Magpie great Pendlebury avoids ban at AFL Tribunal
Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury has avoided suspension despite being found guilty of rough conduct at the AFL tribunal.
Australian rules football
Bid for Aussie acts to star at AFL grand final gigs
Global stars Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg have headlined AFL grand final entertainment in recent years, and there are calls for Aussie acts to take top billing.
‘False sense of security’: Hawthorn coach warns players
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is warning his players about any false sense of security of meeting an injury-hit Sydney at the MCG.
Less-heralded Swans reaping rewards of focus on Curnow
Star recruit Charlie Curnow has kicked less than 10 per cent of Sydney's goals this season but his teammates love how the big forward helps other players score.
Injured vice-captain buoyed by new-look Dees’ hot start
Jack Viney got a lift from Melbourne's round-one upset of St Kilda and will take an important step in his injury rehabilitation in coming weeks.
Irish champion calls for International Rules return
Retired Irish star Zach Tuohy insists International Rules would have significant support from players if AFL and GAA officials committed to reviving the series.
Blues young gun Smith leaning on valuable lessons
Jagga Smith shadowed Carlton midfield star Sam Walsh during his time out with a knee injury and is reaping the benefits early in his AFL career.
Up there Queen Mary: royal kicks goals in MCG debut
Denmark's Queen Mary has lived out the dream of many Australians, booting a goal at the MCG as she met AFL players during a return to her home nation.
All eyes on young guns showdown for Blues, Tigers clash
Richmond's former No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor and Carlton sensation Jagga Smith will face off for the first time and both their coaches are excited.
Injury hits Hewett as Eagles unleash four AFL debutants
West Coast could be in for some big pain in their season opener against premiership fancies Gold Coast, with at least a dozen players unavailable for the match.
Cult hero back for Lions, Cats regain star duo
Brisbane's Lincoln McCarthy will play his first AFL game in almost two years while Geelong have been bolstered by the return of two premiership stars.
‘Child sex victim’ had links to footy champ, trial told
A woman who accused former football champion Barry Cable of historical child sexual abuse stayed with his family in the 1970s, a court has been told.
‘Hanging on’: Blues withstand Tigers’ late surge
Going in under an intense blowtorch, Carlton had plenty of nervous moments against old rivals Richmond before hanging on for their first win of the AFL season.
Tigers focus on positives from Lynch’s wayward night
Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch kicked 2.7 in a wayward performance in front of goal as the Tigers opened their AFL season with a narrow loss to Carlton.
Why Eagles could be the wildcards by 2027: Worsfold
West Coast are coming off a one-win season and are set for more pain in 2026, but optimism is growing the club's rebuild is well and truly on track.
‘We can do anything’: Swans up for Lions test
Defender Nick Blakey believes a showdown with the reigning premiers is the chance for Charlie Curnow-led Sydney to show they are a genuinely good team.
Hungry Giants ready to keep proving doubters wrong
Fresh off an opening-round victory, GWS defender Lachie Whitfield is excited by what the Giants can do after being "written off" early by critics.
‘Innovative’ Lions’ desperate measures revealed
Chris Fagan admits injury and suspension have emptied Brisbane's shelves of key-position players ahead of the Lions' trip to Sydney.
Geelong star Stengle edging closer to VFL return
There is still no definitive timeline for Tyson Stengle's return but the Geelong star is looking sharp and will make his VFL return "sooner rather than later".
Weeks until child sex-accused footy champ learns fate
A former football champion might have to wait more than a month to learn if he is convicted of child sex abuse charges.
Mitchell rapt with Hawks’ response to week in headlines
Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were key to Hawthorn's thumping of Essendon and coach Sam Mitchell praised their response to a week in the headlines.
Suns can dream but must switch on for protege’s Eagles
Gold Coast, who host a West Coast side stacked with debutants, have surged into AFL premiership favouritism after their dominant first-up defeat of Geelong.
Dogs coach dishes rare praise after Bont masterclass
An "extraordinary" performance from Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli inspired a rare act from coach Luke Beveridge post-match.
Scott hails Cats’ belief as Neale stars in comeback win
Shannon Neale kicked an equal career-best five goals as Geelong overhauled a 35-point deficit in their thrilling win over Fremantle.
Swans apologise over Bondi tribute ‘omission’
The Sydney Swans have apologised after their tribute to victims of the Bondi terrorist attack did not include direct references to the Jewish community.
Injuries mar Swans’ thumping win over premiers
Sydney have cruised to a second big home win and condemned reigning AFL premiers Brisbane to a second loss, but paid a price with injuries.
Rankine return looms as Crows ready for red-hot Dogs
Adelaide will welcome back Izak Rankine from suspension against the Western Bulldogs with the midfielder overcoming a pre-season hamstring strain.
Magpie Pendlebury receives first ban of 427-game career
Collingwood veteran Scott Pendlebury has received a one-game ban for rough conduct, marking the first suspension of his 427-game AFL career.
Dees usher in new era as van Rooyen hits Saints for six
Melbourne have upset St Kilda by 13 points, with Jacob van Rooyen kicking six goals to start the Steven King era with a win.
Eagles show pluck to slow red-hot Suns
Christian Petracca starred again for Gold Coast but they were slowed down by a new-look West Coast sparked by a debutant only recruited a fortnight ago.
‘Pull his head in’: Hardwick calls out fiery Sun
Damien Hardwick admits combustible defender Mac Andrew will be challenged all AFL season by rivals attempting to provoke him.