AFL news headlines

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.

West Coast Eagle's nightmare season has gone from bad to worse with the Sydney Swans equaling their record for biggest win in a 171-point flogging.

The Australian Rules footballer sexually abused a Perth girl over a five-year period while at the height of his playing career, a judge has found.

Richmond AFL premiership player Marlion Pickett has been granted bail by a Perth magistrate after being charged over a string of alleged burglaries in which currency was stolen from safes.

Hawthorn star James Sicily could be in hot water after Brisbane Lions midfielder Hugh McCluggage left the field.

Adam Goodes' incredible career has now been immortalised by the Sydney Swans, with a bronze statue erected outside the club's headquarters.

Richmond CEO Brendon Gale has suggested the club is not afraid to turn to a previously untried coach to be Damien Hardwick's eventual full-time successor.

Hawthorn chief executive Justin Reeves has resigned from his position at Hawthorn, reports The Age.

'As soon as I started asking the question, the more I started to understand what the answer was going to be.'

Damien Hardwick is one of two champion coaches to step away inside a week, and it's a big problem for the AFL.

Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt are likely to be exonerated as the AFL's probe into Hawthorn nears its conclusion, according to The Age.

Half-time queues for hot chips or a beer at the footy could soon be a thing of the past at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium, with new technology to roll out from tomorrow.

Alastair Clarkson's decision to step down indefinitely from his role as head coach of North Melbourne came as a shock to fans and media, but those in and around the club say the writing had been on the wall for some time.

Clarkson is in his first year as North Melbourne coach, but has been under pressure as a result of the investigation into treatment of Indigenous players during his time as Hawthorn coach.

Doctors shocked Roberts with his diagnosis after the long-time footy caller fell and broke his ribs, with the x-rays showing up a unusual result.

Daniel Hayes alleges that his former assistant coach of the Eastern Ranges, Mark Heaney, got him drunk and then raped him when he was 17.

Richmond star Tim Taranto has taken a cheeky swipe back at Port Adelaide great Kane Cornes after playing a starring role in a stirring win over Geelong.

Two Liberal MPs plan to leave the party after raising concerns over the project's costs.

Antonio Loiacono has become the youngest Aussie rules player yet to donate his brain for further research after passing away from a sporting injury.

Neale Daniher has been honoured with a mural in the heart of the Melbourne as the ninth Fight MND 'Big Freeze' campaign gets underway.

A furious Alastair Clarkson has teed off on the "circus" he claims the investigation into allegations of racism at Hawthorn has become, calling the club he led to four premierships "shameful".

Former AFL agent Ricky Nixon may face a fresh assault charge for allegedly kneeing a police informant while leaving court after a hearing over a different assault.

Tasmanian football fans finally have the day they've yearned for with the state officially granted a licence for its own AFL team.

The emerging team wanted to pay homage to one of Tasmania's most iconic animals, but it's come up against a roadblock in the form of a major entertainment company.

Gillon McLachlan's replacement has finally been confirmed, but he won't take over the job for some time to come.

While the landmark announcement on a stadium was met with joy in the AFL world, the same could not be said for Tasmanians.

Will Ashcroft made a convincing claim for this year's goal of the year honour as he scored a stunner during the Lions' win.

Anthony Albanese has announced $240 million in funding for development of a stadium precinct in Hobart, to go alongside a new AFL team in Tasmania.

Antonio Loiacono's family have released a heartbreaking tribute to the young footballer, who died after an on-field collision during an A-grade game in the Adelaide Hills.

Brownlow Medal winner Jimmy Bartel has backed calls for a radical change to the system behind the AFL's top individual honour in light of the crackdown on dangerous tackles.

Brisbane's Charlie Cameron left a pair of AFL legends searching for words after this "unbelievable" finish.

In his first AFL game against his previous club, Rory Lobb was targeted in an explosive attack before the first bounce as his Bulldogs side met the Dockers in Perth.

Young Saints forward Anthony Caminiti has been suspended for three weeks after having his striking charge downgraded at the tribunal.

Gary Ablett senior is suing the AFL and his two former two clubs, claiming he suffered damage from concussions as a result of their negligence.

Gary Ablett senior is suing the league including the two clubs he played for, over concussions during his career.