Ashcroft has high expectations ahead of Lions return
Will Ashcroft wants to make an immediate impact in his return from a long-term knee injury for the Lions, which could come on Friday against the Demons.
Australian rules football
Bombers coach comfortable with Danger’s tribunal win
Essendon coach Brad Scott never contemplated Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield not lining up against the Bombers, believing he would overturn a one-game ban.
Geelong’s Dangerfield cleared of rough conduct
Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield has won his challenge against a one-match ban at the AFL Tribunal for rough conduct and is free to play this weekend.
Top Cat Hawkins hit for six by foot injury
Geelong's Tom Hawkins will miss at least six weeks because of a foot injury while Fremantle captain Alex Pearce is out for a month with a broken arm.
Magpie thumping ‘distant memory’ ahead of Suns rematch
Collingwood tore Gold Coast apart when they headed north last season but Sam Collins says they haven't dwelled on that loss ahead of the Magpies' return.
Swans fortify for ‘big battle’ with Dockers midfield
After getting a glimpse of Fremantle's midfield craft on the weekend, Sydney coach John Longmire is preparing his side for war in the engine room.
Rockliff urges caution over Ashcroft for in-sync Lions
Tom Rockliff has seen the trust and belief return to his former side as the Brisbane Lions ponder how to reintroduce fit-again young star Will Ashcroft.
Demons coach Goodwin defends May after staging fine
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has lashed critics of star Demons defender Steven May, who is "embarrassed" after being fined for staging.
Ken Hinkley backed to power on through the boos
Port Adelaide's mid-season slide has placed the heat on coach Ken Hinkley, with even the club's own fans booing him.
Integrity body wants overhaul of AFL illicit drug code
Australia's anti-doping body has cleared the AFL of bombshell allegations, while calling for an overhaul of the league's controversial illicit drugs policy.
Suns still unsure about King as Magpies await
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is hopeful star forward Ben King will be passed fit to return for the Suns' clash with Collingwood at Carrara.
Dockers back their midfield unit for Sydney litmus test
Fremantle's AFL premiership credentials will receive a major test on Saturday when they take on flag favourites Sydney at the SCG.
Alex Pearce injured as Dockers beat Suns in Perth
Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young kicked three goals as the Dockers extended Gold Coast's road hoodoo with a 20-point win in Perth.
Cats concerns over Dangerfield ban, Hawkins injury
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has been offered a one-match ban and fellow veteran Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury during the 63-point loss to Carlton.
Oliver braces for tags in Demons’ AFL finals fight
Melbourne banked an important win over North Melbourne despite Clayton Oliver being blanketed, with Trent Rivers stepping up to fill the midfield void.
Giants keep focus on AFL flag despite Swans drubbing
GWS coach Adam Kingsley remains optimistic about their chances for a maiden AFL flag despite suffering a 27-point defeat to bitter rivals Sydney.
Brisbane milestone man Andrews is near perfect: Fagan
Brisbane defender Harris Andrews is just about perfect, on and off the field, says his coach Chris Fagan.
Port coach Hinkley jeered after record loss to Brisbane
Coach Ken Hinkley says he can cope with being jeered by Port Adelaide fans after a record 79-point loss to Brisbane.
Dessert still on menu as Eagles look to fix away woes
West Coast will be aiming to snare their first win on the road of 2024 when they take on Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.
Suns brace for brutal road test against Dockers
Fremantle's players have owned up to their disappointing loss against the Bulldogs and are eager to step up in Sunday's home AFL clash with Gold Coast.
Blues belt Cats by 63 points as Hawkins on crutches
Carlton have asserted themselves at the MCG, easily beating Geelong as Cats star Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury.
Dockers forward Treacy laughs off goalkicking blooper
Fremantle have copped heavy criticism following their big flop against the Bulldogs, but forward Josh Treacy says they will come out firing against Gold Coast.
Port’s Butters must learn to cope with tags: Hinkley
Dynamic midfielder Zak Butters - who avoided a suspension this week - will learn to cope with heavy tags from opponents, Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says.
Lay off club doctors, says Bombers coach Brad Scott
Melbourne's handling of Christian Petracca has been thrust into the spotlight after the Demons star was allowed to play on while nursing internal injuries.
Ben King ruled out for Suns, Port swing the axe
Gold Coast forward Ben King has been ruled out of the Suns' clash with Fremantle due to the knee injury he suffered at training last weekend.
Fagan ‘open’ on direct AFL return for injured Ashcroft
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he's keeping an "open mind" on a possible straight return to AFL level for Will Ashcroft, following his ACL recovery.
We want to win: Dees’ May hits back at ‘selfish’ claims
Amid intense scrutiny over sub-par performances, Steven May is adamant Melbourne can re-establish their identity as a defensive powerhouse.
Longmuir tells players to stop stuffing their stats bag
Fremantle's renowned focus on defence evaporated during last week's loss to the Bulldogs, and the heat is on them to bounce back against Gold Coast.
Changing academy picks system this year ‘folly’: Swans
Sydney chief executive Tom Harley has strongly defended the four northern player academy programs and warned against changing AFL draft rules this year.
Demons medicos backed by Goodwin after Petracca dramas
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he trusts their medical staff "like never before" in the wake of Christian Petracca's spleen surgery.
Collingwood cult hero Dane Swan joins Hall of Fame
A leader of Collingwood's famous 'rat pack', Dane Swan has been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.