St Kilda to fight Butler’s one-match ban at tribunal
It will be a busy session at the AFL tribunal with St Kilda forward Dan Butler, Hawthorn captain James Sicily and Richmond's Rhyan Mansell all facing charges.
Australian rules football
Demons hang tough to snap Collingwood winning streak
Bayley Fritsch kicked three goals in Melbourne's hard-fought four-point win over AFL leaders Collingwood in the King's Birthday blockbuster.
Bombers on alert for battle with under-siege Blues
Essendon enter their clash with Carlton in better form but club great Dustin Fletcher says they can't take anything for granted against their old AFL rivals.
Hawthorn continue Lions’ horror AFL record at MCG
The Brisbane Lions have suffered another MCG horror show, losing to a young and determined Hawthorn team by 25 points in a major boilover.
Walker kicks 10 goals as Adelaide demolish West Coast
Taylor Walker has celebrated his 250th AFL match with a 10-goal goal haul in Adelaide's 122-point thrashing of West Coast.
Shai Bolton shines as Tigers beat Dockers in the wet
Richmond speedster Shai Bolton has tallied 33 disposals as the Tigers survived a late Fremantle fightback in a 15-point AFL win in Perth.
AFL attempting to find leak in Hawthorn racism probe
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says they are asking questions about how the Hawthorn racism claims were first leaked to the media.
Fagan assesses Gunston’s value ahead of Hawks reunion
Jack Gunston's radar has been off for Brisbane, but coach Chris Fagan argues he's contributing in other more subtle ways ahead of the clash with his old club.
Beleaguered Blues feel fans’ pain: Acres
Carlton are under mounting pressure to turn their AFL season around, Blake Acres admits, as the spotlight intensifies on Blues coach Michael Voss.
Butler banned for one game over Blakey dangerous tackle
St Kilda forward Dan Butler is the latest player to fall foul of an AFL crackdown on dangerous tackles, receiving a one-game suspension.
Power beat Bulldogs to surge to 10th-straight AFL win
Port Adelaide have won 10 games on the bounce after Charlie Dixon's four-goal haul on return helped the Power to a 22-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Slipping Bulldogs confident of regaining AFL form
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is confident his charges can regain top form after sliding away from the AFL's upper rung with three straight defeats.
Hawks star Sicily to face MRO scrutiny for tackle
Hawthorn star James Sicily could be the latest player to be suspended under the AFL's tackling crackdown after concussing Brisbane Lions star Hugh McCluggage.
Demons’ Oliver out of blockbuster with infected blister
Star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver will miss the Demons' King's Birthday clash with Collingwood as he fights an infected blister.
Rested Lions ring changes for Hawks MCG clash
Chris Fagan admits the Brisbane Lions have a wealth of options as he looks to replace the suspended Dayne Zorko and settle on his best defensive unit.
Saints overrun Swans to spoil Franklin celebration
St Kilda have booted five goals in the final term to claim their first AFL win at the SCG since 2009 as Lance Franklin reached another landmark for the Swans.
Bomber Wright to face Blues, Bulldogs ring changes
Essendon will be bolstered by Peter Wright playing his first game of the AFL season against Carlton, while the Western Bulldogs have swung the selection axe.
Eagles coach proud despite lack of De Goey payback
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey has escaped with a three-week ban for his brutal bump on West Coast midfielder Elijah Hewett.
‘All-time great’ Buddy to celebrate landmark 350 games
AFL great and legendary goal-kicker Lance Franklin will celebrate his landmark 350th game when the Swans clash against St Kilda in Sydney.
North won’t rush Clarkson’s return ahead of bye
Caretaker North Melbourne coach Brett Ratten says the Kangaroos are not putting Alastair Clarkson under any pressure to return ahead of their mid-season bye.
Pies won’t put travel ban on De Goey for extended break
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey is set to be granted additional time away from the AFL club while serving his three-match suspension for rough conduct.
Milestone game won’t distract Franklin, Swans
Sydney will celebrate Lance Franklin's 350th AFL game when they face St Kilda but are determined not to let the occasion prove a distraction.
No animosity as Fagan prepares to face Hawks
Chris Fagan hasn't spoken to Cyril Rioli since 2019 but holds no animosity towards him or Hawthorn despite the implications of the AFL's racism saga.
Voss questions ‘unusual’ report about Carlton
Carlton coach Michael Voss insists the Blues can turn around their crumbling season amid a report of friction within the playing group.
Hawks look down rabbit hole as they try to tame Lions
Hawthorn have had a long, hard look at their terrible first half against Port Adelaide, with coach Sam Mitchell determined they learn their lessons quickly.
Bold ball movement has Fremantle back in finals picture
Fremantle's once-shaky season has been flipped around due to some bold ball movement, with forward Lachie Schultz saying there's no turning back.
Demons recruit Grundy raring for Magpies reunion: Gawn
Melbourne's Brodie Grundy is due to face Collingwood for the first time since he was forced out and Max Gawn expects the former Magpie to have a point to prove.
Blakey signs long-term deal with Swans until 2031
A new seven-year contract will tie defender Nick Blakey to Sydney until the end of the 2031 AFL season.
Remorseful De Goey escapes with three-match AFL ban
Jordan De Goey says he immediately regretted the bump that concussed West Coast midfielder Elijah Hewett last weekend and apologised as soon as he could.
Buddy big challenge faces Wilkie, Saints at SCG off bye
St Kilda face Sydney in another Lance Franklin milestone game at the SCG, badly needing a better result than the previous two games when this has happened.
Bombers snatch AFL thriller over gutsy North Melbourne
A late snap by Massimo D'Ambrosio has lifted Essendon to a narrow win over injury-hit North Melbourne, boosting the Bombers' AFL finals hopes.