AFL legend Barry Hall has shown up in outstanding shape for his heavyweight boxing showdown with Curtis Scott - but fighting won't be the only thing on his mind as he takes a big risk on Wednesday night....read
Former Western Bulldogs draftee Aiden O'Driscoll has spoken about being forced to medically retire from the AFL despite having just left high school.
Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson set tongues wagging by urging umpires to be wary of 'getting milked' for free kicks after several questionable calls went Weightman's way.
Sidelined AFL poster boy Bailey Smith has taken time out from his overseas holiday to share the gruelling workout that has helped make him one of the fittest players in the league.
AFL great and footy commentator Nathan Brown has opened up about the huge penalty after a sheriff threatened to have his car clamped recently.
Stepping in the ring for his third professional fight, Smith proved too much for opponent Jamie Phillips in what was scheduled to last the course of four three-minute rounds.
The close friend of Collingwood star Brayden Maynard that invaded the field during the Magpies win on the weekend has been banned for life from the AFL
A pitch invader who disrupted the thrilling Collingwood-North Melbourne AFL game on Sunday was later seen celebrating with a Magpies star, sparking controversy on social media
There was no stopping inspirational Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Montempelli as he overcame sickness to snap one of the sharpest goals under pressure you will see in AFL footy
Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos has been accused by footy fans of play-acting following an off-the-ball incident with Western Bulldogs defender Taylor Duryea on Friday at Marvel Stadium.
A crowd of more than 100 mourners paid their respects to McCarthy in Fremantle on Wednesday and heard emotional eulogies from the star's father Graham and sisters Hannah and Jessica.
The mullet was all the rage in the 1980s before going out of style - but young AFL players have brought it back in a big way. Here's a deep dive into how popular it is in the league.
The winless North Melbourne Kangaroos have come under fire after their social media team went overboard in the search for positive spins on the club's awful season.
Bombers ruckman Sam Draper will have a 'four-week spell' from appearing on the podcast 200+, after he raised eyebrows recently for making comments about Luke Beveridge.
In a surprise turn of events on Thursday evening, the Bombers revealed Draper will miss Saturday night's clash with West Coast in Perth due to knee soreness.
The Western Bulldogs have made a call on star midfielder Tom Liberatore after his dramatic collapse late in the Friday night loss to Essendon at Marvel Stadium.
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has come under fire for denying Tom Liberatore was concussed in the club's loss to Essendon, despite the star player collapsing onto the turf at Marvel Stadium
Mere months after Clayton Oliver's tumultuous pre-season, the midfielder's return to his mesmerising, match-winning best against the Western Bulldogs has left coach Simon Goodwin 'in awe'.
Dani Laidley has been overlooked as the new Western Bulldogs AFLW head coach for 2024, with the club appointing a former professional golfer to take over from Nathan Burke.
It comes just days after Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins , then star batter Steve Smith, both voiced their push for a rethink on the January 26 public holiday.
The maurauding midfielder, who was embroiled in a white powder scandal last season, has vowed to be 'a good boy' while on the sidelines to help his recovery.
When Bailey Smith ruptured his ACL at training this week, the Western Bulldogs vowed to 'rally around' the midfielder as he faces the prospect of missing the entire 2024 AFL season.
Nathan Burke stamped himself as an Aussie Rules great over the course of 323 games for St Kilda, but his glittering playing career hasn't translated to the world of coaching.
The Western Bulldogs have been left reeling after an abuse victim was awarded a record $5.9 million in damages following historic sexual abuse by a club volunteer in the 1980s.
Video footage has emerged of Western Bulldogs stars copping withering abuse from fans as they walked off the pitch after their shock loss to the West Coast Eagles on Sunday afternoon.
Maybe it is the oxygen at the top of the AFL ladder making Tom Liberatore a bit giddy, but the Western Bulldogs star has offered anyone who mentions his name a free parmigiana meal at his two pubs
The absence of Martin, in particular, is a blow to Richmond's chances after interim coach Andrew McQualter spoke glowingly of the 32-year-old's form at his weekly press conference.
The 20-year-old has received a senior call-up to cap off a whirlwind five weeks since he was signed as a category B rookie, with three VFL games and an 'impressive' pre-season.
Western Bulldogs rising star Sam Darcy is set to be sidelined indefinitely with a rare lung condition. The son of club great Luke Darcy was drafted in 2021 but injuries have stalled his progress at AFL level.
The key forward endured a messy departure from Fremantle at the end of last season, and as a result was primed to be enemy No 1 at Optus Stadium for the Friday night blockbuster.
Horne-Francis, 19, endured a rough debut season in the AFL last year at North Melbourne, where the No 1 draft pick struggled to justify his reputation as a star of the future.
Western Bulldogs legend and AFL Brownlow Medal winner Tony Liberatore has been charged with assaulting an election worker during last year's Victorian state election campaign
The Dogs have high hopes for their new star, who has been playing Victorian Premier Cricket for Essendon - proving the apple didn't fall far from the tree when it comes to his famous dad.
The Western Bulldogs legend compared the life-frightening ordeal during a severe storm to playing against Hawthorn Hawks arch rival Robert DiPierdomenico in the 1980s.
AFL cult hero Bailey Smith says he has 'grown up' since his white powder scandal as he reveals how he learned to stop treating his body 'like s**t' by going far too hard in the pub.
AFL legend Nathan Burke delivered a scathing rebuke to his Bulldogs AFLW players, calling their workrate and tackle pressure 'crap' during their heartbreaking elimination final loss to Collingwood.
The Western Bulldogs washed down the disappointment for their dramatic elimination final loss against Fremantle with a Mad Monday session.
The Western Bulldogs washed down the disappointment for their dramatic elimination final loss against Fremantle with a Mad Monday session.
