VFL

Gold Coast ruckman Max Knobel will spend time on the sidelines after he made a homophobic slur in the VFL.

The AFL has released a statement, lashing its own appeals board after its shocking rationale behind Lance Collard's ban reduction.

Retiring Hawthorn champion Luke Breust's career has come to an end, with scans confirming he has suffered a serious knee injury.

Jimmy Bartel has hailed the high-flying mark taken at the weekend by VFL-listed player Daniel Wood as "one of the best" he's seen.

The AFL world is in mourning with the news that Peter Bosustow has died following a battle with colon cancer.

Tarryn Thomas was given a lifeline and an outside chance to return to high-level footy. But that light has now been extinguished.

The AFL has cleared disgraced ex-North Melbourne player Tarryn Thomas to return to the game via the VFL.

Geelong will play it safe with retiring champion Tom Hawkins' return to the big stage, confirming he won't be selected for their qualifying final.

Sydney has opted to appeal veteran Luke Parker's six-week suspension handed down after a late bump in the VFL last Friday night.

Sydney's Luke Parker has been handed a six-week suspension after a late bump in the VFL. His hopes to play senior football are dwindling.