Lions finding it tough to avoid COVID-19
Queensland's second COVID-19 wave has Brisbane battling to keep their AFL season on track after a weakened team fell to Essendon at the Gabba.
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Bombers beat COVID-19 hit Lions in AFL
Essendon have dented Brisbane's AFL top four aspirations, making the most of a Lions team depleted by injury and illness to claim a 10-point win at the Gabba.
Blues a top-four hope after downing Eagles
Carlton have shot to equal fourth on the ladder after producing a stunning final-quarter blitz in a 63-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Pittonet, McGovern close to Blues return
Carlton duo Marc Pittonet and Mitch McGovern are closing in on AFL returns, but whether it comes against Geelong on Saturday remains to be seen.
Fast-starting Sydney thump Bulldogs in AFL
Sydney cruised to a 53-point AFL victory over a lacklustre Western Bulldogs but the win could come at a cost due to injury and report.
Cockatoo back as Lions ravaged in AFL
Matt Crouch has forced his way back into Adelaide's line-up through pure weight of numbers, while Brisbane has been forced to make eight changes.
Saints aim to build AFL form post-slump
St Kilda rebounded superbly from their three-game slump last week with the big win over Carlton and now they take on Fremantle in another massive clash.
Bomber Parish suffers another calf injury
Essendon will be without Darcy Parish for their trip to the Gabba, but it's nothing compared to the wholesale changes Brisbane have been forced to make.
Andrews added to Lions’ COVID-19 absences
Brisbane are searching for another captain after Harris Andrews became the latest Lions player to join their long list of outs for AFL clash with Essendon.
Expectation on Cripps unrealistic: Voss
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has been praised for his contributions to the team despite a slight drop in output over the past two months.
Magpies lose De Goey for North AFL clash
Jordan De Goey's troubles now extend to on the field, with the Collingwood star out of AFL action for two to three weeks because of a quad muscle strain.
Suns skipper holding onto AFL finals dream
It's a long shot but Gold Coast co-captain Touk Miller still believes the Suns can force their way into a maiden AFL finals campaign.
Saints’ Ratten lands two more AFL seasons
Brett Ratten's contract as St Kilda coach has been extended by two years, ending speculation about his future ahead of a massive clash against Fremantle.
Ziebell to return, backs North’s AFL plans
North Melbourne captain Jack Ziebell will return this Saturday against Collingwood, but ruckman Tristan Xerri needs surgery and his season is probably over.
Lions lose seven as injury, illness bite
Brisbane have lost three players to the AFL's health and safety protocols ahead of Sunday's AFL clash with Essendon at the Gabba.
Cats make AFL statement in win over Demons
Geelong have drawn level on 12 wins with Melbourne at the top of the AFL ladder after their 28-point win over the Demons on Thursday night.
Demons’ AFL audit reveals work ahead
Simon Goodwin has highlighted a long list of on-field areas to address with his Melbourne side as they seek to get their AFL premiership defence back on track.
Dew deal brings calm to Qld coach upheaval
Stuart Dew's against-the-odds AFL contract extension at Gold Coast gives southeast Queensland's footy codes a rare sense of coaching stability.
Magpies’ Moore out, De Goey to be assessed
Collingwood have had mixed news on player availability, with Darcy Moore nearly proving his fitness but Jordan De Goey leaving training early.
Swans, Bulldogs reach AFL crossroad
Whoever loses Friday night's AFL clash between Sydney and the Western Bulldogs will leave the SCG with their season on the brink.
Dew scores new two-year AFL deal at Suns
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has been rewarded for the Suns' improved form this season with a two-year contract extension.
Cats fired up for clash with AFL premiers
Melbourne tormented Geelong late last season and both sides are firing on all cylinders ahead of Thursday night's AFL blockbuster at a sold-out GMHBA Stadium.
Noble says calmness crucial at North
North Melbourne coach David Noble says the club remains aligned as it endures a horror losing streak at the bottom of the AFL ladder.
Dees face AFL audit in Cats clash
Melbourne's level of recovery from a mid-season AFL form slump will be put to the test against Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
Tight AFL ladder puts Lions on edge
Just two wins separate second spot from ninth on the AFL ladder as the race for a top-four berth is set to intensify over the coming weeks.
Treloar, English set for Swans AFL clash
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is confident onballer Adam Treloar and ruckman Tim English will play in Friday's must-win game against Sydney.
Tiger Martin hamstrung for two AFL games
Richmond star Dustin Martin is likely to be out of AFL action for two games after suffering a hamstring strain in the Tigers' win against West Coast.
Richmond’s Vlastuin faces ban for punch
Richmond's Nick Vlastuin has been offered a one-match ban for striking Connor West during his side's AFL win over West Coast.
Lions star Hipwood avoids suspension
Brisbane Lions forward Eric Hipwood has received a $2,500 fine for careless contact with an umpire after he pushed a Western Bulldogs player onto an official.
Luckless Sun Budarick suffers ACL injury
Young defender Connor Budarick's 2022 AFL season is over with Gold Coast confirming the 21-year-old has suffered an ACL injury to his right knee.
AFL won’t commit to AFLW season extension
Players are eager to see a full-length AFLW fixture but AFL officials are taking a cautious approach to extending the women's season.