The home side were booed at quarter time after scoring a single point in a lackluster opening term - with Bulldogs gun Marcus Bontempelli helping his side race into a 34-point lead.
Western Bulldogs star Britney Gutknecht has suffered a shocking injury in Saturday's AFLW clash versus Port Adelaide. Play was halted for almost 30 minutes, with a broken leg the likely outcome.
Fremantle haven't yet put a timeline on Fyfe's recovery, but the dual Brownlow medallist has been ruled out of Saturday night's knockout clash with the Bulldogs at Optus Stadium.
Western Bulldogs fans and players may never celebrate a Collingwood goal more than they did on Sunday as they clinched a finals spot in dramatic circumstances.
He made an uncharacteristic error for his side on Saturday night, missing a seemingly easy opportunity to close the second quarter deficit on the Western Bulldogs, leaving his coach aghast.
While everyone else at the ground couldn't take their eyes off the thrilling grand final rematch, the bored kitty dozed off at one stage as its owner kept it on a leash so it couldn't stage a pitch invasion.
It has been two years since the Bulldogs selected Ugle-Hagan with the No 1 draft pick, and on Saturday the gifted forward put in a coming-of-age performance to help his side defeat Melbourne.
Smith, 21, has been sidelined for weeks as a result of separate suspensions for a headbutt and illicit drug use - the latter incident occurring during the off-season.
Bulldogs star Bailey Smith is set to sign a blockbuster contract extension after returning to training on Wednesday morning before his suspension for drug use has ended.
It's simultaneously the most gruesome and bravest thing you've seen on an AFL field this year: Bulldogs star Cody Weightman dislocates his elbow but returns to the game.
Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith has had one of the biggest 24 hours of his young life - but one of his sponsors, Cotton On, has vowed to stand behind their man.
The Doggies young gun lost his cool during a heated altercation between both sets of players and while grabbing a hold of Tuohy's jumper, was seen throwing his head towards the star.
Former Western Bulldogs player Brennan Stack has plead guilty to a vicious assault on two women in a Perth pub car park that was described by a police officer as 'ferocious' and 'vicious'.
The Western Bulldogs have broken their silence over the plight of Adam Kneale, who was repeatedly raped by a club official from 1984 to 1990.
The Western Bulldogs have ridden their luck and survived a plague of inaccuracy in front of goal to open their account for the AFL season with a scrappy 11-point win over Sydney.
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli suffered a 'low-level sprain' during the Bulldogs' defeat to Melbourne in the season-opener on Wednesday night.
Momentum was the theme of their grand final in Perth and Melbourne and Western Bulldogs picked up from where they left off with a pulsating AFL season opener on Wednesday.
David Hayes saddles outsider Almoonqith in Saturday's Caulfield Cup, but is hoping for another shock win after Western Bulldogs - the team his two sons play for - claimed an emotional 2016 AFL flag.
Western Bulldogs have sealed an emotional first premiership since 1954 after beating Sydney Swans 89-67 in an absolutely classic AFL Grand Final at the MCG on Saturday.
The Western Bulldogs take on Sydney Swans in the 2016 AFL Grand Final at the MCG on Saturday afternoon and we have all the information you need to enjoy the biggest game of the season.
Western Bulldogs were still known as Footscray the last time they played in a Grand Final, way back in 1961, but they are celebrating again following a 89-83 win over GWS on Saturday.
Hawthorn's dream of winning four successive AFL flags has been shattered after they lost 107-84 against Western Bulldogs on Friday night in a thrilling semi-final at the MCG.
Western Bulldogs star midfielder Mitch Wallis suffered a sickening broken leg after he attempted to dispose of the ball but instead kicked the back of his ankle at Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
AFL star Tom Boyd and teammate Zaine Cordy have been suspended indefinitely by the Western Bulldogs for a drunken altercation.
American gangsta rapper Snoop Dogg who is an avid sports fan has posted a bizarre Instagram picture on Monday superimposing himself on a number of Western Bulldogs players' bodies.
Western Bulldogs poked fun at local rivals North Melbourne with a funny banner on Friday night. The Kangaroos went into the game top of the ladder, much to the annoyance of the Bulldogs.
Bob Murphy's knee injury has sparked a war of words between ex-players Brian Lake and Tim Watson. Lake has urged Murphy to quit the Western Bulldogs, but Watson says that view is illogical.
Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
Joey Barton charged with alleged 'malicious communications towards Eni Aluko' -after comparing pundit to serial killers Fred and Rose West in January
Amadou Onana joins Champions League side Aston Villa from Premier League rivals Everton for £50m as both clubs CONFIRM move of Belgian midfielder
Enzo Fernandez is paraded former club River Plate amid racism storm... before whole stadium sing song aimed at France and their black players
Jadon Sancho 'close to agreeing personal terms over shock PSG move' just days after making his first Man United appearance in nearly a year
Xander Schauffele holds off Justin Rose to win The Open as American lands his second major this year after stunning 65 at Royal Troon
Rosenborg's clash with Lillestrom is abandoned after four anti-VAR protests inside the first 30 minutes as fans throw flares and FISH CAKES on pitch
Oscar Piastri wins first GP of his F1 career after McLaren bosses order team-mate Lando Norris to let him past, while Lewis Hamilton finishes third
Revealed: Kylian Mbappe' is NOT LaLiga's highest paid player after blockbuster switch to Real Madrid' - with a Man United target topping the pile
Max Verstappen FLIES through the air after colliding with Lewis Hamilton - as the tetchy Red Bull star lashes out at his own team's 's*** strategy'
Andre Onana offers his verdict on new Man United signing Leny Yoro after his debut - as he stresses the 18-year-old WON'T be fazed by his £52m price tag
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