5 d. ago Sport’s ‘dirty secret’: Why performance anxiety is causing AFL players to miss games

Loss of muscle control. Breathing issues. Brain fog on the field. And players who try to play through it can be at risk of long-term harm.

Sport

6 d. ago The players at the centre of the AFL’s recruiting war, and five others to watch

These players to sign on the dotted line, and while that remains the case, they’ll be at the centre of trade talk in 2025.

Sport

6 d. ago Inviting drama: Should an AFL captain be meeting a rival coach?

These players are yet to sign on the dotted line, and they’ll be at the centre of trade talk in 2025. And with a club captain among their number, the chase is on.

Sport

7 d. ago Cripps, Bont and Petracca better watch out; the kids are coming for them

It’s young talent time in the AFL, with a host of up-and-coming players making their mark. By season’s end, it’s possible one or more of them will have usurped the league’s modern greats.

Politics

8 d. ago Revealed: The formula that shapes the top 10 AFL player brands

The list of the league’s most marketable players is changing rapidly, and their capacity to cash in with multimillion-dollar off-field deals has been revolutionised in the past five years.

Sport

9 d. ago Hawks hold off Giants, Lions top Cats in Saturday thrillers; Saint lose youngster to act ‘that’s got to be stamped out’

Gold Coast, St Kilda, Hawthorn and Brisbane Lions were the big winners on AFL Saturday while more questions will be asked players pushing opponents into traffic after a young Saint was left with a suspected concussion.

Politics

9 d. ago AFL 2025 LIVE updates: Hawks hold off Giants, Lions top Cats in Saturday thrillers; Saint lose youngster to act ‘that’s got to be stamped out’

Gold Coast, St Kilda, Hawthorn and Brisbane Lions were the big winners on AFL Saturday while more questions will be asked players pushing opponents into traffic after a young Saint was left with a suspected concussion.

Politics

1 week ago AFL players do listen to the media. This is why using it as motivation can be risky

AFL footballers are under more scrutiny and pressure than ever before. It’s impossible to ignore it all, no matter how hard you try. But you have to put it into perspective.

Sport

1 week ago Footballer with Tourette syndrome to make AFL history; Bombers to debut El

Tom Cochrane, son of former Power player Stuart, will become the first player with Tourette syndrome to make his AFL debut. Meanwhile, Essendon have named attacking half-back Saad El-Hawli to make his debut in the Power clash on Thursday night.

Events

2 w. ago Appetite for destruction drives speedy Cat after two doses of preliminary pain

Max Holmes doesn’t set goals, nor dwell on his preliminary final heartache. But he’s desperate to improve. At this rate, he could be the Cats’ best player and one of the AFL’s finest by season’s end.

Politics

3 w. ago Young Blues star takes personal leave; Gawn’s choice words for McRae; AFL audits Geelong’s player payments

A 22-year-old Carlton is spending some time away from the club. Elsewhere, the AFL is conducting a formal audit of the Cats’ player payments structure, and Max Gawn has had a few words for Craig McRae.

Sport

3 w. ago ‘He’s got form’: Gawn’s choice words for McRae; AFL audits Geelong’s player payments; Dons extend Scott

The AFL is conducting a formal audit of the Cats’ player payments structure, including third-party payments, as opposition clubs wonder how they manage to attract stars.

Sport

3 w. ago AFL audits Geelong’s player payments; Dons to extend Scott’s contract

The AFL are conducting a formal audit of the Cats’ player payments structure, including third-party payments, as opposition clubs wonder how they manage to attract stars.

Sport