‘Unfinished business’: McCluggage tips Lions revival
Hugh McCluggage has signed a seven-year contract extension with the Brisbane Lions, insisting only small tweaks are needed for the team to thrive again.
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‘Generational’ Taylor signs bumper contract with GWS
GWS are celebrating after signing "generational" defender Sam Taylor on a seven-year deal that keeps him at the club until the end of 2032.
Bulldogs hero set to return for Lions clash
Tom Liberatore is poised to return when the Western Bulldogs take on Brisbane along with Ed Richards, while James Harmes is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Lutkins back at Lions den in hunt for more AFLW flags
Brisbane have kicked off their AFLW pre-season campaign, and they'll have the returning Kate Lutkins on board for their premiership defence.
McKay twins’ banter in full swing ahead of first clash
Star Carlton forward Harry McKay will play against his twin, Essendon's Ben, for the first time in the AFL and the brothers will likely line up on each other.
Eagles to argue length of Reid’s ban at AFL tribunal
Harley Reid will challenge the grading of his rough conduct charge, but is still facing a ban that will rule him ineligible for the Rising Star award.
Free-kick spike after AFL’s holding-the-ball tweak
Free kicks for holding the ball surged on the weekend after AFL umpires were instructed to change their interpretation of tackle laws.
Bontempelli brilliance well worth the wait for Bulldogs
There were high-profile reports, some surprising results and plenty of stand-out individual performances in another action-packed round of AFL matches.
Suns feel right at home as they surge into top eight
Gold Coast have withstood a strong Essendon comeback to secure a stirring 11-point win and replace reigning premiers Collingwood inside the AFL's top eight.
Dockers’ double act ruck and roll through Demons
Fremantle's first trip to Alice Springs was a memorable one as ruck duo Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson stood out in a 92-point humbling of Melbourne.
Sloppy Geelong charge home to survive Richmond scare
Geelong have rallied after trailing by 29 points to survive a scare from Richmond at GMHBA Stadium and break a four-game losing streak.
Top Dog gives high praise for Darcy after rough start
Promising forward Sam Darcy kicked three goals in a telling contribution to the Western Bulldogs' win over Collingwood after a nightmare opening to the match.
Bontempelli leads Bulldogs to tough win over Magpies
Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos were outstanding for their respective sides as the Western Bulldogs overran Collingwood for a tough 18-point win.
Richmond fired-up for rare away trip to Geelong
Richmond coach Adem Yze is approaching the trip to Geelong with "nothing to lose" after an improved showing against Essendon in the Dreamtime match.
AFL coaches Voss, Hardwick endorse holding rule change
Carlton coach Michael Voss says the holding-the-ball rule is back where it should be after a tweak to the interpretation of the controversial law.
Magpies great Pendlebury to be sidelined for a month
Scott Pendlebury's 400th AFL game will be pushed back with the Collingwood champion to miss at least a month due to a bicep muscle tear.
AFLW’s western derby to be held at Optus Stadium
Daisy Pearce's first Western Derby as coach will be held at the 60,000-capacity Optus Stadium as West Coast and Fremantle look to break records.
Young Hawk Day crucial for Crows midfield battle
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has likened young gun Will Day's impact to that of an on-field coach, as the Hawks prepare for a midfield battle against Adelaide.
High-flying Bombers avoid virus catastrophe before trip
Second-placed Essendon have been battling a virus that has swept through the club this week ahead of an important road trip to take on Gold Coast.
Flynn named for Eagles debut, Pies make five changes
Matt Flynn is poised for his long-awaited West Coast debut, while Collingwood have made five changes after being hit by more injury chaos.
AFL clears Clarkson for boundary-line swearing
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has avoided a potential two-match ban after the AFL investigated him for a foul-mouthed outburst during Saturday's game.
Carlton coach Voss hails another signature moment
Carlton coach Michael Voss says ending an unwanted, decade-long record with an away win against Port Adelaide is a signature moment for his club.
Cripps helps fast-finishing Carlton down Port Adelaide
Carlton have produced a stunning eight-goal last quarter in a 36-point win over Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
Ex-footballer Cable fighting child sexual abuse charges
Former Australian Rules footballer Barry Cable has pleaded not guilty to historical child sexual abuse charges, dating back to the 1960s.
Tears shed as Kangaroos select Payne, Teakle in too
Geordie Payne has been selected by North Melbourne with pick No.1 in the AFL's mid-season rookie draft, while ex-Port ruckman Brynn Teakle is headed there too.
Clarkson under AFL investigation after latest outburst
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson faces triggering a two-match suspended ban as the AFL investigates his latest foul-mouthed outburst during a match.
Pendlebury ruled out of wounded Pies’ clash with Dogs
Scott Pendlebury has failed to complete Collingwood's training session because of an arm injury and has been ruled out of their Western Bulldogs encounter.
AFL’s mid-season rule tweak won’t change much: coaches
The AFL is making a mid-season change to the controversial holding-the-ball rule after a backlash led by coaches.
Big Mac ready to deliver in key role for Gold Coast
Exciting Gold Coast defender Mac Andrew has put his hand up for the big jobs after impressing against Carlton goal machine Charlie Curnow.
Legend Akermanis urges Rayner to lift Lions out of rut
Brisbane legend Jason Akermanis has urged the Lions' No.1 draft pick Cam Rayner to deliver on his potential and finally become a star of the AFL.
Hawthorn racism claim reaches another stalemate
The Hawthorn racism saga could be headed for the Federal Court after the Human Rights Commission terminated a claim by First Nations former players.