Adelaide captain named for return after family tragedy
Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson has been named in the Crows' extended squad, a week after missing a game due to the sudden death of his older brother.
Australian rules football
Fagan wants Brisbane Lions to bare defensive teeth
Brisbane have coughed up triple-figures scores to the opposition in three games already this season and must tighten up if they are to defend their premiership.
‘Nothing to lose’ for Tigers as spearhead makes return
Faced with a big test on the big stage, Richmond coach Adem Yze will find some reprieve from an injury crisis for their Anzac Day clash against Melbourne.
Carlton formally report to AFL over Hollands incident
Carlton have formally reported back to the AFL after investigating how Elijah Hollands' public mental health episode was allowed to take place at the MCG.
Tears shed as troubled Sun named for Gold Coast debut
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan endured a year from hell in 2025, but things are looking bright for him this season as he prepares to make his Gold Coast debut.
‘Unique’: Demons still unsure why player needed help
Melbourne will make at least one change for the Anzac Eve match against Richmond as they look into what caused last Sunday's worrying incident.
Long live King: Saints hopeful for long-awaited return
St Kilda are hoping Max King will make his long-awaited return to the AFL, while Fremantle and Carlton have been dealt with injuries in their ruck stocks.
Suns defender free to play after AFL tribunal success
Gold Coast have had a win at the tribunal, but GWS were not so successful in challenging a one-game ban for young gun Joe Fonti.
Hollands support grows as Worksafe probes Carlton
Elijah Hollands' brother Ollie has joined father Ben in support of the Carlton utility following his concerning mental health episode at the MCG.
‘Obviously concern there’: Lions worry for teammate
Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews says there's concern for a much-loved teammate who has suffered two concussions in three weeks.
‘Massive’: Crows young gun on cusp of comeback
Adelaide defender Josh Worrell says the imminent return of a young teammate from injury will be a massive boost for the Crows.
Injury-hit Bulldogs won’t take chances with sore stars
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is among the sore stars fighting to be cleared to face Sydney in a crunch clash to open round seven.
Star wants hot ‘Pies early against improving Bombers
Collingwood know they can finish a game strongly, but they're looking to produce a fast start on Anzac Day against an Essendon side that has regained some form.
Carlton’s Elijah Hollands admitted to hospital
Carlton footballer Elijah Hollands has been admitted to hospital in the wake of his 'mental health episode' against Collingwood.
AFL apologises after Butters charge thrown out
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has been cleared of umpire abuse after the AFL appeals board overturned the tribunal's verdict based on an error of law.
Re-signed Sun embraces grind as Hawks test awaits
Re-signed Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller, after kicking two vital goals in a tense win against Essendon, has urged his restocked side to embrace the grind.
Moore bullish as Bombers lose backman to injury again
While Essendon captain Andrew McGrath says morale has been strong this year, the Bombers will go into Anzac Day without one of their most important players.
Football legend acquitted of child sex abuse charges
Australian Rules football great Barry Cable has walked from court with his family after being acquitted of a slew of historical child sexual abuse charges.
Butters’ bid to clear name comes to a head in appeal
Port Adelaide midfield gun Zak Butters is set to front the AFL appeal board on Monday after being found guilty of verbally abusing an umpire.
Demons, Lions defenders under concussion clouds
Melbourne will investigate whether Harrison Petty suffered a delayed onset concussion against Brisbane while Lion Noah Answerth was concussed again.
Young Demons ecstatic after stunning Lions upset
Melbourne have held on for an extraordinary two-point win over reigning premiers Brisbane for the best win of the Steven King era.
Key Hawks banned for costly gut punches
Hawthorn is set to be without James Sicily and Dylan Moore against Gold Coast after the pair were suspended for gut punches on Port Adelaide's Logan Evans.
Concerned Carlton dig deeper into Hollands’ MCG episode
Carlton chief executive Graham Wright says they are going through all the circumstances leading up to Elijah Hollands' MCG mental health episode.
Butters teaches Hawks hard lessons ahead of Suns clash
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says they are yet to master how to shut down a star opposition midfielder, such as Port Adelaide's Zak Butters, in full flight.
Hawks stars face match review scrutiny after tight win
Port Adelaide key forward Mitch Georgiades missed a set shot with a minute left and Hawthorn hung on to win a thriller by three points.
AFL asks for Blues’ report on Hollands health drama
Carlton are looking into the circumstances around how Elijah Hollands was on the ground for a big part of Thursday night's AFL loss to Collingwood.
‘Cry me a river’: Bombers big improvers in Coast scare
Essendon were spanked by 95 points on their last visit to the Gold Coast but the improved outfit left this time lamenting one that got away.
‘Chook lotto’: Hardwick unloads after Bombers escape
Suns coach Damien Hardwick has demanded clarity around the holding the ball rule after his midfield was well held by an improved Essendon in a tight win.
Injury heartbreak confirmed for Bulldogs star Darcy
Sam Darcy has become the latest Western Bulldogs star - along with Tom Liberatore, Rory Lobb and James O'Donnell - to be seriously injured against Geelong.
The Lion-hearted ‘godsend’ who made defence cool again
Lions star Lachie Neale will play his 300th game, and his favourite teammate, Josh Dunkley, has been lauded for his unselfishness ahead of 200 AFL appearances.
Star Swan can shoulder the criticism: Sydney coach
It's no surprise to Sydney coach Dean Cox why new Swans spearhead Charlie Curnow has attracted plenty of criticism after an inconsistent start to the season.