Young gun Wilson among the stars in St Kilda win
St Kilda have proved too good for winless North Melbourne in a 38-point victory at Marvel Stadium.
Australian rules football
Swans cruise to wet weather derby win over Giants
Sydney have claimed a 29-point victory over their local rivals thanks to star midfield trio Errol Gulden, Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner.
Lions challenged to match Suns’ fire in defining QClash
With his side 2-5 and winless in three games this season at the Gabba, Chris Fagan has acknowledged the magnitude of the Brisbane Lions' QClash with Gold Coast.
Magpies superstar Daicos sinks Carlton with late goal
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has delivered another special performance, kicking a match-winning goal with a minute remaining to sink Carlton at the MCG.
AFL stops Carey’s elevation to NSW legend status
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has confirmed the league intervened to stop Wayne Carey being elevated to legend status in the NSW football hall of fame.
Hungry Giants go full steam ahead for Sydney derby
Left hungry for more after a 54-point drubbing of Brisbane, the Giants are refusing to get complacent ahead of their clash with cross-town rivals Sydney.
Suns coach Hardwick reveals quest ahead of QClash
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has declared his club's ambition ahead of their spicy QClash against Queensland rivals Brisbane.
Adelaide’s Soligo can become midfield force: Crouch
Adelaide's Matt Crouch says teammate Jake Soligo has the potential to be among the elite midfielders in the AFL.
Port coach apologises to supporters for Rozee bungle
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley admits he made a mistake in playing captain Connor Rozee in a 30-point loss to Adelaide.
Adelaide sink Port amid more injury concern for Rozee
Adelaide have defeated Port Adelaide by 30 points with Power captain Connor Rozee again an injury concern.
Outspoken Draper sidelined, Webster back for Saints
Essendon expect Sam Draper to only be sidelined for one week with knee soreness, while West Coast welcome back Harley Reid for Saturday's match in Perth.
Lion’s wait over: Reville earns QClash debut
Bruce Reville will debut for the Brisbane Lions against Gold Coast, five years after going undrafted and trying his hand at a range of alternative careers.
Carlton, coach Voss embrace Collingwood rivalry
Carlton coach Michael Voss has declared midfielder Adam Cerra a certain starter for the Blues' rivalry showdown against Collingwood at the MCG.
North’s Clarkson calls for NT to be AFL’s 20th team
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has swatted criticism of the club's future, urging the AFL to introduce a 20th team rather than cutting an existing one.
Rayner, Lions search for ‘trademark’ QClash efforts
Cam Rayner admits his and his Lions teammates' efforts off the ball need to improve against a Gold Coast outfit that will push them in a defining QClash.
Bartel uncomfortable with prospect of Thomas AFL return
A lifeline for Tarryn Thomas has been discussed at the same time as a league-wide stance against domestic violence, and Jimmy Bartel is uncomfortable with it.
Bombers coach Scott marvels at ‘special’ Harley Reid
West Coast young gun Harley Reid has taken the competition by storm this year, and he'll be refreshed against Essendon on Saturday night after his recent rest.
There’s a bit in it: Suns skipper Witts eyes Lion scalp
One running battle and the current state of the AFL ladder will provide plenty of spice to arguably the most defining QClash yet between the Suns and Lions.
Fit-again Parker forces Swans axing ahead of derby
Sydney midfielder Luke Parker's expected return from an arm injury has forced coach John Longmire to reassess his best side ahead of their derby with GWS.
Port skipper Rozee certain starter in Showdown: Hinkley
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee is a certain starter against Adelaide, with the Crows making three changes for the AFL Showdown.
Magpies star De Goey sidelined with groin issues
Premiership heroes Jordan De Goey and Tom Mitchell have been ruled out of Collingwood's MCG blockbuster against Carlton.
AFL Tribunal upholds Jack Higgins’ three-match ban
St Kilda forward Jack Higgins will miss games against North Melbourne, Hawthorn and Fremantle after failing to reduce his three-match ban at the AFL Tribunal.
Eagles’ McGovern full of praise for Yeo and The Duck
West Coast midfielder Elliot Yeo will notch his 200-game milestone against Essendon in round eight, and he'll do so in the form of his life.
Focus on Greene, Taylor not Giants smack talk: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire is more concerned with figuring out how to contain Toby Greene and Sam Taylor than engaging in a war of words with the Giants.
Lions feeling heat ahead of crucial AFL QClash
Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews said another up-front review revealed some "uncomfortable" findings ahead of Sunday's QClash with in-form Gold Coast.
Lions not facing doomsday scenario: Jarrod Berry
The Brisbane Lions retain the hunger to turn around their season, but it won't be the end of days if they lose to Gold Coast in the QClash, Jarrod Berry says.
Former AFL star’s spiral into drug abuse aired in court
Former St Kilda footballer Sam Fisher's spiral into drug addiction after retiring from AFL has been laid out in court as he awaits a prison sentence.
Giant Taylor lights fuse for derby against ‘smug’ Swans
There is no love lost between cross-town rivals GWS and Sydney heading into their 27th AFL meeting, with Sam Taylor eager to do battle with the "smug" Swans.
High-flying Swans amped for Giant midfield battle
Swans star Isaac Heeney and Giants gun Tom Green headline a pair of red-hot midfield units gearing up for what Chad Warner expects to be a fiery Sydney derby.
Magpies keen to address slow AFL starts: Hill
Collingwood have had some sluggish starts to games and star forward Bobby Hill concedes it is something the Magpies need to get right ahead of facing Carlton.
Petracca expects another tag in big AFL clash with Cats
After wearing tags in his last two games, Melbourne star Christian Petracca is predicting more of the same in round eight's blockbuster against Geelong.