Port don't look any more powerful after the off-season, but do they need to be?
Mick Stirling
North targeted the obvious concerns, but are there bigger problems?
The Hawks have been the big gamblers in the off-season, but will their luck hold out?
It was all one-way traffic heading the wrong way for the Giants this year, but is it part of a bigger plan?
They may seem to be going backwards, but it's not all gloom and doom for the Suns.
Nothing much has changed at Sleepy Hollow post-season.
The Dockers focussed on forwards, but is it enough going forwards?
Have the Bombers done enough to get themselves in serious flag contention?
After a Grand Final finish this year the Pies look even better placed for 2019, but what about the long run?
Surely the Blues will start heading in the right direction after a busy off-season.
After all the ins and outs, are the Lions finally ready to make inroads up the ladder?
After all the ins and outs, are the Crows in a better position for a flag assault in 2019?
Who did your club select at the 2018 AFL Draft?
The first round was showbiz, but this is where the bargains are going to be found.
Former Saints captain thinks the current draft system puts too much pressure on young footballers.
Our countdown to the AFL draft finally concludes as we look at the history of pick one.
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick two.
Some good father-son selections has put the Bulldogs on track.
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick three.
The reigning premiers know how to get the best out of the draft, right to the end.
The Swans' draft record is arguably the worst in the league.
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick five.
The Saints may yet trade pick four in a bid for more top talent.
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick six.
Football's statistical gurus rank the best juniors in the land and there's a few surprises.
They may be flying now but the Tigers wasted some golden opportunities to grab stars along the way.
High-scoring, low-tackling forward makes the move to Sydney on a one-year deal.
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick seven.
It's no wonder the Power are targeting local talent this year.
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick eight.
Injury-plagued former St Kilda and Collingwood midfielder could get a third chance.
The Roos haven't always chosen wisely at the NAB AFL National Draft.
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick nine.
The Demons look to have most areas covered, but can still get a gun from the draft.
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick 10.
The Hawks keep trading away their top picks so need to get crafty late in the draft.
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick 11.
Unpopular outfit is thrown away early as the club listens to fans.
As stars start to leave, the Giants need to get draft picks right while their flag window is open.
Midfielder yet another mature recruit as Suns try to rebuild culture.
They've got good selections, but the Suns need a draft strategy to secure players for the long term.
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick 13.
Apart from one short period, the Cats have failed to make much of an impression at the AFL National Draft.
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick 14.
They may not all be gold but there's not that many dud drafts at the Dockers.
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick 15.
The Bombers haven't always made the best choices early in the draft.
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick 16.
Swans getting active as AFL period opens for delisted free agent movement.
September revelation will be rookie listed if no other club takes him first.
They like their family connections at Collingwood and they're about to go there again.
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick 17.
From no games to two, the religious holiday is getting big on the AFL calendar.
Next year's draw has upset a few people and needs a little last-minute tweaks.
What's so special about the Geelong Falcons midfielder that will make Carlton snap him up with the first selection at the NAB AFL National Draft?
The Blues have had a lot of high picks in the past - have they all worked out?
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick 18.
Our countdown to the AFL draft continues as we look at the history of pick 19.
How have the Lions gone in the past and what will they do this year?
Car crashes to cancer, suicide to tsunamis, many footballers have been cut down early in life.
How have the Crows gone at the draft in the past and what will they do this year?
Power supporter outraged at club suggesting he go to a rival to buy merchandise.
We start our countdown to AFL National Draft day with a look at the history of the number 20 selection.
Small forward is likely to be thrown an AFL lifeline as clubs clamour for his creative goalkicking abilities.
Saints forward gets the selfie of the year.
Health problem will see 19-year-old call it a day.
Viral video of drug taking may not end ruckman's hope of an AFL return.
Danielle Ponter looks to take famous family's football story in a whole new direction.
All the trading's done and the AFL draft order is settled, well, for the moment at least.
Two high draft selections amongst those delisted by the premiers.
