Dane Rampe announces AFL retirement after 289 games for Sydney
Former Sydney co-captain Dane Rampe has announced his retirement from the AFL after 289 games across 14 seasons. The 36-year-old defender, who joined the Swans via the 2012 rookie draft, won the Bob Skilton Medal in 2019 and earned All-Australian honours in 2016. Rampe captained the club again during the 2026 finals series, finishing his career in the preliminary final loss to Fremantle.
Tom Green signs two-year contract extension with GWS
Tom Green has signed a two-year contract extension with Greater Western Sydney, keeping him at the club until the end of 2029. According to Callum Twomey, Green turned down an offer worth nearly $2 million a season from Tasmania to re-sign. The 25-year-old midfielder missed the 2026 season with a ruptured ACL after winning the Kevin Sheedy Medal in 2025.
Retiring Swan Dane Rampe addresses teammates' Pullman Hotel actions
Retiring Sydney Swan Dane Rampe has said he was hurt by his teammates' actions during the Pullman Hotel saga. Rampe addressed the incident on Friday following reports regarding the players' behaviour at the hotel.
Adelaide defender Josh Worrell to avoid jail over pedestrian crash
Adelaide defender Josh Worrell will not be sent to jail after pleading guilty to driving without due care for striking a pedestrian in July. Appearing in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Friday, the 25-year-old had a charge of failing to report the accident dropped. The magistrate will sentence Worrell on Tuesday to either a fine, good behaviour bond or community service.
Will Lewis signs one-year contract extension with Western Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs key forward Will Lewis has signed a one-year contract extension, keeping him at the club for the 2027 season. The 2025 Footscray VFL premiership player joined the AFL squad via the pre-season supplementary selection period ahead of 2026, kicking 15 goals in 13 games during his debut AFL season.
Collingwood ruck Sabrina Frederick announces AFLW retirement
Collingwood ruck Sabrina Frederick has announced her retirement from AFLW, with Sunday's match set to be her last. The 29-year-old inaugural player has played 102 games across 11 seasons for Brisbane, Richmond and Collingwood, earning two All-Australian selections. Earlier this month, she became the first Collingwood player to reach 100 AFLW games.
Brisbane narrows search for next senior coach to four candidates
Brisbane's search to replace Chris Fagan as senior coach has narrowed to four contenders, according to SEN. Current Lions assistant Cameron Bruce, former senior coaches Adam Simpson and Nathan Buckley, and Collingwood assistant Hayden Skipworth remain in the running, with formal presentations now underway. Bruce is considered the frontrunner for the position.
Gold Coast delists Jamarra Ugle-Hagan with plans to re-draft him
Gold Coast has delisted Jamarra Ugle-Hagan ahead of Friday's list lodgement deadline, but has committed to re-drafting the forward for the 2027 season. Ugle-Hagan has agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension, which will be finalised at the AFL Draft on 20 November. The 24-year-old played three senior matches for the Suns in 2026 while battling knee and ankle injuries.
St Kilda delist Dan Butler and Ryan Byrnes with rookie draft commitment
St Kilda has delisted forward Dan Butler and midfielder Ryan Byrnes, but the club has committed to re-drafting both players in November's rookie draft. The decision frees up list spots ahead of the national draft. Butler has played 116 games for the Saints, while 25-year-old Byrnes has made 95 appearances.
Investigation into Sydney Swans sexual assault probe expands to another man
A new person is being investigated as part of a sexual assault probe involving the Sydney Swans, according to the Herald Sun. The inquiry reportedly expanded to include the man following a secret recording.