Maynard’s two-game AFL suspension stands
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard has failed to have his two-game ban overturned, with the AFL tribunal ruling his spoil was careless.
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Beveridge opens up on AFL grand-final loss
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has opened up on the 2021 AFL grand-final loss to Melbourne, calling it dramatic and traumatic.
Suns coach thrilled by Thompson return
Gold Coast defender Rory Thompson's first appearance for the AFL club since 2018 was one of the highlights of the Suns' 23-point pre-season win over Geelong.
Chol worry as Suns beat Cats in pre-season
Gold Coast recruit Mabior Chol was subbed out at halftime with hamstring tightness as the Suns claimed an AFL pre-season win over Geelong by 23 points.
Collingwood pair hit with AFL suspensions
Collingwood duo Brayden Maynard and Nathan Kreuger are set to miss the AFL club's season opener against St Kilda after being offered suspensions.
Blues end Suns’ AFLW finals hopes
The Gold Coast Suns' finals dreams are over, with Carlton proving far too good in the final AFLW match of round nine.
Magpies star Maynard reported in AFL trial
Collingwood have been rocked by star defender Brayden Maynard being reported and two injuries in their 41-point AFL pre-season loss against GWS.
Lions celebrate AFLW milestones in big win
Emily Bates and Ally Anderson have notched their 50th career games in Brisbane's 36-point AFLW win over North Melbourne.
Record-breaking Demons destroy Dockers
Melbourne have produced a record-breaking 88-point AFLW win against depleted Fremantle to take a major stride towards snaring top spot.
Crows’ Laird has suspected broken hand
Adelaide midfielder Rory Laird and Port Adelaide forward Robbie Gray were high-profile injuries as the Power easily won their AFL pre-season game.
Beveridge unsure on Ugle-Hagan’s AFL spot
The Western Bulldogs will continue to make former No.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan earn his AFL spot as the promising key forward continues to develop.
Injuries sour Lions’ AFL pre-season win
The Brisbane Lions have hung on for a six-point win against the Western Bulldogs but lost three emerging players to injuries in the AFL pre-season contest.
Suns player banned for betting on games
Gold Coast youngster Rhys Nicholls has been suspended for two games and fined $5000 for placing bets on AFL games involving the Suns.
Blues’ Docherty eyes heroic AFL comeback
Former Carlton co-captain Sam Docherty will be considered for an extraordinary AFL comeback in round one, just months after battling cancer for a second time.
Carlton edge Melbourne in AFL pre-season
Carlton will head into their first season under Michael Voss with confidence after holding off fast-finishing Melbourne by five points in their pre-season game.
Demons call Goodwin leaks ‘disgraceful’
The leaking of historical information surrounding Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin's behaviour has been called "disgraceful" by Demons chief executive Gary Pert.
Lions’ Andrews out to improve his AFL game
Star Brisbane defender Harris Andrews says he's aiming to return to top form after he and the Lions had a disappointing end to last season.
West Coast sign former Docker Hugh Dixon
Former Fremantle big man Hugh Dixon is set to play an important role at West Coast due to an injury to Oscar Allen and Jack Darling's unavailability.
McLachlan apologises for AFL umpire abuse
AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says he takes responsibility for the rise of umpire abuse on the field and it has to stop.
Lions train in Melbourne after Qld floods
With their training base under water following the floods in south-east Queensland, the Brisbane Lions have arrived in Melbourne with a strong AFL squad.
Selwood backs Pearce’s AFL coaching bid
Geelong captain Joel Selwood believes a woman will one day coach a men's AFL team as the Cats close in on securing Daisy Pearce as an assistant.
Tassie unveils plans for stadium in Hobart
The Tasmanian government has unveiled plans for a $750 million stadium in Hobart, should the AFL grant the state a licence for a team.
Swans star Papley out for start of season
Star Sydney forward Tom Papley will be sidelined for at least a month due to a hamstring injury, ruling him out of the Swans' AFL season-opener against GWS.
AFL injury worries ease for Port’s Lycett
Port Adelaide expect Scott Lycett and Connor Rozee to overcome ankle injuries and play in the AFL club's last trial game before the premiership season.
Lions to travel south due to Qld floods
Unable to train due to Queensland's flood disaster, the Brisbane Lions will travel to Melbourne early for their AFL pre-season clash with the Western Bulldogs.
AFL promising minimal fixture disruptions
After two years of major COVID-19 disruptions to the game, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says it's time to get back to business.
ACL injury confirmed for Magpies’ Bonnici
Collingwood's AFLW premiership hopes have suffered a hammer blow with scans revealing an ACL injury to star midfielder Brittany Bonnici.
Brisbane set AFLW records in 74-point win
Brisbane have set a record for the highest score and biggest margin in an AFLW game in a result that moved them into fourth spot on the ladder.
Bonnici injured as Pies down Dogs in AFLW
Collingwood have closed on an AFLW finals spot, beating the Western Bulldogs by 25 points but believe Brittany Bonnici has ruptured her ACL.
St Kilda hold off Suns for first AFLW win
St Kilda have finally snared their first win of the AFLW season, beating Gold Coast by three points after Suns forward Sarah Perkins spurned two late chances.
Demons delight in tough AFLW run
Right in the race for the AFLW top two, Melbourne will relish the prospect of backing up wins over Brisbane and North Melbourne with a trip to face Fremantle.