Bulldogs break through for first AFL win
Winless through the opening two AFL rounds, the Western Bulldogs are on the board for 2022 after a hard-fought 11-point victory over Sydney.
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Dons axe Smith in search for AFL win
Devon Smith has been dropped by Essendon for the AFL clash with Melbourne on Friday night after he had just four disposals in round two.
Dockers coach Longmuir in COVID protocols
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has been forced into COVID-19 isolation and will miss the Dockers' AFL derby against West Coast.
Bombers buoyed by Tipungwuti’s progression
Essendon's AFL season has started in disastrous fashion but the Bombers will soon be able to fit livewire Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti into their forward line.
Wounded Giants call-up big man Preuss
GWS have been rocked by long-term injuries to stars Jacob Hopper and Phil Davis but the Giants will hand a club debut to ruckman Braydon Preuss in round three.
Crows ready for long-awaited AFLW final
Adelaide's AFLW coach Matthew Clarke says his club is adopting a kindergarten saying to deal with the COVID-enforced delay to their finals campaign.
Love of game drives Selwood to AFL record
Geelong skipper Joel Selwood is set to pass Carlton legend Stephen Kernahan's mark for the most games played as captain of an AFL/VFL side.
Essendon ponder AFL debut for Hobbs
Essendon coach Ben Rutten says he's considering giving teenage draftee Ben Hobbs an AFL debut in Friday night's clash with Melbourne.
Naughton to play in AFL boost for Bulldogs
Aaron Naughton, Bailey Smith and Marcus Bontempelli are all set to play against Sydney as the Western Bulldogs attempt to arrest a 0-2 start to the AFL season.
North’s Thomas suffers internal bruising
North Melbourne midfielder Tarryn Thomas will miss up to eight weeks after suffering internal bruising following a clash in the club's round-two AFL win.
Brisbane Lions challenge AFLW ban to Svarc
Reigning premiers Brisbane will seek to have Ruby Svarc available for their AFLW preliminary final when they challenge the speedster's ban at the tribunal.
Voss has concerns over AFL’s virus policy
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has held his weekly media conference via Zoom as the Demons are the latest AFL club to handle COVID-19 cases among staff.
Cerra, Martin available for Blues in AFL
Star recruit Adam Cerra has been barely troubled after contracting COVID-19 and will come straight back into Carlton's unbeaten AFL team to face Hawthorn.
Crows star Laird set for AFL comeback
Adelaide's Rory Laird is set to make his AFL return from injury but captain Rory Sloane is in doubt for Friday night's derby against Port Adelaide.
McCluggage keen to be AFL attacking weapon
Classy Brisbane AFL winger Hugh McCluggage has quietly gone about adding scoreboard impact to his game to help drive the Lions forward.
Bombers to contemplate Petracca AFL tag
Essendon have opted against deploying a hard tag in their opening two AFL losses, but may have to consider it against Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca.
No set date for Martin’s return to Tigers
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says there's no set date on Dustin Martin's return to the AFL club as he takes time away for personal reasons.
Willie Rioli in the clear over AFL tackle
West Coast forward Willie Rioli is free to play in the AFL's western derby against Fremantle after being cleared of a dangerous tackle.
Ruby Svarc banned for AFLW prelim final
Brisbane's Ruby Svarc has been suspended for one week for rough conduct on Collingwood's Jaimee Lambert, which would rule her out of the AFLW preliminary final.
Franklin gets ball back, focus now on flag
Lance Franklin says winning an AFL flag with Sydney is his major aim after reaching the 1000-goal milestone and getting the ball back that he kicked it with.
Demons’ Birch ready for AFLW final at MCG
Melbourne defender Libby Birch's dream to play on the MCG will finally come true when the Demons host the Brisbane Lions in a historic AFLW preliminary final.
Demons’ Jackson hot property in AFL
Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen is hopeful star youngster Luke Jackson will turn down massive offers from AFL rivals to remain with the Demons beyond this year.
Noble sees scrappy AFL win vital for North
North Melbourne were widely expected to smash an undermanned West Coast but just scraped home in a narrow AFL win by 15 points.
Essendon gun Merrett facing two months out
Essendon have suffered a massive blow to their AFL hopes with vice-captain Zach Merrett to miss up to two months with a syndesmosis injury.
Lions overwhelm depleted Magpies in AFLW
Brisbane are still in the hunt to defend their AFLW premiership after overwhelming a COVID-weakened Collingwood by 50 points at the Gabba.
North win AFL scrap over virus-hit Eagles
West Coast's makeshift team gave North Melbourne a scare before falling 15 points short in a scrappy AFL contest at Marvel Stadium.
Kids are alright for Demons in AFL
They're both already premiership players but Melbourne's AFL future looks very bright with young talent such as Jake Bowey and Luke Jackson at their disposal.
Melbourne too good for gutsy Suns in AFL
Melbourne have proven too classy for a brave Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium as the Demons earned a 12.10 (82) to 10.9 (69) AFL win over the Suns.
Lewis stars as Hawthorn down Port in AFL
Mitch Lewis has kicked five goals as Hawthorn thrashed Port Adelaide by 64 points in an AFL boilover at Adelaide Oval.
Bombers sweating on Merrett, Cox fitness
Essendon hope Zach Merrett and Nik Cox both pull up well after suffering ankle injuries against Brisbane, while Dylan Shiel should return against Melbourne.
Neale leads Lions past Essendon in AFL win
Lachie Neale has starred as Brisbane overcame a flat first quarter against Essendon to kick away for a 22-point win and ensure a 2-0 start to the AFL season.