SportAustralian Associated PressBlues No.1 pick Walsh stars against Hawks
Carlton suffered a 24-point loss to Hawthorn in their practice match at Ikon Park but Blues fans will be buoyed by the performance of top draft pick Sam Walsh.
SportAustralian Associated PressMcKay to debut and make AFLW history
Carlton's Abbie McKay will be the first father-daughter draft pick to play in the AFLW when she debuts on Saturday against Geelong.
SportAustralian Associated PressWines, Jonas named Port's co-captains
Ollie Wines and Tom Jonas have been appointed as co-captains of AFL club Port Adelaide.
SportAustralian Associated PressTigers' Lynch in doubt for AFL round one
Richmond forward Tom Lynch remains at least a fortnight away from full training and appears in doubt for their round-one AFL clash with Carlton.
SportAustralian Associated PressAFLX critics missing the mark: Dangerfield
AFLX skippers Patrick Dangerfield and Nat Fyfe say the exhibition is aimed at the younger generation and critics should keep an open mind.
SportAustralian Associated PressGrand final hero Sheed extends with Eagles
Dom Sheed, who booted the West Coast Eagles to their 2018 grand final victory, has extended his contract to keep him at the club until at the end of 2021.
SportAustralian Associated PressInjuries put star Demon, Giant out of AFLX
Melbourne's Tom McDonald and GWS star Jeremy Cameron have joined the growing number of players to pull out of the AFLX tournament.
SportAustralian Associated PressCats star Ablett on track despite no-show
Geelong superstar Gary Ablett didn't play in the Cats' practice match against North Melbourne.
SportAustralian Associated PressMills back in action for Sydney on Friday
More midfield time is on the agenda this season for Sydney AFL star Callum Mills, who returns to action on Friday after missing much of last season.
SportAustralian Associated PressJetta quickly re-sets goals after AFL flag
West Coast's premiership winger Lewis Jetta says he only celebrated the flag win for a couple of weeks before re-setting for the next AFL challenge.
SportAustralian Associated PressForward switch exciting for Brisbane Lion
He's one of Brisbane's best defenders, but Harris Andrews says he'd be excited about potentially moving to the forward line in the 2019 AFL season.
SportAustralian Associated PressMumford ready to return against Swans
Comeback star Shane Mumford will make his return to football for GWS in their practice match against Sydney on Friday.
SportAustralian Associated PressEagle Yeo endured toey flag ride in AFL
West Coast midfielder Elliot Yeo is confident he'll be fit for the start of the season despite undergoing toe surgery during the summer.
SportAustralian Associated PressEagle McGovern tried to skip GF parade
West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern says even he wasn't sure whether he would be medically cleared to play in last year's grand final win over Collingwood.
SportAustralian Associated PressHawks duo Breust, Smith join AFLX-odus
Hawthorn duo Luke Breust and Isaac Smith have joined teammate Chad Wingard in withdrawing from this year's AFLX tournament.
SportAustralian Associated PressAFL rucks to be vital: Adelaide's Jacobs
Veteran Adelaide ruckman Sam Jacobs says winning centre-bounce ruck contests will be vital under new AFL rules.
SportAustralian Associated PressDaniher could return in Bombers pre-season
Key forward Joe Daniher is a key to Essendon's AFL prospects and he could be set to return in the pre-season after a long absence due to a groin injury.
SportAustralian Associated PressFreo's AFLW debutant decked by knee injury
Brianna Moyes' AFLW debut turned into a nightmare, with the Fremantle rookie suffering a season-ending knee injury against the Magpies.
