Hardwick blasts gambling criticism, deflects to AFL
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has slammed criticism of the club's links with the gambling industry, saying conflicts of interest exist everywhere in the AFL.
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Family, Indigenous legacy drives new Swans recruit
Sydney forward Malcolm Rosas Jnr has paid tribute to his grandmother and Indigenous leader Eileen Cummings ahead of his first Marn Grook clash for the Swans.
Clarkson speaks on ‘disturbing’ effect of coach axings
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has called the "ripple effect" of clubs parting ways with leaders mid-season as "disturbing".
Dockers coach not thinking of record – just Bombers
Fremantle will post an equal club record ninth win in a row if they can beat Essendon at the MCG on Sunday, but they face a tricky five-day break next week.
The Collingwood assistant ready to become Carlton coach
Collingwood coach Craig McRae believes his senior assistant Hayden Skipworth is ready to take charge of his own AFL team.
Ex-Demons star breaks silence after shock retirement
Former Melbourne champion Steven May has opened up on his sudden retirement from the AFL and the dropping of serious criminal charges against him.
Lions told to bring A-game for grand-final rematch
Brisbane and Geelong are hitting their straps heading to the mid-point of the AFL season and their grand final rematch is set to be a cracker.
‘Plan B all-out’: Voss unsure what is next post-Blues
Michael Voss hopes by resigning as Carlton coach the team will be able to find their way after a horror start to the season.
Calf muscle injury sidelines star Saint for three games
While a key St Kilda player is out of action for the next three weeks, another might recover in time for Sunday's game against Richmond.
Carlton list manager quits hours after Voss news breaks
Carlton's list manager Nick Austin has followed coach Michael Voss through the exit door at Carlton.
Brutal world of AFL senior coaching claims Voss again
Michael Voss appeared to have so much going for him when he took over as Carlton senior coach, but in the end too much went wrong.
‘Hodgey was right’: one-year contract wonder eyes 250th
Ryan Lester was dropped 17 times in his first 13 seasons and has signed eight one-year deals, but is now an elite Lion surging towards his 250th AFL game .
Giant’s special advice to off-contract skipper Greene
Off-contract GWS captain Toby Greene leaving Sydney to return home to Victoria? Not a chance, says Giants defender Connor Idun - it's too cold.
Geelong ace lifts lid on memorable celebration
Geelong flyer Shaun Mannagh has revealed why he decided to bring out Brisbane legend Jason Akermanis's famous celebration against Collingwood.
Grand final memories fade, Fagan’s Lions ready for Cats
Hopeful for some big inclusions, the Lions aren't clinging onto memories of their dominant grand final defeat of Geelong ahead of their Gabba AFL rematch.
Gawn fears for Cripps after Voss exits Carlton
Melbourne captain Max Gawn admits he is worried for Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps following Michael Voss quitting as Blues coach.
‘Guarantee’: Voss defiant as he quits Carlton
A defiant Michael Voss says Carlton are now in a better place than when he first joined the Blues as coach.
‘Magic’ dreaming of Darwin having its own AFL team
At the launch of the Sir Doug Nicholls round, the esteem that current Indigenous players have for Michael 'Magic' McLean was clear.
‘Work to do’: AFL targets Indigenous player boost
The AFL is considering a range of measures to boost the number of Indigenous players in the league following a significant decline in recent seasons.
McQualter takes lessons from Fagan’s Lions rebuild
Chris Fagan's press conferences from 2017 made fascinating viewing for Andrew McQualter as he looked for ways to ensure West Coast's rebuild is successful.
Dees star faces MRO scrutiny after win over Eagles
Melbourne posted a comfortable win over West Coast as Jacob van Rooyen starred and Kysaiah Pickett came under scrutiny over high contact on Jake Waterman.
Saints forced to make do without Wilkie after injury
Co-captain Callum Wilkie and Nasiah Wanganeen Milera were big injuries for St Kilda in Darwin as they lost to Gold Coast.
Bombers swipe at ‘desperate’ Giants in whiteboard saga
In the latest chapter of the Brisbane Lions' whiteboard saga, GWS have come under fire from Brad Scott for poking fun at Essendon's finals drought.
Dangerfield wants to back up for Cats’ grudge match
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has told coach Chris Scott he is playing in the Cats' grand final rematch, despite only having a five-day break.
‘Heavy lift’: Lyon wants nine Top End AFL games a year
After St Kilda played their first AFL game in Darwin, their coach Ross Lyon wants every team to visit the Top End each season.
Geelong spoil Pendlebury’s record-equalling night
As Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury turned out for a record-equalling 432nd game, Geelong crushed the Magpies by 54 points at the MCG.
Suns shine after slow start as Saints lose two stars
St Kilda could not maintain their hot start in the Darwin humidity and Gold Coast won by 29 points, with Ben King kicking four goals.
Port star Butters learns AFL tribunal fate
Port Adelaide star and Brownlow Medal fancy Zak Butters has been cleared for colliding with Western Bulldogs star Joel Freijah.
Gritty Giants heap more misery on battling Bombers
Former Essendon spearhead Jake Stringer has kicked three goals as the Giants pulled off a thrilling comeback to defeat the Bombers in western Sydney.
Reinforcements for Brisbane Lions after Blues scare
Brisbane, after staving off Carlton, could welcome back two premiership mainstays from injury for their grand final rematch with Geelong at the Gabba.
‘There’s a model that works’: Voss on Gabba near miss
How Carlton front up against the Western Bulldogs in the next round will be telling after they came from 49 points behind to give the Lions an almighty scare.