Under-pressure Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has called on the narrative around his finals failures to “stop”, but understands why he cops the brunt of criticism. Hinkley, in his 12th season at the helm, has experienced another post-season flop after the Power fell to a six-goal loss in Friday night’s lopsided preliminary final. It’s the … Read more
Brian Taylor goes up to anyone and everyone during his now iconic AFL post-match segment, Roaming Brian. It’s part of what makes it great. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Brian Taylor interviews Sydney great’s daughter. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today And he’s usually pretty good at identifying most of the people he … Read more
West Coast have welcomed club great Shannon Hurn back into the fold just a year after he retired from the AFL. The 33-year-old will rejoin the Eagles ahead of the 2025 pre-season as a development coach focusing on game fundamentals. The announcement described the position as “an important role in fast-tracking” the team’s young list … Read more
Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury believes Sydney and Geelong hold a slight advantage heading into the blockbuster preliminary finals. The Swans and Cats are both well rested after having last week off, while their opponents Port Adelaide and Brisbane emerged victorious after thrilling semi-final wins. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Scott Pendlebury gives his verdict on the … Read more
The five words at the heart of a furious exchange between Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley and a number of Hawthorn players has been revealed. Hinkley copped a $20,000 fine after taunting Hawthorn players during his club’s three-point semi-final win on Friday night. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Ken Hinkley explodes at Hawthorn players Know the … Read more
St Kilda spearhead Max King is on the verge of agreeing to a monster deal that will be one of the longest contracts in the AFL 7NEWS chief football reporter Mitch Cleary has revealed the exclusive details of the offer that is likely to make him a Saint for life. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Max … Read more
West Coast premiership forward Jack Darling is set to end his AFL career at North Melbourne after formally requesting a trade. The 32-year-old has one year left to run on his contract but is eager to sign a multi-year with the Kangaroos, having completed a medical at Arden Street this week. The Eagles confirmed Darling’s … Read more
Collingwood legend Nathan Buckley has admitted the way he treated his teammates during his illustrious AFL career was “disgraceful”. The 280-game Brownlow medallist, who went on to coach the Magpies for another 218 games, has opened up in a wide-ranging and self-reflective interview on The Imperfects podcast. Buckley made a name for himself during his … Read more
Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson has made a bombshell revelation about the Eagles’ potential recruiting power thanks to emerging superstar Harley Reid. Reid just wrapped up his first season in the AFL after being taken with pick No.1 in last year’s draft. The 19-year-old immediately announced himself on the big stage with a number … Read more
The AFL is seeing the consequences of a condensed AFLW fixture play out in real time, with Collingwood captain Bri Davey set to sit out for two-and-a-half games with concussion. AFLW players have long voiced their desperation to have the season extended out so that they play more games at the highest level. WATCH THE … Read more
