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Why Conor McKenna really left Australia, and what drew him back to footy

It's a common misconception that Conor McKenna left the AFL in the wake of COVID scrutiny, but he tells AFL.com.au why that's not the whole story

AFL26d ago

'This year is effectively gone': Hardwick says Suns' finals chances are all but over

Damien Hardwick believes the Suns' finals chances are just about over

AFL26d ago

Blues won't 'catastrophise' loss as Hawks hail 'big step forward'

Interim coach Josh Fraser conceded Carlton was outplayed in the wet by Hawthorn

AFL26d ago

Crows thrash struggling Suns as Gold Coast's losing run continues

The Crows have eased to a convincing win over the Suns

AFL26d ago

Hawks snap Blues' streak in wet and wild clash

Hawthorn handed Josh Fraser his first loss as Carlton's interim coach

AFL26d ago

Trio to remain in Sydney as Cats count cost of bruising clash

Jeremy Cameron, Tanner Bruhn and Jack Henry will remain in Sydney after suffering injuries against the Giants

AFL26d ago

Giants equal club record in fightback over Cats: Your club's biggest comeback win

Check out your club's biggest ever comeback win

AFL26d ago

Around the state leagues: Cats gun stars, Swan impresses, big Sun dominates

Check out all the best players from this weekend's VFL, SANFL and WAFL action

AFL26d ago

Injuries everywhere as Giants reel in huge deficit to continue domination of Cats

Jeremy Cameron, Tanner Bruhn, Jack Henry and Phoenix Gothard all suffered injuries in the Giants' win over Geelong

AFL26d ago

Is the streak safe? Crisp learns fate for tackle on Roo

The match review findings for Friday night's game are in

AFL26d ago

Ticket waitlist opens after 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland match sells out

A ticket waitlist has gone live for the 2026 NAB AFLW Australia v Ireland match after the historic clash sold out

AFL26d ago

Port left counting injury toll as Saints snag crucial win

St Kilda has defeated Port Adelaide by 14 points, with the Power suffering injuries to three key players

AFL26d ago

Season over? In-demand Port gun suffers horror ankle injury

Zak Butters is ruled out of the remainder of the game after suffering an ankle injury

AFL26d ago

Saints make final call on Lachie Neale after meeting with Lyon

Ross Lyon has confirmed the Saints are out of the hunt for Lions star Lachie Neale, while also endorsing assistant Corey Enright's links to the vacant Carlton coaching job

AFL26d ago

Swans assistant says he hasn't looked into Bombers role, despite head coach ambitions

AFL.com.au sat in with Mark McVeigh and Sydney’s defensive group ahead of their top-of-the-table clash against Fremantle

AFL26d ago

Saints, Power meet with top-10 hopes alive. LIVE from 1.15pm AEST

Follow all the action from Saturday's round 18 games

AFL26d ago

Long before footy, this Bulldog was already in the spotlight

Jasmyn Smith spent her teenage years as a TV presenter on Nickelodeon and Channel 10 in Queensland

AFL26d ago

We need to talk about Matt Rowell: What is behind the Brownlow medallist's slump?

Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell's numbers show a sharp decline in 2026

AFL27d ago

Pies preparing for Schultz to be sidelined by syndesmosis injury

Collingwood is preparing to be without Lachie Schultz for an extended period of time after the livewire suffered a syndesmosis injury against the Kangaroos

AFL27d ago

Bombers boon as young gun extends contract until 2031

Nate Caddy has extended his contract with the Bombers until the end of 2031

AFL27d ago

Pies, Roos do battle in important Friday night clash. LIVE from 7.40pm AEST

Follow all the action from Friday night's clash between Collingwood and North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium

AFL27d ago

TEAMS: Big Bomber axed among FIVE changes, key Tiger hurt, gun Lions back

The teams for round 18's Sunday matches are in

AFL27d ago

MATCH REVIEW: Swans slapped with THREE charges for umpire contact

The match review findings from Thursday night's match between Fremantle and Sydney are in

AFL27d ago

Dockers v Swans blockbuster delivers TV ratings bonanza

Thursday night's clash between Fremantle and Sydney drew a record TV audience

AFL27d ago

League laying foundation for India to be land of AFL opportunity

Games in India for premiership points are not on the agenda but Andrew Dillon is keen to grow the game in the overseas market

AFL27d ago

Stream your team: Watch all VFL and VFLW games LIVE and FREE

You can watch every game of the 2026 VFL and VFLW seasons LIVE on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App

AFL27d ago

'Availability wasn't up to standard': Tigers aim to leave injuries in the past

Adem Yze says Richmond needs to create an elite environment after the departure of high performance manager Ben Serpell

AFL27d ago

Eagles beat rival clubs to extend former first-round pick's contract

West Coast has signed Elijah Hewett for another four years

AFL27d ago

AFL unveils long-term strategy for Australian Rules Football in India

The AFL has today unveiled a long-term strategy to grow Australian Rules Football in India, with an ambition to increase participation in India to more than 100,000 registered participants over the coming years