Melbourne qualify for finals with 62-point win over Richmond
Melbourne have secured an AFLW finals berth after defeating Richmond by 62 points at Ikon Park on Friday night. Ryleigh Wotherspoon kicked a career-best four goals and gathered 25 disposals in the 14.10 (94) to 5.2 (32) victory. The win moves the Demons into second place on the ladder alongside already-qualified sides Geelong and North Melbourne.
West Coast recruit Melbourne duo Trent Rivers and Jack Viney
West Coast have acquired Melbourne premiership pair Trent Rivers and Jack Viney in the final minutes of the trade period on Wednesday. Rivers has signed a five-year deal with the Eagles, according to Callum Twomey. Melbourne received pick 45 along with future draft picks in exchange for the duo and a future second-round selection.
Lachie Cowan suspended for two matches as Will Hayward escapes sanction
The AFL has suspended Carlton defender Lachie Cowan for the first two matches of the 2027 season for conduct unbecoming after he admitted using an illicit substance. Cowan was also issued a $5,000 suspended fine and received a strike under the league's illicit drugs policy. Teammate Will Hayward has escaped sanction after both players were hospitalised in separate incidents last weekend.
Carlton suspend Wade Derksen for three matches over drink-driving charge
Carlton has suspended defender Wade Derksen for all pre-season matches and the first three games of the 2027 home and away season. The 25-year-old was charged with drink-driving after failing a roadside breath test in Jabiru in the Northern Territory in late September. Derksen will face court next month and will also complete counselling.
Port Adelaide delist Ollie Lord and Tom Anastasopoulos as Will Brodie retires
Port Adelaide have delisted Ollie Lord and Tom Anastasopoulos ahead of the 2027 season, while Will Brodie has announced his retirement from AFL football. Lord played 35 games for the Power after being drafted in 2020, while Anastasopoulos made five senior appearances. The moves follow the club confirming it is exploring an AFL lifeline for delisted St Kilda player Isaac Keeler as a Category B rookie.
West Coast delists Clay Hall, Harry Schoenberg and Jack Williams
West Coast has delisted Clay Hall, Harry Schoenberg and Jack Williams, informing the trio they will not be offered contracts for 2027. Williams departs after 54 games and 46 goals for the club, while Hall played 16 AFL matches across three seasons. Schoenberg added five senior appearances this year after joining the Eagles via the Supplemental Selection Period.
Griffin Logue undergoes shoulder reconstruction after non-football incident
North Melbourne defender Griffin Logue has undergone a full shoulder reconstruction following an injury sustained in a non-football incident, according to Tom Morris. The 28-year-old is not expected to resume contact training until January. Logue played 16 AFL games for the Kangaroos this season and is entering the final year of his five-year contract.
West Coast AFLW coach Daisy Pearce signs two-year contract extension
West Coast AFLW coach Daisy Pearce has signed a two-year contract extension to remain at the helm until the end of 2028. The deal ensures Pearce will become the club's longest-serving women's coach as she leads the team through her third season in charge.
Western Bulldogs delist Ryan Gardner, Lachie McNeil and Nick Coffield
The Western Bulldogs have delisted Ryan Gardner, Lachie McNeil and Nick Coffield ahead of the 2027 season. McNeil played 86 games and kicked 47 goals across six seasons at the club, while Gardner made 58 senior appearances after arriving in 2019. Coffield played 25 games for the Bulldogs after crossing from St Kilda at the end of 2023.
Hawthorn delists Max Ramsden and Flynn Perez
Hawthorn has delisted Max Ramsden and Flynn Perez after neither was offered a contract for the 2027 season. Both players have been invited to train with the club during the pre-season supplemental selection period to fight for list spots. Ramsden played 11 games after arriving via the 2022 Mid-Season Draft, while Perez made seven appearances this year.