Winless Demons are ‘united’ as ever, Goodwin insists
A defiant Simon Goodwin has declared Melbourne's leaders are more united than ever, even after the Demons' horror start to 2025.
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Demons expect ‘sore’ May, Pickett to take on Dockers
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists premiership stars Steven May and Kysaiah Pickett will be fit to take on Fremantle, despite the pair dealing with injuries.
Scott sees hard yards out west despite Eagles’ woes
Essendon coach Brad Scott says there is no such thing as an easy AFL win in Perth as they prepare for Friday's away game against bottom-side West Coast.
AFL Tribunal upholds Voss three-game striking ban
Patrick Voss must serve a three-game ban for striking, with Fremantle unsuccessfully trying to downgrade his penalty to a two-game suspension.
Port’s Rioli returns amid disgraceful racial abuse
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says racial abuse of star forward Willie Rioli is a disgrace and wants more done to stop online trolls.
Lions’ stirring comeback wins ‘not sustainable’: Fagan
Brisbane have become the AFL's comeback kings, but Lions coach Chris Fagan believes their barnstorming finishes to games aren't sustainable.
Tigers’ Balta available for AFL selection: coach
Noah Balta has been "punished enough" by Richmond and is available to make his first AFL appearance of the season, says coach Adem Yze.
Rioli takes AFL leave in wake of social media post
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli missed club training on Tuesday morning in the wake of the furore around his social media post.
Rowell steers Suns past Kangas in AFL’s Barossa debut
Star midfielder Matt Rowell shone as Gold Coast extended their season-opening winning streak to four matches with a 52-point victory over North Melbourne.
Lions rally to beat Bulldogs in classic, now 5-0 in AFL
Brisbane have won five games at the start of a season for the first time in their history, rallying to beat the Western Bulldogs by 21 points.
Essendon salute as winless Melbourne sink into the mire
Essendon have defeated Melbourne by 39 points to leave the struggling Demons in 17th spot without a win this season.
Fagan warns Lions against AFL ‘sword fight’ with ‘Pies
Brisbane have lost their last three games against their next opponents Collingwood, including the 2023 grand final.
Treacy serves up tasty six-pack as Dockers tame Tigers
Josh Treacy starred with six goals and Shai Bolton shone against his former side as Fremantle powered away from Richmond after halftime to post a 61-point win.
Tigers to wait on Balta selection call after VFL return
Richmond's Noah Balta could make his AFL comeback three days before being sentenced in court for assault, after returning to action in a VFL practice match.
Giants too good as Saints stumble in AFL’s Gather Round
GWS have killed off St Kilda with an eight-goal third term, winning by 28 points on Sunday at Norwood Oval as Giants captain Toby Greene starred.
Port stun Hawks in Gather Round grudge game upset
Port Adelaide have dished out Hawthorn's first loss of the AFL season with a 30-point win in their Gather Round grudge match.
North ace Sheezel keeping the faith in fading Kangaroos
North Melbourne star Harry Sheezel insists the club's journey "isn't linear" and the Kangaroos will bounce back from two deflating defeats.
Adelaide key defender pressing to take on red-hot Hogan
Adelaide defender Nick Murray will attempt to return from a knee injury when he rejoins full training ahead of a clash against GWS.
Port forward fuels Hawks rivalry with social media post
Port Adelaide's Willie Rioli has expressed hatred for Hawthorn in a now-deleted social media post in the latest incident in the rivalry between the clubs.
Hot Pies storm Adelaide for big AFL win over Swans
Led by Steele Sidebottom and Beau McCreery, Collingwood have dominated Sydney for a 31-point win at Adelaide Oval.
Sub’s role is Long-gone for Ned after big AFL game
Ned Long has shone for Collingwood in their win over Sydney, starring in the midfield after several substitute roles this season.
Tigers star may return three days before court sentence
Richmond's Noah Balta could make his AFL comeback just three days before being sentenced in court for assault, his coach Adem Yze says.
Port, Hawks set for fiery re-match to end Gather Round
In the wake of last year's epic semi-final and the controversial post-match incidents, Port Adelaide and Hawthorn clash in the feature game of Gather Round.
AFL coaches ‘disenfranchised’, warns Essendon boss
Brad Scott insists he has never seen the AFL coaching ranks so "disenfranchised" and the Essendon boss has urged the league to act fast.
Magpies prepared to play long game with De Goey
Collingwood coach Craig McRae concedes the AFL club are prepared to play the long game with Jordan De Goey's injury, but hope he will return to face Brisbane.
AFL, SA showing no signs that Gather Round will move
AFL boss Andrew Dillon and SA Premier Peter Malinauskas have launched the third Gather Round in Adelaide, with no signs the fixture will move elsewhere.
All eyes on Rankine as Crows prepare for Gather Round
Adelaide are set to leave the call on Izak Rankine as late as possible ahead of their Gather Round opener on Thursday night against Geelong.
Dangerfield, Cameron seal Cats’ comeback to sink Crows
Geelong have fought back from 30 points down and kicked five goals to one in the final quarter to beat Adelaide in a thrilling start to Gather Round.
Bontempelli preparing to return for Dogs’ Easter game
The Western Bulldogs, who coach Luke Beveridge believes need to be less Sam Darcy-focused up forward, could soon regain superstar Marcus Bontempelli.
Demons coach loves ‘passionate’ Petracca’s emotion
Christian Petracca has received plenty of scrutiny for his post-match emotion after Melbourne's loss to Geelong but coach Simon Goodwin loved it.
Concussed Lion Starcevich up to eight weeks from return
Brandon Starcevich is still eight weeks away from playing despite the Brisbane Lions premiership defender returning to training after his latest concussion.