.
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9th November 2026
Cameron Bruce wins the race to be Brisbane’s next senior AFL coach
The Brisbane Lions have gone internal and appointed experienced assistant coach Cameron Bruce as the club’s next senior coach to replace three-time flag winner Chris Fagan.
Lions pick Fagan’s replacement with coach who’ll bid for historic four-peat revealed
Cameron Bruce will be the next coach of the Brisbane Lions.
New Lion King: Assistant to be appointed next Brisbane coach
The Lions are set to confirm the appointment of Cameron Bruce as their next senior coach.
Port coach crosses fingers for injury-free Origin, backs returning captain
Josh Carr will be hoping his Power players avoid injuries if they are picked to play in Origin.
How the Swans 'outcoached' Dogs with one Molloy masterstroke
Sydney's bold decision to move Chloe Molloy into defence to stifle the Dogs' attack has been praised by Kate McCarthy.
MATCH REVIEW: Double trouble for Swan, Blue fined for rough conduct
The match review for week one of the AFLW finals is in.
Greene's ex-teammate says he abandoned Giants with Cats move
Joe Fonti takes aim at his former skipper after his defection to Geelong as the Giants look to make up for a host of lost experience.
All eyes on Cats-Swans as million-dollar race nears climax
Geelong or Sydney are the teams in the box seat to take out the McClelland Trophy, while another two sides are still a mathematical chance.
League's former AFLW boss Emma Moore to step away from footy
Former General Manager of AFLW Emma Moore is set to leave the AFL.
They're back! Pre-season resumes as players hit the track
Check out some of the pre-season action as clubs returned to hit the track on Monday.
Viney makes impact on day one as Eagles return to training
Recruit Jack Viney was one of a host of Eagles players to start pre-season training early on Monday.
‘Abandoned us’: Ex-teammate’s brutal call on captain; Pies legend joins Vic rival — AFL Daily
A Collingwood legend has joined a Victorian rival in a coaching capacity.
Nick Blakey leaps into life as a Kangaroo, McVeigh watches Dons closely as AFL pre-season begins
The Kangaroos began their life under new coach Jaymie Graham, with select players hitting the training track on Monday. But they weren’t the only club to work up a sweat.
Irish Lion edges out livewire mid to earn maiden club champion award
Orla O'Dwyer has earned her first club champion award, with Belle Dawes finishing runner-up.
'Not easy when your captain abandons you': Young Giant's parting shot at Greene
GWS begin the process of moving on from Toby Greene, while celebrating the re-signing of Tom Green.
‘Always believed’: Inside draft bolter’s rise that sparked 17 club interviews… with two VERY keen
Lochie Burrows always believed he had the talent and fortitude to make it at AFL level.
Off-season watch: Port gun set for midfield chance, Eagle trains in new role
Get the latest draft whispers and player moves ahead of the 2027 season.
‘Knew I had it in me’: The rise behind AFL draft’s late bloomer... and Brisbane star who’s the blueprint
Twelve months ago, Jack Slattery was watching former schoolmates realise their AFL dreams. Now, the South Australian sharpshooter is on the verge of potentially fulfilling his own, with a Brisbane premiership forward providing the blueprint.
Truth behind THAT camp... and ‘the worst phone call of my life’ — Exclusive Tex Walker book excerpts
Adelaide champion Taylor Walker ended his decorated career in September as an all Australian and former club captain who kicked 715 goals in 319 games.
Cody Walker has come into the spotlight. His favourite place is a far cry from it
Get to know Cody Walker as AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey tracked the Carlton father-son prospect this season.
'Told them all to p*** off': Reflections of a Deadline Day blow-up
Superdraft reveals how Luke Ball's bid to land a trade to Collingwood in 2009 fell over.
‘I’ve never wanted to lose a hitout’: Meet teenage goliath and hot draft prospect Harry Van Hattum
Draft prospect Harry Van Hattum also has the nasty streak that recruiters love from key-position and ruck prospects. But he admits he has had to learn to harness it the right way.
8th November 2026
Brisbane Lions close in on a successor to AFL coaching legend Fagan
As they prepare to shoot for their fourth flag in a row, the Brisbane Lions are closing in on announcing a successor to three-time premiership coach Chris Fagan.
Suns optimistic after young gun's injury scare, Hawks' confidence building
Suns coach Rhyce Shaw has provided an update after young gun Ava Usher hurt her knee.
