Lyon reads little into Saints’ encouraging 3-0 start
Wary of a talented Gold Coast side that upset reigning premiers Geelong, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is downplaying his team's 3-0 start to the season.
Australian rules football
Sam Walsh to return to bolster unbeaten Blues
Carlton will regain gun midfielder Sam Walsh against Adelaide after beating North Melbourne to register their best start to an AFL season since 1995.
AFL leaders St Kilda steamroll Gold Coast
Ross Lyon's St Kilda have extended their winning start to the AFL season to four matches with a 53-point victory over a disappointing Gold Coast outfit.
Demons’ coach Goodwin bullish on Pickett signature
In-demand Kysaiah Pickett is weighing up his AFL future, but Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is confident the premiership player will recommit to the club.
GWS’ Kingsley rubbishes ‘wrong’ criticism of Coniglio
GWS coach Adam Kingsley has defended Stephen Coniglio against claims he was consistently "badgering" umpires in the lead-up to a dissent free kick.
Luke Jackson midfield experiment to continue at Dockers
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he saw plenty of upside in Luke Jackson's midfield experiment, and he wants it to evolve further.
Fagan’s message to Daniher in ‘pick on Joey week’
Joe Daniher and Eric Hipwood have been in the firing line in Brisbane's 1-2 start to the season, and their coach admits the criticism is partly warranted.
Magpies star Crisp under investigation for leaked video
Collingwood star Jack Crisp is under investigation after a video full of crude Snapchats circulated on social media.
Dare to be different: ‘Wilmot Way’ takes hold at Lions
Brisbane have a live one in Darcy Wilmot, whose confidence to be himself on and off the field is bringing dare and a welcome nuisance value to the AFL club.
Wines backs Hinkley after Tredrea’s ‘untenable’ crack
Port Adelaide star Ollie Wines has defended coach Ken Hinkley, who is under growing pressure in the wake of Saturday night's Showdown loss to the Crows.
Upbeat Dangerfield backs Cats to rally from 0-3 hole
New Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says lack of confidence is affecting the AFL reigning premiers as they try to rally from their winless start.
Richmond can return to flag-winning ways: McIntosh
Richmond have had a mixed start to the AFL season but dual premiership player Kamdyn McIntosh is confident they can be flag contenders.
Hinkley’s future as Port coach untenable: Tredrea
Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea says Ken Hinkley's position as the club's head coach beyond this season has become untenable.
Ugle-Hagan’s racism reaction ‘iconic’: Beveridge
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's channelling of Nicky Winmar's anti-racism stance capped an "iconic night" for the Western Bulldogs forward, coach Luke Beveridge says.
Star forward duo can’t win flag: Brisbane legend Brown
Key forward duo Eric Hipwood and Joe Daniher have not shown enough to convince Brisbane Lions champion Jonathan Brown they can challenge for the premiership.
Blues aim to buck their poor form with new AFLW coach
Carlton VFL assistant coach Mathew Buck will take over the Blues' AFLW side, following their 14th-place finish last season and the axing of Daniel Harford.
Jack Ginnivan back in unbeaten Magpies’ selection mix
Jack Ginnivan kicked two goals on return from suspension in the VFL, putting his hand up for an AFL recall as Collingwood prepare to take on Brisbane.
Magpies to get creative in solving ruck dilemma
Brisbane's Oscar McInerney presents a huge challenge for a makeshift Collingwood ruck division in their blockbuster clash at the Gabba.
Bulldogs back on track, eyeing Tiger test
Defender Liam Jones is confident the Western Bulldogs can build on their gritty win over Brisbane as they prepare for a tough encounter with Richmond.
King influence key as Saints backs seek to shade Suns
Max King hasn't featured this season because of a shoulder injury but he could play a role in St Kilda's planning for a clash with twin brother Ben King.
‘Hatred’ fuels Power-Crows AFL Showdown: Hinkley
Despite a ceasefire in the public slanging match that gripped Adelaide last year, the enmity between the Crows and the Power remains as fierce as ever.
Hawks need reward for effort after two big AFL losses
Amid the pre-match focus on AFL coaches Sam Mitchell and Alastair Clarkson, Hawthorn badly need a better performance against North Melbourne.
Tom Stewart returns in massive boost for Geelong
Tom Stewart will make a sooner-than-expected return for Geelong as Melbourne and Fremantle made big selection calls ahead of round three of the AFL season.
Magpies ponder next ruck move with Cameron sidelined
Coach Craig McRae says Collingwood must get creative to solve their ruck shortage after confirmation Darcy Cameron will be sidelined for a significant period.
Tigers to regain key trio for Bulldogs AFL clash
Richmond superstar Dustin Martin, dasher Jayden Short and recruit Jacob Hopper will return from injury against the Western Bulldogs.
Suns adopt meditative state to match the Cats
Lachie Weller has returned to the AFL mentally and physically in shape, ensuring the Suns aren't panicking ahead of hosting Geelong.
Demons seek secret recipe for success against Swans
Melbourne are out to reverse a worrying recent trend against Sydney as they welcome back star defender Steven May for a battle with Lance Franklin.
Winmar proud of Ugle-Hagan’s strength in racism fight
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's strength to turn up to play just five days after he was racially abused by AFL fans has inspired Indigenous champion Nicky Winmar.
St Kilda down Essendon to cap off 150th anniversary
St Kilda have resisted a strong Essendon fightback to post an 18-point win and celebrate their 150th anniversary in the best possible way.
Crows overrun Power in last term for epic Showdown win
Adelaide have kicked the last six goals to beat Port Adelaide by 31 points in another intense AFL Showdown duel at Adelaide Oval.
Thilthorpe shines with five goals in Showdown win
Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson has praised Riley Thilthorpe's five-goal performance in the latest Showdown, saying he gave the Crows a "big boy' presence.