Freo’s Fyfe could return in state league
Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe could make his long-awaited comeback from injury in state league ranks this weekend.
Australian rules football
Richmond ponder Lynch replacement options
With Tom Lynch sidelined, Richmond coach Damien Hardwick could play a smaller forward line centred around Jack Riewoldt in the AFL match against Sydney.
Goodwin wants healthier umpire discussion
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he is disappointed with the spotlight being shone on AFL umpiring and believes officials deserve greater respect.
Cats put Dangerfield on ice until AFL bye
Geelong coach Chris Scott says injured Brownlow medallist Patrick Dangerfield won't play again until after the AFL's mid-season bye.
Dogs’ Beveridge addresses Naughton remarks
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says his number one priority in press conferences is protecting his players after cryptic comments about Aaron Naughton.
New crisis hits Roos as three staff leave
Three recruiting staff have left AFL strugglers North Melbourne a week out from the mid-season draft, plunging the Kangaroos into a new drama.
Chicken-wing tackle earns Docker AFL ban
Fremantle player Sam Switkowski will serve a two-game ban after he was sent to the AFL tribunal for his chicken-wing tackle on Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan.
Kangaroos are a broken club: Wayne Carey
Two-time North Melbourne premiership captain Wayne Carey says the AFL strugglers are not being honest with themselves about their plight.
Suns’ Jeffrey relishes Darwin AFL return
Joel Jeffrey is relishing the return to his Darwin home, fresh off a breakout five-goal haul that launched the Gold Coast Sun player's AFL career.
Lions lick wounds, wary of Giants in AFL
Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko has labelled their shock Hawthorn loss a reality check, but knows it could easily be repeated unless they plug a leaky defence.
Lynch targets Tigers return after AFL bye
Richmond duo Tom Lynch (hamstring) and Kane Lambert (hip) are sidelined this week but the AFL bye in round 12 will give them extra time to recover.
Free kick calls put AFL umps in spotlight
There's plenty of commentary on the AFL umpires after a weekend where there were several contentious free kicks paid.
Dangerfield set for stint on AFL sidelines
Patrick Dangerfield will have to complete a mid-season training block to strengthen his injured calf before returning to bolster Geelong's AFL finals push.
Docker Sam Switkowski sent to AFL Tribunal
Fremantle forward Sam Switkowski is facing suspension after being referred straight to the AFL Tribunal for a dangerous chicken wing tackle.
Ratten relaxed over Saints contract talks
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten is out of contract this year but no longer appears on shaky ground after a 7-3 start to the AFL season.
Riewoldt calls on AFL to support players
Nick Riewoldt has called on the AFL to give players more support when they leave the league, after ex-teammate Sam Fisher's arrest on a drug trafficking charge.
Lynch concussion leaves Hawks short in AFL
Max Lynch has joined fellow ruckmen Ben McEvoy and Ned Reeves on Hawthorn's injury list ahead of the AFL match against Gold Coast.
English test for Bulldogs’ AFL trip west
Tim English is one of a few senior Western Bulldogs players likely to put their hands up for a return to AFL action this week.
Maturing Hawks shock Brisbane in AFL upset
Mitch Lewis kicked four goals and Jai Newcombe starred in the middle as Hawthorn came from behind to beat Brisbane in an AFL classic in Launceston.
McVeigh puts his stamp on AFL’s Giants
Greater Western Sydney surprised West Coast with several positional changes in Mark McVeigh's first match as caretaker coach on their way to a 52-point win.
Magpies supersub sinks Dockers in Perth
Collingwood sub Oliver Henry has unleashed a three-goal blitz in the final term to help lift his side to a 36-point win over Fremantle in Perth.
Pies delivered Dockers stern reality check
Fremantle have lost two games on the trot, and they'll be up against it on Saturday when they take on defending premiers Melbourne at the MCG.
Curnow, Blues hold off Swans in AFL
Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow booted six goals as the Blues resisted a stern challenge from Sydney to win their AFL clash by 15 points.
Dockers aim to fix composure in the wet
Fremantle are aiming to make up for last week's shock 36-point loss to Gold Coast when they face Collingwood at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
Cats win, but Danger nursing tight calf
Geelong have withstood a fierce early challenge from Port Adelaide to win by 35 points win at home, but Patrick Dangerfield went off late with a tight calf.
Bulldogs fight off Suns to even AFL ledger
The Western Bulldogs have fought past a resolute and injury-hit Gold Coast to prevail by 19 points and even their AFL season ledger at 5-5.
Lions wary of Hawthorn in Tassie AFL game
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is sure his players have not forgotten the upset hiding Hawthorn dished out to them in Launceston last year.
Suns confident Thompson avoided third ACL
Luckless Gold Coast defender Rory Thompson suffered a knee injury against the Western Bulldogs but the Suns are confident he's avoided another ACL rupture.
Richmond win adds to Bombers’ AFL woes
Richmond firmed up their spot in the AFL top-eight and consigned Essendon to another week under the blowtorch with a 32-point triumph at the MCG.
Giants thump Eagles to kickstart new era
Greater Western Sydney cruised to a 52-point AFL victory over an undermanned West Coast in Mark McVeigh's first match as caretaker coach.
Will Brodie keen to jump on Fyfe bandwagon
Star Fremantle recruit Will Brodie says the return of Nat Fyfe will be a huge boost to the AFL team's midfield.