Kangaroos rebuild on track: Clarkson
After beating West Coast for a first win in 12 games, head coach Alastair Clarkson insists his North Melbourne rebuild is gathering pace.
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Suns lick wounds after latest missed away chance
Coach Damien Hardwick has rued Gold Coast letting a potential away win and a chance to consolidate a top-eight berth slip away against St Kilda.
Match-winning kick against Suns ‘unwarranted’: Hardwick
A contentious late free kick to Max King has helped St Kilda beat Gold Coast by three points, landing a blow to the Suns' finals aspirations.
Controversy erupts as Kangaroos beat Eagles in thriller
North Melbourne have been paid a controversial late free kick in what proved to be the critical moment of their nine-point win over West Coast.
Free kick gives Hawthorn AFL thriller over Giants
The Hawks have come from behind to beat the Giants by six points courtesy of a Luke Bruest goal from a free kick with about a minute left to play.
Bombers, Blues to rumble in old-school blockbuster
Essendon and Carlton will face off in their biggest clash of the past two decades, and Blues great Anthony Koutoufides is delighted to see the rivals thriving.
Rejuvenated Lion Hipwood earns praise from coach Fagan
Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood has produced one of the best performances of his career, delighting Lions coach Chris Fagan.
Beveridge wants AFL to protect prior opportunity
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has declared the AFL will be a "very different game" if prior opportunity is scrapped for holding-the-ball free kicks.
Saints keen to extend Gold Coast’s painful road run
Gold Coast have lost all five of their away games this season, but they have a chance to end that rut when they take on St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Demons have had much to ponder after Dockers debacle
There are no excuses for Melbourne's dismal performance against Fremantle, with coach Simon Goodwin saying the brutal defeat prompted a week of self-analysis.
Lions’ midfield find form in mauling of Bulldogs
Brisbane's midfield fired and Eric Hipwood kicked an equal-career high six goals to lift the Lions to a 43-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Richmond prepare to celebrate shy icon Martin
Richmond coach Adem Yze says his club won't shy away from the magnitude of Dustin Martin's looming 300th AFL match.
Sydney’s McCartin returns, Cats’ Dangerfield still out
Sydney have named key defender Tom McCartin to return against Geelong, a month after his latest concussion, while Patrick Dangerfield won't play.
AFL coaches pleased with holding-the-ball clarification
AFL officials have given clubs greater clarity on the holding-the-ball rule tweak, a move applauded by coaches Michael Voss, Brad Scott and Alastair Clarkson.
Clarkson reveals Hawks stress behind bench outburst
Alastair Clarkson continues to work on controlling his emotions after avoiding AFL sanction for his outburst during North Melbourne's loss to Port Adelaide.
Saints coach feels for suspended Eagles young gun
A careless tackle should not rule out a player from winning the AFL's Rising Star award, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says.
Fagan bullish, but says Lions must kick straighter
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says goalkicking has been a glaring problem ahead of their must-win game on Friday night against the Western Bulldogs.
Max Gawn wants on-field action to solve Demons’ woes
Melbourne have slipped out of the top eight and need to tighten up their defence if they are to reverse a worrying run of results when they take on Collingwood.
South Sudanese rise to AFL challenge: Suns’ Mac Andrew
Well aware of his role inspiring kids from diverse communities, Gold Coast gun Mac Andrew says South Sudanese AFL players are as much brain as they are brawn.
Crows chairman backs extending Nicks’ coaching contract
Adelaide chairman John Olsen says despite the Crows' struggles, he has no issue with the decision to extend coach Matthew Nicks' contract until the end of 2026.
Bulldogs’ Liberatore to tweak approach on AFL return
A refined approach to Tom Liberatore's usual head-first attack on the ball is on the cards when the Western Bulldog returns from concussion against Brisbane.
Reid’s two-game ban upheld, out of Rising Star running
West Coast young gun Harley Reid will miss games against North Melbourne and Essendon after failing to downgrade his two-match suspension at the AFL tribunal.
Bombers gun Redman sidelined for Blues AFL blockbuster
Essendon pair Kyle Langford and Todd Goldstein will have to prove their fitness to face Carlton while hamstrung Mason Redman will miss the blockbuster.
Tigers star Martin rested, set to play 300th at MCG
Richmond superstar Dustin Martin is set to play his 300th AFL game at the MCG in round 14 after being rested for the Tigers' trip to Adelaide.
‘Unfinished business’: McCluggage tips Lions revival
Hugh McCluggage has signed a seven-year contract extension with the Brisbane Lions, insisting only small tweaks are needed for the team to thrive again.
‘Generational’ Taylor signs bumper contract with GWS
GWS are celebrating after signing "generational" defender Sam Taylor on a seven-year deal that keeps him at the club until the end of 2032.
Bulldogs hero set to return for Lions clash
Tom Liberatore is poised to return when the Western Bulldogs take on Brisbane along with Ed Richards, while James Harmes is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Lutkins back at Lions den in hunt for more AFLW flags
Brisbane have kicked off their AFLW pre-season campaign, and they'll have the returning Kate Lutkins on board for their premiership defence.
McKay twins’ banter in full swing ahead of first clash
Star Carlton forward Harry McKay will play against his twin, Essendon's Ben, for the first time in the AFL and the brothers will likely line up on each other.
Eagles to argue length of Reid’s ban at AFL tribunal
Harley Reid will challenge the grading of his rough conduct charge, but is still facing a ban that will rule him ineligible for the Rising Star award.
Free-kick spike after AFL’s holding-the-ball tweak
Free kicks for holding the ball surged on the weekend after AFL umpires were instructed to change their interpretation of tackle laws.