Teams
Preview: Crows have some big shoes to fill
2008 will see Adelaide lean more heavily on youth than at any other time since Craig took over from Gary Ayres towards the end of an unhappy 2004.
Lions rookie loses licence for drink driving
Brisbane rookie Daniel Dzufer has lost his driver's licence for nine months for drink driving.
Carlton's Gibbs signs on
Young gun Bryce Gibbs has signed a two-year contract extension, tying him to the Blues until the end of 2010.
Small beer for Collingwood
Collingwood is looking to sell two of its underperforming pubs
within 12 months of buying them.
Bombers find a silver lining despite loss
It was a familiar sight for Eagles and Bombers fans - the Essendon No. 5 carving through West Coast defenders, attracting the football and kicking goals at will.
Power makes Dockers swelter
Fremantle suffers a crushing 56-point loss at the hands of Port Adelaide in their AFL practice match in oppressive heat at Noarlunga, south of Adelaide.
Wojcinski set to miss up to four weeks
Geeolong's David Wojcinski will be out for four weeks after having surgery on his finger.
Jacobs' retirement leaves Hawks' defence thin
Hawthorn's defensive stocks have been thinned after injury today
forced experienced backman Danny Jacobs to retire just days out
from the start of the AFL season.
Bailey plots the Demons' way out
Melbourne coach Dean Bailey can't hide his disappointment as the Demons capitulate to North Melbourne by 52 points in their final practice match.
Teammates suspend Demon Sylvia
Colin Sylvia suspended by his teammates from playing in round one after breaking curfew.
Tredrea to captain Power this season
As forecast many weeks ago, Warren Tredrea remains captain of Port Adelaide.
Concern for Tigers over mistaken sponsor
A case of mistaken identity between Richmond Football Club sponsor AFG and embattled finance company Allco Finance Group has raised concerns about player safety at the club.
St Kilda and its skipper aim for ultimate prize
St Kilda makes a big statement by announcing Nick Riewoldt as its
sole captain for 2008.
Preview: Swans trying to stop the slide
Sydney coach Paul Roos reckons there is still plenty of fight in his old dogs despite losing ground last season.
Bombers find a silver lining despite loss
It was a familiar sight for Eagles and Bombers fans - the Essendon No. 5 carving through West Coast defenders, attracting the football and kicking goals at will.
Dees hit by Robertson report, Bate injury
Melbourne's dismal 52-point loss to North Melbourne at Casey Fields could come with further cost, with star forward Russell Robertson reported for the second time.