Beveridge backs Hunter to return to Dogs
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is confident Lachie Hunter will play again this AFL season as the former vice-captain deals with personal issues.
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Bulldogs’ Hunter takes personal leave
The Western Bulldogs will be without Lachie Hunter for an indefinite period as the club's former vice-captain deals with personal issues.
AFL backs crackdown on umpire abuse
AFL football operations manager Brad Scott has declared it is imperative for the game's future to continue the crackdown on dissent shown towards umpires.
Cripps in contention to return for Blues
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is on track to return from a hamstring injury for the Blues' AFL showdown with Fremantle.
Papley to miss, Franklin doubt for Swans
Lance Franklin remains some hope of playing for Sydney in their Anzac Day clash with his former side Hawthorn but Tom Papley has been ruled out.
AFL milestone a proud moment for McCarthy
Brisbane's Lincoln McCarthy has taken the long way round to reach his 100-game milestone but the Lions forward couldn't be prouder of his AFL achievements.
Suns star Rowell believes best is to come
Gold Coast young gun Matt Rowell believes he's on the path to finding his best AFL form as he puts an injury-marred start to his career behind him.
Port keep faith in AFL coach Ken Hinkley
Port Adelaide chief executive Matthew Richardson says the AFL club's powerbrokers retain faith in coach Ken Hinkley despite a winless start to the season.
AFL umpire respect query after 50m penalty
Hawthorn's James Sicily says it's difficult to know what umpire abuse is after his teammates were penalised for raising their arms in their win against Geelong.
Hawks snatch sweet AFL upset over Cats
Tom Mitchell, Jai Newcombe and Dylan Moore have played key roles for Hawthorn in their 12-point upset of AFL rivals Geelong on Easter Monday at the MCG.
Reeves learning tricks of AFL ruck trade
Ned Reeves is profiting from the experience of Hawthorn ruck coach Damian Monkhorst and co-captain Ben McEvoy as he settles into the role at AFL level.
Dockers’ surge blows away Bombers in AFL
Ten unanswered goals have booted Fremantle to their first AFL win over Essendon in Melbourne since 2010, with the Dockers triumphing by 48 points.
Power surge falls short against Carlton
Port Adelaide have kicked nine goals to two after halftime but it was not enough to prevent an agonising three-point AFL defeat to Carlton.
Scans confirm Sloane’s AFL season is done
Adelaide will be without captain Rory Sloane for the rest of the AFL season after he suffered a serious knee injury during their win over Richmond.
Hawks keen to stoke Geelong AFL rivalry
Regenerating under new coach Sam Mitchell, Hawthorn will be out to cause an upset when they take on Geelong in the traditional AFL fixture on Easter Monday.
Demons’ streak grows with big win over GWS
Melbourne have continued the winning start to their AFL premiership defence with a comprehensive 67-point triumph over GWS.
Sloane hurt as Adelaide beat Richmond
Adelaide's captain Rory Sloane has injured a knee in a 19-point AFL win against Richmond at Adelaide Oval.
Unheralded Saints continue to shine in AFL
A mid-season meeting last year continues to pay dividends for St Kilda, who beat Gold Coast on Saturday for their fourth AFL win in a row.
Swans pile on 56-0 in rout of West Coast
Sydney midfielder Callum Mills has starred with 28 disposals and six clearances to lead his side to a 63-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Blues axe five after shock loss to Suns
Carlton will be without Patrick Cripps and Port Adelaide will be missing ruckman Scott Lycett when the two teams clash at the MCG on Sunday.
Blues gain ruck advantage for AFL clash
Port Adelaide have lost Scott Lycett for three months because of shoulder surgery, while Carlton regain fellow ruckman Marc Pittonet for Sunday's game.
King to build on AFL goals haul: Saints
St Kilda's Max King shares the Coleman Medal lead with Tom Hawkins and has another level to go to this AFL season, according to his teammates.
GWS ponder tagging Demons’ AFL stars
Lachie Ash has tagged some of the AFL's best midfielders but he is no certainty to get the job on Melbourne stars Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca.
McRae’s Magpies message after Lions loss
Coach Craig McRae admits he tried a few things that didn't quite work as Collingwood showed plenty of fight but lost a third straight AFL game.
Lions withstand Magpies late for AFL win
Joe Daniher booted four goals and Lachie Neale was instrumental as Brisbane improved to 4-1 with a hard-fought win over Collingwood at the Gabba.
Hot Demons drop Tomlinson for Giants game
In another show of Melbourne's superb depth, coach Simon Goodwin has dropped versatile defender Adam Tomlinson for the Demons' AFL clash with GWS.
No.3 pick Callaghan seeks hot AFL start
No.3 draft pick Finn Callaghan will be the Giants' first debutant of the AFL season when he lines up against Melbourne.
Dockers star Fyfe could return in round 12
Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe is recovering well from back surgery and could return in the round 12 AFL clash with Brisbane at Optus Stadium.
Vlastuin back to bolster Tigers’ defence
Richmond have lost winger Kamdyn McIntosh but will regain experienced defender Nick Vlastuin for the AFL clash with Adelaide.
Ex-Collingwood trio cut ties with AFL club
Former players Heritier Lumumba, Leon Davis and Andrew Krakouer have terminated communication with AFL club Collingwood.
Bombers’ Stringer still on AFL sidelines
Nik Cox and Tom Cutler are set to return for Essendon in the AFL clash with Fremantle but Jake Stringer will miss another week with a hamstring issue.