Warner masterclass helps Sydney sink Freo
Sydney midfielder Chad Warner has produced a 35-disposal masterclass to help lift the Swans to a come-from-behind victory against Fremantle in Perth.
Australian rules football
Geelong flex muscle in AFL win over Blues
Geelong have taken down Carlton with ease, defeating the upstart Blues by 30 points at the MCG to consolidate top spot on the AFL ladder.
Richmond lament horror AFL loss to Kangas
Cam Zurhaar booted six goals as AFL bottom side North Melbourne upset Richmond by four points in a thriller at Marvel Stadium.
Brisbane boost top-four hopes with GWS win
Brisbane enjoyed their first outing at Canberra's Manuka Oval, beating GWS by 40 points to entrench themselves in the AFL's top four.
Suns eager to ground high-flying Bomber
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew believes familiarity will be key when the Suns try to ground high-flying former AFL teammate Peter Wright and Essendon on Sunday.
Melbourne’s time is now: AFL coach Goodwin
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says it's time for his AFL reigning premiers to rediscover their best form, starting against Port Adelaide.
Hawks, Eagles aim to ditch inconsistency
West Coast will be aiming to rebound from last week's Jekyll and Hyde display when they take on Hawthorn at the MCG.
Naughton out, Bruce returns for Bulldogs
Brisbane and Richmond have made mass changes for their respective AFL matches this weekend, while the Western Bulldogs have mixed news on the selection front.
McGrath, Hurley boost Bombers in AFL
With Andrew McGrath re-signed and Michael Hurley returning from injury through the VFL this weekend, Essendon now hope to lock in captain Dyson Heppell.
Adams aims to free up North’s AFL attack
New caretaker coach Leigh Adams will simplify North Melbourne's game plan in an attempt to end a 14-match AFL losing streak when they take on Richmond.
AFL lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The AFL has lifted its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, effective immediately, allowing a small handful of players against having the jab to return to the field.
Suns’ AFL lifer Swallow hailed by Dew
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has hailed the form of David Swallow as the Suns' foundation player prepares to equal the AFL club's appearance record.
Lions in no rush despite top four AFL race
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan will resist rushing back players that aren't fully ready to return despite the Lions being in a tense race for an AFL top four berth.
Hardwick cops blame for shock Suns loss
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says he didn't prepare his players well enough for their loss to the Gold Coast as they again struggled in a close game.
Dogs sniff out AFL response against Saints
The Bulldogs have lost three players, including star forward Aaron Naughton, to the AFL's health and safety protocols ahead of their clash with St Kilda.
Magpies star Moore to return, Quaynor out
All-Australian defender Darcy Moore will return for Collingwood against Adelaide on Saturday after missing just one AFL game with a knee injury.
Swans ‘comfortable’ with Franklin talks
The Sydney Swans are comfortable Lance Franklin will remain at the AFL club despite a report claiming the superstar has been insulted by a new contract offer.
Demons star Oliver ruled out of AFL match
Brownlow Medal contender Clayton Oliver has been ruled out of Melbourne's crunch AFL clash with Port Adelaide in Alice Springs on Sunday.
Blight urges Clarkson to coach Kangaroos
North Melbourne great Malcolm Blight believes the Kangaroos are ideally placed for Alastair Clarkson to mould the battling AFL club into premiership contention.
Bulldogs’ Smith seeking AFL redemption
Bailey Smith will return for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL crunch clash St Kilda after sitting out the Dogs' last four matches through suspension.
COVID-hit Lions set to regain up to eight
The Brisbane Lions could regain as many as eight players for this Saturday's clash with GWS, with five having recovered from a bout of COVID-19.
GWS midfielder Hopper set for AFL return
GWS midfielder Jacob Hopper will play AFL for the first time since round one this weekend, having finally recovered from a long-term knee complaint.
Suns aim to build on AFL comeback victory
Gold Coast's young guns are eyeing a maiden AFL finals appearance after a confidence-boosting win over Richmond.
AFL stars respond to online racial abuse
Fremantle's Michael Walters and Michael Frederick have become the latest AFL players to call out vile racist abuse they received on social media.
Mixed news on AFL injury front for Tigers
Dustin Martin is unavailable for at least one more match as Richmond hope to regain some big names in their AFL clash with North Melbourne.
Noble sacked as North Melbourne AFL coach
David Noble has been axed as coach of struggling AFL club North Melbourne.
Season over for AFL stalwart Phil Davis
GWS are gutted for Phil Davis after the veteran defender was ruled out for the rest of the AFL season with another serious hamstring injury.
Brisbane lose nine for Bombers AFL clash
Brisbane's Noah Answerth and Essendon defender Mason Redman are the latest COVID-19 casualties for their AFL game at the Gabba.
Noble looks safe as Pies rally for AFL win
While North Melbourne lost again, they were much better in a narrow loss to Collingwood amid speculation about coach David Noble's future.
Anderson seals thrilling AFL win for Suns
A goal after the siren to Noah Anderson has secured Gold Coast a two-point comeback AFL win over Richmond, and kept the Suns' finals dream alive.
Boyhood fan Anderson sinks Richmond in AFL
He grew up supporting Richmond but Gold Coast midfielder Noah Anderson showed no mercy to the Tigers with his after-the-siren AFL winner for the Suns.