AFL

Not leaving!Giants confident in keeping out-of-contract Cameron

GWS coach Leon Cameron says his gut feel tells him out-of-contract duo Jeremy Cameron and Zac Williams will re-sign with the AFL club.

Justin Chadwick

Divided podcast‘It wasn’t treason’ — the phone call that launched Port’s AFL bid

In today’s episode, former Port Adelaide president Greg Boulton on Port’s bold bid to enter the AFL in 1991 and why he believes the club’s actions did not amount to treason. STREAM EPISODE 3.

Dale Fletcher

Stunning revelationHawks’ secret: How hand was forced in merger madness

The Hawks were cornered, desperate to find a way out of their diabolical financial situation. With $6 million on the table, former AFL boss Ross Oakley makes a stunning revelation as to who made the first move in merger talks.

Nick Smart

Something, Nothing, or Everything?Is Mundy the AFL’s most under-rated player?

Fresh off a 10-clearance masterclass, we feel 35-year-old David Mundy doesn’t quite get the credit he deserves from east-coast pundits. Our writers tackle the week’s burning questions. HAVE YOUR SAY

Field MarshalWho the stats say your team can’t afford to lose

Some are superstars while others are slightly more under the radar. Who are the players at your club that impact winning the most? Check out the stats and see who you need to keep fit during the fixture squeeze.

Sam Landsberger

DIVIDED PODCASTPort ‘didn’t give a stuff about anyone else’

Port Adelaide’s bold bid to join the AFL split South Australian footy. The journalist who broke the story reveals how the AFL played the situation to its advantage and why he admired the Port leadership. DIVIDED PODCAST: LISTEN TO EPISODE 2

Dale Fletcher

Trade SecretsInside story: Who is winning blockbuster Wingard deal?

The Chad Wingard trade was seen as the final piece of Hawthorn returning to premiership contention and Port Adelaide conceding it was time to go back to the drawing board. But things haven’t turned out like that.

Simeon Thomas-Wilson

AFL BombersHomesick McKenna back in frame for Bombers

Essendon coach John Worsfold reveals Conor McKenna missed last week’s loss to Brisbane due to homesickness, but expects the defender to return to action against GWS on Friday.

Justin Chadwick

President’s sprayGoodwin not shaken on premiership plan

Simon Goodwin says he was employed to lead Melbourne to its next premiership and he still believes he can do that despite the Demons’ form slump and a blast from president Glen Bartlett.

Russell Gould, Michael Warner, Sam Landsberger

LOCKDOWNAFL chaos after major umpire bungle

The AFL has revealed it was forced into damage control after two umpires who were scheduled to officiate a game were turned away at the South Australian border.

Sam Landsberger

ROUND 6 WRAPEagles, Redlegs put SANFL rivals on notice

Eagles and Norwood look the goods, the Roosters continue to make its presence felt and a son of a gun makes his mark. FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED FROM SANFL ROUND 6

Andrew Capel, Gordon Armstrong, Ben Cameron

Hero HoganHogan ‘fit and available’ and a surprise return

Fremantle defender Reece Conca has declared star forward Jesse Hogan ‘available’ to face Hawthorn on Monday night.

Josh Garlepp

Camp ConnorsAgent whacked with fine for rule breach

Prominent player agent Paul Connors has been whacked huge fine for running training camp for draft hopefuls last month that has now been ruled against the AFL’s player managers' guidelines.

Latest News‘Voice of Treason’: Watson’s stunning swipe at Barrett

The feud between Damian Barrett and Tim Watson has escalated dramatically, with the Essendon legend launching a stinging attack on the AFL-employed journalist, declaring he will now be known as ‘the Voice of Treason.’

Michael Warner

MATCH‘Mojo’s back’: Lynch buries Lions, faces nervous MRO wait

Tigers coach Damien Hardwick applauded Tom Lynch’s physicality as he returned to form against the Lions – but it could come with the cost of a stint on the sidelines.

Simeon Thomas-Wilson and Chris Cavanagh

Career-bestSheed: I’ve never seen Nic play better footy

Mesmerising, vote catching and at the peak of his powers is how Nic Naitanui is being described by industry figures at the moment - and teammate Dom Sheed agrees.

Craig O'Donoghue

LIONS V TIGERSMetricon under fire: ‘It’s gonna look like Colonial Stadium’

The Metricon Stadium surface is showing signs of wear and tear as it continues to take a heavy load. Plus, yet another hamstring victim and is Richmond’s Tom Lynch in MRP trouble?

Chris Cavanagh

Calf a chanceHogan a chance to return, Walters ruled out

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir told 7NEWS the club was being cautious with Walters, while confirming Jesse Hogan is a chance to return.

Mark Duffield

POWERHow Ebert has become Power’s Rising Star whisperer

A Rising Star nomination in the morning, a gutsy victory against the Bulldogs in the evening. That was just Mitch Georgiades’ Monday – and he’s revealed Brad Ebert has been the mentor that is helping him settle in at Port.

Liz Walsh

FINEDAgent to the stars sanctioned by AFLPA

Paul Connors – the player agent to some of the AFL’s biggest names – has been fined by the AFLPA after holding an unsanctioned training camp at Sorrento for draft prospects.

Chris Cavanagh

Suns Hoping For Pies Or BluesGold Coast Suns wait on fixture

A prime time AFL clash in Darwin with a big name club is part of the Gold Coast Suns’ wishlist for August

GREY MORRIS

TOP 25Revealed: AFL’s new plan for the national draft

The AFL has revealed when it plans to hold this year’s draft as the development of the class of 2020 becomes a hot topic, with new plans for a revised competition. Check out the top 25 prospects here.

Chris Cavanagh

HUB NEWSFixture update: Lions, Roos forced to change venues

The ever-changing AFL fixture has copped another edit, with the Lions and Kangaroos clash changing venues, while the Magpies v Crows and Saints v Cats games have also seen minor reworks. See all the latest changes here.

Lauren Wood and Glenn McFarlane

AFLSidelined: Power’s Mayes cops ban for Bulldogs ‘cheap shot’

Port Adelaide’s Sam Mayes has been suspended for his high hit on Bulldogs gun Josh Dunkley, after the action was described as a “cheap shot” by an AFL legend. Keep track of all MRO incidents here.

Lauren Wood