Ratten open to something new after leaving Kangaroos
Brett Ratten says he's not sure what he'll do next after leaving his role at North Melbourne, but he's open to new opportunities.
Australian rules football
Saints close to full strength as they build for finals
Assistant coach Lenny Hayes, a revered figure at St Kilda, is rapt that they're back in the finals and says they will be close to full strength for GWS.
‘Do the same for us’: AFLW returns as Matildas encore
Following on from a historic Women's World Cup in Australia, the AFLW makes its return with officials, players and clubs promising to put on a good show.
Captain Greene lauds 2023 Giants as his best-ever team
GWS star Toby Greene, the first Giants player to be named All Australian captain, is bullish about what they can do in the finals.
Butters, Bontempelli honoured with major AFL awards
Port Adelaide young gun Zac Butters and Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli have been honoured at the AFL awards night.
Lions defender Marcus Adams forced into AFL retirement
Brisbane Lions defender Marcus Adams won't return to the AFL, or play any other contact sport, due to a concussion suffered more than a year ago.
Blues great Kouta wants new AFL finals role for Curnow
Carlton great Anthony Koutoufides believes Charlie Curnow can reach new heights in September if Michael Voss moves the star forward up the ground.
Peter Daicos expects Magpies to play it safe with Nick
Peter Daicos has tipped Collingwood to leave son Nick out of the AFL qualifying final against Melbourne as he recovers from a knee injury.
In-form Lions gave Saints harsh pre-finals lesson
St Kilda captain Jack Steele says last Saturday's loss to Brisbane was good exposure for the Saints ahead of their first AFL finals series in three years.
Berry refers to finals lessons as Lions mount charge
Jarrod Berry will refer to his notes when Brisbane's fifth-straight AFL finals campaign begins against Port Adelaide next Saturday.
Simpson stays on as Eagles coach despite wooden spoon
West Coast have declared they will stand by coach Adam Simpson despite a 2023 AFL premiership campaign that resulted in the Eagles finishing last on the ladder.
Max Gawn misses extended All-Australian squad
Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn, GWS defender Sam Taylor and Richmond midfielder Tim Taranto were among notable absentees from the extended All-Australian squad.
Blues star Weitering cleared over Greene face contact
Carlton's Jacob Weitering has been fined for making contact to Toby Greene's face, while GWS forward Toby Bedford has copped a one-match ban for rough conduct.
Saints-Giants elimination final confirmed for MCG
The AFL's week one finals schedule includes St Kilda hosting Greater Western Sydney at the MCG before the Brisbane Lions play Port Adelaide at the Gabba.
Hawks’ Goddard declares Dees ‘a cut above’ AFLW rivals
Melbourne may have lost Daisy Pearce but they've kept the majority of their playing list intact and present as hot favourites for the AFLW premiership.
GWS lock in AFL finals berth with win over Carlton
GWS posted a 32-point win over Carlton to lock in an AFL finals berth as Blues defender Jacob Weitering came under scrutiny for contact to Toby Greene's eye.
A snapshot for round 24 of the AFL season
Collingwood secured the minor premiership and Brisbane will also host a qualifying final after a gripping last round of home-and-away games.
Blues, Magpies could clash in historic semi-final
If Carlton win their semi-final and Collingwood lose their qualifying final, the AFL's greatest rivals will meet in September for the first time since 1988.
Demons deny Swans home final but win comes at a cost
Melbourne overran Sydney to make it seven victories in eight matches but the win may have come at a cost, with a knee injury to forward Jake Melksham.
Port sink Richmond to secure third spot on AFL ladder
Port Adelaide will enter the AFL finals in third place after defeating Richmond by 31 points at Adelaide Oval.
Crows keen to keep Doedee for next year’s finals quest
Adelaide have taken giant leaps forward this year despite missing the AFL finals, and they are keen to retain restricted free agent Tom Doedee.
A snapshot of round 24 of the AFL season
Collingwood secured the minor premiership and Brisbane will also host a qualifying final after a gripping last round of home-and-away games.
Fritsch fires as Demons crush Swans’ home final plans
Melbourne will take winning momentum into the AFL finals after defeating a spirited Sydney as gun forward Bayley Fritsch returned to the side with five goals.
Crow Walker boots nine as Eagles collect wooden spoon
Adelaide forward Tex Walker has booted nine goals to help lift his side to a 45-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Bulldogs’ finals hopes alive after gritty win over Cats
The Western Bulldogs' season remains alive after winning in Geelong for the first time in 20 years, securing a 25-point win over the depleted Cats.
Larkey’s nine helps Kangaroos snap 20-game losing run
Nick Larkey has booted a career-high nine goals as North Melbourne beat the Gold Coast by 35 points to end a 20-game AFL losing streak.
Brisbane staring at best shot for AFL flag under Fagan
Brisbane have held firm to defeat St Kilda by 12 points at the Gabba and secure an AFL top-two finish and two home finals.
Carlton aim to make it a perfect 10 against GWS
Carlton will be aiming to post their 10th straight win when they take on GWS at Marvel Stadium to end the AFL regular season.
Port Adelaide put blinkers on in race to AFL post
Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones says the Power are keeping a tight focus while seeking to confirm their hold on third spot entering the AFL finals.
Swans keen to snatch home final in Franklin farewell
Sydney will chase a home AFL final while farewelling Lance Franklin when they take on Melbourne at the SCG.
Brisbane defeat St Kilda, nail top-two finish in AFL
Brisbane have held firm to defeat St Kilda by 12 points at the Gabba and secure an AFL top-two finish and two home finals.