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Max Gawn is embracing the change at the Melbourne Demons but hopes to keep the captaincy. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'No real ego': Gawn happy either way on D's captaincy

Max Gawn says he was "scared" about whether new Melbourne coach Steven King would like him, amid widespread change at the Demons.

Roger Vaughan

A Collingwood staffer has quit the AFL club after an alcohol-related incident on a community camp. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLCollingwood staffer resigns after camp controversy

A Collingwood staff member has resigned from his role at the club after performing a lap dance on an AFLW player on an interstate trip.

James Palumbo

Dees skipper Max Gawn can't wait to run out in Victoria colours for the State of Origin clash in WA. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'A genuine crack': Gawn makes AFL Origin call to arms

Melbourne captain Max Gawn has wanted a State Of Origin return for several years and says it's now on the players to make it work.

Roger Vaughan

Harley Reid and Liam Baker opposed to one another last year before the latter’s move to the Eagles.

AFLCommentsPick Reid so we can duel: Baker throws down Origin gauntlet

West Coast’s Liam Baker has dared Victoria to pick Eagles teammate Harley Reid for next year’s AFL Origin at Optus Stadium, hoping they can renew an intense in-house rivalry in the February 14 encounter.

Glen Quartermain

Andrew Gaff during a lap of honour at West Coast’s season opener earlier this year.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
WAFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Eagles great Gaff’s return to football revealed

A WAFL club is set to tap into Andrew Gaff’s experience and intellect next season. Get the exclusive details here!

Mitchell Woodcock

Jordan Clark is in WA’s Origin side.

AFLCommentsPremiumDefensive dare a Freo focus over summer, says Clark

‘Who dares wins’ may become a mantra for Fremantle’s defensive unit in 2026, with Jordan Clark revealing the back line is focusing on more aggressive ball movement over the off-season.

Chris Robinson

A Collingwood staffer has quit the AFL club after an alcohol-related incident on a community camp. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumCollingwood staffer quits after alcohol-fuelled event

A staff member at Collingwood has quit the AFL powerhouse after an alcohol-fuelled incident on a camp in the Northern Territory.

Steve Larkin

Darcy Moore pictured on the same trip to Tennant Creek last year. Joe Turmine/CollingwoodFC,

BREAKINGPremiumCollingwood employee resigns after probe

A staff member at the AFL’s biggest club has handed in their resignation after an investigation into their behaviour on a club trip.

Tyler Lewis

Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner is desperate to find her way to North Melbourne. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumThe 'beer deal' to stop rivals drafting No.1 AFLW pick

The manager of former No.1 AFLW draft pick Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner has warned clubs to let North Melbourne take her following a failed move to the Kangaroos.

Oliver Caffrey

Patrick Cripps poses for a photo during the State of Origin Media Opportunity.

analysis
analysis
ANALYSISCommentsPremium
analysis
WA midfield to take on a deep Victorian engine room

West Australia’s aerial supremacy versus Victoria’s mighty midfield. That’s an early impression of how February’s State of Origin clash at Optus Stadium will shape up.

Glen Quartermain

Kysaiah Pickett is one of a host of high-profile homegrown stars officially been named in Western Australia’s squad for February’s State of Origin clash, The West Australian can exclusively reveal.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Dockers, Eagle among latest stars to join State of Origin

Kysaiah Pickett is one of a host of high-profile stars named in WA’s squad for State of Origin, alongside West Coast’s Liam Baker and Fremantle’s Luke Jackson and Jordan Clark, The West can reveal.

Glen Quartermain

Nat Fyfe hinted at life after football during a surprise visit from Sam Newman.

AFLCommentsNat Fyfe on farm life: ‘I’d rather be here than preseason’

Retired Fremantle gun Nat Fyfe has given an answer on his desire to return to football and gave a peek into his post-retirement life during a surprise visit from AFL legend Sam Newman. 

Fraser Williams

Former Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow will be looking to kick the Swans back into the AFL finals. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumLike Franklin: new Swan draws legendary comparison

Charlie Curnow is already calling the shots with his new Sydney teammates, with midfielder Errol Gulden seeing similarities with an AFL legend.

Joanna Guelas

The Kangaroos have failed in their bid to secure Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumNorth confident of getting young gun after failed trade

Riding high on a 27-game winning streak and two straight AFLW premierships, North Melbourne have failed to secure young gun Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner.

Oliver Caffrey

Malakai Champion went down with a serious looking knee injury.

AFLCommentsPremiumConcern for young Eagle after suspected knee injury

There is concern for an exciting West Coast youngster after he went down with a suspected knee injury at pre-season training on Wednesday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Mick Stinear will coach Geelong's AFLW side in 2026 after a hugely successful stint with Melbourne. (Dylan Burns/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Extensive experience': Cats land AFLW coaching great

Geelong have pulled off an AFLW coup, luring one of the league's most respected and successful figures as their new coach.

Roger Vaughan

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir.

AFLCommentsPremiumHow will Freo improve in 2026? JL on Dockers’ growth areas

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has revealed the main changes he’ll look to make in 2026, but there is one key element of the team which is giving him enormous confidence that they’ll keep rising up the ladder.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner's bid to join North will come down to the last day of the trade period. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumKey AFLW trade period deals to go down to wire

Several major AFLW deals are set to go down to the wire on the final day of trade period, including Sydney's move for Brisbane star Taylor Smith.

Anna Harrington

WA’s Lawson Humphries has re-signed with Geelong.

AFLCommentsPremiumWA Cat recommits until end of 2028

Lawson Humphries will not be returning to an AFL club in his home State anytime soon, with the Wickham product signing on for a further two seasons with Geelong.

Josh Kempton

Ex-Bombers skipper Dyson Heppell fires off a handball against Collingwood, the club he's now joined. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumFormer Bombers skipper joins Collingwood coaches

Collingwood have signed a former Essendon captain as a development coach, while also pinching a ruck coach from AFL rivals Melbourne.

Steve Larkin

Jobe Shanahan is keen to make a big impact as he approaches Year 2 at AFL level.

AFLCommentsPremiumShanahan opens up on pre-season focus as Waterman bond looms

Young West Coast forward Jobe Shanahan has revealed his main focus for improvement as he approaches Year 2 at AFL level.

Jake Santa Maria

Izak Rankine has been allegedly targeted by a series of threats on social media.

RANKINE THREATSVideoPolice arrest man over alleged threats to Izak Rankine

The 31-year-old has been charged after a lengthy investigation.

Ben Sutton

Josh Treacy and Harley Reid will both be staying in WA with their clubs across next pre-season.

AFLCommentsDockers, Eagles to stay in WA for second straight pre-season

The AFL’s pre-season fixture is out, and it’s good news on the travel front for both our WA clubs. See the schedule here!

Chris Robinson

Melbourne defender Jake Bowey will need foot surgery, sidelining him for six months. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumDemons lose defender for start of next AFL season

A Melbourne premiership player will be sidelined for six months, with a pre-season injury meaning he will need foot surgery.

Roger Vaughan