A decade ago winning an AFL premiership was Alex Carey’s dream MCG scenario.

It was a return to some form of normality in 2022, but the AFL world still managed to throw up some extraordinary moments.

Former Brownlow medallist Barry Round has passed away at the age of 72.

Ben Cousins is stepping back into the football world.

Former West Coast player and assistant coach Peter Sumich has taken aim at his former club for retaining several veterans following the side’s bleak season.

Carlton star Sam Walsh will miss the start of the 2023 season after undergoing surgery on a bulging disc.

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Gold Coast defender Wil Powell admits he feared his career was over when he saw his ankle facing the wrong way after one of the most horrific leg breaks in the AFL.

The author of Hawthorn’s review into cultural safety has categorically denied allegations of fraud relating to an organisation where he once worked.

Tasmania’s hopes for a 19th AFL team still hang in the balance, despite an “in-principal agreement” being agreed to last month.

Richmond moved swiftly to lock down Shai Bolton on a long-term deal in a bid to ward off any potential poach from WA teams West Coast and Fremantle, the Tigers have revealed.

Ex-Collingwood club president Eddie McGuire has put forward a radical solution to the AFL’s fixture fairness, and proposed a bold finals system that would see all but two teams remain in the premiership race.

The Western Bulldogs have declared Luke Beveridge is their man long-term, with the senior coach signing a contract extension ahead of one of his most crucial seasons at the club in a significant display of faith.

There are 11 list spots remaining in the AFL ahead of the 2023 season, with nine clubs still having vacancies to fill.

AFL boss Gillon McLachlan has confirmed the umpire at the centre of the Brownlow betting scandal has been dumped by the league.

Andy Gowers has been announced as Hawthorn’s new club president, winning a bitter backroom battle to replace the outgoing Jeff Kennett.

An AFLW star has avoided a conviction for drink driving on a jetski during a holiday on the Gold Coast.

A bold move to introduce a “wildcard round” before the finals in the VFL in 2023 could be a precursor to a massive shake-up at AFL level in the future.

Footy’s biggest feud has erupted once again, after Kane Cornes alleged former Adelaide skipper Taylor Walker called him a “weak c***” in a bombshell text message.

Fremantle are opting to embrace their tough fixture in 2023 where they will play four of last year’s top eight teams twice, including grand finalists Geelong and Sydney.

Gold Coast young gun Matt Rowell is dreaming of a first premiership for the Suns after emerging through the “tough bit” to recommit to the club for another two years.

With 18 teams each playing 23 games in a 24-round season, all clubs are hit with ‘double-up’ match-ups, where certain sides play games against each other twice during the year.

The full 2023 AFL fixture is here and some clear winners and losers have emerged. There are also plenty of grudge matches to look forward to.

Brisbane has “jumped the gun” re-signing key forward Eric Hipwood on a massive six-year deal, tying him to the club until the end of 2029.

With a new AFL season comes new jumper numbers for draftees, recruits or otherwise.

Collingwood star Darcy Moore won’t return to training until the new year after suffering from a shock bone infection, the club has confirmed.

The AFL won’t apologise for releasing the opening round of the 2023 fixture during the Socceroos’ World Cup clash, despite copping plenty of criticism.

St Kilda can almost “put a line” through their finals hopes in 2023, footy commentator Kane Cornes has warned after the serious injury to young gun Max King.

Richmond AFLW star Jess Hosking has been charged with allegedly driving a jet ski while under the influence of alcohol in Queensland.

St Kilda forward Max King is expected to undergo a shoulder reconstruction after an incident at pre-season training.

With the trade period and draft now done, lists are close to their final makeup for the 2023 season.

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West Coast forward Isiah Winder was involved in an alleged incident this past weekend in Geelong that is being investigated by Victoria Police.

The AFL has released the fixture for round one of the 2023 season.

We’ve all seen videos of siblings losing it when a brother or sister has a birthday and the spotlight is shining brightly on them.

The AFL is reportedly planning a special pre-season exhibition game between an Indigenous All-Stars side and a World team featuring multicultural players.

If St Kilda fans weren’t in love with top recruit Mattaes Phillipou after watching his draft year highlights, they’d have to be after his brilliant reaction to his first day at Moorabbin.