Bulldogs’ Smith seeking AFL redemption
Bailey Smith will return for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL crunch clash St Kilda after sitting out the Dogs' last four matches through suspension.
Australian rules football
COVID-hit Lions set to regain up to eight
The Brisbane Lions could regain as many as eight players for this Saturday's clash with GWS, with five having recovered from a bout of COVID-19.
GWS midfielder Hopper set for AFL return
GWS midfielder Jacob Hopper will play AFL for the first time since round one this weekend, having finally recovered from a long-term knee complaint.
Suns aim to build on AFL comeback victory
Gold Coast's young guns are eyeing a maiden AFL finals appearance after a confidence-boosting win over Richmond.
AFL stars respond to online racial abuse
Fremantle's Michael Walters and Michael Frederick have become the latest AFL players to call out vile racist abuse they received on social media.
Mixed news on AFL injury front for Tigers
Dustin Martin is unavailable for at least one more match as Richmond hope to regain some big names in their AFL clash with North Melbourne.
Noble sacked as North Melbourne AFL coach
David Noble has been axed as coach of struggling AFL club North Melbourne.
Season over for AFL stalwart Phil Davis
GWS are gutted for Phil Davis after the veteran defender was ruled out for the rest of the AFL season with another serious hamstring injury.
Brisbane lose nine for Bombers AFL clash
Brisbane's Noah Answerth and Essendon defender Mason Redman are the latest COVID-19 casualties for their AFL game at the Gabba.
Noble looks safe as Pies rally for AFL win
While North Melbourne lost again, they were much better in a narrow loss to Collingwood amid speculation about coach David Noble's future.
Anderson seals thrilling AFL win for Suns
A goal after the siren to Noah Anderson has secured Gold Coast a two-point comeback AFL win over Richmond, and kept the Suns' finals dream alive.
Boyhood fan Anderson sinks Richmond in AFL
He grew up supporting Richmond but Gold Coast midfielder Noah Anderson showed no mercy to the Tigers with his after-the-siren AFL winner for the Suns.
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.
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.