The 2019 AFL Premiership has started and will run from 21 March through to the epic final showdown on Saturday 28 September 2019. AFL's most prestigious award ceremony for the Brownlow Medal will be on 23 September. Following the epic 2018 AFL finals showdown where West Coast Eagles defeated Collingwood 79 to 74, Nine and Wide World of Sports look forward to bringing you all the Australian football league action this year with the latest news and headlines, highlights and talk about players, injuries and recovery, live scores, game results and more.

Tigers look to youth to help cover Rance

Richmond must plan their premiership defence without champion defender Alex Rance after he announced his AFL retirement.

Star Tiger Alex Rance retires from AFL

Richmond defender Alex Rance has dropped a bombshell, announcing his AFL retirement effective immediately.

Andrews warns Lions not to be complacent

Despite a memorable 2019 AFL campaign, Brisbane vice-captain Harris Andrews has warned his Lions teammates they have not achieved anything yet.

Star Tiger Rance's AFL career at a glance

A snapshot of Richmond star Alex Rance's decorated AFL career.
Alex Rance

Rance announces retirement from AFL

Richmond Tigers star Alex Rance has announced his retirement from AFL to 'focus on his family and faith'.

Dustin Martin

AFL dumps innovative rule for tied finals

The AFL scrapped its 'golden score' rule designed to decide finals in the event of a tie at the end of normal time.

Franklin named in Swans leadership group

Lance Franklin will join the Sydney Swans' new-look leadership group for the 2020 AFL season.

Selfless Roo Brown keen to share goals

North Melbourne forward Ben Brown is keen to help his young teammates hit the scoreboard in 2020.
David Mundy

Dockers veteran breaks leg in accident

Fremantle Dockers veteran David Mundy has suffered a broken leg while riding a bike with his children.

AFL stars of this decade.

Legend reveals his AFL player of the decade

Some of the greatest players of all-time have plied their trade this decade. Matthew Lloyd picks his top five and names his pick of the bunch.