Suns’ AFL win special in Swallow’s 200th
Beating Geelong was especially sweet for Gold Coast, who were celebrating foundation player and No.1 pick David Swallow's 200th game.
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Grundy, van Rooyen impress in Demons’ win over Sydney
Young gun Jacob van Rooyen kicked three goals as Brodie Grundy, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver starred in Melbourne's 50-point win over Sydney.
Swans off the pace in Melbourne loss: Longmire
Sydney coughed up six of the first seven goals and were blown away in the final quarter during a heavy defeat to Melbourne - their first loss of the AFL season.
Seven Eagles injured in 41-point derby loss to Dockers
West Coast stars Jeremy McGovern, Luke Shuey, Jamie Cripps and Liam Ryan were all injured in their team's 41-point western derby loss to Fremantle.
Hi-vis stunt behind Lukosius’s moment in the Suns’ win
Jack Lukosius has gone from Gold Coast's invisible man to the main attraction after a five-goal haul - including a long-range rocket - helped sink the Cats.
Cats AFL form no coin toss: Chris Scott
Chris Scott remains upbeat about Geelong's AFL credentials despite the Cats producing the worst start to a title defence in almost 50 years.
Cats’ Cameron in clear, Stewart in mix for Suns clash
Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron is fit to face Gold Coast and the Cats are optimistic gun defender Tom Stewart could join him.
Power-ful reaction to loss as Port forwards axed
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has reacted to last week's heavy loss to Collingwood by axing three players for this week's Showdown.
Ugle-Hagan wants lasting impact from anti-racism stance
Racially abused during an AFL game last week, Western Bulldogs young gun Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made a public stand against racism like Nicky Winmar.
Ugle-Hagan recreates Winmar racism stand in Dogs’ win
The Western Bulldogs posted a much-needed 14-point win over Brisbane as young forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan recreated Nicky Winmar's iconic anti-racism gesture.
Ugle-Hagan stance inspires Jones, Indigenous Australia
Western Bulldogs teammates have expressed pride in Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's actions after the young star made a powerful stand in the face of vile racist attacks.
Coach Fagan frustrated, disappointed by Lions loss
Not much went right for coach Chris Fagan as his Brisbane Lions failed to handle the heat put on them in a 14-point defeat to the Western Bulldogs.
Wasteful Magpies see off Tigers, lose ruck Cameron
Collingwood are 3-0 after pushing through poor goalkicking to beat rivals Richmond by 14 points but ruckman Darcy Cameron suffered a nasty knee injury.
Winmar hands baton to Ugle-Hagan in racism fight
AFL great Nicky Winmar wants current players to follow Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's lead in standing up against racism.
Bulldogs laud energy of AFL debutant Arthur Jones
Western Bulldogs teenager Arthur Jones's influence on his teammates extended well beyond his five disposals in the AFL win over Brisbane.
Demons to unveil Jacob van Rooyen against Sydney
First-round draft pick Jacob van Rooyen will make his AFL debut for Melbourne as they welcome back Steven May from injury for the round-three clash with Sydney.
Clarkson to return from Launceston on separate flight
Alastair Clarkson has revealed he will not be on the flight bringing North Melbourne and Hawthorn back from Launceston because of the ongoing racism inquiry.
Jake Stringer to make Bombers return against Saints
Essendon dynamo Jake Stringer will play his first game of the season against St Kilda but coach Brad Scott says there's no pressure on him to be the hero.
Coach Longmire not focusing on Swans’ MCG return
Sydney coach John Longmire is focusing on the big test against Melbourne rather than addressing the Swans' return to where they suffered a grand final mauling.
Swallow’s 200th a milestone in Suns’ history
David Swallow will make history as Gold Coast's first 200-game player when he runs out against Geelong, and the AFL club's desperate to rise to the occasion.
Beveridge identifies McInerney as a Lions midfield key
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says ruckman Oscar McInerney played a key role last week as Brisbane dominated Melbourne at the stoppages.
Ginnivan to make case for return through Magpies VFL
While he has impressed at training during his two-game illicit-drug ban, Collingwood's young star Jack Ginnivan won't be gifted an AFL start against Richmond.
Bulldogs’ 0-2 start has surprised under-siege Beveridge
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is adamant they can emerge from their poor start to the AFL season, with a big game looming on Thursday against Brisbane.
Beveridge praises Ugle-Hagan’s response to racial slur
Western Bulldogs player Jamarra Ugle-Hagan took a day off after the racial abuse directed at him, but will play on Thursday against Brisbane.
Analyse this: Ashcroft goes extra mile on AFL crusade
Will Ashcroft's professionalism is already famous at the Brisbane Lions but the measures the Rising Star nominee has taken continue to surprise his peers.
Magpies’ Adams out to make most of AFL twilight years
Collingwood veteran Taylor Adams reflected on his career while sitting out injured during last year's finals and is determined to enjoy what's left.
Don’t boo Bowes: Suns’ plea for Cat’s homecoming
Gold Coast captain Touk Miller hopes Suns fans respect Jack Bowes in his probable AFL return with new club Geelong.
Saints boss evokes Winmar as racism flares again in AFL
St Kilda chief executive Simon Lethlean says it's completely inappropriate that 30 years after Nick Winmar's gesture, the game is still dealing with racism.
Suns’ Charlie Ballard faces AFL ban for striking
Gold Coast's Charlie Ballard could miss the AFL crunch clash with Geelong after being offered a one-match suspension for striking.
Tigers hopeful but Martin in doubt for Pies clash
Yet another hamstring issue has put Richmond superstar Dustin Martin in serious doubt for Friday night's AFL blockbuster against Collingwood.
AFL coaches Scott, Lyon want centre bounce scrapped
The traditional centre bounce is a talking point again, with Geelong coach Chris Scott and St Kilda counterpart Ross Lyon saying they would get rid of it.