Bombers fly up to second spot, Kangaroos still winless
Essendon have posted a triple-figure score for just the third time this season in a 40-point win over struggling North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
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Tigers at lowest point, dreaming of quick rebound: Yze
Richmond coach Adem Yze hopes his side have hit their lowest point as two more injuries came in a 119-point AFL loss to the Brisbane Lions.
Record Lions win under Fagan heaps on more Tiger misery
The Brisbane Lions have notched their second-biggest AFL win as injury-hit Richmond copped the full brunt in a 119-point Gabba blowout.
Rankine blow adds more pain for Crows as Pies fly home
Collingwood kicked the last goal of the match and survived a late scare to beat Adelaide at the MCG in another tight game, despite suffering two more injuries.
Carlton’s Voss: Injury toll no excuse for big AFL loss
Carlton coach Michael Voss is adamant a big injury list is no excuse for his side's 52-point AFL loss to Sydney at the SCG.
Heeney, Warner star as Swans crush Blues at SCG
Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner have starred with three goals apiece as Sydney crushed Carlton by 52 points at a sold-out SCG.
North Melbourne consider push for senior recruits
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says the AFL player movement system is "very constrained", while the Kangaroos ponder attracting experienced recruits.
Lion Dunkley’s motivation as wounded Tigers head north
Josh Dunkley will play his 150th AFL game when the Brisbane Lions host Richmond, with the midfielder keen to eclipse father Andrew's 217-game career.
Gold Coast stun Geelong with statement AFL thrashing
Jack Lukosius has starred with five goals and five goal assists as Gold Coast thumped Geelong by 64 points to maintain their charge for a maiden finals berth.
Coach Scott not panicking amid Geelong form slump
Geelong coach Chris Scott believes he can galvanise the Cats and arrest their slide but knows he needs to fix some issues amid a run of three losses.
Suns hope young gun Andrew has avoided serious injury
Gold Coast defender Mac Andrew was forced out of the Suns' thrashing of Geelong with a lower leg injury as coach Damien Hardwick will nervously await an update.
St Kilda wield the axe, Docker Darcy still sidelined
St Kilda have named former Carlton midfielder Paddy Dow for his Saints debut in Saturday night's clash with Fremantle at Marvel Stadium.
Dusty all smiles as lowly Tigers face desperate Lions
Richmond superstar Dustin Martin remains fully engaged in the club's direction amid ongoing uncertainty over his AFL future, says Tigers coach Adem Yze.
Demons are looking forward to what dynamic duo can do
Melbourne small forward Shane McAdam will finally make his debut with the club in Sunday's AFL match against West Coast in Perth.
Cats’ Brandan Parfitt firing ahead of Top End return
Fit-and-firing Darwin product Brandan Parfitt is key to Geelong's chances of toppling Gold Coast in their AFL clash in his home town.
Auskick kids in shock and awe as Buddy pays a visit
Children at a Darwin Auskick AFL clinic were treated to a surprise appearance by retired great Lance Franklin as part of the Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous round.
Cats rest star trio in selection gamble for Suns test
Geelong premiership stars Tom Hawkins, Mitch Duncan and Rhys Stanley have all been rested for their side's AFL clash with Gold Coast in Darwin.
AFL urged to do more to help struggling past players
Fremantle are ensuring their players have plenty of support around them following last week's tragic death of former Docker Cam McCarthy at the age of 29.
Crows coach confident in defensive options against Pies
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is confident he has the defensive options to replace injured backman Josh Worrell for the Crows' MCG game against Collingwood.
Key Blues duo sidelined, gun Bomber nears return
Adam Cerra and Matt Cottrell are the latest additions to Carlton's injury list while Essendon's Jordan Ridley could return from a quad strain.
Bombers’ red-hot form rewarded in AFL fixture
Essendon have been rewarded for their stellar form with three Friday night games in the next block of AFL fixtures.
Tigers in sights as wayward Lion learns to clear mind
Brisbane Lions forward Charlie Cameron admits there's been "a lot of things going on" in his mind that have contributed to his early-season AFL inaccuracy.
Tide can still turn for battling Roos: North co-captain
Kangaroos co-captain Jy Simpkin concedes 2024 has been a frustrating year personally as well as for the AFL cellar dwellars as a whole.
Cats forwards can deliver without star pair: Stengle
Geelong could be without both key forwards Jeremy Cameron and Tom Hawkins against Gold Coast but Tyson Stengle has backed their attack to deliver.
AFL rules out neutral doctors after Cameron concussion
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says there's no need for independent doctors to be deployed at all games in the wake of Jeremy Cameron's concussion.
AFL to push for more Indigenous reps in officialdom
AFL chief Andrew Dillon says he's pushing for more Indigenous representation in official roles amid a slight drop in First Nations players at the elite level.
No rush to decide on further expansion: AFL boss
The AFL is in no hurry to make a decision on further expansion after Tasmania join the competition in 2028, chief executive Andrew Dillon says.
Giants rolling up sleeves after Bombers reality check
Condemned to a second-straight loss by Essendon, GWS captain Toby Greene admits his side aren't the finished product ready to claim a premiership just yet.
Adelaide’s Rankine hits career-high after midfield move
Adelaide's dynamic Izak Rankine says increasing midfield time has led to a patch of AFL form he describes as career-best.
Adelaide and Brisbane finish level in AFL thriller
Adelaide and Brisbane have fought out a tense draw in their Adelaide Oval fixture but but coaches aren't advocating for extra-time to decide games.
Daicos dazzles amid injury carnage as Pies belt Eagles
Collingwood star Nick Daicos has racked up a game-high 36 disposals in a starring role for the reigning premiers in their comprehensive win over West Coast.