Calf injuries strike down more Swans players
Sydney's Dane Rampe and Justin McInerney have joined retired legend Lance Franklin as the latest victims of the Swans' calf curse.
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Remade forward Petty stars in Demons’ win over Richmond
Melbourne premiership defender Harry Petty moved forward and kicked a career-best six goals in his side's gripping 32-point win over Richmond at the MCG.
Cerra sidelined in big injury blow for in-form Blues
Carlton onballer Adam Cerra will be sidelined for the next three weeks with a hamstring injury in a significant blow to the Blues' late-season resurgence.
Lance Franklin calls time on glittering AFL career
Lance Franklin has retired following his latest injury, with the Sydney and ex-Hawthorn key forward finishing as the AFL's fourth-highest goalkicker.
Grab and squeeze: ‘bruised’ Zorko’s Miller accusation
Dayne Zorko remains convinced AFL rival Touk Miller should be reprimanded for a below-the-belt tackle he said has left him with a bruised "groin region".
Crows won’t underestimate young, flu-hit Port midfield
The race for a season-ending flourish, as well as state bragging rights, will make for a fierce contest as the Crows host under-strength Port Adelaide.
Guthrie praises record-breaking Cats coach Chris Scott
Chris Scott will break Geelong legend Reg Hickey's 64-year-old record for most games as coach of the club when the Cats take on Fremantle in the AFL's round 20.
Blues extend AFL winning streak with huge Pies upset
Coleman Medal leader Charlie Curnow has kicked six goals to help lift Carlton to a 17-point win over Collingwood in a boilover at the MCG.
Michael Voss had doubts before Blues’ AFL revival
Carlton are on the verge of ending a decade-long AFL finals drought despite a barren run of eight losses in nine matches through the middle of the season.
Demons still searching for best forward-line mix in AFL
Melbourne are a strong chance to snare a top-four AFL berth, but they are still struggling to find their best forward-line mix.
Greene powers Giants to stunning comeback win over Dogs
GWS have come from the clouds to snatch a five-point AFL victory over the Western Bulldogs, with Toby Greene sparking the Giants into action in Ballarat.
Steven King’s Suns script Lions’ horror QClash show
Brisbane's top-two aspirations have been dealt a blow in an upset QClash loss to Gold Coast, who broke a nine-game AFL losing streak against their state rivals.
Franklin injured as Swans hold off Bombers in classic
Sydney have claimed a classic two-point win over Essendon at Marvel Stadium as legendary forward Lance Franklin suffered a calf injury.
Suns’ Miller calls time on Lions’ rivalry domination
Suns skipper Touk Miller demanded the tagging job on Lachie Neale then delivered in a best-on-ground performance that ended a nine-game losing run to Brisbane.
Walker stars as Crows thump Adelaide rivals Port
Taylor Walker has matched the record for the most goals in a Showdown as the Adelaide Crows crushed rivals Port Adelaide by 47 points.
Swans sweat on results of Lance Franklin’s calf injury
Sydney will sweat on scans to Lance Franklin after the star veteran suffered calf tightness in the Swans' thrilling win over Essendon.
Lions to lick wounds but not overreact, says Fagan
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he won't overreact to a shock loss to Gold Coast that has made their quest for a top-two AFL finish far tougher.
Power coach backs doctor’s decision after head clash
Ken Hinkley has defended Port's doctor after Aliir Aliir returned to the field soon after a collision with teammate Lachie Jones in the clash with Adelaide.
St Kilda secure important win over gritty Hawthorn
St Kilda have moved into fifth on the AFL ladder after powerful first and fourth quarter bursts in a 29-point win over Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium.
AFLW lock in two-week pre-season schedule
Each AFLW team will play two matches over the pre-season, with the first week to feature match simulations and the second week being official practice games.
Fagan reveals Lions’ plan to fill Ashcroft AFL void
Contributions in the midfield from Jarrod Berry, Cam Rayner, Hugh McCluggage and Dayne Zorko will ease the absence of injured Brisbane Lion Will Aschroft.
Blues’ season does not rest on Magpies result: Voss
Carlton's sold-out AFL clash with Collingwood at the MCG could be crucial to the ninth-placed Blues' finals hopes as the race for top-eight spots heats up.
Blues skipper Cripps back for massive Magpies clash
Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps, fellow midfielder Adam Cerra and ruckman Marc Pittonet are set to return for round 20's AFL collision with Collingwood.
Saints forwards to return, but Howard set for surgery
St Kilda talls Max King, Tim Membrey, Zaine Cordy and Jack Hayes are on the mend, but key defender Dougal Howard needs surgery on a fractured wrist.
Bombers’ new direction sealed Mason Redman’s AFL future
Mason Redman has signed a new five-year contract with Essendon after strongly considering a move away from the AFL club during a crisis-hit 2022.
Suns back battling forward Ben King to rediscover form
Gold Coast forward Ben King is struggling amid the worst slump of his promising career, but the Suns believe the 23-year-old can soon rediscover his best form.
Port’s Rioli has two-game AFL ban reduced to one match
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has had his two-game ban for striking Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy downgraded to one at the tribunal.
Redman knocks back free agency to re-sign with Bombers
Essendon have secured the prized signature of Mason Redman with the star defender turning his back on free agency and interest from Adelaide and Port Adelaide.
Fletcher tempers celebration as Ashcroft digests injury
Jaspa Fletcher has had to temper any celebrations after his own break-out AFL week coincided with housemate and fellow Lions rookie Will Ashcroft's injury.
Port to challenge Willie Rioli’s two-match suspension
Port Adelaide will head to the tribunal in a bid to clear Willie Rioli after the forward was given a two-match ban for striking Collingwood's Nathan Murphy.
Saints break North hearts to stay in top eight
St Kilda have kicked five goals to one in the last quarter for a nine point win over North Melbourne that keeps the Saints in the top eight.