Adelaide hits accommodation record for AFL Gather Round
Adelaide has set a record level of accommodation occupancy rates with eight out of nine games sold out for the AFL's inaugural Gather Round.
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Injured Richmond star Lynch out for three months
Injured Richmond star Tom Lynch will be sidelined for at least three months as his coach Damien Hardwick expressed surprise he was charged by the AFL.
Bulldogs lose Smith, regain Weightman for Power clash
The Western Bulldogs and Port Adelaide are without big names for Gather Round, while desperate Fremantle and Gold Coast have swung the axe at selection.
Crows open AFL Gather Round with upset win over Blues
Adelaide's outstanding first quarter set up their 56-point win over Carlton on Thursday night to kick off the AFL's Gather Round.
Nicks rapt with Crows’ win, gushes over Sebastian
Along with coaching Adelaide to a big win over Carlton to start Gather Round, Matthew Nicks also gushed over singer Guy Sebastian.
Blues stunned by Crows in opening term onslaught
Carton coach Michael Voss says he saw no signs that the Blues would start so badly in the 56-point loss to Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
Melbourne wary of Bombers gun Jake Stringer
Essendon match-winner Jake Stringer starred with 10 scoring shots from 15 disposals against GWS last week and looms as key to Saturday's contest with Melbourne.
Hinkley backs Wines, Jonas to rediscover AFL form
Ollie Wines and Tom Jonas have had slow starts to the AFL season but Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley expects the experienced pair to bounce back to form.
Bulldogs to stay on the road for Power, Freo clashes
The Western Bulldogs will face Port Adelaide in Adelaide then travel to Perth to take on Fremantle, but injured midfielder Bailey Smith will miss both games.
Kangaroos ready for Lions’ AFL firepower
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has backed his freshly-reinforced backline to handle Brisbane's dynamic forwards.
Giants’ No.1 pick Aaron Cadman to make AFL debut
The wait is over for No.1 draft pick Aaron Cadman, who will make his AFL debut for GWS against Hawthorn.
Collingwood’s Ginnivan returns to AFL after drug ban
Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan, who was banned for illicit drug use in February, will return to AFL action against St Kilda on Sunday.
Walters shines after racism abuse as Dockers win
After he and teammate Nathan Wilson were racially abused during the week, Fremantle star Michael Walters played a key role in their AFL win over Gold Coast.
Aish has happy homecoming in Fremantle’s Norwood win
Fremantle midfielder James Aish apparently has a perfect record at Norwood Oval, a ground where his family is revered as Redlegs royalty.
Six-goal Papley stars as Sydney steamroll Richmond
Livewire Tom Papley has booted six goals in Sydney's 44-point win against Richmond in an AFL Gather Round clash in Adelaide.
Demons adapt to AFL Gather Round curtain-raiser role
Melbourne take on Essendon in the first match of a double-header at a sold-out Adelaide Oval before Port Adelaide host the Western Bulldogs.
Lions maul Kangaroos in Adelaide Hills cakewalk
Brisbane key forwards Joe Daniher and Eric Hipwood have enjoyed a day out in the Adelaide Hills at North Melbourne's expense in Gather Round.
Fagan praises Indigenous players for racism response
Charlie Cameron has become the latest AFL player to stand up strongly against racist abuse, starring in the Brisbane Lions' thumping of North Melbourne.
Fagan, Clarkson want other states to have Gather Round
The undoubted success of Gather Round is sparking discussion about what the AFL should do next, with South Australia keen to hold on to the concept.
Essendon revival continues with victory over Melbourne
Essendon have claimed their biggest scalp under new coach Brad Scott, downing AFL flag fancies Melbourne by 27 points in their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.
AFL ‘Gather Round’ to stay in South Australia
The AFL has struck a three-year deal with the South Australian government to keep 'Gather Round' in the state until at least 2026.
Marshall inspires Port to a comeback win over Bulldogs
Port Adelaide attacker Todd Marshall has kicked two late goals in his side's 14-point victory against the Western Bulldogs.
Angry Port Adelaide coach slams Horne-Francis critics
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says people booing and criticising Jason Horne-Francis should be embarrassed.
Sydney’s Lance Franklin ruled out of Tigers AFL clash
Sydney will be without superstar forward Lance Franklin for their clash with Richmond after he failed to recover from a knock to his knee.
Lions star racially abused as AFL investigation widens
Brisbane star Charlie Cameron has been racially abused online with the Lions the third club in a 24-hour span to detail the vilification of players.
Collingwood’s Crisp avoids sanction over leaked photos
Magpie Jack Crisp has avoided any meaningful sanction for a video that circulated on social media featuring images of him and references to illicit drugs.
Day, Rohan to challenge AFL dangerous tackle bans
Hawthorn's Will Day and Geelong's Gary Rohan will front the AFL tribunal in a bid to have their respective rough conduct charges downgraded.
What, we worry? Dockers urged to focus on the present
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says they need a shift in mindset as the Dockers deal with a poor opening month in the AFL.
AFL trying to hunt down racists: CEO McLachlan
AFL chief Gillon McLachlan says he's exasperated at a fresh spate of racist abuse of players, while pledging to continue to try and hunt down culprits.
Saints’ selection headache as Membrey nears recovery
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon faces an "interesting decision" as the returning Tim Membrey jostles with the Saints' in-form young forwards for a place in the side.
Witts still sore as hot and cold Suns weigh up options
Gold Coast are treating influential ruckman Jarrod Witts' prolonged soreness with caution ahead of a crucial AFL Gather Round clash with Fremantle.