Sicily takes reins as Hawks’ AFL captain
Tough defender James Sicily will captain Hawthorn for the first time in his 100th senior match, when they face reigning premiers Melbourne on Saturday.
Tough defender James Sicily will captain Hawthorn for the first time in his 100th senior match, when they face reigning premiers Melbourne on Saturday.
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has tested positive for COVID-19 with players Luke Jackson, Kysaiah Pickett and Tom Sparrow also sidelined for their AFL game.
AFLW star Erin Phillips has joined expansion club Port Adelaide, leaving their city rivals Adelaide after six success-laden seasons.
Sydney defender Jake Lloyd has no intention of trying his luck in free agency, instead planning to play out his AFL career with the Swans.
Dustin Martin has trained with Richmond's main group for the first time since taking a break away from the AFL club and appears closer to a return.
In-form Brisbane livewire Zac Bailey says his side will relish the chance to prove their AFL top-four credentials against Sydney on Sunday at the SCG.
The next AFLW season is set to begin in August but players have yet to be given official start dates for the campaign or pre-season as they await a new CBA.
Collingwood are set to be without Brodie Grundy for up to three months after the star ruckman injured his knee during the Magpies' Anzac Day win.
Collingwood's outgoing and confident young gun Jack Ginnivan was best afield on Anzac Day with five goals in the win over Essendon.
Collingwood young gun Jack Ginnivan combined with Brody Mihocek for nine goals in their side's 11-point win over AFL rivals Essendon on Anzac Day at the MCG.
Sydney coach John Longmire says doctors were ultra conservative in not allowing concussion-plagued Paddy McCartin back on the field against Hawthorn.
Not even a fiery start from Richmond and wayward kicking could bring Melbourne's AFL winning streak to an end as the Demons prevailed by 22 points.
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has jumped to the defence of small forward Izak Rankine, insisting the future is bright for the 22-year-old.
A career-best six-goal haul to Zac Bailey has led Brisbane to a 21.6 (132) to 11.14 (80) AFL win over Gold Coast, extending their Queensland derby dominance.
North Melbourne coach David Noble says his side needs to compete "when the heat is in the kitchen" following a 60-point AFL loss to Geelong.
Fremantle are 5-1 and in second spot on the ladder after beating Carlton by 35 points at Optus Stadium.
Adelaide have claimed a thrilling one-point upset win over the Western Bulldogs in Ballarat as their impressive AFL resurgence continues.
Gold Coast star Touk Miller believes the Suns can send a message to the AFL by upsetting high-flying Brisbane in Sunday's Queensland derby at Metricon Stadium.
St Kilda are sitting pretty at 5-1 after knocking off GWS by 17 points in Canberra, leaving the Giants facing an uphill battle to make finals.
Patrick Dangerfield and Jack Henry are out of Geelong's AFL clash with North Melbourne, Melbourne have dropped Tom McDonald and Richmond have swung the axe.
Fremantle fans are preparing to give Adam Cerra a hostile reception but Carlton believe the midfielder will handle his return to Perth with ease.
Gold Coast recruit Levi Casboult is delighted by how his move to the AFL club has started, as he prepares for his first taste of a Queensland derby this Sunday.
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he understands why AFL critics are circling amid a winless start to the season.
Patrick Cripps and Ollie Wines are among the big AFL names returning in round six but Melbourne will be without Jack Viney and Jake Lever against Richmond.
They're 4-1 and inside the AFL top four but Hugh McCluggage says Brisbane haven't played at their best heading into Sunday's derby against Gold Coast.
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten says a meeting of players and staff midway through last season continues to pay dividends as they enjoy a four-game winning streak.
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew says a Queensland derby against Brisbane is a chance for the Suns to show they can match one of the AFL's best teams.
AFL coaching legend Mick Malthouse has returned to Collingwood at Craig McRae's invitation ahead of the Magpies' Anzac Day blockbuster against Essendon.
Richmond gun Dustin Martin is back in Melbourne but the AFL club is yet to put a specific timeline on his return from personal leave.
AFLW star Emily Bates has declared she is staying with Brisbane after winning her third Lions best-and-fairest, knocking back big offers to go elsewhere.
At 21, emerging superstar Max King believes he has plenty more improvement left in him as he leads St Kilda's charge towards the AFL finals.