Collingwood icon Jeffrey “Joffa” Corfe has avoided prison for his “depraved” crime against a 14-year-old child nearly two decades ago.

North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson, despite apologising for delivering a comment perceived as threatening to a TV reporter, “can’t give a guarantee” he wouldn’t do it again.

North Melbourne’s Tarryn Thomas will return to Arden St on Monday — less than four weeks after he took time away from the club amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

Ben Brown’s locks might be gone, but his club’s hunger for a second Melbourne premiership in three years remains, claiming the Demons have “unfinished business” in 2023.

Brodie Grundy’s manager has revealed the conversation between the star ruckman and and Collingwood coach Craig McRae that sealed Grundy’s trade to Melbourne.

Adelaide has overcome a sluggish start to defeat Fremantle 12.5 (77) to 10.6 (66) in Cockburn on Friday, helped by a great performance from new recruit Izak Rankine.

Port Adelaide’s big-name recruit produced exciting glimpses, but it was the returning Oscar Allen that sparked a late West Coast resurgence on Friday night as the Eagles showed why they can’t be underestimated in 2023.

Geelong has thumped Hawthorn in their match simulation, storming to a 21.12 (138) to 7.11 (53) lead after four of eight periods at GMHBA Stadium on Thursday, but it was not without injury concern.

Essendon has ran over the top of Gold Coast in a tight five-point win at Austworld Centre Oval that was abandoned early on the opening day of the AFL’s match simulations.

The first AFL squads of 2023 have been revealed with the teams featuring in Friday’s six match simulations naming their line-ups.

Jake Stringer appears unlikely to be ready for Round 1 after scans confirmed the ESSENDON star had suffered a hamstring strain.

North Melbourne great Glenn Archer has reportedly been charged after allegedly crashing into a cyclist in January.

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley’s time at the club is set to come to an end after the 2023 season unless they make the Grand Final, according to one former AFL player.

The four newest AFLW clubs have been given an open licence to poach the best players from top clubs without a trade in a massive shake-up to the player movement market ahead of season eight of the competition.

Josh Dunkley wants to clear the air.

Collingwood insists it doesn’t have a widespread illicit substance issue, claiming Jack Ginnivan’s drug use was an “isolated incident” as more details emerge around how the club found out about the video footage.

Controversial Collingwood young gun Jack Ginnivan says he’s “truly sorry” after he was caught taking an illicit substance in a hotel bathroom last month.

St Kilda’s forward line has taken another hit, with spearhead Tim Membrey in a race to be fit for round one following knee surgery.

Essendon is on the lookout for a new captain after veteran Dyson Heppell stepped down from the role after leading the club through “a difficult time in its long and proud history”, according to coach Brad Scott.

Essendon legend Tim Watson says while he’s not “best mates” with James Hird, he insists he holds no ill feelings towards his premiership teammate, who he hopes will always be recognised as “one of the most revered figures” in Bombers history.

Virtually every player will tell you they’ve had a career-best pre-season at this time of year, but not many will tell you they’ve rebuilt their program from the ground up like Zach Merrett.

AFL great Wayne Carey has dropped his legal action against Perth’s Crown Casino over his eviction which saw him accused of possessing an illegal drug.

Aussie Hollywood A-lister Cate Blanchett has once again shown you can take the woman out of Australia, but you can’t take the Australia out of the woman.

Richmond has overlooked former Geelong midfielder Quinton Narkle for its final list spot, signing an untried key position prospect one day before Wednesday’s SSP selection deadline.

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is hopeful star defender Brennan Cox will make an appearance this pre-season as he struggles to overcome an infection in his knee.

Jason Horne-Francis has insisted comments about Port Adelaide’s training standards were not a dig at his former club North Melbourne, but has said his trade was “the best decision I’ve made”.

An honest Nat Fyfe has opened up on the mental demons that came with the string of injury setbacks while also offering a message of hope to come out of hitting “rock bottom”.

Patrick Dangerfield opened a serious can of worms when he asked a rather simple question to his social media followers.

Lions coach Chris Fagan remains silent about the AFL’s investigation into racism claims against him and Alastair Clarkson, and wants his Brisbane players shielded from questions about the matter.

A civil lawsuit against AFL legend Barry Cable has begun, with Cable not attending the first day of the trial or represented by a lawyer.

Enigmatic midfielder Harley Bennell has returned to Victoria to join Port Melbourne as he tries to mount a third comeback bid in the AFL.

West Coast youngster Rhett Bazzo has taken his first steps in a return to the club following the tragic death of his mother Kylie last month.

Nat Fyfe has stepped down as Fremantle captain but amid rumours he was forced out, the star himself admits he had to “get on board” with the decision.

For a seventh consecutive year, it’s time to look back in order to look forward.

Dual Brownlow medallist and Fremantle great Nat Fyfe has stepped down as club captain.

A man has been charged over a boat crash which claimed the lives of his wife and the mother of a young AFL player.

Richmond looks set to unleash triple premiership captain Trent Cotchin as a forward in 2023, but the 32-year-old’s move out of the midfield is already being questioned.

Carlton defender Zac Williams has ruptured his ACL and will miss the 2023 season.

Former Hawthorn star Cyril Rioli and wife Shannyn have reportedly made submissions to the AFL inquiry into alleged racism at Hawthorn.

Despite recent headlines, there’s promising signs emerging from the Kangaroos, while Richmond’s big-name recruits are turning heads.

Eagles captain Luke Shuey believes his team is in the best physical shape it’s been in for as many as five years as it aims for a quick bounce after an “embarrassing” 2022 campaign.

The AFL’s education initiatives are excellent but it has to introduce harsher penalties for players facing serious allegations, a sexual and family violence advocacy group says.

The 2023 AFL season is just around the corner and what better way to get the new season started than with some healthy debate.

LATEST | North Melbourne has confirmed young gun Tarryn Thomas is now on personal leave from the club amid shocking allegations of misbehaviour towards “multiple women”.