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Hawthorn star Will Day will play his first AFL game this season on Thursday day against St Kilda. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLHawks coach warns they need more than stars' return

While two star Hawthorn players will return from injury against St Kilda, coach Sam Mitchell warns individuals won't solve their problems.

Roger Vaughan

No WAFL footballer was taken in Tuesday night’s mid-season draft.

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WA footy top boss defends talent after barren draft

The new boss of WA Football has defended the quality of the WAFL, but a leading talent expert has warned players could leave to head interstate after a barren mid-season draft for the league. 

Josh Kempton

Senior coaches are all big boys so there's no need for the song and dance

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MALTHOUSE: Boards, tell us when a coach is under the pump

AFL senior coaches like Brad Scott are all big boys. Club presidents should really just come out and tell the public when a coach is really under the pump, writes Mick Malthouse.

Mick Malthouse

Sean Darcy will return from a calf injury through Peel Thunder.

AFLCommentsPremiumDarcy needs sustained run in WAFL, former AFL coach says

Sean Darcy should not be recalled into Fremantle’s senior side until he has rebuilt his form and fitness throughout a sustained run in the WAFL, a former AFL coach has warned.

Josh Kempton

Lachie Neale of the Lions during a Brisbane Lions AFL training session.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumLions ready to roar back after Giant drubbing

One of Brisbane’s stars says they’re not managing a crisis, despite last week’s disastrous loss ahead of a blockbuster clash with Fremantle on Saturday.

Jake Santa Maria

Waterman is inspired by the Dockers success.

AFLCommentsPremiumWaterman ‘inspired’ by success of bitter rivals

West Coast forward Jake Waterman says arch-rivals Fremantle’s rebuild to become premiership favourites has inspired him despite the Eagles losing the mantle as the No.1 team in town.

Mitchell Woodcock

Melbourne great Neale Daniher with daughters Bec and Loz at Federation square.

AFLVideoCommentsEagles and Bombers to be part of AFL’s Daniher tribute

The AFL world will come together across every game this weekend as they honour the life and legacy of Neale Daniher following his death on Monday.

Jake Santa Maria

Marcus Herbert only has six months to prove himself.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumHerbert’s huge gamble to achieve AFL dream

Marcus Herbert is preparing for football’s ultimate audition, with the mature-age defender uprooting his life in country Victoria to move to Perth on a six-month contract at West Coast.

Mitchell Woodcock

Zach Merrett (centre) trains at Essendon on Tuesday after news broke of Brad Scott's sacking. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'Good TV': Mitchell reacts to Scott's Merrett bombshell

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell said Brad Scott's comments about Zach Merrett were interesting, but offered no insight on their plans for the ex-Essendon captain.

Roger Vaughan

Chris Scott was in no mood to answer questions about his twin brother Brad. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'Have one more go': Cats coach Scott gets testy

Geelong coach Chris Scott was at his evasive best, the day after his twin brother Brad was sacked as Essendon coach.

Justin Chadwick

Prices for flights from Perth to Melbourne have shot up amid Fremantle's winning streak.

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Virgin CEO’s promise to Freo fans over grand final flights

The cost of flying from Perth to Melbourne during grand final week has soared during the Dockers’ winning run, but Virgin Australia’s CEO has now provided a clear message to fans about what they should do.

Craig O'Donoghue

Hawthorn star Will Day is yet to play in the AFL this season because of a dislocated shoulder. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDawn of a new Day coming for Hawks as Saints loom large

Will Day's successful return through the VFL is a boost for Hawthorn as they prepare for a tough assignment against St Kilda.

Roger Vaughan

Murphy Reid has made a stunning start to his AFL career. (James Worsfold/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLHe's a special one: Dockers in awe of Murphy Reid

Murphy Reid is already a star just 18 months into his AFL journey, with his hot form playing a key role in Fremantle becoming premiership favourites.

Justin Chadwick

The West Coast Eagles have trained at Mineral Resources Park in Lathlain. Pictured - Harry Edwards

AFLVideoCommentsSurprise return of ‘team-lifter’ Edwards delights Eagles

West Coast forward Jake Waterman says the return of defender Harry Edwards to the track after his latest concussion has given him and teammates a timely boost.

Mitchell Woodcock

Harry Edwards was back at West Coast training.

AFLCommentsPremiumHarry’s Practice: Defender back on track after concussion

West Coast fans would be buoyed by the sight of a star defender who made a shock appearance back on the training track on Wednesday morning.

Mitchell Woodcock

In-form GWS midfielder Clayton Oliver has no qualms about taking on his former side, Melbourne. (Michael Errey/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLBusiness as usual as Giants star confronts his Demons

Whether the feeling is uncanny or one of nervousness, GWS star Clayton Oliver isn't letting anything show ahead of a reunion with former side Melbourne.

Joanna Guelas and Anna Harrington

Hayden Young’s recovery from concussion has been a “little bit slower” than ideal, Fremantle’s football boss says.

AFLCommentsPremium‘We won’t be taking any risks’: Recovery setback for Young

Fremantle’s football boss would not confirm if the star midfielder would be fit play the Lions, as he revealed what was concerning the club the most about his recovery from a concussion.

Josh Kempton

Clayton Oliver is thriving in his new colours. Phil Hillyard

AFLPremium‘Win-win’: Dees open on up on Oliver battle

Steven King says Melbourne’s midfield must answer the challenge collectively against former teammate Clayton Oliver.

Tyler Lewis

Kevin Sheedy says he will not actively campaign for James Hird to return as the club’s coach.

AFLCommentsSheedy not ‘pushing Hird’s barrow’ but would support return

Kevin Sheedy says he will not actively campaign for the return of James Hird, but the revered Essendon coach remains firm in his belief the club legend is the best man to lead the Bombers.

Josh Kempton

Andrew McQualter, Senior Coach of the Eagles address the team.

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The move Eagles must now make after mid-season draft shock

West Coast have made an emphatic statement, backing the depth of key defenders and rucks on their list after choosing to bring in two ball movers in the mid-season rookie draft.

Mitchell Woodcock

Neale Daniher

AFLCommentsPremiumInside Daniher’s massive impact at Fremantle

Tributes are flowing for Neale Daniher after he passed away on Monday, and a former Fremantle star has provided an incredible insight into how skilled he was as a coach during the club’s formative years.

Craig O'Donoghue

Danielle Laidey draws comparisons between Murphy Reid and Gerard Neesham.

AFLCommentsPremiumLAIDLEY: WA footy great shares what makes Reid so good

I wanted to get to the bottom of what makes Murphy Reid so good. So I called a champion of WA footy who he reminds me of and he shared exactly why, writes Danielle Laidley.

Danielle Laidley

Neale Daniher at the Big Freeze.

AFLCommentsBig Freeze plans set for massive change to honour Daniher

Neale Daniher touched the nation during his battle with MND and now that he has passed away, organisers are discussing ways to make the next Big Freeze event even bigger.

Craig O'Donoghue

Kevin Sheedy believes James Hird would do well if given another chance to coach the Bombers. (Joe Castro/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPolarising Hird says he wants to coach Bombers again

James Hird's interest in coaching Essendon again will be polarising for their fans, with one former AFL coach saying the Bombers may already know who they want.

Roger Vaughan