GWS name Sam Taylor, but final green light still awaits
GWS defender Sam Taylor and St Kilda forward Max King headline the big ins for Saturday's elimination final at the MCG.
Australian rules football
Suns forward Kalinda Howarth suffers ACL tear
Gold Coast forward Kalinda Howarth has torn her anterior cruciate ligament during a training mishap, ruling her out for the rest of the season.
Saints rule out Howard for Giants elimination final
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says GWS maybe deserve to go into Saturday's elimination final as favourites, but his team have had their backs to the wall all season.
Port defender McKenzie proves fitness for final
Port Adelaide's Trent McKenzie has proven his fitness as the Power axe stalwart Travis Boak from their starting team to meet Brisbane in a qualifying final.
Cameron rattled no longer as finals, milestone collide
Brisbane's All-Australian small forward Charlie Cameron has overcome the mental demons of a mid-season collision to enter another AFL finals campaign on-song.
Tough times set up Carlton’s AFL finals campaign
Carlton have been on a rollercoaster throughout the AFL season and Michael Voss believes it has steeled his players for the elimination final against Sydney.
Demons ready for ‘big stage’ after 2022 finals failure
Humbled by a straight-sets exit from the finals at the MCG last year, Melbourne feel ready for their qualifying final showdown against Collingwood.
Demons confirm Tom McDonald’s long-awaited return
Premiership forward Tom McDonald will return for Melbourne's qualifying final against Collingwood after missing more than three months with an ankle injury.
Demons have ‘no issue’ with Brodie Grundy meeting Port
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has not spoken with Brodie Grundy about the player's Port Adelaide meeting but is comfortable with the ruck exploring his future.
Defence key for Lions on their own Redeem Team mission
A documentary detailing the United States' Olympic basketball team of 2008 has helped inspire the Brisbane Lions' improved team defence this AFL season.
No regrets as retiring Rich rates Lions’ flag chances
Retiring Daniel Rich has reflected on the mid-season call to step down from Brisbane's AFL side, a move that likely means he won't play at the top level again.
Saints declare defenders Howard, Battle fit for final
St Kilda defenders Dougal Howard and Josh Battle have been declared fit for the Saints' elimination final against GWS at the MCG.
Blues’ Voss should be AFL’s coach of the year: McRae
Michael Voss deserves to be named the AFL's coach of the year after leading Carlton back into the finals, Collingwood's Craig McRae says.
Magpies to swoop on Gawn with dual rucks Cox, Cameron
Craig McRae has locked in big men Darcy Cameron and Mason Cox to play in Collingwood's qualifying final against Melbourne at the MCG.
Neale’s added motivation boosts Lions’ AFL flag hunt
Lachie Neale's omission from this season's All-Australian team could play into the Brisbane Lions' hands in their qualifying final against Port Adelaide.
Ross Lyon’s hard edge key to Saints’ success in 2023
St Kilda players have dispelled the myth about coach Ross Lyon's so-called "cuddly" new persona, declaring the AFL taskmaster as tough as ever this season.
Dixon ruled out for Port’s tough Gabba AFL finals test
While Port Adelaide had some good news, key forward Charlie Dixon has been ruled out of the Gabba qualifying final against Brisbane.
Rich confirms he will retire once Lions’ season ends
Defender Daniel Rich will retire at the end of Brisbane's finals campaign, ending his 275-game AFL career after only managing seven matches this season.
King confident he is ready for Saints’ finals return
St Kilda key forward Max King says his body is in good shape as he prepares for an elimination final against GWS at the MCG.
AFL welcomes back Mark Thompson in grand final role
Troubled former Geelong coach and Essendon captain Mark Thompson will present the Jock McHale Medal to this year's AFL premiership coach.
Magpies’ Howe moves on from horror break as finals loom
Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe contemplated retirement after his horror arm break but is back firing for the Magpies' finals campaign.
‘Invest in Sydney’: Aussie rules on the rise in NSW
Australian rules football is becoming the preferred sport for young women in NSW, with participation rates increasing by 60 per cent compared to 2022.
Flanders’ AFL future locked in with four-year Suns deal
Midfielder Sam Flanders has signed a four-year deal to remain on the Gold Coast after finishing the AFL season in career-best form.
Snapshot for round one of the AFLW season
A look at round one of the AFLW season, with Melbourne opening their premiership defence with a crushing 42-point win over Collingwood.
Greiser makes mark as Richmond pip Brisbane in AFLW
Recruit Caitlin Greiser stood tall with a late goal as Richmond came back to beat Brisbane by six points in a thriller to begin their AFLW season.
Nick Daicos ramps up training as Pies ready for finals
Nick Daicos appears unlikely to play in Collingwood's qualifying final against Melbourne but he has resumed running as he pushes to return from injury.
Maddy Prespakis leads Bombers to AFLW win over Hawks
Essendon have got their AFLW season off to a flyer with a 19-point victory over Hawthorn, after Maddy Prespakis shook off a rib injury to inspire the Bombers.
Carlton hang on to beat Gold Coast in AFLW thriller
Experienced forward Darcy Vescio has kicked three goals as Carlton started a new era under coach Mathew Buck with a narrow AFLW win over Gold Coast.
Blues’ Cripps eager to impact first AFL finals series
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is fighting fit and raring to go for his first AFL finals series, starting against Sydney at the MCG.
Demons open AFLW season with big win over Magpies
New captain Kate Hore was among a raft of contributors for Melbourne as the reigning premiers posted a 42-point win over Collingwood in the AFLW season opener.
Eagles aim to end Fremantle’s AFLW derby stronghold
The Dockers lead the AFLW western derby tally 5-0, and West Coast are keen to turn the tables in their round-one clash at Fremantle Oval.