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Canberra’s Tom Green aiming to hit the scoreboard more for GWS

Rising GWS midfield talent Tom Green believes he can be a damaging presence up forward heading into his third AFL season.

Danny Frawley’s family hails mental health centre as a new start

Danny Frawley's family has helped launch the new mental health centre at St Kilda's Moorabbin headquarters that is named after the AFL player and coach.

Swans star Tom Papley to miss the start of the AFL season

Star Sydney forward Tom Papley will be sidelined for at least a month due to a hamstring injury, ruling him out of the Swans' AFL season opener against GWS.

AFL plans to play through COVID outbreaks: McLachlan

The AFL will push ahead with its most normal season since 2019, with CEO Gillon McLachlan declaring games will proceed amid COVID outbreaks.

GWS avoid unwanted record in AFLW defeat to Melbourne

GWS didn't register a score until the final three minutes of their 37-point hammering from AFLW premiership contenders Melbourne at Casey Fields.

Demons defend under fire premiership coach Simon Goodwin

Melbourne president Kate Roffey says reigning AFL premiership coach Simon Goodwin rejected accusations of bullying after a club review in 2020.

Giants vs Swans practice match locked in for Albury

The GWS Giants will head to their Riverina heartland to face the Sydney Swans in a practice match in Albury later this month.

Swans champion Josh Kennedy steps down as skipper

Sydney midfielder Josh Kennedy says it's the right time for him to pass the co-captaincy baton to emerging star Callum Mills.

Giants AFLW match against Saints postponed due to COVID

The GWS Giants round five AFLW fixture against St Kilda at Henson Park will not proceed as planned under the AFL’s Health and Safety Protocols.

Sydney Swans hand ex-Saint Paddy McCartin AFL lifeline

The Sydney Swans picked up No.1 draft pick Paddy McCartin, adding the forward to their list in the pre-season supplementary selection period.

Canberra AFL legend James Hird joins the Giants

Canberra-born AFL champion James Hird will make his return to the league after joining the GWS Giants in a new role.

GWS win AFLW season opener against Suns, Olympian injured

GWS have overcome the loss of Olympic gold medallist Chloe Dalton to post a 15-point AFLW win over the Suns at Great Barrier Reef Arena.

Sydney Swans hit by COVID-19 outbreak

Several Sydney Swans players have tested positive for COVID-19 in what is the biggest outbreak to hit an AFL club.

Giants to play Magpies and Swans in AFL pre-season

The GWS Giants will prepare for the 2022 AFL season with matches against the Collingwood Magpies and Sydney Swans during the pre-season.

Canberra’s Jack Steele signs five-year Saints deal

St Kilda co-captain Jack Steele has signed a new five-year contract on top of his existing deal, tying him to the AFL club until the end of 2027.

GWS announce Coniglio, Kelly and Greene as club captains

The GWS Giants have elevated stars Toby Greene and Josh Kelly alongside Stephen Coniglio as co-captain at the AFL club.

Giants to play four games at Manuka Oval as 2022 AFL fixture revealed

The GWS Giants to play an extra game in Canberra next year, with four matches scheduled at Manuka Oval for the 2022 AFL season.

Sydney Derby set as AFL lock in round one 2022

The Giants will host the Swans at Accor Stadium (formerly Stadium Australia) in a blockbuster round one clash to open the 2022 AFL season.

Giants to play Friday night AFLW match at Manuka

The fixture for the 2022 NAB AFLW competition has been revealed with the Giants set to make their mark all across the ACT and NSW.

Local star Josh Fahey drafted to the GWS Giants

Canberra-born Josh Fahey is a step closer to playing in the AFL after being selected by the GWS Giants on the second night of the AFL draft.

GWS Giants AFL player tests positive to COVID-19

The GWS Giants have confirmed an AFL listed player has tested positive to COVID-19, a day after announcing an AFLW listed player was a confirmed case.

Vaccinated Giants AFLW player tests positive to COVID-19

The Giants have confirmed a member of its AFLW program has tested positive to COVID-19 after travelling to Melbourne over the weekend.

Two positive COVID-19 cases in AFL ranks

Young Hawthorn midfielder Finn Maginness and a member of Carlton's AFLW program are isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.

De Goey to fight New York assault charge

Collingwood AFL star Jordan De Goey has released a statement declaring his intention to defend himself against an assault charge in New York.

Unvaccinated Crow Varnhagen out of AFLW season

Adelaide AFLW defender Deni Varnhagen will not play in the competition this season after refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.

Giants sign ex-Eagle Jarrod Brander

The GWS Giants have signed ex-West Coast utility Jarrod Brander in the first move of the AFL's delisted free agency period.

Magpies star De Goey arrested in New York

Collingwood Football Club are attempting to contact Jordan De Goey after the AFL star was arrested and put in a New York holding cell for allegedly groping a woman.

Giants ruckman Shane Mumford retires again

GWS ruck stalwart Shane Mumford has decided to retire from the AFL for a second time.

Melbourne Demons to unveil flag at MCG in December

Melbourne are poised to show off their first AFL premiership cup in 57 years to adoring fans at the MCG in December.

AFL mandates COVID-19 vaccine for players

All AFL and AFLW players will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-February or they will be barred from playing and training.