McKenna poised for AFL return as Lions reflect on loss
Irish defender Conor McKenna's likely return from a hamstring injury is a timely one as the wounded Brisbane Lions plan to halt the Giants in Canberra.
Australian rules football
Derm shares big-game wisdom with Pies before Anzac Day
Hawthorn great Dermott Brereton, who played for Collingwood in the 1995 Anzac Day clash, has been brought in to speak to the Magpies.
Rejuvenated Oliver ready to fire against Tigers: coach
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin expects star Clayton Oliver, fresh off finger surgery, to get back to his best in the Demons' blockbuster clash with Richmond.
Hardwick sympathetic but expects Greene ban to stand
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has tipped GWS star Toby Greene's one-match rough conduct ban will be upheld when he faces the AFL tribunal.
Eagles’ leaders key to resurgence amid Harley Reid hype
Assistant coach Jarrad Schofield says it shouldn't be forgotten senior players like Elliot Yeo and Liam Duggan have played key roles in West Coast's resurgence.
Yze knowledge vital as Tigers plot Melbourne upset
Injury-hit Richmond have leant on first-year coach Adem Yze's intimate knowledge of Melbourne in preparation for Wednesday night's clash at the MCG.
Bombers welcome back Wright, ponder Anzac Day reshuffle
Essendon will welcome back Peter Wright from suspension for their Anzac Day blockbuster against Collingwood and could go tall at the MCG.
AFL finds players ‘guilty until proven innocent’: Scott
Greater Western Sydney will challenge Toby Greene's suspension, as Essendon's Brad Scott accuses the AFL of assessing high hits based on their outcome.
‘Work to do’: Clarkson’s Kangaroos chasing AFL pack
Rebuilding North Melbourne are winless this season and have now lost 26 of their last 27 games after a 45-point hammering from fellow battlers Hawthorn.
Hardy Hawks break drought against lowly Kangaroos
A nine-goal first-half blitz laid the platform for Hawthorn's first win of the AFL season as Sam Mitchell outpointed his former mentor Alastair Clarkson.
Cats only unbeaten AFL side as Giants fall in round six
A snapshot of the AFL action from round six as Geelong extended their unbeaten start at the Gabba and Collingwood flexed their muscle against Port Adelaide.
Back to drawing board for Suns after Swans drubbing
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick and his charges will be rolling up their sleeves come Monday after a 53-point loss to Sydney.
Greene, Hogan learn their fate ahead of Brisbane clash
Captain Toby Greene and fellow forward Jesse Hogan have been hit with one-match bans by the AFL after Greater Western Sydney's round-six loss to Carlton.
Swans pay tribute to Bondi victims before AFL clash
A minute's silence was observed before Sydney's AFL match with Gold Coast in honour of the victims of the recent knife attack at a Sydney shopping centre.
Swans ground high-flying Suns with 53-point monstering
Tom Papley and Isaac Heeney were among the Sydney stars in a big home win over Gold Coast.
No panic as Lions’ Gabba ‘fortress’ looks under threat
Lions coach Chris Fagan is taking notes from last season in an effort to remain calm after a loss to Geelong made it three-straight at the Gabba this season.
Eagles in awe as Harley Reid’s star continues to rise
No.1 draft pick Harley Reid has booted three goals from 19 disposals to help lead West Coast to an upset 37-point western derby win over arch rivals Fremantle.
Cats clear on top as Lions cop lesson in the wet
Geelong have dominated the final three quarters in driving rain at the Gabba to move to 6-0 and leave the Brisbane Lions winless at home this season.
‘Hard being Toby’: Kingsley goes in to bat for Greene
Toby Greene and Jesse Hogan face scrutiny from the AFL match review officer over separate incidents in the final quarter of the Giants' loss to Carlton.
Magpies return to form with seven-goal belting of Port
Collingwood have recovered superbly from a slow start to maul Port Adelaide by 42 points on Saturday at the MCG.
Clarkson set for battle with ‘faceless’ Hawks
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is chasing both his first win of the AFL season and first against former side Hawthorn in a high-stakes round-six clash.
AFL admits to umpire error in not penalising Draper
Essendon ruckman Sam Draper should have had a crucial free kick paid against him late in the Bombers' thrilling win over Adelaide, the AFL has admitted.
Humphrey’s high standards as Sun aims for SCG impact
Gold Coast's Bailey Humphrey will demand more of himself when the emboldened Suns meet Sydney at the SCG and debut a fifth player in just six games this season.
Clarkson eyes litmus test for winless Roos, Hawks
Alastair Clarkson remains focused on the big picture as North Melbourne and Hawthorn chase their first wins of the AFL season in their round-six clash.
Essendon’s Martin strikes late to sink Crows
Essendon have kicked the last two goals of the game to pip Adelaide by three points in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.
AFL tribunal got it right on Cameron: Fagan
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says it's up to the AFL tribunal, not him, to explain why Charlie Cameron's suspension was downgraded to a fine.
Hawks overcooked? Mitchell prepared to take the risk
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell hopes a tough week on the training track will pay dividends against North Melbourne, but he is wary his methods could backfire.
Pendlebury poised to face Power as Magpies reset
Collingwood have named an unchanged line-up for the AFL clash with Port Adelaide after Scott Pendlebury overcame fractured ribs and was passed fit to play.
Hawkins, Dangerfield bolster Cats for Gabba AFL clash
Geelong have loaded up for their trip to the Gabba, while Fremantle have been bolstered by the return of Sean Darcy for the western derby.
Beveridge breathes easier as Bulldogs destroy Saints
The Western Bulldogs have squared their season record at 3-3 as Aaron Naughton starred as the focal point in attack in a 60-point domination of St Kilda.
Clubs must cite character at AFL Tribunal: Cats coach
Geelong coach Chris Scott says clubs have to turn to the "good character" clause to help their players at the AFL Tribunal after Charlie Cameron's success.