Voss concedes clock is ticking on Blues’ AFL season
Carlton's loss to Melbourne on Friday night was their fifth straight defeat as a long-awaited AFL finals berth slips further from their grasp.
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Petracca stars for Demons as Blues’ woes worsen
Christian Petracca starred and Bayley Fritsch kicked two goals as Melbourne held off Carlton by 17 points in a low-scoring affair.
Six Hawthorn AFL racism complainants revealed in letter
Hawthorn great Cyril Rioli has been revealed in an open letter as one of six complainants to have gone public in the AFL club's ongoing racism saga.
Crows doubt Rankine will be targeted by ex-teammates
Izak Rankine is set to play against his former club Gold Coast for the first time but Adelaide don't believe their star forward will be targeted by the Suns.
Naughton’s staying forward, Dogs coach Beveridge says
Don't expect Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton to go down back any time soon, coach Luke Beveridge says ahead of their clash against Geelong.
Blues want wayward Harry McKay to ‘stick to strengths’
Harry McKay's wayward goal-kicking has been under the AFL microscope but Carlton coach Michael Voss has backed his spearhead to turn his form around.
Beleaguered Blues stand firm as Demons battle looms
Michael Voss is keeping his players' focus on the task of turning Carlton's season around amid a raft of distractions ahead of the clash with Melbourne.
Troubled North utility Thomas named for comeback game
Troubled North Melbourne utility Tarryn Thomas has been named for his first AFL game since round 15, 2022, bringing an end to his self-inflicted exodus.
Burt blasts Hawthorn racism saga, calls claims ‘vile’
Jason Burt says he and his family helped four ex-Hawthorn players who have made racism allegations against himself, Alastair Clarkson and Chris Fagan.
Burt joins Fagan in blasting Hawks racism investigation
Jason Burt, who was named in the report that sparked the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga, has slammed the allegations against him as awful and vile.
Narkle, Poulter get AFL lifelines as Eagles take Maric
West Coast selected Ryan Maric with the top pick in the AFL mid-season draft, while Quinton Narkle and Caleb Poulter were given career lifelines.
AFL tribunal upholds Zorko, O’Meara suspensions
Brisbane's Dayne Zorko and Fremantle's Jaeger O'Meara will both sit out one match after their respective suspensions were upheld at the AFL tribunal.
Clarkson to remain away from North despite end of probe
Alastair Clarkson's leave of absence from North Melbourne will continue despite the AFL concluding the investigation into claims of racism at Hawthorn.
Leppitsch not ruling out Richmond coaching job
Former Brisbane Lions coach Justin Leppitsch is not willing to rule out an approach from Richmond if they want him to succeed Damien Hardwick at the Tigers.
Hawks report author says inquiry ending ‘defies logic’
While the AFL has ended the inquiry into the Hawthorn racism allegations, the saga is far from over as the complainants consider their next options.
AFL ends Hawks racism inquiry, but legal action looms
The independent inquiry into racism allegations at Hawthorn is over, with "no adverse findings" against Alastair Clarkson, Chris Fagan and Jason Burt.
Paddy McCartin to sit out remainder of AFL season
Luckless Sydney defender Paddy McCartin will miss the rest of the AFL season with concussion symptoms, raising renewed questions about his playing future.
Cats star Hawkins gets behind Blues forward McKay
Triple Geelong premiership forward Tom Hawkins has empathised with out-of-form Harry McKay's plight in front of goals for struggling Carlton.
Carlton captain Cripps fires back at critics
Angry Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has taken aim at the media over "incorrect" reports following the Blues' latest disappointing defeat.
Cerra, Laird overturn AFL bans, Parker not as lucky
Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra is free to play in Friday's clash with Melbourne after overturning his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle.
Brisbane star Zorko banned over Pedlar eye contact
Brisbane's Dayne Zorko has been hit with a one-match ban for contact close to an opponent's eye, while Crow Rory Laird is in trouble over a dangerous tackle.
Adam Treloar eyes return for Dogs’ battle with Cats
Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar has missed the past three weeks with a hamstring strain but is set to be given the all-clear to return against Geelong.
Board member quits as Blues’ AFL woes deepen
Carlton board member Craig Mathieson has resigned suddenly as the Blues' season of great expectations continues to unravel.
Adelaide back Rankine to shine against former AFL club
Adelaide expect star recruit Izak Rankine to thrive under the pressure of playing against his former club Gold Coast for the first time.
Clear conscience helps me cope with racism saga: Fagan
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says his clear conscience is helping him cope with being involved in the AFL's racism saga regarding his time at Hawthorn.
Snapshot for round 11 of the AFL season
A snapshot of round 11 of the AFL season as pacesetters Collingwood and second-placed Port Adelaide gain a handy edge at the top of the ladder.
Adelaide’s belief rising after downing Lions: Nicks
Adelaide upset high-flying Brisbane by 17 points at a wet Adelaide Oval to climb into the AFL's top eight.
Tigers caretaker McQualter keeps focus narrow for now
Departed premiership coach Damien Hardwick watched from home as Andrew McQualter took over as caretaker for the first time in Richmond's loss to Port Adelaide.
Resilient Power extend streak in win over Richmond
Port Adelaide have fought out another narrow victory to extend their winning streak to eight matches, with Zak Butters outstanding against Richmond at the MCG.
Sidebottom knee injury sours Magpies’ win over North
Collingwood gun Steele Sidebottom's 300th AFL game in a 35-point win over North Melbourne has been soured by the veteran's medial ligament injury.
Suns’ push for finals not about me: coach Dew
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew is adamant the Suns are becoming a "real footy club" but doesn't want to make their push for a maiden finals berth about him.