Brisbane star Zorko banned over Pedlar eye contact
Brisbane's Dayne Zorko has been hit with a one-match ban for contact close to an opponent's eye, while Crow Rory Laird is in trouble over a dangerous tackle.
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Cerra, Laird overturn AFL bans, Parker not as lucky
Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra is free to play in Friday's clash with Melbourne after overturning his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle.
Adelaide back Rankine to shine against former AFL club
Adelaide expect star recruit Izak Rankine to thrive under the pressure of playing against his former club Gold Coast for the first time.
Ex-Hawks official Burt denies claims in racism inquiry
Former Hawthorn official Jason Burt has given a wide-ranging interview in response to the claims of historic racism at the club.
Hawks overcome inaccuracy for shock win over Saints
Hawthorn captain James Sicily was mighty as his team overcame bad goalkicking to score a shock AFL win over St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Jackson inspires Dockers to thrilling upset of Demons
Fremantle have surged to a fourth straight win, upsetting Melbourne by seven points in a tight and tense AFL clash at the MCG.
Blues star Cerra offered one-game ban in major blow
Struggling Carlton could be without star midfielder Adam Cerra for a crucial clash with Melbourne after he was offered a one-game ban for a dangerous tackle.
No panic for Cats as Giants’ Greene inspires AFL upset
Toby Greene has celebrated his 200-game milestone in style with four goals as GWS scored a surprise seven-point win over Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
Suns down Bulldogs to kickstart AFL finals push
Gold Coast have boosted their finals hopes after a dramatic seven-point win over the Western Bulldogs in Darwin, with Jack Lukosius and Matt Rowell starring.
Suns’ push for finals not about me: coach Dew
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew is adamant the Suns are becoming a "real footy club" but doesn't want to make their push for a maiden finals berth about him.
Sidebottom knee injury sours Magpies’ win over North
Collingwood gun Steele Sidebottom's 300th AFL game in a 35-point win over North Melbourne has been soured by the veteran's medial ligament injury.
Resilient Power extend streak in win over Richmond
Port Adelaide have fought out another narrow victory to extend their winning streak to eight matches, with Zak Butters outstanding against Richmond at the MCG.
Tigers caretaker McQualter keeps focus narrow for now
Departed premiership coach Damien Hardwick watched from home as Andrew McQualter took over as caretaker for the first time in Richmond's loss to Port Adelaide.
Adelaide’s belief rising after downing Lions: Nicks
Adelaide upset high-flying Brisbane by 17 points at a wet Adelaide Oval to climb into the AFL's top eight.
Snapshot for round 11 of the AFL season
A snapshot of round 11 of the AFL season as pacesetters Collingwood and second-placed Port Adelaide gain a handy edge at the top of the ladder.
Clear conscience helps me cope with racism saga: Fagan
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says his clear conscience is helping him cope with being involved in the AFL's racism saga regarding his time at Hawthorn.
Experienced Hoskin-Elliott dropped by Collingwood
Ladder-leaders Collingwood have axed forward Will Hoskin-Elliott for their meeting with AFL strugglers North Melbourne.
Port coach Hinkley wary of Richmond’s post-Hardwick era
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he's wary of Richmond without Damien Hardwick, who quit as coach of the Tigers.
Adelaide coach braces for ultimate AFL challenge
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks describes his club's clash against the Brisbane Lions as the ultimate AFL challenge in one decisive area.
Humphrey bearing the load as Suns set up in Darwin
Ben Ainsworth says the AFL performances of teenager Bailey Humphrey have inspired the side ahead of a decisive two-week stretch in Darwin.
McRae prepared for Tiger interest in assistant coaches
Collingwood's assistant coaches, including Justin Leppitsch, could be in the mix to coach Richmond but Magpies boss Craig McRae welcomes the interest.
Port coach Hinkley won’t rush fresh contract talks
Despite the sudden Richmond vacancy, Port Adelaide's Ken Hinkley says his club won't deviate from their plan to open fresh contract talks in August.
Caretaker McQualter ready to take reins at Tigers
Richmond interim coach Andrew McQualter is confident he can get the Tigers focused to take on Port Adelaide and says he hasn't thought about the full-time role.
AFL coaching tougher than ever: Lions’ Fagan
Chris Fagan can understand why Damien Hardwick felt he couldn't continue as Richmond coach, but says there's still fuel in his tank to lead the Brisbane Lions.
Walker, Doedee to return for Crows, but doubt on Smith
Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker and defender Tom Doedee will return to AFL action against Brisbane, but doubt lingers over sore defender Brodie Smith.
Caretaker Kangaroos coach is giving Clarkson space
Interim North Melbourne coach Brett Ratten says he is reluctant to contact Alastair Clarkson during the under-pressure mentor's time away from the AFL club.
Star Swan Heeney desperate to rebound from form slump
Star Sydney forward Isaac Heeney concedes his form has been up and down this season, but he's confident he can become an elite player again.
Cats’ Irish debutant, De Koning brothers back in AFL
Former GAA Young Footballer of the Year Oisin Mullin will join fellow Irishmen Zach Tuohy and Mark O'Connor in the Geelong team that takes on GWS in round 11.
Hawks hold out hope Clarkson returns for flag reunion
Hawthorn president Andy Gowers hopes Alastair Clarkson will feel comfortable enough to attend the club's 10-year premiership reunion later this year.
Hawthorn CEO resigns from embattled AFL club
Justin Reeves has stepped down from his role as Hawthorn chief executive as the AFL club comes under increasing pressure over the racism investigation.
Pittonet deal not linked to De Koning future: Voss
Carlton coach Michael Voss is adamant ruckman Marc Pittonet's new four-year deal isn't linked to out-of-contract tall Tom De Koning's future at the AFL club.