Geelong snap losing streak with vital win over Bulldogs
Geelong's premiership defence is back on track after securing a crucial 22-point win over the inaccurate Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.
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Suns scorch home for vital AFL win against Adelaide
Gold Coast have overturned a first-half deficit to beat Adelaide by 35 points and keep themselves in the hunt to play AFL finals for the first time.
Doedee’s ACL rupture ends season in major Crows blow
Adelaide have lost key defender Tom Doedee for the rest of the season with an ACL rupture, dealing their finals hopes a significant blow.
Richmond snatch win over GWS in AFL thriller
Marlion Pickett's late goal has helped Richmond to a nail-biting six-point AFL win over GWS at Giants Stadiom.
Pies star De Goey referred to tribunal for Hewett bump
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey will be suspended for several games and is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after he was referred to the tribunal.
Crows doubt Rankine will be targeted by ex-teammates
Izak Rankine is set to play against his former club Gold Coast for the first time but Adelaide don't believe their star forward will be targeted by the Suns.
Naughton’s staying forward, Dogs coach Beveridge says
Don't expect Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton to go down back any time soon, coach Luke Beveridge says ahead of their clash against Geelong.
Blues want wayward Harry McKay to ‘stick to strengths’
Harry McKay's wayward goal-kicking has been under the AFL microscope but Carlton coach Michael Voss has backed his spearhead to turn his form around.
Troubled North utility Thomas named for comeback game
Troubled North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas has been named for his first AFL game since round 15, 2022, bringing an end to his self-inflicted exodus.
Beleaguered Blues stand firm as Demons battle looms
Michael Voss is keeping his players' focus on the task of turning Carlton's season around amid a raft of distractions ahead of the clash with Melbourne.
AFL ends Hawks racism inquiry, but legal action looms
The independent inquiry into racism allegations at Hawthorn is over, with "no adverse findings" against Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt.
Hawks report author says inquiry ending ‘defies logic’
While the AFL has ended the inquiry into the Hawthorn racism allegations, the saga is far from over as the complainants consider their next options.
Leppitsch not ruling out Richmond coaching job
Former Brisbane Lions coach Justin Leppitsch is not willing to rule out an approach from Richmond if they want him to succeed Damien Hardwick at the Tigers.
Clarkson to remain away from North despite end of probe
Alastair Clarkson's leave of absence from North Melbourne will continue despite the AFL concluding the investigation into claims of racism at Hawthorn.
AFL tribunal upholds Zorko, O’Meara suspensions
Brisbane's Dayne Zorko and Fremantle's Jaeger O'Meara will both sit out one match after their respective suspensions were upheld at the AFL tribunal.
Narkle, Poulter get AFL lifelines as Eagles take Maric
West Coast selected Ryan Maric with the top pick in the AFL mid-season draft, while Quinton Narkle and Caleb Poulter were given career lifelines.
Burt joins Fagan in blasting Hawks racism investigation
Jason Burt, who was named in the report that sparked the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga, has slammed the allegations against him as awful and vile.
Burt blasts Hawthorn racism saga, calls claims ‘vile’
Jason Burt says he and his family helped four ex-Hawthorn players who have made racism allegations against himself, Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan.
Carlton captain Cripps fires back at critics
Angry Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has taken aim at the media over "incorrect" reports following the Blues' latest disappointing defeat.
Cats star Hawkins gets behind Blues forward McKay
Triple Geelong premiership forward Tom Hawkins has empathised with out-of-form Harry McKay's plight in front of goals for struggling Carlton.
Paddy McCartin to sit out remainder of AFL season
Luckless Sydney defender Paddy McCartin will miss the rest of the AFL season with concussion symptoms, raising renewed questions about his playing future.
Board member quits as Blues’ AFL woes deepen
Carlton board member Craig Mathieson has resigned suddenly as the Blues' season of great expectations continues to unravel.
Adam Treloar eyes return for Dogs’ battle with Cats
Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar has missed the past three weeks with a hamstring strain but is set to be given the all-clear to return against Geelong.
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.
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.