Twelve months ago, this wasn't supposed to happen. This season was supposed to belong to Collingwood. But instead, as LIAM GETREU writes, it is Geelong that has been elevated into a dynasty. And it could be just the beginning.

In Part II of BPL's Brownlow Medal preview, JONATHAN HOWCROFT assesses the likely winners at each club - and  leader at the halfway mark of the count.

ASHLEY BROWNE fires a few questions at some of this week's AFL headline makers.

Player loyalty has become one of the most contentious issues across the sporting landscape but LIAM QUINN believes that there's only one loyalty that matters in the business of professional sport.

After being on the wrong end of three thumping defeats, the Gold Coast Suns produced a stunning form reversal today to record their first AFL victory - against a hapless Port Adelaide. CHARLES HAPPELL reports.

CHARLES HAPPELL says Shane Crawford is the last person who should be taking potshots at the leadership and professionalism of Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett.  

The AFL's newest team, Gold Coast Suns, made their competition debut tonight and, as CHARLES HAPPELL reports, things did not go at all well for the fledgling club as they lost to Carlton by 20 goals.

ASHLEY BROWNE looks ahead to some of the talking points for round 2 of the 2011 AFL season.

ASHLEY BROWNE predicts a 15th place finish for Gold Coast in its maiden AFL season. But the Suns won't be doormats for long.

AFL clubs provide a steady stream of media releases and 'vision opportunities' these days - a far cry from the old days. But, as BRENDON MURNANE notes, some of the PR offerings border on the mundane - and inane.