‘Familiar narrative’ as Blues’ Gabba rally falls short
Under-pressure Carlton coach Michael Voss says his men can't be content with a Gabba near-miss after threatening to pull off a giant comeback against Brisbane.
Australian rules football
North defends young gun from ‘macho’ contested critics
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has defended Colby McKercher's lack of contested numbers, arguing it's not the young gun's role.
Witts backed to respond as Suns head to Darwin fortress
Gold Coast will be out to extend a strong record at their home away from home in Darwin when they take on St Kilda without overlooked ruckman Jarrod Witts.
Charges dropped for two AFL stars accused of affray
AFL premiership players Dion Prestia and Steven May will no longer face criminal charges over a fight in a coastal town.
Neale’s numbers stack up as AFL rivals circle
With a decision to make on his playing future, Lachie Neale is tracking towards his most impactful season since arriving at the Brisbane Lions in 2019.
Freo unleash five-goal burst to sink Hawks in thriller
Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass is facing a period on the sidelines with injury on a bad night for his side as they lost by 15 points to Fremantle.
Lions youngster given ban for using homophobic slur
Brisbane Lions draftee Koby Evans has become the latest AFL-listed player to be suspended for using homophobic language in a VFL game.
Adelaide Crows to feed off returning skipper’s energy
Jordan Dawson is set to return in Adelaide's clash with Richmond after missing two of the last three games following the death of his eldest brother.
Brisbane Lions’ frosty response to whiteboard leak
Frosted glass will be installed at the Brisbane Lions headquarters and their whiteboard strategy exercise will continue, albeit with some freshly drafted rules.
Swans hopeful on Curnow recovery as Bombers drop McKay
Sydney star Charlie Curnow and GWS spearhead Jesse Hogan are sidelined for round nine, while Essendon have lost patience with underperforming Ben McKay.
Nothing cute for Freo in blockbuster clash with Hawks
Fremantle will be aiming to win their eighth straight game when they host Hawthorn on Thursday night, with both teams looking to flex their premiership muscle.
Beveridge says illicit drugs policy ‘compromises’ care
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge insists the AFL's illicit drugs policy "compromises" care due to key people being kept in the dark.
Rowell on ice as Suns relish Darwin return
Still carrying an ankle injury, Matt Rowell will miss at least the first of Gold Coast's two AFL games in Darwin.
Carlton receive heavy fine over Hollands mishandling
The AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 for their handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode in a recent game against Collingwood.
Brisbane Lions leader defends culture with one regret
Brisbane Lions co-captain Hugh McCluggage has reflected on a weekend that included the leaking of private strategy notes and a homophobic slur investigation.
‘Unique player’: Dockers star poses threats for Hawks
Hawthorn face a major test in Thursday's away game against Fremantle, who are on a seven-game winning streak and boast a strong record against the Hawks.
Suns pair learn AFL match review fate
Gold Coast players Sam Clohesy and Ben Long were both on the AFL match review officer's radar and have been penalised over incidents in the Suns' win over GWS.
Draftee sorry for homophobic slur amid AFL crackdown
Brisbane draftee Koby Evans is the latest AFL player facing suspension for using a homophobic slur, less than a fortnight after St Kilda's Lance Collard.
Blues under blowtorch ahead of daunting Brisbane task
Carlton coach Michael Voss faces an increasingly difficult task to reverse his team's fortunes this season as his future in the role remains a hot topic.
Fresh Hopes for Sixers as Shipperd replacement named
Former Australia cricket international James Hopes has landed his first head coaching job, replacing Greg Shipperd at the Sydney Sixers.
Crows captain returns, forward nears comeback
Adelaide, still buzzing from their one-point win over Port Adelaide, expect a captain and key forward to return for their away trip to play Richmond.
Suns excited by Ugle-Hagan progress after three goals
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has called for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to believe in himself the way the Suns do after his three-goal outing against GWS.
Ugle-Hagan shines in Suns’ breakthrough win over GWS
Gold Coast have ended a 12-year losing run at home against GWS, holding off the Giants by 20 points at People First Stadium.
Best yet to come for new Swan after exorcising Demons
Having flown under the radar when he moved from Gold Coast, Sydney recruit Malcolm Rosas has made a statement with a career-best performance against Melbourne.
Coming up Rosas as Swans hold off Demons at SCG
Sydney recruit Malcolm Rosas has pulled off a career-best performance in attack, propelling the Swans to victory over Melbourne at the SCG.
Battling Blues still chasing answers to familiar woes
Carlton have lost six games in a row and Michael Voss is desperate to see greater intent from his players, who continue to struggle in the second half of games.
Injury-plagued St Kilda star learns hamstring fate
St Kilda star Max King will be sidelined for about six weeks as the forward's injury absence from the AFL team extends into a whole two years.
Injury-hit Tigers make a stand, snap 12-game losing run
West Coast were made to pay for a late stand penalty as Richmond kicked three of the final four goals of the match to seal an 11-point win at Optus Stadium.
Fagan hits out at ‘hero’ parent for whiteboard leak
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has slammed the leaking of confidential notes by a member of the public, describing the Essendon fan as a "hero".
Rampant Lions crush Bombers as McKay cops bronx cheers
The Brisbane Lions have destroyed struggling Essendon by 64 points at Marvel Stadium, the in-demand Zac Bailey starring with four goals.
Giants young gun embracing new role in AFL finals chase
Moving on from his failed trade to St Kilda, GWS youngster Leek Aleer is embracing life as a ruck and eyeing more game time under coach Adam Kingsley.