Beleaguered Blues feel fans’ pain: Acres
Carlton are under mounting pressure to turn their AFL season around, Blake Acres admits, as the spotlight intensifies on Blues coach Michael Voss.
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Fagan assesses Gunston’s value ahead of Hawks reunion
Jack Gunston's radar has been off for Brisbane, but coach Chris Fagan argues he's contributing in other more subtle ways ahead of the clash with his old club.
AFL attempting to find leak in Hawthorn racism probe
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says they are asking questions about how the Hawthorn racism claims were first leaked to the media.
Rested Lions ring changes for Hawks MCG clash
Chris Fagan admits the Brisbane Lions have a wealth of options as he looks to replace the suspended Dayne Zorko and settle on his best defensive unit.
Demons’ Oliver out of blockbuster with infected blister
Star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver will miss the Demons' King's Birthday clash with Collingwood as he fights an infected blister.
Saints overrun Swans to spoil Franklin celebration
St Kilda have booted five goals in the final term to claim their first AFL win at the SCG since 2009 as Lance Franklin reached another landmark for the Swans.
Bomber Wright to face Blues, Bulldogs ring changes
Essendon will be bolstered by Peter Wright playing his first game of the AFL season against Carlton, while the Western Bulldogs have swung the selection axe.
Hawks look down rabbit hole as they try to tame Lions
Hawthorn have had a long, hard look at their terrible first half against Port Adelaide, with coach Sam Mitchell determined they learn their lessons quickly.
Voss questions ‘unusual’ report about Carlton
Carlton coach Michael Voss insists the Blues can turn around their crumbling season amid a report of friction within the playing group.
No animosity as Fagan prepares to face Hawks
Chris Fagan hasn't spoken to Cyril Rioli since 2019 but holds no animosity towards him or Hawthorn despite the implications of the AFL's racism saga.
Milestone game won’t distract Franklin, Swans
Sydney will celebrate Lance Franklin's 350th AFL game when they face St Kilda but are determined not to let the occasion prove a distraction.
Pies won’t put travel ban on De Goey for extended break
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey is set to be granted additional time away from the AFL club while serving his three-match suspension for rough conduct.
North won’t rush Clarkson’s return ahead of bye
Caretaker North Melbourne coach Brett Ratten says the Kangaroos are not putting Alastair Clarkson under any pressure to return ahead of their mid-season bye.
‘All-time great’ Buddy to celebrate landmark 350 games
AFL great and legendary goal-kicker Lance Franklin will celebrate his landmark 350th game when the Swans clash against St Kilda in Sydney.
Eagles coach proud despite lack of De Goey payback
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey has escaped with a three-week ban for his brutal bump on West Coast midfielder Elijah Hewett.
Bold ball movement has Fremantle back in finals picture
Fremantle's once-shaky season has been flipped around due to some bold ball movement, with forward Lachie Schultz saying there's no turning back.
Demons recruit Grundy raring for Magpies reunion: Gawn
Melbourne's Brodie Grundy is due to face Collingwood for the first time since he was forced out and Max Gawn expects the former Magpie to have a point to prove.
Remorseful De Goey escapes with three-match AFL ban
Jordan De Goey says he immediately regretted the bump that concussed West Coast midfielder Elijah Hewett last weekend and apologised as soon as he could.
Blakey signs long-term deal with Swans until 2031
A new seven-year contract will tie defender Nick Blakey to Sydney until the end of the 2031 AFL season.
Bombers snatch AFL thriller over gutsy North Melbourne
A late snap by Massimo D'Ambrosio has lifted Essendon to a narrow win over injury-hit North Melbourne, boosting the Bombers' AFL finals hopes.
Buddy big challenge faces Wilkie, Saints at SCG off bye
St Kilda face Sydney in another Lance Franklin milestone game at the SCG, badly needing a better result than the previous two games when this has happened.
Brownlow, Coleman medal races wide open at AFL midpoint
Challengers have arrived for Brownlow Medal favourite Nick Daicos at the halfway point of the AFL season.
Nothing wrong with Bombers’ Wright but return unclear
Peter Wright is fit to return from a dislocated shoulder but Essendon coach Brad Scott says he is unsure if he'll pick the key forward to play against Carlton.
Pies star De Goey referred to tribunal for Hewett bump
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey will be suspended for several games and is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after he was referred to the tribunal.
Richmond snatch win over GWS in AFL thriller
Marlion Pickett's late goal has helped Richmond to a nail-biting six-point AFL win over GWS at Giants Stadiom.
Doedee’s ACL rupture ends season in major Crows blow
Adelaide have lost key defender Tom Doedee for the rest of the season with an ACL rupture, dealing their finals hopes a significant blow.
Suns scorch home for vital AFL win against Adelaide
Gold Coast have overturned a first-half deficit to beat Adelaide by 35 points and keep themselves in the hunt to play AFL finals for the first time.
Geelong snap losing streak with vital win over Bulldogs
Geelong's premiership defence is back on track after securing a crucial 22-point win over the inaccurate Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.
Hawthorn coach feels for all linked to racism saga
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says whether Cyril Rioli can mend relations with the Hawks amid the racism saga is up to the four-time premiership star.
Port thrash Hawthorn to set club record AFL win streak
Port Adelaide have smashed Hawthorn by 55 points for their ninth win in a row, an AFL record for the South Australian club.
Carlton players cop heat over AFL form slump
Sam Docherty says Carlton's players believe in the plans laid out by coach Michael Voss but are frustrated by their inability to execute on game day.