Hawks break hoodoo as huge injury concern adds to Suns' loss
After successive straight sets exits, Hawthorn has secured its first AFLW finals win.
SEMI-FINALS FIXTURE: Venues, times, ticket details for week two
The schedule for the second week of the 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series has been locked in.
Swans' decisive Molloy ploy a week in the planning
Moving the league's leading goalkicker into defence was a pre-determined elimination-final strategy.
The list of nominees for the 2026 Telstra AFL Draft as deadline nears
Check out the 594 players who have nominated for this year's national draft so far.
Swans, Hawks prevail in AFLW elimination finals
The Swans beat the Western Bulldogs in a wet and windy AFLW elimination final, while the Hawks overcome Gold Coast to record their first ever post-season win.
Super Swans master conditions to end Dogs' season
Sydney is heading to the semi-finals after downing the Western Bulldogs in often wet and windy weather.
‘A privilege’: Ex-Blue makes call on AFL future after rookie lifeline link
Former Carlton swingman Zac Williams has announced his AFL retirement, despite being heavily linked to a lifeline at a pair of rival clubs.
‘Compete with and beat the best’: Hawks nail first AFLW finals win and dare to dream big
After bombing out of the finals in straight sets in successive years, Hawthorn have broken through for their first AFLW finals win with an 18-point defeat of Gold Coast.
Star-studded Swans stay alive as Hawks capture first-ever AFLW Finals win
Sydney and Hawthorn are through to the AFLW semi finals after their wins on Sunday - but it’s season over for the Western Bulldogs and Gold Coast in finals heartbreak.
Former Blue retires after two-club, 183-game career
Zac Williams has called an end to his AFL journey.
Know this year's top prospects? Pick the top 10 with the FAN-TOM Draft
Pick your top 10 2026 Telstra AFL Draft prospects in the FAN-TOM Draft.
Hawks great recalls Croad's selfless act in Grand Final upset
How two Hawks premiership teammates were bonded by more than a flag.
'It was extremely hard': Why Cooper Hodge went with his gut on club call
The son of a Hawthorn legend has chosen between the two clubs to which he has ties.
Dog days are over: How Blackburn lost it all and started again
Ellie Blackburn was captain and playing footy, then suddenly she was neither.
How the Hawks' new Wiz found her way to her true home
Poppy Stockwell's journey started at state-level cricket then went via Fremantle before arriving at Hawthorn.
Full-time workloads, part-time help: Coaches in women’s footy are being short-changed
Who’d want to be a woman and an AFLW coach? Not many people, judging by the events of the past year. Now there are now just three women left. Assistant coaches are dropping off, too.
7th November 2026
'Fingers crossed': Roos remain hopeful after star's injury scare
Alice O'Loughlin will potentially require scans after appearing to hurt her knee during Saturday's win over Carlton.
Roos cruise to fifth straight prelim with Blues blowout
North Melbourne went goalless in the first term before turning on the jets.
'Not on her': Cats coach backs Scheer after costly miss, Dees find belief
Geelong is lamenting a second-half collapse as Melbourne savours the belief and momentum gained from a remarkable comeback.
Dee-lighted: Melbourne storm back from the brink to leave Cats heartbroken; Roos smash Blues
Melbourne came back from the brink against Geelong, while North Melbourne were far too strong for Carlton in their back-to-back AFLW qualifying finals at Ikon Park.
Demons rally and Kangaroos cruise into AFLW prelims
Melbourne comes from the clouds to beat Geelong in a thrilling AFLW qualifying final, while North Melbourne cruises past Carlton to book its own prelim final spot.
'I just want to beat you': How love of competition motivates Adele and Lachlan on their footy journeys
Wheelchair football star Adele Van den Hoek and Inclusion football counterpart Lachlan Johannesen share their sporting journeys at the Toyota AFL Open.
Dees stage epic comeback to stun Cats, book preliminary final spot
Geelong's Chloe Scheer missed a heartbreaking set shot with 15 seconds remaining.
‘Numb’ Cats blow golden AFLW finals chance as Roos demolish top four rival
Melbourne has secured one of the wildest AFLW finals comebacks – but not before Geelong star Chloe Scheer had a final minute chance to seal the match, and missed.
Lightning delays Cats v Demons AFLW qualifying final
The start of the opening match of the 2026 NAB AFLW Finals Series has been pushed back.
