Western Bulldogs consider resting sore superstar
After four straight defeats, the Western Bulldogs are wondering whether they can risk resting their wounded star player for a trip to face Port Adelaide.
Australian rules football
Dockers reach seventh heaven as Dogs fall short
Injury-prone Fremantle star Hayden Young has lit up Marvel Stadium, propelling the Dockers to a thrilling 12-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell to miss GWS clash
Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has been cut down by injury again just a month after returning from a broken finger.
I walked off mid-session: how Cox lured Grundy to Swans
Brodie Grundy will bring up his 250-game milestone on Sunday, and he'll do it against the man who was meant to be his dream-team ruck partner, Max Gawn.
Suns’ Hardwick fires up over AFL draft changes
The AFL has again come under fire over its contentious changes to the draft system, this time from disgruntled Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick.
Lions recruit to keep level head in clash with Bombers
Ruck star Sam Draper faces a familiar foe when the Brisbane Lions travel to take on his old side Essendon in round eight.
Draw by Moore: Hawks, Magpies forced to split points
Hawthorn's Dylan Moore has kicked a goal after the siren to snag the wasteful Hawks the first draw of the AFL season against Collingwood.
Crows rally around skipper ahead of derby clash
Crows coach Matthew Nicks says Jordan Dawson won't face Port Adelaide with the bereaved Adelaide skipper taking further time away following his brother's death.
Young Saints midfielder thriving after brutal subbing
Twelve months on from being brutally subbed for a poor performance, St Kilda's Hugo Garcia produced a career-defining game.
North midfielder in doubt to face Cats, Tiger injured
North Melbourne defender Charlie Comben will return to face Geelong, but his housemate George Wardlaw is battling an illness and in doubt.
Saints slam ‘compromised’ draft after ‘weak’ changes
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has joined Saints president Andrew Bassat in criticising the AFL for "going weak" on changes to player movement and the draft.
BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says privatisation of the BBL is inevitable, but NSW and Queensland don't want it to go ahead.
AFL premiers to debut young tall after Allen’s injury
The Brisbane Lions have opted to debut a young tall, taken at pick 43 in last year's AFL draft, following a long-term foot injury to star recruit Oscar Allen.
‘It clicked, finally’: Magpies buoyant for Hawks test
Collingwood's record Anzac Day win over Essendon was a big confidence boost heading into their AFL blockbuster against Hawthorn at the MCG.
‘Crucial’: Magpies welcome back Moore for Hawks clash
While all the focus this week has been on Scott Pendlebury, Collingwood will regain their captain and defensive general from injury for the Hawthorn clash.
AFL defends draft changes, ‘furious’ clubs hit out
The AFL is pushing ahead with draft and player-movement changes for this off-season, with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and club presidents hitting out.
Demons hatched plan to sack Guerra ‘a week or two ago’
Melbourne president Steven Smith says new club chief Dan Taylor was approached earlier this month to take over, with a Plan B needed to remove Paul Guerra.
Big blow for Lions as star recruit out for months
Brisbane's star forward recruit Oscar Allen will miss at least three months after scans revealed the extent of the former West Coast co-captain's injury.
‘Incredible’: Crows young gun on verge of AFL comeback
Adelaide vice-captain Ben Keays says a young gun is ready for an AFL return after attacking his rehabilitation on a serious knee injury.
Sacked Demons CEO flags legal action against AFL club
Paul Guerra has engaged lawyers after being axed as Melbourne CEO, with experienced AFL club administrator Brian Cook installed as interim boss.
Magpies strike balance as Pendlebury milestone looms
Collingwood are acutely aware of Scott Pendlebury's imminent breaking of the VFL/AFL games record while planning when to rest the veteran.
Giants play it safe as Daniels makes up for lost time
Star GWS forward Brent Daniels has finally overcome a litany of injuries and pre-season surgery, though he won't be fooled into expecting a seamless return.
Dees outline plan to help Pickett rise to AFL’s best
Melbourne will continue allowing Kysaiah Pickett to travel interstate for family reasons as the explosive star seeks to become the best player in the AFL.
‘Hasn’t been the best week’: AFL changes ARC system
Two ARC incidents on Sunday continued a bad run for the AFL, which is reeling from last week's Lance Collard and Zac Butters controversies.
Port’s sought-after star opens up on future
Port Adelaide's acting captain Zak Butters has addressed persistent questioning over his future in the face of lucrative offers from Victoria.
‘Frustrating’: GWS young gun opens up on injury lessons
GWS rising star Aaron Cadman has described how relying on team doctors has helped him after he starred in the Giants' win against the Kangaroos.
Key duo on verge of return for stunned Crows
Adelaide coaching director Murray Davis says some key players are likely to return for the round-eight grudge match against Port Adelaide.
Positive vibes: in-form Demons eyeing another upset
Melbourne have been one of the success stories of the AFL season so far and are growing in confidence ahead of a clash with ladder leaders Sydney.
Dawson performance full of courage, coach says
After enduring a family tragedy, Jordan Dawson stood tall for the Adelaide Crows as his side's best player against the reigning premiers.
Lions destroy Crows with statement win at the Gabba
The reigning premiers may be a couple of games off the pace but showed why they are still the team to beat this season with a gaping home win over Adelaide.
‘Incredibly frustrating’: Bombers belted on Anzac Day
Essendon's ball use was horrible when the game was on the line and Collingwood made them pay dearly with a record Anzac Day winning margin.