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A lowly 16th on the ladder in 2025, Richmond have the No.1 AFLW draft pick on Monday night. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumHow Richmond traded up for the No.1 AFLW draft pick

After a horror AFLW season that ended with the sacking of their coach and football boss, Richmond will enter the draft with the prized No.1 pick.

Oliver Caffrey

West Coast player Harley Reid.

STMCommentsPremiumEagles star opens up about fame and first home in Perth

At just 20, the West Coast midfielder has been called a prodigy and a generational talent, and carries a State-sized weight of expectations on his shoulders. Off the field, he’s just as full of surprises.

Jade Jurewicz

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CrimePremiumSilvagni’s disgusting act straight after rape

What Tom Silvagni did in the dark saw him convicted as a rapist. What he did immediately after has been described as “quite extraordinary”.

Liam Beatty

Clayton Oliver has impressed since joining the Giants.

AFL Clayton OliverVideoClayton Oliver spills beans on tumultuous exit from Demons

The 2021 premiership star opened up about how ‘s*** hit the fan’ over the past few years.

Matthew Younan

Bobby Hill is on a modified program at Collingwood training.

HILL SETBACKVideoBobby Hill cops another setback after nightmare year

The star forward’s 2025 season was derailed due to personal issues and a lack of conditioning. 

Ben Sutton

Sam Taylor is excited to represent WA in AFL Origin.

AFL OriginCommentsPremiumTaylor made for WA: Why Sam is excited for AFL Origin

Sam Taylor may be at Greater Western Sydney for life, but the superstar defender concedes representing Western Australia scratches an itch which comes with never playing for a club in his home state.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harley Reid in Crown Perth’s Enclave pool to celebrate 40 years of Crown Perth.

STMCommentsReid all about it: Harley opens up on life in the spotlight

It’s one of WA’s most talked about tattoos of 2025, but Harley Reid’s new ink might not mean exactly what fans think.

Jade Jurewicz

Fremantle midfielder Neil Erasmus has opened up on why he decided to remain at the Dockers.

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
AFLCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Erasmus: Why I decided to stay at Fremantle

In an honest sit-down interview, young Fremantle midfielder Neil Erasmus opens up on his decision to re-sign at the Dockers despite rival interest ahead of a massive 2026.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle are creeping closer to the Christmas break.

AFLCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Worner worry as young Docker emerges

Fremantle are creeping closer to the Christmas break, but they are ramping up their training as it heats up. Here's what we saw on Friday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Malakai Champion looks to have avoided a serious knee injury.

AFLCommentsPremiumTRAINING NOTES: Young Eagle makes surprise return

Young West Coast forward Malakai Champion looks to have dodged serious knee injury after making a surprise return to the field at Friday’s pre-season session at Mineral Resources Park.

Glen Quartermain

Former Swans Ollie Florent and Will Hayward can't wait to get back to Sydney in Carlton colours. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'Always going to happen': new Blues pumped for rematch

Rather than seethe about their exit from Sydney, new Carlton recruits Will Hayward and Ollie Florent are excited about trying to cause an early 2026 upset.

Oliver Caffrey

The famous father of convicted rapist Tom Silvagni has broken down in tears after his son was confronted in court by his victim.

UPDATEDPremiumAFL great breaks down in tears as he vows to stand behind rapist son

The famous father of convicted rapist Tom Silvagni has broken down in tears after his son was confronted in court by his victim.

Liam Beatty

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AFLPremiumLions star ‘privileged’ to be picked for Victoria

Two-time premiership winner Hugh McCluggage ‘wasn’t too sure’ if he would be picked for Victoria’s State of Origin squad despite his All-Australian credentials.

Marco Monteverde

General Manager of Burley Sekem Ed Cunningham with the brand new West Australian State of Origin jumper.

AFLCommentsPremiumBlack Swan revived for February 14 blockbuster

The first shot has been fired in the AFL Origin war and it’s all about the iconic Black Swan and Big V jumpers.

Glen Quartermain

Star signing Anne Hatchard aims to be a role model for Gold Coast's bevy of young AFLW talent. (PR IMAGE PHOTO)

AFLPremiumHow Gold Coast convinced AFLW superstar to join Suns

After three premierships across 10 seasons with Adelaide, AFLW star Anne Hatchard is ready to help Gold Coast charge up the ladder.

Oliver Caffrey

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BREAKINGPremiumAFL great’s son unmasked as a rapist

The youngest son of an AFL dynasty can now be identified as a convicted rapist, with a judge remarking it was a “matter of common knowledge” within Melbourne.

Liam Beatty

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.

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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