Bailey lifts Lions to AFL win over Suns
A career-best six-goal haul to Zac Bailey has led Brisbane to a 21.6 (132) to 11.14 (80) AFL win over Gold Coast, extending their Queensland derby dominance.
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Noble labels Kangaroo turnovers ‘terrible’
North Melbourne coach David Noble says his side needs to compete "when the heat is in the kitchen" following a 60-point AFL loss to Geelong.
Dockers beat Cripps-inspired Blues
Fremantle are 5-1 and in second spot on the ladder after beating Carlton by 35 points at Optus Stadium.
Crows upset Bulldogs in AFL thriller
Adelaide have claimed a thrilling one-point upset win over the Western Bulldogs in Ballarat as their impressive AFL resurgence continues.
Suns out to send AFL message in derby
Gold Coast star Touk Miller believes the Suns can send a message to the AFL by upsetting high-flying Brisbane in Sunday's Queensland derby at Metricon Stadium.
Saints surge to fifth straight AFL win
St Kilda are sitting pretty at 5-1 after knocking off GWS by 17 points in Canberra, leaving the Giants facing an uphill battle to make finals.
Cats’ Dangerfield out, Dees drop McDonald
Patrick Dangerfield and Jack Henry are out of Geelong's AFL clash with North Melbourne, Melbourne have dropped Tom McDonald and Richmond have swung the axe.
Calm Cerra cool about facing Freo: Blues
Fremantle fans are preparing to give Adam Cerra a hostile reception but Carlton believe the midfielder will handle his return to Perth with ease.
Suns star Casboult shining at new AFL home
Gold Coast recruit Levi Casboult is delighted by how his move to the AFL club has started, as he prepares for his first taste of a Queensland derby this Sunday.
Winless Port coach unfazed by blowtorch
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he understands why AFL critics are circling amid a winless start to the season.
Demons stars out of Tigers AFL clash
Patrick Cripps and Ollie Wines are among the big AFL names returning in round six but Melbourne will be without Jack Viney and Jake Lever against Richmond.
Lions chasing fast start against Suns
They're 4-1 and inside the AFL top four but Hugh McCluggage says Brisbane haven't played at their best heading into Sunday's derby against Gold Coast.
Saints banish snakes, climb AFL ladder
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten says a meeting of players and staff midway through last season continues to pay dividends as they enjoy a four-game winning streak.
Dew sets Brisbane challenge for AFL Suns
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew says a Queensland derby against Brisbane is a chance for the Suns to show they can match one of the AFL's best teams.
Magpies tap into Malthouse AFL knowledge
AFL coaching legend Mick Malthouse has returned to Collingwood at Craig McRae's invitation ahead of the Magpies' Anzac Day blockbuster against Essendon.
AFL star Martin in better space: Hardwick
Richmond gun Dustin Martin is back in Melbourne but the AFL club is yet to put a specific timeline on his return from personal leave.
AFLW star Bates pledges to stay with Lions
AFLW star Emily Bates has declared she is staying with Brisbane after winning her third Lions best-and-fairest, knocking back big offers to go elsewhere.
Saints star King eyeing further AFL growth
At 21, emerging superstar Max King believes he has plenty more improvement left in him as he leads St Kilda's charge towards the AFL finals.
Beveridge backs Hunter to return to Dogs
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is confident Lachie Hunter will play again this AFL season as the former vice-captain deals with personal issues.
Bulldogs’ Hunter takes personal leave
The Western Bulldogs will be without Lachie Hunter for an indefinite period as the club's former vice-captain deals with personal issues.
AFL backs crackdown on umpire abuse
AFL football operations manager Brad Scott has declared it is imperative for the game's future to continue the crackdown on dissent shown towards umpires.
Cripps in contention to return for Blues
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is on track to return from a hamstring injury for the Blues' AFL showdown with Fremantle.
Papley to miss, Franklin doubt for Swans
Lance Franklin remains some hope of playing for Sydney in their Anzac Day clash with his former side Hawthorn but Tom Papley has been ruled out.
AFL milestone a proud moment for McCarthy
Brisbane's Lincoln McCarthy has taken the long way round to reach his 100-game milestone but the Lions forward couldn't be prouder of his AFL achievements.
Suns star Rowell believes best is to come
Gold Coast young gun Matt Rowell believes he's on the path to finding his best AFL form as he puts an injury-marred start to his career behind him.
Port keep faith in AFL coach Ken Hinkley
Port Adelaide chief executive Matthew Richardson says the AFL club's powerbrokers retain faith in coach Ken Hinkley despite a winless start to the season.
AFL umpire respect query after 50m penalty
Hawthorn's James Sicily says it's difficult to know what umpire abuse is after his teammates were penalised for raising their arms in their win against Geelong.
Hawks snatch sweet AFL upset over Cats
Tom Mitchell, Jai Newcombe and Dylan Moore have played key roles for Hawthorn in their 12-point upset of AFL rivals Geelong on Easter Monday at the MCG.
Reeves learning tricks of AFL ruck trade
Ned Reeves is profiting from the experience of Hawthorn ruck coach Damian Monkhorst and co-captain Ben McEvoy as he settles into the role at AFL level.
Dockers’ surge blows away Bombers in AFL
Ten unanswered goals have booted Fremantle to their first AFL win over Essendon in Melbourne since 2010, with the Dockers triumphing by 48 points.
Power surge falls short against Carlton
Port Adelaide have kicked nine goals to two after halftime but it was not enough to prevent an agonising three-point AFL defeat to Carlton.