Port condemns racist abuse of Junior Rioli
Port Adelaide's Junior Rioli is the latest Indigenous player to be targeted by online racial abuse in an incident condemned by his AFL club.
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Support for Dees’ van Rooyen in AFL tribunal challenge
Melbourne forward Jacob van Rooyen has support from rival clubs as he prepares to challenge a two-match striking ban at the AFL tribunal.
Broad has sympathy for AFL rivals over tackle bans
Richmond's Nathan Broad received a four-match AFL ban over a dangerous tackle but feels sorry for players who are suspended in unlucky circumstances.
Rioli sent to AFL tribunal, faces hefty striking ban
Port Adelaide forward Junior Rioli has been sent directly to the AFL tribunal, where three other players will challenge bans handed out in round eight.
Missing finals wouldn’t make Blues a failure: Cerra
Expectations are high at inconsistent Carlton but midfielder Adam Cerra is adamant the Blues don't need to play finals to give their AFL season a pass mark.
AFL, Magpies, Swans denounce fans who booed Franklin
The AFL has joined Collingwood and Sydney in condemning Magpie fans who booed Lance Franklin, saying there is no place in the game for their behaviour.
Hinkley hails Port’s toughness after pipping Essendon
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says his players are growing in confidence after edging Essendon by five points for yet another comeback victory.
Magpie fans boo Franklin, leaving Longmire bemused
Collingwood fans have booed AFL great Lance Franklin as the Magpies broke clear in the last quarter to beat Sydney at the MCG.
Fagan slams ‘prejudicial’ reports in Hawks’ racism saga
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has slammed prejudicial reporting about the claims of alleged racism during his time at Hawthorn.
Snapshot for round eight of the AFL season
A snapshot of round eight of the AFL season as Patrick Dangerfield went down injured, Richmond snapped a losing streak and Josh Dunkley dominated for Brisbane.
Lions’ defensive ‘truck’ Payne only getting started
Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews has hailed the influence of breakout defender Jack Payne in the Lions' in-form backline.
AFL issues lifetime bans in ongoing racism battle
Nine AFL supporters have been banned for life under a new zero-tolerance approach to racist behaviour at the football and on social media.
Fagan hails ‘tougher’ Lions after crushing Carlton
The Brisbane Lions are a "tougher" team than they have been in the past, coach Chris Fagan says.
Carlton’s Newman offered AFL ban for elbow on Neale
Carlton defender Nic Newman has been offered a one-game suspension after appearing to elbow Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale during the Blues' 26-point loss.
Victorious Cats hoping Dangerfield injury ‘minor’
Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield has suffered an injury to his left hamstring in the Cats' workmanlike 26-point AFL win against Adelaide at GMHBA Stadium.
Prestia breathes life into Tigers’ AFL season
Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia has kicked three crucial goals in a 46-point win over West Coast, who lost promising youngster Jai Culley to a knee injury.
Culley knee injury compounds West Coast’s woes
Young midfielder Jai Culley has been added to West Coast's long injury list after hurting his right knee during the 46-point loss to Richmond at the MCG.
Demons hang on after mighty Suns AFL scare
Gold Coast have matched Melbourne's all-star midfield but fallen just short of a mighty AFL upset, pipped in an intense five-point AFL loss.
Anderson clinic steels Suns after tight Demons loss
Noah Anderson excelled in Gold Coast's gut-wrenching loss to Melbourne that Suns coach Stuart Dew is confident will have longer-term benefits.
Demons to provide Rowell’s Suns a litmus midfield test
Gold Coast enter their clash with Melbourne without a number of key men but a confident Matt Rowell is relishing the prospect of quieting the Demons' midfield.
Big names back but Collingwood’s Ginnivan squeezed out
Collingwood ruck Mason Cox and veteran midfielder Scott Pendlebury have overcome injuries and will return to the side for Sunday's AFL clash with Sydney.
Lions secure commanding win over disappointing Blues
The attacking Brisbane Lions have put in their best defensive display of the season to humble a disappointing Carlton by 26 points at Marvel Stadium.
Voss understands frustrated Carlton fans booing
Carlton supporters exited Marvel Stadium early against the Brisbane Lions but Blues coach Michael Voss understands their frustration.
Star Fyfe returns as sub for Dockers’ clash with Hawks
Veteran Fremantle star Nat Fyfe will make a low-key return to the AFL after being named as sub against Hawthorn for his first game in seven weeks.
Brisbane ready to tackle Carlton’s twin towers
Brisbane will have to deal with Carlton twin towers Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay on Friday night, with defender Jack Payne likely to get a big job.
Frustrated Hardwick feels for Richmond faithful
Coach Damien Hardwick says it's too early to write off the Tigers' 2023 AFL season, insisting Richmond have the talent and capability to make a charge.
North Melbourne’s Tarryn Thomas to make VFL return
North Melbourne's Tarryn Thomas will take his first steps towards an AFL return by playing for the Kangaroos' VFL team in their upcoming match.
De Koning knows expectations for AFL return: Voss
Carlton coach Michael Voss says ruckman Tom De Koning's recent omission won't sway his future at the club and he understands the expectations for a AFL berth.
Carlton ready to up the ante in bumper Lions clash
Fresh off belting West Coast by 108 points, Carlton are confident they can back up against a genuine finals contender in the Brisbane Lions.
Dangerfield backs Tassie poaching contracted AFL talent
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is all for the new Tasmanian club poaching contracted players from rival teams when it joins the AFL in 2028.
Dockers coach turns up the heat on misfiring midfield
Fremantle copped a battering in the clearances against Brisbane last week, and coach Justin Longmuir wants to see a big turnaround against Hawthorn on Saturday.