Tom Mitchell, Dustin Martin and Nat Fyfe are the early fancies for next year's Brownlow Medal.
Veteran hopes gritty midfielder stays on at the Whitten Oval.
Big name recruits see changes to the favourites for next year's flag, and wooden spoon.
Small forward calls it a day after 219 games and, eventually, a premiership medallion.
Who won the Neale deal - Brisbane, or Fremantle?
The Hawks wanted the Power star, but which team came out on top?
Deal gets done as out-of-favour star leaves Alberton Oval
Other clubs pass on troubled midfielder as Dockers lay down the law.
Up and coming defender decides he's happy to head home.
Lack of opportunities sees South Australian teenager head home.
Suns reverse the exodus of players as injury-ravaged Cat comes their way.
Former top-10 pick heads home to Victoria.
Deal gets done for a late pick, sending midfielder to Arden Street.
Former first-round selection looks to head home to South Australia.
In these days of long contracts, eight years is apparently too much to ask.
Three days to go and there's plenty of big deals yet to be done.
Does the former Lions captain hold the key on trade week's major moves?
Will transparency help observers decide whether a deal is worth doing?
Just in case you didn't think the AFL trade period was crazy enough!
Premiership ruckman heads home to South Australia unchallenged.
It may take a sweetener to get star forward home to Western Australia.
The biggest deals are going to take a while to complete.
Troubled midfielder may be on the chopping block despite having re-signed for 2019.
Star forward's social media statement has the Power seeing red.
'Sweetheart deal' sees experienced pair head north.
Biggest deal of the off-season goes through unchallenged.
First official trade could trigger another.
Moore's new two-year deal hasn't stopped the Pies pursuing Gold Coast captain May.
Some are public knowledge, others are on the sly, but which of these deals will get done?
All the results from the clubs' big nights
First-year Cat is yet to make his plans for 2019 known, but is looking keen to get to the Eagles.
Swans have spoken to a few players to try and cover experience going out the door.
Midfielder heads home to Western Australia as Dockers bolster their playing stocks.
Port star on the radar but what's happening with Tome Liberatore?
Former GWS Giant furthest claims on being AFL's 'recruit of the year'.
Power star hasn't given any indication as to where he'll be in 2019.
Midifelder might not be moving interstate after all.
Big man considering a comeback to help his former side deal with a potential ruck shortage.
Defender has spoken to other clubs and has big offers on the table.
Red card on the cards, plus the introduction of a 'Toby Greene rule'
Highly rated young defender seeking a trade home to Victoria.
Former Suns captain finally says what the football world has expected for months.
Goal in the dying minutes is just another in a long line of grand final controversies to go against the Pies.
Midfielder has reportedly been made a huge offer - but could turn it down!
Did all of the gains ease the final pain?
Some big moves are being made across the country.
Injury-plagued midfielder is in the sights of the Bombers and Blues despite being a contracted Giant for the next two years.
All you need to know about Saturday's big game.
Are these the guys who can win the game and make a name for themselves on the biggest stage?
Travelling halfway around the globe isn't quite far enough for London-based supporter.
The coach thinks it'll take two first-round selections to get the job done.
For all the joy and heroics there's just as much heartbreak and pain.
Number two selection gets the knife after three unproductive years.
Full forward's trade could secure Gold Coast defender Steven May.
Finals came but did the preliminary final loss suggest some demons from the past are still hanging around?
Pair reportedly ready to head north in search of opportunities.
League CEO says there's enough talent already on Suns and Blues' lists.
Fremantle and West Coast are both trying to position themselves as the front-runner for the 24-year-old midfielder's services.
It's the big selection dilemma ahead of Saturday's season decider.
It's not necessarily the biggest names that have the biggest influence at this time of year.
League CEO responds poorly to story Tom Mitchell will be charging for post Brownlow Medal interviews
Gold Coast onballer posts a cryptic picture on Instagram
All the figures on games, finals and players in Friday night's blockbuster preliminary final.
