Suns swing changes for huge Lions test
Sam Collins and Lachie Weller are back from injuries as Gold Coast resume their chase for a maiden AFL finals appearance in the clash with Brisbane.
Australian rules football
Suns ponder ‘what may be’ after historic QClash win
A dominant QClash victory has handed Gold Coast a record 12th win this season and invited the Suns to think big ahead of a likely maiden AFL finals campaign.
Hawks on Blues cruise to deny Docherty fairytale finish
Sam Docherty has signed off with a goal and bowed to the crowd, but finals-bound Hawthorn proved far too strong in the Carlton stalwart's farewell appearance.
Reaction key after Lions’ rare QClash fizzer
Bullied by little brothers Gold Coast, Brisbane will need to bounce back fast when they head to the MCG to face Collingwood.
Blues star Curnow responds to AFL trade rumours
Carlton forward Charlie Curnow has opened up on his plans for the future after being linked with trade moves to Gold Coast, Sydney and Geelong in recent days.
Cats’ Cameron stars with career-best bag to roast Roos
Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has demolished North Melbourne with a career-best 11 goals as the Cats romped to a 101-point win.
‘Over the moon’: Fletcher eyes one-club career at Lions
Out to win family bragging rights, Brisbane young gun and father-son pick Jaspa Fletcher wants to be a Lion for life after signing a four-year deal.
Hawks up for fight as tough finals race looms
Hawthorn face each of the three sides above them on the ladder in a difficult run to the AFL finals and will have earned their spot if they qualify.
‘Couldn’t hit the side of a barn’: Dockers miss chances
Fremantle are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, but will their low percentage cost them dearly at the end of the season?
‘No more Naitanuis’: Bombers coach fears for AFL rucks
Essendon coach Brad Scott has urged the AFL to scrap the sub, arguing the rule is impacting how rucks are used by clubs and within the game.
Bulldogs aim to regain defensive mojo in run to finals
The Bulldogs were the best defensive team during the 2024 home-and-away season, and they'll need to rediscover that form if they are to gatecrash the finals.
Finals beckon, but Suns keep their Witts about them
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick wants the AFL world to know the value of his underrated, veteran ruckman Jarrod Witts as they enter uncharted territory.
Retiring champion Docherty’s words for Carlton star
After beating cancer twice and overcoming three ACL injuries, Carlton's Sam Docherty will exit the AFL after one last game.
AFL players will adapt to May’s appeal verdict: Goodwin
Melbourne defender Steven May's hearing at the AFL Appeals Board will shape how players approach to future contests, Demons coach Simon Goodwin says.
AFL coaches tackle job protection for cannabis users
The AFL's most decorated current coaches have re-entered the political realm to call for lawmakers to protect medicinal cannabis users from losing their jobs.
Carlton coach speaks on Curnow trade speculation
Carlton coach Michael Voss has denied speaking with Charlie Curnow about the star forward's reported desire for a trade to Gold Coast.
Focus turns to big Bomber after Crows re-sign ruck star
Essendon face a huge fight to retain star ruckman Sam Draper despite Adelaide re-signing Reilly O'Brien for the next three seasons.
Brownlow chances in good nick as Pies snap losing run
Nick Daicos almost certainly banked another three Brownlow Medal votes with a starring role as ladder leaders Collingwood fought past a gallant Richmond.
Hawks ‘villains’ out to spoil Blues’ Docherty farewell
Carlton have plenty to play for as Jacob Weitering plays his 200th game in Sam Docherty's farewell match, but finals hopefuls Hawthorn want to ruin the party.
Same old Suns? Fagan dismisses Lions’ QClash dominance
The Brisbane Lions can add to their QClash dominance, and likely knock Gold Coast out of a competitive AFL top eight, with victory at Carrara.
Saints storm home in crazy finish against Demons
St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has inspired the Saints to the biggest three-quarter-time comeback in VFL/AFL history, stunning Melbourne.
Bontempelli identifies Bulldogs’ top-eight deficiency
A day after re-signing with the Western Bulldogs for another four years, superstar Marcus Bontempelli knows what they need to bridge the gap to the top teams.
Lyon wants ‘pure’ first round in AFL draft overhaul
St Kilda have renewed calls on the AFL to dial back benefits to clubs with father-son and academy talent lined up in the first round of the national draft.
Giants’ double injury blow as AFL finals race heats up
GWS pair Josh Kelly and James Buckley face multiple weeks out and will miss the clash with the Western Bulldogs, along with suspended star Toby Greene.
First-year Swan cops five-match ban for homophobic slur
First-year Sydney Swans player Riak Andrew says he's sorry for making a homophobic slur towards an opponent and he deeply regrets his actions.
Eagles back $20-million man Reid to handle the hype
Harley Reid's next deal could be worth in the vicinity of $24 million, with his manager currently in Perth to talk to West Coast about the 20-year-old's future.
‘Domestique’ embraces grunt work in Suns’ tour de force
Cycling fan Alex Davies has likened himself to a domestique at the Tour de France but the midfielder insists he can be a yellow jersey contender, too.
May banned for three games for controversial collision
Steven May says he was shocked he didn't arrive to the ball first, but the AFL Tribunal has found him guilty over the collision that concussed Francis Evans
We won’t tolerate it: AFL fine foul-mouthed Lions star
The AFL have reminded players there is no tolerance for abusive or insulting conduct towards officials in the wake of an incident involving Dayne Zorko.
Demons star learns fate over appeals board hearing
The AFL appeals board has rejected Melbourne's attempt to overturn Steven May's three-match rough conduct ban, with the key defender to miss two more games.
Carlton determined to send Docherty off a winner
Carlton have inspiration personified in two-time cancer survivor Sam Docherty as the Blues attempt to win in his final game before retirement.