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.
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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.
Chol steps up as Suns rout Power in trial
Gold Coast have made a statement in a dominant pre-season AFL win over Port Adelaide, who finished the game with injury concerns.
Lions flex in AFL preseason Crows mauling
Brisbane had 10 different goal kickers in a huge preseason defeat of Adelaide, who at least had draftee Josh Rachele's three-goal haul to smile about.
Fit Neale, Rayner boost Lions’ AFL hopes
Brisbane will tune up for another AFL premiership tilt with a fit-again Cameron Rayner and Lachie Neale in Friday's trial game against Adelaide.
Crouch returns for COVID-19 hit Crows
Adelaide's Matt Crouch will make his AFL comeback in a trial game on Friday but a batch of his teammates have been ruled out by COVID-19 related protocols.
Vaccine-hesitant Darling awaiting AFL fate
West Coast could opt to move Jack Darling to its inactive list or cut ties with the AFL forward unless he agrees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
AFL premiership on Port’s agenda: Hinkley
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says the Power are setting out to win the 2022 AFL premiership, having moved on from last year's finals flop.
Cultural link a key to Cockatoo AFL rise
Nakia Cockatoo says efforts to reconnect with his Indigenous culture have benefited his football as the fit-again Brisbane AFL talent eyes a big 2022.
North’s Anderson returns to AFL training
North Melbourne's Jed Anderson has returned to training at his AFL club, ending his COVID-19 vaccination stand-off.
Magpies’ De Goey, Howe out of AFL trial
Injured Collingwood duo Jordan De Goey and Jeremy Howe will miss their AFL club's first official trial game of 2022.
AFLW draw puts Dogs in ‘must-win’ areas
A fourth-quarter comeback secured an AFLW draw for the Western Bulldogs against Gold Coast but coach Nathan Burke knows it's all about wins from now on.
AFLW pupil Rowbottom impresses Suns coach
AFLW No.1 draft pick Charlie Rowbottom's eagerness to learn in her debut season has left coach Cameron Joyce in awe of the talented teenager.