Macca’s, cup-of-soup fuel 22km day and Lions’ belief
The remarkable Brisbane Lions debut of Logan Morris came in an AFL victory coach Chris Fagan hopes breathes life into a side he admits was losing belief.
The remarkable Brisbane Lions debut of Logan Morris came in an AFL victory coach Chris Fagan hopes breathes life into a side he admits was losing belief.
Nick Daicos snared the winning goal in Collingwood's victory over Carlton as Hawthorn upset the Bulldogs and Bayley Fritsch probably kicked goal of the year.
Hawthorn have held on for a major upset, piling more pressure on the struggling Western Bulldogs with a seven-point win.
Dayne Zorko had a career-high 39 touches as Brisbane defied four early injuries to notch a crucial 34-point win over Gold Coast at the Gabba.
The Western Bulldogs have confirmed star midfielder Tom Liberatore suffered another concussion late in their upset loss to Hawthorn.
Gold Coast have walked away from a comprehensive QClash loss to Brisbane with "a million different things" to learn under new coach Damien Hardwick.
Melbourne have shown their top-four credentials with a gritty eight-point win over top side Geelong at the MCG.
St Kilda have proved too good for winless North Melbourne in a 38-point victory at Marvel Stadium.
Sydney have claimed a 29-point victory over their local rivals thanks to star midfield trio Errol Gulden, Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner.
With his side 2-5 and winless in three games this season at the Gabba, Chris Fagan has acknowledged the magnitude of the Brisbane Lions' QClash with Gold Coast.
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has delivered another special performance, kicking a match-winning goal with a minute remaining to sink Carlton at the MCG.
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has confirmed the league intervened to stop Wayne Carey being elevated to legend status in the NSW football hall of fame.
Left hungry for more after a 54-point drubbing of Brisbane, the Giants are refusing to get complacent ahead of their clash with cross-town rivals Sydney.
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has declared his club's ambition ahead of their spicy QClash against Queensland rivals Brisbane.
Adelaide's Matt Crouch says teammate Jake Soligo has the potential to be among the elite midfielders in the AFL.
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley admits he made a mistake in playing captain Connor Rozee in a 30-point loss to Adelaide.
Adelaide have defeated Port Adelaide by 30 points with Power captain Connor Rozee again an injury concern.
Essendon expect Sam Draper to only be sidelined for one week with knee soreness, while West Coast welcome back Harley Reid for Saturday's match in Perth.
Bruce Reville will debut for the Brisbane Lions against Gold Coast, five years after going undrafted and trying his hand at a range of alternative careers.
Carlton coach Michael Voss has declared midfielder Adam Cerra a certain starter for the Blues' rivalry showdown against Collingwood at the MCG.
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has swatted criticism of the club's future, urging the AFL to introduce a 20th team rather than cutting an existing one.
Cam Rayner admits his and his Lions teammates' efforts off the ball need to improve against a Gold Coast outfit that will push them in a defining QClash.
A lifeline for Tarryn Thomas has been discussed at the same time as a league-wide stance against domestic violence, and Jimmy Bartel is uncomfortable with it.
West Coast young gun Harley Reid has taken the competition by storm this year, and he'll be refreshed against Essendon on Saturday night after his recent rest.
One running battle and the current state of the AFL ladder will provide plenty of spice to arguably the most defining QClash yet between the Suns and Lions.
Sydney midfielder Luke Parker's expected return from an arm injury has forced coach John Longmire to reassess his best side ahead of their derby with GWS.
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee is a certain starter against Adelaide, with the Crows making three changes for the AFL Showdown.
Premiership heroes Jordan De Goey and Tom Mitchell have been ruled out of Collingwood's MCG blockbuster against Carlton.
St Kilda forward Jack Higgins will miss games against North Melbourne, Hawthorn and Fremantle after failing to reduce his three-match ban at the AFL Tribunal.
West Coast midfielder Elliot Yeo will notch his 200-game milestone against Essendon in round eight, and he'll do so in the form of his life.
Sydney coach John Longmire is more concerned with figuring out how to contain Toby Greene and Sam Taylor than engaging in a war of words with the Giants.