‘It was all of us’: Uzzie drops bombshell in fresh sandpaper claims
Cricket Australia has responded after Usman Khawaja made a bombshell claim that sandpaper was also used in the second Test of the infamous 2018 South Africa series.
Re-drafting the 2001 Superdraft, and their staggering list of achievements
From premierships to Brownlow Medals, the 'Superdraft' delivered in a big way.
Going Places returns: Inside Blues father-son prospect's draft year
AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey has tracked Carlton's father-son prospect Cody Walker this season.
She's the brains behind the nation's greatest sporting team, and she’s now at the Blues
She's the brains - and brawn - behind Australia's all-conquering women's cricket team, and now Belinda Clark is bringing her magic to Carlton.
'It'll be a bit weird': Stinear faces his (old) Demons
The Geelong coach will face his former side for the first time in a huge qualifying final.
Eagles star wins third straight club champion award after outstanding season
Ella Roberts claimed the Eagles' club champion award for the third straight year.
6th November 2026
Ex-AFL stars face lawsuit over alleged Boxing Day pub brawl despite police ruling
Former AFL premiership players Steven May and Dion Prestia are being sued over an alleged fight outside a Sorrento hotel.
AFLW TEAMS: Swan's surprise return, big Dogs boost, Suns change FIVE
The teams are in for Sunday's elimination finals.
Something is amiss in the Swans’ playing group. The club knows it
Tom Papley’s roadside drug test failure – the outcome of which is yet to be verified by a secondary sample – can be a positive for the Swans, so to speak, if it forces them to confront the root causes of the Pullman fiasco.
A Cat brought this Irish move to the AFLW. It’s made the AFL consider a rule change
Geelong’s Rachel Kearns executed the Gaelic football trick last week, but the league said a free kick should’ve been paid against her. Following an wave of interest on social media, the AFLW is now considering tweaking its rules.
Man sues former AFL players Dion Prestia and Steven May
The former players were previously charged over an alleged streetside altercation in Sorrento on Boxing Day in 2024, but the charges were dropped a year-and-a-half later.
Former Rising Star winner, nominee among four Crows delistings
Adelaide has made four delistings just a week after missing AFLW finals for the first time since 2020.
‘Why should we?’ Question that ‘threw’ top AFL draft prospect… as destination dream lingers
“Why should we take you with our first pick?”.
Inaugural Saint one of two delistings as St Kilda looks to bounce back
St Kilda has reacted to a disappointing season, delisting Darcy Guttridge and Rene Caris.
How a toy giraffe helped the AFLW Bulldogs rise back into finals
The Dogs had eight wins out of 12 games to see them finish seventh on the ladder and back playing finals since 2022. .
Swans not distracted by Papley saga
Sydney Swans women's coach Colin O'Riordan discusses the impact of Tom Papley's situation on the team heading into the semi finals.
'We're one club': O'Riordan backs Swans processes after latest culture question
Sydney's AFLW coach says all arms of the organisation are united ahead of review.
The overseas trip offer from a premiership Tiger that helped motivate this draft hopeful
Khaled El Souki will become the next Muslim to play in the AFL, following in the footsteps of Bachar Houli, Adem Yze and Adam Saad.
A Batmobile, Wharfie Time and an elephant — the footy gimmicks gone wrong
Forget Wharfie Time. Australian Rules football has a long history of gimmicks that haven't always turned out well, and they have involved everything from a hovercraft to a Batmobile and even an elephant.
AFL confirms umpire list additions for 2027 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
The AFL is pleased to confirm five umpires have been elevated to the AFL Umpires List ahead of the 2027 Toyota AFL Premiership Season.
'Damn, this girl is loud!': The Ava Usher you don’t see on social media
Gold Coast rose from last on the ladder to fifth in 2026, and Ava Usher's infectious energy is a big reason why.
Two ACL injuries, a world away from home: What fuels Fitzpatrick's fire
Erone Fitzpatrick on the resilience she built through two ACL injuries and a world away from home.
'You're burning a bridge': Sacrifice Hawks had to make for premiership era
Superdraft reveals just how desperate Hawthorn was to get Fremantle's No.1 pick in 2001.
Somewhere in the Sahara, Finn Maginness' footy future changed
The midfielder found out about his switch from Hawthorn to the Western Bulldogs in wild fashion.
Re-drafting the 2001 Superdraft, and their staggering list of achievements
From premierships to Brownlow Medals, the 'Superdraft' delivered in a big way.
