Caroline Wilson
The Sydney Morning Herald
Australia
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‘The NRL is stronger here than when the Giants started’: Swans, GWS want AFL to lift its game
Frustrated Sydney club chiefs have pleaded with the AFL to lift its game in NSW, pointing out that Australia’s biggest state has lost significant ground to the NRL over the past decade. → Read More
‘An emotional day’: McLachlan to leave AFL, but will finish with a bang
With one foot out the door after announcing his resignation as AFL CEO on Tuesday, Gillon McLachlan has agreed to complete the most significant piece of business before he leaves by leading negotiations on a new broadcast agreement. → Read More
‘The only club I wouldn’t put my hand up for right now’: Why Hawks legend Cyril Rioli has stayed away
It is almost four years since Hawthorn president Jeff Kennett spoke to Cyril Rioli’s wife Shannyn in a manner that ultimately precipitated the champion footballer’s dramatic exit from the football club and the game that he had so richly punctuated for more than a decade. → Read More
Hawthorn and four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson part ways
In an extraordinary turn of events, Alastair Clarkson and Hawthorn have agreed to part ways. → Read More
'What does Caroline Wilson know about football?'
My 19 years as chief football writer of The Age. From a Carlton champion's brave stand to the Essendon saga and wondering whether Eddie McGuire is friend or enemy this month. → Read More
Former AFL executive Simon Lethlean's annus horribilis
Departure from the league was only the start of difficulties for the former AFL high-flyer. → Read More
Luke Hodge helps give Brisbane Lions much-needed relevance
It has been an inspired piece of timing for the Brisbane Lions in jumping on the back as they so blatantly did this week of Luke Hodge's book tour. → Read More
AFLW players to share an extra $500,000 next season
The AFL has granted its pioneering women players an extra total $500,000 next season in a bid to recognise the extra demands placed upon the athletes, particularly over their pre-season. → Read More
AFL players may face increased code-of-conduct fines
Footballers could face heavier fines under a new AFL player code of conduct being negotiated by the players' association and head office. → Read More
Chris Judd, Kate Jenkins on panel to select new Carlton chief executive
High-profile Carlton directors Kate Jenkins and Chris Judd will make up half the panel selecting the club's new chief executive - the role widely expected to go to Simon Lethlean. → Read More
Nathan Broad suspension should have been longer than three matches
A longer ban would have been more fitting for Richmond premiership player Nathan Broad. → Read More
Richmond name Nathan Broad as player at centre of photo scandal
The AFL and Richmond have exposed Nathan Broad as the player who distributed the photograph of a topless woman without her permission on the night of the grand final. → Read More
Richmond name Nathan Broad as player at centre of photo scandal
The AFL and Richmond have exposed Nathan Broad as the player who distributed the photograph of a topless woman without her permission on the night of the grand final. → Read More
Grand finalists Richmond and Adelaide to play in SA on Thursday before Easter
A Thursday night rematch of the 2017 grand final will launch the AFL's Easter holiday round with reigning premier Richmond being sent to Adelaide for the Tigers' first away game of 2018. → Read More
The guilt and the glory: Nick Riewoldt's remarkable story
Nick Riewoldt admitted this week that witnessing the Richmond premiership was a tough enough experience for him and that he left the MCG immediately after the game feeling flat. → Read More
Richmond premiership player faces club sanction over topless photo
The Richmond footballer accused of sharing a photograph of a topless woman wearing his 2017 premiership medallion, has returned home from his post-season trip and now faces a significant sanction from the club. → Read More
Brian Cook re-signs as Geelong chief executive until the end of 2020
Geelong chief executive Brian Cook has signed a contract extension with the Cats which will tie him to the club until the end of 2020. → Read More
St Kilda, Western Bulldogs and North Melbourne want better Etihad Stadium deal
Concerned club presidents Peter Gordon, Ben Buckley and Peter Summers could approach the AFL Commission next month to lobby for a better deal for their clubs at Etihad Stadium. → Read More
AFL fixture 2018: Saints in mix to play on Good Friday
St Kilda have emerged in a two-way battle with the Western Bulldogs to feature in Good Friday football next season, with North Melbourne virtually assured of hosting the stand alone game for the second year running. → Read More
Caroline Wilson: How Bombers set up Port Adelaide spending spree
It was in February 2016 that Gillon McLachlan visited Port Adelaide's Alberton home and was given the rounds of the kitchen by coach Ken Hinkley. → Read More