Melbourne coach Mark Neeld says the Demons' inexperienced list is still a long way from being competitive with top AFL teams.

Carlton uses a little-known rule to come down hard on suspended forward Jarrad Waite and the AFLPA is powerless to stop them.

Nic Naitanui kicks a goal after the final siren to lift the Eagles to a thrilling two-point victory over North Melbourne.

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Carlton forward Jarrad Waite is fined for his headbutt suspension while feeling the full force of Mick Malthouse's fury.

AFL Players Association calls on clubs to let players rest during their holidays rather than inforce strict training regimes.

Pope Gregory XIII changed the western calendar, now AFL boss Andrew Demetriou could expand the AFL calendar.

Luke Ball is back from a major knee injury and will play his first game since round three last year when the Pies take on Geelong.

Paddy Ryder, Nat Fyfe, Luke Ball and Shane Mumford are some of the big inclusions for round eight of the AFL premiership season.

Collingwood midfielder Dale Thomas will miss at least two matches while he tries to fully recover from a nagging right ankle injury.  

The latest AFL illicit drug testing reveals 26 players failed tests in 2012 with cocaine becoming the drug of choice.

Former Fitzroy coach Robert Shaw says comparing Melbourne with the Lions is an insult, saying his team had more heart and fight.

Controversial Sydney Swan Kurt Tippett is reportedly training the house down ahead of his much-anticipated debut in round 13.

Alex Price may have to choose between dressing up for her Year 12 formal or running around the MCG caked in sweat and mud.

AFL coaches have called for calm in the wake of James Kelly's controversial suspension for a bump on Brendon Goddard.

Jack Trengove had the world at his feet, now he just feels its weight on his shoulders - an analysis of his rise and fall.

A wildcard finals round and a conference system are just two of the fixturing options the AFL is presenting to clubs.

Denis Pagan understands better than most the frustration Mick Malthouse feels over Jarrad Waite's suspension.

GWS Giants coach Kevin Sheedy says he's been hurt by a "naughty" attack from former Socceroos player Craig Foster.

A look ahead to a big weekend of AFL action with a history lesson thrown in for free. Check out our tips for round eight.

Geelong midfielder Mathew Stokes says the Cats still hope Gary Ablett will make a fairytale return before he retires.

After a massive increase in positive illicit drug tests, the AFL closes the controversial self-reporting loophole in policy crackdown.

Paddy Ryder, Nat Fyfe, Luke Ball and Shane Mumford are some of the big inclusions for round eight of the AFL premiership season.

Jude Bolton says Sydney Swans must harden up if they are to beat Fremantle after their disappointing loss to Hawthorn.

Who is the early season Brownlow Medal favourite? Watson, Ablett, Dangerfield, or a dark horse? Vote for your pick!

Adelaide Crows coach Brenton Sanderson believes splitting the AFL into conferences would create more winners and excitement.

Mark Yeates, the man who put on the most famous bump in AFL history, says James Kelly's ban is bad for the game.

AFL captains Jobe Watson, Trent Cotchin and Nick Maxwell are all close to re-signing with their respective clubs.

AFL clubs will have their wish for a longer premiership season rejected as they debate a uniform start date to the pre-season.

Collingwood's injury crisis deepens with small forward Alex Fasolo set to miss the rest of the season with a foot injury.