Nearly $2m to scrap Hobart stadium thermal power plant
The Tasmanian government has paid about $2 million to not build a thermal power plant at Macquarie Point, the site of the planned Hobart stadium.
5th November 2026
Sydney Swans engage external advisers to review embattled AFL club’s culture
The Sydney Swans have engaged external advisers to review the embattled AFL club’s culture following the Melbourne hotel incident in August which led to the suspension of five players, and Tom Papley’s alleged positive roadside drug test this week.
Sydney Swans star accused of positive roadside test
The Sydney Swans are at the centre of another scandal after fan favourite Tom Papley was accused of returning a positive drug test on his way to training.
AFLW TEAMS: Dees load up, Blue dropped, Suns gun returns
The teams are in for the qualifying finals on Saturday, plus Sunday's squads for the elimination finals.
Bombers cut trio after two-win season
Essendon has made its first list changes following a 2-10 campaign.
AFLW FW1 preview: Who wins and why? A look ahead to every final
Grudge matches and history beckons for several teams. Our finals guide is here.
Superstar eyes off Gawn, all-time AFLW record as flag contenders dominate AFL Women’s All-Australian squad
Geelong’s plethora of stars have been rewarded more than any other club in the 2026 AFLW All-Australian squad, as North Melbourne superstar Jasmine Garner chases a record ninth honorary blazer.
AFLW ALL-AUSTRALIAN SQUAD: Cats dominate, three first-year players named
The 2026 All-Australian squad has been announced.
Swans 'need to be better' as club launches investigation in culture
Sydney chief executive Matthew Pavlich expresses "bitter disappointment" after Tom Papley's drug test result hurls the AFL club back into the spotlight.
Vic club dominates selection; Scholz sisters’ shot at rare air: 2026 22Under22 AFLW squad revealed
Melbourne has asserted itself as one of the AFLW’s most exciting teams for years to come, with a whopping six players unveiled in the AFL Players’ Association’s 44-person 22Under22 squad.
Swans address Papley's positive test, questions about team culture
Sydney's CEO has addressed the Tom Papley incident.
From 'dark times' to finals: The lessons behind Suns' rise
Coach Rhyce Shaw said the club learnt a lot from its bottom-of-the-table finish in 2025.
‘Unacceptable and must change’: Swans hierarchy apologise, detail review into their AFL program
The AFL is not expected to take punitive action against Swans star Tom Papley for allegedly driving under the influence of an illicit drug until police confirm the second sample for presence of the drug.
Roos superstar makes history with fourth coaches' award
Jasmine Garner has taken out the coaches' award as the best player of 2026.
Blues coach extends contract ahead of blockbuster clash against Roos
Carlton has announced a big boost for Saturday's qualifying final against North Melbourne.
'Bit of a tricky situation': How top SA prospect became one of the draft's biggest bolters
Meet the rebounding defender who models his game on an All-Australian Giant.
Flag heroes, a goalkicking machine and hidden gems: Top 10 AFL delisted free agents ranked
It’s that time of year for AFL second chances as delisted free agency kicks off.
Levelling up: How Georgie Prespakis went from good to great
Georgie Prespakis has rocketed into the league's elite, and those closest to her explain how.
Backyard or backline, this Sun won't back down to siblings or stars
Round 12 Rising Star Georja Davies' childhood was the perfect training ground for a future football gun.
Demons dynamo on Paxy, Pearce and proving her worth ahead of 100th
Tyla Hanks tells Gemma Bastiani about her journey from raw draftee to one of the AFLW's best players.
The eight players who could shape the AFLW finals series
Each team's most influential player ahead of the AFLW finals series.
4th November 2026
The final hurdle that forced the Demons to hit pause on long-awaited home
Melbourne’s quest for a permanent home base has hit another roadblock, with the Demons pressing pause on their prized Caulfield project.
Eagles farewell four after disappointing 2026 season
West Coast has delisted four players after the 2026 AFLW season.
Sydney Swans player Tom Papley allegedly returns positive roadside drug test
Sydney Swans forward Tom Papley has allegedly returned a positive preliminary drug test after being pulled over by New South Wales police on Monday, adding to the off-field issues the club has faced in recent months.
Swans star Tom Papley fails roadside drug test
Tom Papley has failed a roadside drug test after being pulled over by NSW Police. He was also allegedly caught driving on a suspended licence.