Essendon has defeated last year’s grand finalists the Western Bulldogs by seven points in front of a home crowd at The Hangar, 12.9 (81) to 11.8 (74).

In perhaps the most remarkable ending to an AFLW game ever seen, a 50-metre penalty has allowed GWS’ Kat Smith to kick the first after-the-siren matchwinning goal in league history.

Champion Data analyst Daniel Hoyne has provided insights into its contentious player gradings heading into the 2022 AFL season.

AFL reporter Sam McClure has been stripped of his prestigious sports news Quill award amid fallout from coverage over the Adelaide Crows’ controversial 2018 pre-season training camp.

The Richmond Football Club will have joint skippers for the first time in its history, with Dylan Grimes and Toby Nankervis on Monday named co-captains for the 2022 season.

Already the AFLW season has shown the impact of the Omicron variant, and the decisions of most Australian states to live with the less-dangerous version of the virus, with multiple games postponed because clubs couldn’t field a team.

Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin has come under more heat following revelations of an expletive-laden rant towards former club doctor Zeeshan Arain over the medico’s advice to rest Angus Brayshaw due to concussion symptoms.

For several years Carlton has been on the cusp of being a respected AFL club once again. In 2022, it’s all in front of it.

The fallout from explosive revelations around the conduct of Melbourne Demons coach Simon Goodwin has reached AFL House, with reports AFL boss Gillon McLachlan held a crisis meeting with the club in February 2021 – months after passing on concerns to the club.

Carlton star Sam Walsh has put pen to paper on a new four-year extension, tying him to the Blues until the end of 2026.

The 32-year old was only contracted for the pre-season in a part-time role where he was at the club one day per week, working closely with development coaches Leigh Tudor and Cam Roberts to help develop key-position players, as well as the first to fourth-year players in its academy.

Essendon livewire Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has been granted a leave of absence away from the club due to personal reasons.

A big trade has gone through and several more will come ahead of next Fridays deadline (AEDT).

Werribee coach and former AFLPA best first-year player winner Michael Barlow says he’s “very bullish” about the talent level among second-tier players as state league clubs face the prospect of being raided.

An incredible photo of NBA icons including Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley holding up Essendon jumpers has gone viral as legendary US broadcaster Ernie Johnson continues to show support for the club in a touching connection.

Richmond veteran Jack Riewoldt has flagged more midfield time for teammate Dustin Martin in 2022, as the three-time Norm Smith medallist looks to become a “bull” like he did in his all-conquering 2017 campaign.

Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has revealed why decided to turn down a job offer from North Melbourne, claiming he “wouldn’t change a thing”.

AFL and AFLW stars Chad Wingard and Taylor Harris have given evidence at a parliamentary inquiry into social media and online safety.