AFL news headlines

The AFL's annual two-week trade period has come and gone, and it's left some clubs with a serious shot of winning a premiership, with the Swans leading the pack after some shrewd dealing.

The AFL has confirmed Melbourne Demons utility Joel Smith has been handed a mandatory provisional suspension after testing positive to cocaine.

Essendon and Port Adelaide waited until the final minute of the trade period to secure the 36th and final deal of the two-week window.

Meantime, Port footy boss Chris Davies shed some further light on the stalled Brandon Zerk-Thatcher deal.

Welcome to Wide World of Sports' live coverage of the 2023 AFL trade period, which resumes after a hectic week one.

The veteran Geelong forward has signed a one-year deal with the Cats despite a tempting offer from Melbourne.

Former Melbourne skipper Garry Lyon has weighed in on Taylor Adams' move from Collingwood to Sydney.

Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has been discharged from hospital after being admitted in recent days.

Collingwood premiership star Jordan De Goey has given his thoughts on veteran teammate Taylor Adams' shock trade request to move to Sydney.

Sydney's hottest October temperature on record is 38.2 and the mercury should edge very close on NRL Grand Final day.

The sunny weather will be a change for both players and fans, who have been used to winter conditions.

Activists faced heavy criticism after they glued themselves to the roadway in Germany.

The parade snaked its way through the city to finish at the MCG.

AFL legend Leigh Matthews has lauded Brisbane coach Chris Fagan after overcoming 'ridiculous' accusations to reach a grand final.

Former Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide player Tom Rockliff called the system "insane" when highlighting Neale's round 6 match and Jason Horne-Francis' three votes for his 13-disposal game against Geelong.

It's the AFL's night of nights - the Brownlow Medal. Before the formalities kick off, the league's biggest names and their partners are gracing the red carpet to celebrate the achievements of this season.

Lachie Neale was so surprised by the thrilling result that he kicked off his speech with an apology.

The Lions star thanked the Melbourne crowd all the way from Brisbane, but he wasn't apologising.

The Carlton skipper was able to win the award courtesy of his ability to poll votes in his team's losses, something this year's contenders will have to rely on in what is an incredibly even field.

Live coverage of the AFL finals

West Coast is poised to be a major winner of the AFL's new collective bargaining agreement, with first-round draft picks to receive three-year contracts.

Kane Cornes believes Carlton should leave star forward Harry McKay out of its preliminary final team, saying he "adds pressure" to the team due to his poor kicking.

Premier Dan Andrews has remembered the Melbourne champion as a man who "reshaped" the game.

Matthew Lloyd has expressed concerns over Melbourne's worrying finals record that may "haunt" the Demons, after their second consecutive straight-sets exit on Friday.

Brayden Maynard has learnt his fate for his shot on Angus Brayshaw after a mammoth four-hour tribunal hearing.

Welcome to the WWOS live blog of AFL finals week.

The football community is in mourning after the death of rising star Samara Whitney at 16.

Former Crows footballer Mark Mickan has revealed how life-changing technology is allowing a doctor to treat his Parkinson's Disease from 700 kilometres away.

Crows veteran Taylor Walker has capped off a remarkable season by being named in his first AFL All-Australian team in his 16th season.

With a comprehensive 32-point victory over Carlton, GWS are in the finals. But who else will make up the top eight and how does the finals play out?

Controversial former AFL players' agent Ricky Nixon is unable to pay his lawyers in a fight against assault charges.

Two men attended Prahran Police Station today, where they were arrested.

The industrial action is part of an ongoing campaign for better pay and working conditions for South Australian transport workers.

Embattled West Coast Eagles coach Adam Simpson has hit back at speculation of his axing, confirming it's not in his "nature to quit", backing himself to lead the Eagles through their rebuild.

Port Adelaide can breathe easy after locking in their top four spot with a win over the Giants, as coach Ken Hinkley's extension looms.

Richmond star Trent Cotchin has become the latest AFL gun to announce his retirement.

Four-time AFL premiership star Isaac smith has announced his retirement from professional football.

Eddie McGuire is confident the Gold Coast Suns are finalising a five-year deal with Damien Hardwick to be their next coach.

The AFL has slapped Port Adelaide with a $100,000 fine for their mismanagement and failure to follow league concussion protocols for Aliir Aliir after a heavy hit.

The sister of Shane Tuck, who died in his 30s, says his brain was "rotting away" from disease and his final days were like "a war zone in his head".

Former AFL player Shane Tuck heard voices, had suicidal thoughts and was forced to stay in a psychiatric ward under a mental health order in the years leading up to his death.

North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas has been spared a conviction for threatening to distribute intimate videos.

Melbourne has opened up on the long-term plan for axed star Brodie Grundy, confirming he will "play as a forward", not a ruckman, as he looks to earn his senior spot back in the Demons' side.

Last week leading journalist Caroline Wilson told Nine's Footy Classified that Dew was facing the axe and eight days later the coach of five years has been told his time is up.

Former AFL star Glenn Archer has admitted careless driving after knocking down a cyclist while overtaking him.

An online scammer who pocketed more than $25,000 by selling AFL fans fake grand final tickets has been spared a conviction.

Alastair Clarkson is set to begin the transition back into his senior coaching role at the Kangaroos, the club has confirmed.