Daicos’ hot start continues as Magpies smash Power
Port Adelaide tried but failed to put the clamps on Nick Daicos as the young star helped Collingwood post a convincing 71-point victory at the MCG.
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AFL coaches not keen on fans booing Horne-Francis
Rival coaches Ken Hinkley and Craig McRae didn't like seeing Port Adelaide's Jason Horne-Francis being jeered by Collingwood fans on his AFL return to Victoria.
Power lacked toughness in Pies defeat: Hinkley
Port Adelaide looked all at sea in a 71-point thumping from Collingwood that left coach Ken Hinkley searching for answers.
Richmond survive second-half scare to down Adelaide
Richmond have kicked the last five goals to down Adelaide by 32 points in a rollercoaster AFL clash at Adelaide Oval.
Late drama as Kangaroos beat Dockers by a point in AFL
Fremantle have been denied a shot on goal after the final siren in their one-point loss to North Melbourne at Optus Stadium.
Reeling Bulldogs attempt to reset after poor AFL start
Reeling from their 0-2 start to the AFL season, the Western Bulldogs will reckon with two poor losses and attempt to find a way to reset.
AFL says umpires correct with Perth final siren call
The AFL has ruled that the umpires correctly handled the controversial finish to North Melbourne's one-point win over Fremantle in Perth.
Saints star Steele needs surgery for busted collarbone
St Kilda captain Jack Steele will be sidelined for four weeks after he suffered a broken collarbone in the Saints' AFL win over the Western Bulldogs
Weideman late withdrawal from Bombers’ clash with Suns
A toe injury has forced Sam Weideman out of Essendon's AFL clash with Gold Coast as the Bombers look to build on a strong round-one performance.
Makeshift forward Langford stars in Bombers’ AFL win
Kyle Langford has stepped up in the absence of injured teammates, kicking a career-best haul of five goals as Essendon posted a 28-point win over Gold Coast.
Kangaroos stand down Tarryn Thomas again
North Melbourne have stood down Tarryn Thomas again after determining he failed to make sufficient progress in his respectful-behaviour education program.
Codes co-exist as Brisbane embraces new footy landscape
Brisbane's Friday night footy double-header will be unlike any other and the response from the public and the codes suggests they'll happily share the moment.
Melbourne recall big guns for clash against Lions
Melbourne have recalled a trio of premiership stars for their bumper AFL fixture against a Brisbane side bolstered by the return of captain Dayne Zorko.
Carlton hold off Cameron’s Cats in AFL thriller
Carlton's Charlie Curnow has kicked five goals and Geelong's Jeremy Cameron six in an AFL shootout as the Blues hung on to beat the Cats by eight points.
Scott says no panic stations yet for winless Geelong
Chris Scott has a "quiet confidence" that Geelong will get their AFL premiership defence back on track after slipping to a 0-2 record after two rounds.
Carlton heed lessons from string of nail-biting losses
Carlton coach Michael Voss has taken his players to school on the fine margins that have decided each of the side's last three AFL matches.
Adelaide’s McAdam has three-game ban appeal dismissed
Adelaide forward Shane McAdam's challenge to a three-game suspension for his bump on the Giants' Jacob Wehr has been tossed out by the AFL appeals board.
Power should tag Nick Daicos: Magpies coach McRae
Nick Daicos shapes as a weapon against Port Adelaide, and Collingwood coach Craig McRae says he would tag the talented half-back if he led the Power.
Chris Fagan’s Lions out to prove they’re no AFL fluke
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan knows his AFL side can dispel all doubters when Melbourne visit the Gabba on Friday.
Goodwin says Pickett ban a reminder never to bump
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he now tells his players not to bump, in the wake of their star utility Kysaiah Pickett being banned for two games.
No shirking Lions’ limp AFL start: Andrews
Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews says the team has owned their poor first-round showing v Port Adelaide ahead of another stern test against Melbourne.
Port great Boak pushing for return from injury
Port Adelaide's former captain Travis Boak is pressing to return from a fractured rib and play against Collingwood at the MCG.
Dockers back in Fyfe to rebound against Roos
Former Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe had a tough start to the AFL season against St Kilda but his teammates are backing him to regain his magic touch.
Adelaide’s McAdam gets three-game ban for high bump
In an early test of the AFL's match review system, Adelaide's Shane McAdam has been banned for three games by the tribunal for his high bump on an opponent.
Goodwin, Demons prepare for big test in the Lions’ den
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has strong memories of 2022's semi-final loss to the Brisbane Lions and says the Demons are keen to test themselves at the Gabba.
Adelaide appeal against McAdam’s three-game suspension
AFL greats say the bump is officially dead as Adelaide appeal against the three-game suspension handed out to Shane McAdam for rough conduct.
In the AFL coaching hot seat, a Critical Friend helps
Four AFL clubs have changed their coaches for this season and despite their different circumstances, they will feel the same blowtorch at some point.
Blues back De Koning, give MCG surface green light
Carlton have done their due diligence to ensure the MCG playing surface is safe and backed young gun Tom De Koning to tackle Geelong's ruck division.
North Melbourne, AFL great Ron Joseph dies aged 77
North Melbourne legend Ron Joseph has died aged 77, with club president Sonja Hood saying his name would be "ingrained in the club's history".
Crows recruit Rankine relishes return to Adelaide
Former Gold Coast forward Izak Rankine says he's buzzing at the prosect of playing for the Crows at Adelaide Oval for the first time.
Don’t compare Buddy’s bump to other hits: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire has encouraged pundits not to lump Lance Franklin's high bump in with two other controversial incidents from round one.