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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
‘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.
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
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘Why should we?’ Question that ‘threw’ top AFL draft prospect… as destination dream lingers
“Why should we take you with our first pick?”.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
‘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.
'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.
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.
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.
‘Bitterly disappointed’ Swans begin ‘deep work’ on cultural issues after drug shock
Swans chief executive Matthew Pavlich says the club is “bitterly disappointed” in Tom Papley after he returned a positive preliminary drug test as the club initiates “deep work” into the culture of its men program after more off-field drama.
Swans star returns positive drug test during roadside stop
Tom Papley returns a positive preliminary drug test after being pulled over by NSW Police, who sprung him driving with a suspended licence.
Swans forward returns positive drug test during police stop
Swans forward Tom Papley was issued a court notice after being pulled over by police.
Swans star Tom Papley returns a positive roadside drug test
The gun forward was issued with a court attendance notice for driving with a suspended licence due to non-payment of a parking fine.
Why Hawks don't need big numbers from star recruit
Zach Merrett and Ben King are big-name recruits as Hawthorn aims to build on its preliminary final appearances for the last two seasons.
Off-season watch: Top prospects undergo testing, ex-Port ruck returns in coaching role
Get the latest draft whispers and player moves ahead of the 2027 season.
Saints hand former Hawk a lifeline in boost to tall stocks
Max Ramsden is now a St Kilda player after being signed as a delisted free agent.
Former top-five pick among trio signed by Roos
The Kangaroos have confirmed the signings of Elijah Tsatas, Samson Ryan and Darragh Joyce.
Bulldogs land former Blues, Cats assistant for 2027
The Western Bulldogs have their new backline coach.
Former cricketer and delisted Pie gets second innings at Blues
Former state cricketer Wil Parker has been picked up by Carlton as a delisted free agent.
The Package delivered to Saints' forward line
Jake Stringer has joined the 'four-club club' after signing with St Kilda as a delisted free agent.
Sauna sessions, ice baths, compression boots: Meet the draftee who wants to be like Daicos — off field and on
Gus Teixeira wants to be spoken about in a similar light to Nick Daicos — but not just regarding his footballing talent.
‘I was going to stay’: JHF’s Roos reveal, No.1 pick regrets and bid to lure Nas
Port Adelaide star Jason Horne-Francis has revealed he was planning to stay at North Melbourne for at least another year prior to uncertainty surrounding Alastair Clarkson’s future due to the Hawthorn racism saga.
AFL draft 2026
Read The Age’s collected coverage ahead of this year’s national draft, including profiles, rankings and insights into what how the best juniors reach the elite.
Power, speed, creativity and a penetrating kick: This young gun has the lot, and now he’s healthy
Gus Teixeira spent most of his draft year feeling fatigued. He still ended it with All-Australian honours and as one of the top AFL draft prospects.
AFLW boss consults with Saints on coach search, opens up on the chance of an earlier season start
Laura Kane confirmed the AFLW is considering bringing the start of the season forward to overlap with the men’s.
He wore his dad's number on debut. Then the fairytale took a cruel turn
Koby LeCras made his WAFL debut on his 18th birthday and wearing his dad's number. What came next changed his entire year.
The 'hard, gruelling sport' that has helped to shape Suns AFLW players
Ava Usher and Havana Harris are just two of nine players in the Gold Coast Suns AFLW team with surf lifesaving backgrounds. It is common on the coast, but players say it's definitely helped them excel on the field.
3rd November 2026
Lions star 'pretty jealous' of Blues after Fagan coaching switch
Carlton's move to snap up Chris Fagan has a Brisbane flag-winner "pretty jealous", with another acknowledging the strangeness of seeing him in Blues colours.
Crows defender issues statement after conviction for traffic incident
Josh Worrell has avoided a driving ban after going through a red light, hitting a pedestrian and driving the man to hospital.
Adelaide Crows star fined $2,400 and convicted for hitting pedestrian
Josh Worrell pleaded guilty last week to an aggravated charge of driving without due care over the collision in July.
Gun forward's little brother making big moves up draft boards
Impressive national championships and WAFL performances have seen Benji van Rooyen catching the eye of recruiters.
2nd November 2026
Surprise twist as dancers make legal move against Swans and five players
The dancers at the centre of the Pullman Hotel incident are threatening civil action against the Sydney Swans as well as four stars and one ex-player.
Cats' rise well overdue as AFLW finals loom
Geelong has been one of the stories of the AFLW season in storming to a top-two finish and co-captain Nina Morrison believes it is well overdue.
Roos to sign ex-Lion to bolster defensive depth
Darragh Joyce will join his third AFL club, landing at the Kangaroos.
West Coast Eagles star suffers brutal injury news
West Coast have received confirmation of a horror injury to young superstar Ella Roberts.
Stringer headlines names set for new homes as 105 players enter AFL free agency limbo
Every club’s last chance to add to its playing list before the national draft has arrived, with the Delisted Free Agency Period opening to give a number of players a lifeline at senior level.
Blues’ favourite son lifts lid on ‘hardest decision I’ve had to make’ after ‘unbelievable’ rival pitch
It feels like Cody Walker has been a Carlton player for quite some time.
How much experience every club has lost, ranked 1-18
Check out how many games of experience your club has lost after the 2026 season.
1st November 2026
Historic AFLW finals to start with double header as concern raised for Gold Coast eliminator
The 2026 AFLW finals are locked in, with the all-Victorian top four to make history.
Nine things we learned: This star must be the Pies' No.1 priority
The Cats' forward line will take some stopping, a Swan is in top form ahead of finals and more lessons from round 12.
In case you missed it, R12: Blues secure fourth, Hawks book finals spot, Swans win thriller
All the headlines and major talking points from AFLW round 12.
‘Central to who we are’: Freo boss confirms ‘no hesitation’ for Wharfie Time return
Fremantle are adamant their controversial Wharfie Time will return in 2027, with plans to roll it out as early as Round 1 if necessary.
Suns miss top four by a whisker despite win over Giants
The Gold Coast Suns miss out on the AFLW top four by 0.2 per cent despite beating GWS in their final home and away match of the season.
The Suns started their rebuild when half their roster were just kids
The Suns are on the brink of the AFLW finals with a slew of young stars who were just kids when this rebuild began.
Ex-AFL star's spirit company is soaring, including in Asia
Former Kangaroos and Port Adelaide footballer Daniel Motlop's spirit company uses ingredients that some might regard as left-field, but it's breaking into the Asian market and is turning its focus to Europe.
The hard-working draft hopeful modelling his game on a star Cat
Young intercept defender Billy Wigmore has moulded his game on Geelong's Tom Stewart.
31st October 2026
Roos make AFLW history with three straight minor premierships
Jasmine Garner has spearheaded North Melbourne to a third consecutive AFLW minor premiership in a rousing 68-point victory over Richmond.