Just when you thought they were going away Alastair Clarkson's men were back near the top.
Malcolm Blight and Kane Cornes question key position Crow's motivation for trade
Midfielder doesn't sound optimistic of good mate's chances of staying at the Whitten Oval.
New coaching deal flies in the face of popular opinion apparently.
Father-son Dog turns his back on free agency options.
It's hard to be a challenger with your best players off the ground, but was there more to the Giants step backwards?
Former Gold Coast Suns captain coy on trade move.
Superstar will play despite 'significant' injury that saw extensive internal bleeding.
Star midifelder close to move home to Victoria.
Valuable Adelaide Crows swingman no certainty to land at Princes Park.
Rhyce Shaw confident Buddy has another four years left in him.
Debutant likely to poll well by the look of it.
Which team is the true 'fairytale side' of this year's finals series?
This is so big you need all the information you can get on the AFL final blockbuster.
Premiers have numerous injury and selection concerns.
Versatile big man get another chance to extend slow moving AFL career.
Superstar leaves the track early and small forward is sent for scans on injured finger.
Swans make the hardest cut of all as injury-cursed backman is let go.
US band join Australian music legend to rock the MCG
The Suns captain has reportedly spoken to Collingwood and Hawthorn already.
Help could be as close as next year for injury-ravaged teams.
All the teams, odds, history and how to watch the first semi final.
Essendon reportedly making a massive player for the under contract star midfielder.
Who has the wood over who in the race to the flag?
It was a strange year of ups and downs for the perennial finallists.
Veteran earns another year after his best season in navy blue.
Who's likely to come in to bolster the semi-finalists?
The big names didn't bring big results as Geelong slid to the bottom of the eight.
Contracted midfielder could be lured by massive pay packet.
Small forward not charged for his unusual karate style of marking.
Is it a case of out with the old and in with the new, or can 'Clarko' keep the Hawthorn era alive for at least one more week?
Transgender footballer says fighting the league is not worth the toll it's taking.
Newly announced changes to the AFL's women's league haven't been well received by the public.
Controversial stalwart could be sacked in desperate bid to revive flagging program.
From wooden spoon favourite to just missing finals, the Roos were the season's biggest surprise.
Former Port champion says system needs to be changed if the top team can secure the top player.
Things looked bright but a poor finish left the year as a fail.
It was a tale of two seasons in one as the real Essendon remains a mystery.
GWS Giant Dylan Shiel joins a premiership-building wish list.
AFL great says Crows should have no trouble saying 'goodbye' to want-away star.
Reigning premiers have confidence but every team is vulnerable, says defender.
After starting flag favourites it became the season from hell for the Crows.
Reports say the Saints are coming in over the top with $4 million offer for Port Adelaide wingman.
One team hasn't played finals for years, the other hasn't missed. Who's the favourite in this game?
Everything you need to know about the first-ever final between the league's two biggest clubs.
Can Luke Beveridge get his side heading back to the top?
Commentator and ex-player says clubs apology to players was insincere.
On-field or off-field - it was hard to know what was worse for the Dockers in 2018.
Former Demon thinks his old side can go the whole way.
The numbers that could decide this year's winner.
All Australian nominee a priority as Lions consider trading first-round draft pick.
Not everyone's happy with the team, and the captaincy's caused a few eyebrows to be raised.
Coach holds little hope for outside mid, and star forward could also leave.
On-field head clash has Margaret Varcoe fighting for life in an Adelaide hospital
18 losses, seven 300-point margins, a percentage under two ... and it ain't over yet.
It wasn't the year long-suffering supporters had hoped for, but is the light still on at the end of the tunnel?
Reports say forward definitely heading to Punt Road, and possibility of Steven May leaving rises.
Ticketing site can't handle demand from fans for AFL finals tickets.
Blockbuster games and resurgent powerhouses see fans flocking to the football in record numbers
On field was bad enough for the Suns and there was no respite on the other side of the fence.
No one expected much of the Blues this year, so is there any reason to worry?
