Magpies win epic as McGovern misses after the siren
Carlton defender Mitch McGovern has missed a shot after-the-siren, giving Collingwood an epic three-point win in club legend Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.
Australian rules football
Suns urged to grow up and play September-style footy
Gold Coast's finals hopes are over after suffering an upset 10-point loss to West Coast, but coach Damien Hardwick says there's still plenty to gain this year.
Bontempelli stars in Bulldogs’ fourth-straight win
The Western Bulldogs have continued their charge to September, notching a fourth-straight win with a commanding 51-point defeat of Melbourne.
Suns road hoodoo continues after defeat to Eagles
Gold Coast's losing streak on the road has stretched to 16 games after they coughed up a 23-point lead in their 10-point loss to West Coast.
AFL revamps academy, father-son draft system for 2025
After growing frustration over talent access following the 2023 draft, AFL clubs have been granted more flexibility around academy and father-son picks.
Cats’ Stengle clear to face Adelaide after ‘hiccup’
Geelong coach Chris Scott has thrown his support behind Tyson Stengle, who is clear to play against Adelaide after being hospitalised following a night out.
Dislocated finger downs Giant until at least finals
After playing with an injured finger for weeks, GWS goalkicker Jake Riccardi will miss out on the remainder of the AFL home-and-away season following surgery.
Power coach Ken Hinkley wary of fluttering Swans
Sydney have lost four of their past five games ahead of a high-stakes AFL clash with Port Adelaide, who won't be lulled into a false sense of security.
Blues keen to find form in Magpie Pendlebury’s 400th
Carlton coach Michael Voss is more focused on getting the Blues charging towards the AFL finals than ruining Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.
Eagles told to play on edge against Suns
West Coast took it up to Fremantle last week, and they're being urged to maintain that combative mindset in Friday night's AFL clash with Gold Coast in Perth.
Dusty returns for Tigers, De Goey back for Collingwood
George Wardlaw has been sidelined because of concussion symptoms as North Melbourne prepare to take on a Richmond side boosted by Dustin Martin's return.
Clarkson hopes to defend racism allegations in court
AFL premiership coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is called to appear in Federal Court after documents were lodged as part of the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga.
Cripps hopeful Eagles rebuild pain won’t last too long
West Coast veteran Jamie Cripps is embracing his role as a leader at the club and he hopes the rebuilding team won't take too long to return to finals action.
AFL accept Carlton’s handling of McKay head knock
The AFL say they are comfortable with the way Carlton have managed Harry McKay since he copped a knock to the head against North Melbourne almost two weeks ago.
Geelong great Harry Taylor to help Eagles’ coach search
West Coast are ready to develop a shortlist of coaching contenders to replace Adam Simpson, and Geelong great Harry Taylor will help them make the final choice.
Fans sign up, show up in record 2024 AFL campaign
The AFL is enjoying one of its tightest seasons in history, and the fans have voted with their feet by rocking up to games in record numbers.
Magpies back CEO Craig Kelly amid allegations in court
Collingwood president Jeff Browne has "totally and absolutely" backed club chief executive Craig Kelly amid serious allegations that have been filed in court.
Ellis retires after 251 games and ‘amazing’ AFL journey
Dual Richmond premiership player and Gold Coast Suns utility Brandon Ellis has retired, effective immediately.
Giant Buckley to support Mucci’s Olympics run from afar
GWS defender Jack Buckley says a joke on radio about travelling to Paris to watch his partner's Olympics dream took on a life of its own.
Lions star Rayner smashes the rock and gets rewarded
The Brisbane Lions have strung together eight consecutive wins to shoot back into premiership contention, and Cam Rayner has played a key role in their rise.
Collingwood to defend fresh racism claims in court
Calls have come for Collingwood to be stripped of premiership points as the reigning AFL premiers face fresh racism allegations in court.
Swans focus on ending form slump, not AFL ladder
Sydney coach John Longmire is taking the AFL ladder out of the equation and keeping his focus on guiding an injury-hit Swans out of their form slump.
Magpies star De Goey in doubt for Pendlebury’s 400th
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says sore and injured players are pushing hard to try and play in club legend Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.
Dees face now or never moment against in-form Bulldogs
Melbourne's finals hopes are fading fast, and they could become terminal if they lose to the Western Bulldogs in Friday night's crunch clash at Marvel Stadium.
Eagles vow to protect Harley Reid from fiery reprisals
Harley Reid was in the thick of the physical battles against Fremantle, and West Coast players are keen to protect the No.1 draft pick.
Giants on guard as AFL top eight race heats up
Facing a tough run across the last four home-and-away rounds, midfielder Finn Callaghan knows there's little room for error for flag hopefuls GWS.
Dockers bid to clear Fyfe for crunch clash with Bombers
Fremantle will head to the AFL Tribunal on Tuesday night in a bid to overturn Nat Fyfe's one-match ban for striking.
Magpies great Pendlebury to play on in 2025
Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury will play on with the Magpies in 2025, giving himself the chance to go well beyond 400 AFL games.
Magpies remain optimistic as AFL finals race heats up
Collingwood ruck-forward Mason Cox insists Craig McRae's side can still qualify for the finals and will fight to save their AFL premiership defence.
De Goey doubt as Pies chase AFL finals berth
An ongoing groin issue has cast doubt over Jordan De Goey's season as Collingwood fight to keep their AFL premiership defence alive.
Bulldogs ‘maintain the rage’ against Swans in AFL upset
AFL finals hopefuls the Western Bulldogs have shocked premiership favourites Sydney with a comprehensive 39-point victory to secure a spot in the top eight.