Demons won’t let Gawn be physically targeted again
Melbourne skipper Max Gawn was physically targeted by Port Adelaide in the Demons' four-point loss and fellow ruckman Brodie Grundy insists it was a one-off.
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Lachie Weller knocking for crucial Suns’ Darwin double
Lachie Weller has been missed by Gold Coast as he overcomes a knee injury that could keep him sidelined for crucial back-to-back Darwin games.
Brownlow favourite Daicos likely to be fined for punch
Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos is likely to stay eligible for the Brownlow Medal as he faces scrutiny for a gut punch in the win over Carlton.
Snapshot for round 10 of the AFL season
A snapshot of round 10 of the AFL season as North Melbourne lamented a costly error, Essendon snatched a Dreamtime thriller and Hawthorn demolished West Coast.
Moore stars as Magpies compound Carlton’s woes
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore led from the front and Brody Mihocek kicked four goals as the Magpies posted a 28-point win over AFL arch-rivals Carlton.
Tasmanian government releases details of AFL deal
The Tasmanian government has released details of its deal with the AFL to fund a new stadium in Hobart to house the league's 19th team.
Hardwick fumes after ‘horrible’ Tigers fall to Bombers
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick made his thoughts clear after the Tigers struggled and fell to Essendon by one point at the MCG.
Scott says Merrett is even better than he realised
New Essendon coach Brad Scott says captain Zach Merrett, who starred in their one-point win over Richmond, is an even better player than he realised.
Fagan wary not to tamper with Daniher ‘sweet spot’
Chris Fagan is trying not to jinx the dazzling form of his Brisbane high flyer Joe Daniher after his latest four-goal haul in the win over Gold Coast.
Durham the hero as Bombers score dream one-point win
Essendon have broken a 13-game losing streak against Richmond, winning their Dreamtime At The 'G clash by one point with Sam Durham's last-minute goal.
Suns scramble but Lions’ AFL strangehold remains
Brisbane have withstood numerous Gold Coast surges to win a ninth-straight Queensland derby, Joe Daniher booting four in the 43-point Gabba win.
Electric Dockers pass AFL test with win over Geelong
Fremantle's star midfielders rose to the occasion as the Dockers defeated reigning AFL premiers Geelong by 29 points at Optus Stadium.
North boss says Hawks’ handling of racism claims ‘poor’
North Melbourne president Dr Sonja Hood has criticised Hawthorn, saying their handling of racism claims established "a monumental set of battle lines".
Lachie Hunter, Tom Jonas hit with AFL bans
Melbourne's Lachie Hunter and Port Adelaide's Tom Jonas have attracted one-match bans over incidents in the Power's thrilling four-point win on Friday night.
Bulldogs thumping the ‘uppercut’ Crows needed: Nicks
Adelaide copped a reality check in a 45-point loss to the Western Bulldogs but coach Matthew Nicks hopes it can prove an important lesson.
Bulldogs cruise past Crows for fifth straight AFL win
The Western Bulldogs have claimed a fifth consecutive win as they chase a top-four AFL spot, making light work of Adelaide with a 45-point victory.
North to review crucial error after Swans snatch win
A last-minute interchange infringment has led to Sydney posting a thrilling three-point AFL victory over North Melbourne before a stunned Marvel Stadium crowd.
Butters dominates as Port Adelaide pip Melbourne
Port Adelaide, led by midfielder Zak Butters, have pipped Melbourne by four points at Adelaide Oval.
Link to Lions’ glory days beyond Indigenous guernsey
Brisbane's Indigenous guernsey design tells a story of the AFL club's triple-premiership glory days and the men behind it think there could be more on the way.
Bombers loom as Dreamtime litmus test for Tigers
Damien Hardwick will welcome back Toby Nankervis in the centre square as Richmond seek to stamp their AFL premiership credentials against Essendon.
Adelaide’s Keays eyes top Dog in AFL milestone match
Adelaide's Ben Keays says he'd relish spending his 100th AFL match playing on Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli.
Attacking Port coach winding back clock: Demons coach
Melbourne assistant coach Troy Chaplin says an attack-minded Port Adelaide are winding back the clock to the early years of Ken Hinkley's tenure.
Shocked Kangaroos determined to do it for Clarkson
Shocked North Melbourne players will have extra motivation due to Alastair Clarkson's mental health break, interim Kangaroos coach Brett Ratten says.
Richmond skipper Nankervis back in AFL Dreamtime boost
Richmond ruckman Toby Nankervis and Essendon defender Jordan Ridley are the big-name inclusions for Saturday night's "Dreamtime at the 'G" blockbuster.
Collingwood, Bulldogs hit prime time in AFL fixture
The AFL has confirmed its fixtures for the next block of the home-and-away season, with the Magpies and Bulldogs featuring heavily in standalone matches.
Lions midfielders out to match Suns’ ‘purple patch’
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan rates the Suns' current form as good as it's been in years and thinks any mental edge is gone as the Lions seek a ninth-straight win.
AFL community wants Hawthorn racism probe to end
Alastair Clarkson's shock leave of absence from North Melbourne has prompted more calls for the Hawthorn racism investigation to be sped up.
AFL backs ‘yes’ vote for Indigenous voice referendum
The AFL has joined other major Australian football codes by announcing its support for an Indigenous voice to parliament in the upcoming referendum.
North Melbourne believe Clarkson will return as coach
Alastair Clarkson has stepped aside indefinitely as North Melbourne coach, citing mental wellbeing issues from an investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn.
AFL sticks with day grand final for another season
The 2023 AFL grand final will be played as a day game with the league again resisting the lucrative twilight or night timeslots.
Lyon urges AFL to ‘aim for perfection’ in racism fight
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has called for the AFL to "aim for perfection" as the league prepares to announce its support for the Indigenous voice to parliament.