Crows’ fast finish falls short as Gold Coast hang on
Gold Coast looked home and dry before Adelaide kicked the game's last five goals to come within six points of the Suns in a low-scoring AFL clash at Carrara.
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Dangerfield lifts Geelong to tight win over Saints
St Kilda threatened to pull off an incredible comeback until Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield stepped up to kick the match-winning goal in an AFL thriller.
Bombers beat Hawks, but Reid injured again in AFL clash
Essendon burned off Hawthorn in the last quarter at the MCG, but young defender Zach Reid could have another hamstring injury.
Lions great wants new role for Zorko in Dockers test
Reeling from a first-up loss to Carlton, Brisbane need to make changes with two key players absent for their trip west to face Fremantle.
New play kicks goals with tale of AFL and Australia
The Melbourne Theatre Company's world premiere production of 37, named for Adam Goodes' jersey number, tells the story of a struggling local football team.
Magpies still winless as slick Swans end MCG hoodoo
Sydney have snapped a five-match losing streak at the MCG as Chad Warner and Isaac Heeney starred in a 33-point thumping of reigning premiers Collingwood.
Suns to disrupt as Rankine returns as a Crow
Izak Rankine and Chris Burgess will play for Adelaide against former club Gold Coast as the Suns look to improve to 2-0 under new AFL coach Damien Hardwick.
Essendon to celebrate flags, rivalry with Hawthorn
A clash with Hawthorn offers the dream start to the season for Essendon, who will celebrate their 1984 grand final comeback before the first bounce at the MCG.
Tigers back hard-luck Gibcus as long-term AFL player
Luckless Richmond defender Josh Gibcus will need a knee reconstruction and is out for the season, with Tigers coach Adem Yze saying it is "gut-wrenching".
Carlton hang on in MCG thriller against brave Tigers
Carlton have held off a brave Richmond to win an MCG thriller by five points, six days after storming home to pip the Brisbane Lions.
Eagles’ Reid named among AFL debutants in round one
Brownlow medallists Lachie Neale and Tom Mitchell have been sidelined, while a handful of top-10 draft picks will make their first AFL appearance in round one.
Fremantle lock in coach Justin Longmuir until 2025
Justin Longmuir has two more years to show he is the man to guide Fremantle to long-term success after being handed a contract extension at the Dockers.
Suns sharpen Hardwick, but coaching love never wavered
Damien Hardwick reckons he lost some coaching sharpness during his brief time out of the AFL caper, but he hasn't questioned his move to the Gold Coast.
AFL great Tredrea has unfair dismissal claim thrown out
Channel Nine was entitled to fire broadcaster and former AFL star Warren Tredrea for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccination, the Federal Court has ruled.
Sexton’s new life in Hardwick’s ‘three amigo’ system
Alex Sexton didn't fit the script when auditioning for Damien Hardwick's Gold Coast forward line, but the coach has found a role for him elsewhere.
Goodwin rapt with Oliver’s progress, on and off-field
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says midfielder Clayton Oliver is making strong progress after his well-documented woe off the field.
Tigers bracing for Blues’ McKay-Curnow dynamic duo
Richmond will have to find a way to handle Carlton's twin towers Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay if they are to beat the Blues at the MCG.
Starcevich sizes up life without Kiddy at the Lions
A slimmed-down Brandon Starcevich is open to a more dynamic role in defence with an injured Keidean Coleman no longer an option for the flag-hunting Brisbane.
Adelaide rule out injured Walker for AFL season opener
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has ruled out key forward Taylor Walker for Saturday night's away clash against Gold Coast.
Tigers’ Lynch set for limited minutes on AFL return
Richmond star Tom Lynch will play limited minutes on his return from injury against Carlton as the Tigers attempt to bounce back from their opening-round loss.
Suns’ moment of clarity sets up Rowell for records
Jack Lukosius said it felt like all of Damien Hardwick's preseason theories had been projected onto the ground in a near-perfect Gold Coast AFL beginning.
Howe to return as Magpies eye response against Swans
Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe is set to return from a calf injury against Sydney as the Magpies attempt to get off the mark in their premiership defence.
Magpies’ Cox reprimanded by AFL for pushing Mumford
The AFL has reprimanded Collingwood big man Mason Cox for pushing GWS ruck coach Shane Mumford in an incident before the preliminary-final rematch.
Opening Round balances out MCG grand final: Longmire
John Longmire says having Opening Round in Brisbane and Sydney could compensate for the grand final always being played in Melbourne.
Crows star Walker battles back ailment ahead of opener
Adelaide utility Ben Keays is hopeful key forward Taylor Walker can overcome a back injury and play in the Crows' AFL season-opener.
North coach Clarkson declines to elaborate on outburst
Alastair Clarkson says he wants to "focus on footy" rather than discussing his fine and suspended ban for an explosive pre-season tirade.
Tigers’ Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster
Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin and Toby Nankervis are likely to boost Richmond for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster against Carlton.
Lions’ ‘selfishness’ contributed to Blues blip: Neale
Selfishness and complacency contributed to Brisbane's shock AFL loss from 46 points ahead against Carlton, Lions co-captain Lachie Neale says.
AFL footy boss indicates ‘Opening Round’ here to stay
The AFL will review its inaugural 'Opening Round' but football boss Laura Kane loved the new concept, indicating it will remain part of the fixture next year.
Latest Docherty AFL injury ‘levelled’ Blues: coach Voss
Carlton coach Michael Voss says the Blues are gutted for much-loved player Sam Docherty, who will need his third knee reconstruction and is out for the season.
GWS star Ward avoids shoulder surgery, out 6-8 weeks
GWS will be without experienced midfielder Callan Ward for at least six weeks as the star deals with a shoulder injury sustained in their opening-round win.