Ex-Geelong star Gary Ablett Sr sues AFL ‘for millions’
An Australian Rules football legend is the latest player to sue the AFL for damages over concussion injuries he sustained while playing.
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Clarkson says AFL tackle crackdown changing the game
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says players could soon be stopped from pinning opponents' arms in tackles amid the AFL crackdown.
Clarkson says Kangaroos need stability in defence
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says personnel changes haven't helped their defensive set-up but they must beat Gold Coast in the midfield this week.
Tarryn Thomas returns to North via VFL program
Tarryn Thomas's AFL career is hanging in the balance but North Melbourne have permitted him to return to training with their VFL team.
Giants confident swingman Himmelberg will re-sign
GWS restricted free agent Harry Himmelberg is expected to attract interest from other AFL clubs but coach Adam Kingsley is confident he will remain a Giant.
Lyon urges Caminiti to heed lesson in AFL striking ban
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hopes young forward Anthony Caminiti will learn a lesson in how to deal with frustration after being hit with a three-match AFL ban.
Longmuir seeks solutions for slow-starting Fremantle
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is seeking solutions to his side's poor first-quarter form as he looks to address a middling start to the season.
Power assistant coach Cornes defends Horne-Francis
Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes says he was older than Power young gun Jason Horne-Francis when he weathered booing from opposition fans.
Saint Caminiti to face tribunal, Magpie Adams banned
St Kilda forward Anthony Caminiti will front the AFL tribunal and faces a big suspension for a high hit that concussed Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy.
Injury-hit Geelong send Stengle, Stanley for surgery
Geelong stars Tyson Stengle and Rhys Stanley are set to undergo surgery this week and face stints on the sidelines as the Cats prepare to take on Sydney.
No timeline on Paddy McCartin concussion process
Coach John Longmire insists Sydney won't put any timeline on Paddy McCartin's recovery as the luckless defender manages the 10th concussion of his career.
Suns coach Dew plays down pressure amid 1-4 start
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew says he always feels pressure to perform but is adamant he isn't feeling additional heat after a difficult start to the season.
Caminiti banned, Merrett and Adams suspensions upheld
Anthony Caminiti has received a three-game ban for striking Nathan Murphy, while Zach Merrett and Taylor Adams' dangerous tackle suspensions were upheld.
Himmelberg the hero as Giants beat Hawks in thriller
Two pivotal plays from Harry Himmelberg at either end of the ground have secured GWS a two-point win over Hawthorn at Norwood Oval.
Magpies apologise to Winmar, McAdam for racist abuse
Collingwood have formally apologised to former St Kilda players Nicky Winmar and Gilbert McAdam for the racist abuse directed at them at Victoria Park in 1993.
AFL’s 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.
Goalsneak Stengle hurt as Geelong crush West Coast
Geelong goalsneak Tyson Stengle has suffered an arm injury in his side's 47-point belting of West Coast in their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.
Daicos stars as Magpies end St Kilda’s winning run
Nick Daicos has turned in another dominant display in Collingwood's six-point win over St Kilda in the finale of the AFL's Gather Round.
Hawks’ Wingard needs surgery for lacerated tongue
Hawthorn star Chad Wingard was taken to hospital and will need surgery after he suffered a gruesome injury to his mouth in Sunday's loss to GWS.
Local venues to lobby after Gather Round success
Inner-suburban Norwood Oval and the Mt Barker ground in the Adelaide Hills were big features of Gather Round, which will stay in South Australia.
Hawthorn’s Day, Geelong’s Rohan cop rough tackle bans
Hawthorn's Will Day has failed to have his sling tackle ban reduced at the AFL tribunal and is set for a two-game stint on the sidelines.
Kangaroos sweat on Larkey fitness, welcome back McKay
North Melbourne will be bolstered by key defender Ben McKay for their clash with Brisbane but spearhead Nick Larkey will have to prove his fitness.
Brick Wall, Dead Pocket about to host AFL matches
Suburban Norwood Oval and Mt Barker in the Adelaide Hills will become AFL venues over the next few days as part of Gather Round.
Kangaroos hope Thomas can imitate De Goey turnaround
Tarryn Thomas is again in the spotlight but Alastair Clarkson thinks the North Melbourne midfielder can still emulate Jordan De Goey's career resurrection.
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.
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.