Jack Ginnivan back in unbeaten Magpies’ selection mix
Jack Ginnivan kicked two goals on return from suspension in the VFL, putting his hand up for an AFL recall as Collingwood prepare to take on Brisbane.
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Magpies to get creative in solving ruck dilemma
Brisbane's Oscar McInerney presents a huge challenge for a makeshift Collingwood ruck division in their blockbuster clash at the Gabba.
Bulldogs back on track, eyeing Tiger test
Defender Liam Jones is confident the Western Bulldogs can build on their gritty win over Brisbane as they prepare for a tough encounter with Richmond.
King influence key as Saints backs seek to shade Suns
Max King hasn't featured this season because of a shoulder injury but he could play a role in St Kilda's planning for a clash with twin brother Ben King.
‘Hatred’ fuels Power-Crows AFL Showdown: Hinkley
Despite a ceasefire in the public slanging match that gripped Adelaide last year, the enmity between the Crows and the Power remains as fierce as ever.
Hawks need reward for effort after two big AFL losses
Amid the pre-match focus on AFL coaches Sam Mitchell and Alastair Clarkson, Hawthorn badly need a better performance against North Melbourne.
Tom Stewart returns in massive boost for Geelong
Tom Stewart will make a sooner-than-expected return for Geelong as Melbourne and Fremantle made big selection calls ahead of round three of the AFL season.
Magpies ponder next ruck move with Cameron sidelined
Coach Craig McRae says Collingwood must get creative to solve their ruck shortage after confirmation Darcy Cameron will be sidelined for a significant period.
Tigers to regain key trio for Bulldogs AFL clash
Richmond superstar Dustin Martin, dasher Jayden Short and recruit Jacob Hopper will return from injury against the Western Bulldogs.
Suns adopt meditative state to match the Cats
Lachie Weller has returned to the AFL mentally and physically in shape, ensuring the Suns aren't panicking ahead of hosting Geelong.
Demons seek secret recipe for success against Swans
Melbourne are out to reverse a worrying recent trend against Sydney as they welcome back star defender Steven May for a battle with Lance Franklin.
Winmar proud of Ugle-Hagan’s strength in racism fight
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's strength to turn up to play just five days after he was racially abused by AFL fans has inspired Indigenous champion Nicky Winmar.
St Kilda down Essendon to cap off 150th anniversary
St Kilda have resisted a strong Essendon fightback to post an 18-point win and celebrate their 150th anniversary in the best possible way.
Crows overrun Power in last term for epic Showdown win
Adelaide have kicked the last six goals to beat Port Adelaide by 31 points in another intense AFL Showdown duel at Adelaide Oval.
Thilthorpe shines with five goals in Showdown win
Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson has praised Riley Thilthorpe's five-goal performance in the latest Showdown, saying he gave the Crows a "big boy' presence.
Unbeaten Saints facing fresh injury concerns
Jimmy Webster and Mason Wood could both miss St Kilda's clash with Gold Coast as Ross Lyon's side seeks to extend its unbeaten start to the season.
Suns’ Lukosius bombs Cats to historic low in AFL win
Gold Coast have ended a six-game, six-year losing streak to Geelong and ensured the defending AFL premiers sunk to 0-3 start in 2023 with a 19-point win.
Magpies ready to back Dan McStay in Brisbane return
Collingwood AFL recruit Dan McStay is due to face former club Brisbane for the first time and his teammates are determined to look after him.
Van Rooyen impresses in Demons’ AFL win over Sydney
Young gun Jacob van Rooyen kicked three goals as Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver starred in Melbourne's 50-point win over Sydney.
McGovern, Shuey hamstrung as Dockers beat Eagles
Fremantle have overcome a major scare to post their first win of the AFL season with a 41-point triumph over arch-rivals West Coast.
Suns’ AFL win special in Swallow’s 200th
Beating Geelong was especially sweet for Gold Coast, who were celebrating foundation player and No.1 pick David Swallow's 200th game.
Grundy, van Rooyen impress in Demons’ win over Sydney
Young gun Jacob van Rooyen kicked three goals as Brodie Grundy, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver starred in Melbourne's 50-point win over Sydney.
Swans off the pace in Melbourne loss: Longmire
Sydney coughed up six of the first seven goals and were blown away in the final quarter during a heavy defeat to Melbourne - their first loss of the AFL season.
Seven Eagles injured in 41-point derby loss to Dockers
West Coast stars Jeremy McGovern, Luke Shuey, Jamie Cripps and Liam Ryan were all injured in their team's 41-point western derby loss to Fremantle.
Hi-vis stunt behind Lukosius’s moment in the Suns’ win
Jack Lukosius has gone from Gold Coast's invisible man to the main attraction after a five-goal haul - including a long-range rocket - helped sink the Cats.
Cats AFL form no coin toss: Chris Scott
Chris Scott remains upbeat about Geelong's AFL credentials despite the Cats producing the worst start to a title defence in almost 50 years.
Cats’ Cameron in clear, Stewart in mix for Suns clash
Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron is fit to face Gold Coast and the Cats are optimistic gun defender Tom Stewart could join him.
Power-ful reaction to loss as Port forwards axed
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has reacted to last week's heavy loss to Collingwood by axing three players for this week's Showdown.
Ugle-Hagan wants lasting impact from anti-racism stance
Racially abused during an AFL game last week, Western Bulldogs young gun Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made a public stand against racism like Nicky Winmar.
Ugle-Hagan recreates Winmar racism stand in Dogs’ win
The Western Bulldogs posted a much-needed 14-point win over Brisbane as young forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan recreated Nicky Winmar's iconic anti-racism gesture.
Ugle-Hagan stance inspires Jones, Indigenous Australia
Western Bulldogs teammates have expressed pride in Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's actions after the young star made a powerful stand in the face of vile racist attacks.