Fagan hails ‘tougher’ Lions after crushing Carlton
The Brisbane Lions are a "tougher" team than they have been in the past, coach Chris Fagan says.
Australian rules football
Carlton’s Newman offered AFL ban for elbow on Neale
Carlton defender Nic Newman has been offered a one-game suspension after appearing to elbow Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale during the Blues' 26-point loss.
Victorious Cats hoping Dangerfield injury ‘minor’
Geelong superstar Patrick Dangerfield has suffered an injury to his left hamstring in the Cats' workmanlike 26-point AFL win against Adelaide at GMHBA Stadium.
Prestia breathes life into Tigers’ AFL season
Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia has kicked three crucial goals in a 46-point win over West Coast, who lost promising youngster Jai Culley to a knee injury.
Culley knee injury compounds West Coast’s woes
Young midfielder Jai Culley has been added to West Coast's long injury list after hurting his right knee during the 46-point loss to Richmond at the MCG.
Demons hang on after mighty Suns AFL scare
Gold Coast have matched Melbourne's all-star midfield but fallen just short of a mighty AFL upset, pipped in an intense five-point AFL loss.
Anderson clinic steels Suns after tight Demons loss
Noah Anderson excelled in Gold Coast's gut-wrenching loss to Melbourne that Suns coach Stuart Dew is confident will have longer-term benefits.
Demons to provide Rowell’s Suns a litmus midfield test
Gold Coast enter their clash with Melbourne without a number of key men but a confident Matt Rowell is relishing the prospect of quieting the Demons' midfield.
Big names back but Collingwood’s Ginnivan squeezed out
Collingwood ruck Mason Cox and veteran midfielder Scott Pendlebury have overcome injuries and will return to the side for Sunday's AFL clash with Sydney.
Lions secure commanding win over disappointing Blues
The attacking Brisbane Lions have put in their best defensive display of the season to humble a disappointing Carlton by 26 points at Marvel Stadium.
Voss understands frustrated Carlton fans booing
Carlton supporters exited Marvel Stadium early against the Brisbane Lions but Blues coach Michael Voss understands their frustration.
Star Fyfe returns as sub for Dockers’ clash with Hawks
Veteran Fremantle star Nat Fyfe will make a low-key return to the AFL after being named as sub against Hawthorn for his first game in seven weeks.
Brisbane ready to tackle Carlton’s twin towers
Brisbane will have to deal with Carlton twin towers Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay on Friday night, with defender Jack Payne likely to get a big job.
Frustrated Hardwick feels for Richmond faithful
Coach Damien Hardwick says it's too early to write off the Tigers' 2023 AFL season, insisting Richmond have the talent and capability to make a charge.
North Melbourne’s Tarryn Thomas to make VFL return
North Melbourne's Tarryn Thomas will take his first steps towards an AFL return by playing for the Kangaroos' VFL team in their upcoming match.
De Koning knows expectations for AFL return: Voss
Carlton coach Michael Voss says ruckman Tom De Koning's recent omission won't sway his future at the club and he understands the expectations for a AFL berth.
Carlton ready to up the ante in bumper Lions clash
Fresh off belting West Coast by 108 points, Carlton are confident they can back up against a genuine finals contender in the Brisbane Lions.
Dangerfield backs Tassie poaching contracted AFL talent
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is all for the new Tasmanian club poaching contracted players from rival teams when it joins the AFL in 2028.
Dockers coach turns up the heat on misfiring midfield
Fremantle copped a battering in the clearances against Brisbane last week, and coach Justin Longmuir wants to see a big turnaround against Hawthorn on Saturday.
New Tassie club is great but don’t forget NSW: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire says there's still so much untapped talent in NSW, and he hopes the AFL remains committed to the state for the long term.
AFL wants Tasmania competitive from day one
Tasmania's list build will throw up challenges for existing AFL sides, with the league determined to see its new club competitive from the outset.
Midfield time can take Pickett to another level: coach
Kysaiah Pickett has re-signed with Melbourne until the end of 2027 and coach Simon Goodwin believes the forward can go to another level via his midfield bursts.
Essendon’s Durham accepts dangerous tackle ban
Three players will miss round eight for dangerous tackle offences after Essendon's Sam Durham joined Matthew Johnson and Sam Petrevski-Seton in accepting a ban.
In-form Lions only scratching the surface: Dunkley
Brisbane will be aiming to make it five wins on the trot when they take on Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.
Canberra gives Giants-Bulldogs rivalry extra spice
GWS will take a four-game losing streak against the Western Bulldogs and an eight-game drought at Manuka Oval into Saturday night's big clash.
Firing Sun King dismisses AFL trade rumours
Gold Coast's Ben King has little interest in the chatter around his AFL future, adamant he is content hunting a finals berth with the Suns.
Force hope brutal honesty can erase ill discipline
Ill discipline cost the Western Force dearly in their round-10 loss to the Reds and they hope some straight talking can bring improvement against the Crusaders.
Roos forward Charlie Comben could be back in 10 weeks
North Melbourne forward Charlie Comben has undergone surgery on his badly broken leg and is considered a strong chance to play again this season.
Tasmania granted AFL team after lengthy fight
Tasmania will have a team in the AFL, after the island state was officially awarded the league's 19th licence by CEO Gillon McLachlan.
AFL confirms Wednesday Tasmanian licence announcement
The AFL's 19th licence is confirmed with outgoing chief executive Gillon McLachlan announcing he will be in Tasmania on Wednesday.
Essendon’s Durham banned for dangerous tackle
Essendon's Sam Durham is the latest player cited under the AFL's crackdown on dangerous tackles, receiving a one-match ban for rough conduct on Mark Blicavs.