Pies might call on AFLW debutants in final
Virus-hit Collingwood will almost certainly have to select top-up players without any AFLW experience for the qualifying final against Brisbane.
Australian rules football
Walsh returns, Cerra out for Blues in AFL
Adam Cerra is the latest Carlton player to enter AFL health and safety protocols ahead of a round two clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Beveridge keen to move on from AFL spray
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says he has addressed the fall-out from last week's press conference spray of a journalist with his playing group.
Bomber Langford faces long injury lay-off
Essendon's thumping round-one loss to Geelong has been further soured with news Kyle Langford will miss at least two months with a hamstring injury.
Rankine wants ultimate AFL honour for Suns
Off-contract forward Izak Rankine says he's excited about the AFL future at Gold Coast and is desperate to be a part of the Suns' journey to the top.
Tribunal upholds Robinson’s AFL suspension
The AFL tribunal cleared West Coast's Willie Rioli as Adelaide captain Rory Sloane escaped with a fine, but Brisbane's Mitch Robinson is out for one game.
Suns’ coach focused despite Clarkson talk
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew is under pressure in the final year of his contract with the AFL club but remains focused on the task at hand.
Eagles’ Rioli offered one-match AFL ban
West Coast's Willie Rioli has been offered a one-match suspension for his high hit on Gold Coast's Matt Rowell.
Ankle injury sidelines Port AFL star Aliir
Aliir Aliir has been sent for ankle surgery but there is better news on the injury front for Port Adelaide teammates Trent McKenzie and Xavier Duursma.
Blues staff could tune into AFL match
As the AFLW finals series is delayed by a week because of COVID-19, Carlton are looking at a video feed for isolating coaches at Thursday night's AFL game.
Bulldogs star Macrae backs coach Beveridge
Western Bulldogs star Jack Macrae has signed a new five-year deal with the AFL club, his contract to expire when he is 33.
’10-goal Darling’ set to make AFL return
West Coast forward Jack Darling is on track to make his AFL return this week after recovering from a foot injury and booting 10 goals in a scratch match.
Rowell stars as Suns beat Eagles in AFL
Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has racked up 33 disposals and 10 clearances as the Suns came from behind to beat West Coast by 27 points in the AFL.
Lion Mitch Robinson cops one-match AFL ban
Brisbane's Mitch Robinson has been offered a one-match AFL ban for his dangerous bump that injured Port Adelaide's Xavier Duursma.
Freo pip Adelaide by point in AFL thriller
Fremantle have kicked the last three goals of the game to defeat Adelaide by one-point in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval.
Forwards power Hawthorn past North in AFL
New Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is off to the perfect start with the Hawks coming from behind to defeat North Melbourne by 20 points at the MCG.
Cats’ Cameron cleared of internal damage
Star Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron has escaped serious internal damage and been able to leave hospital after a tough collision against Essendon.
Zorko ‘pop’ in calf a Lions headache
Dayne Zorko left the ground during the Brisbane Lions' win over Port Adelaide after hearing something "pop" in his calf.
Power optimistic after ‘brutal’ Lions loss
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley was optimistic despite a tough loss to Brisbane and hopeful injuries to Xavier Duursma and Trent McKenzie aren't serious.
Zorko subbed as sloppy Lions overrun Port
Brisbane were out of sorts and trailed by 24 points before a five-goal final quarter earned them a win over Port Adelaide in a brutal AFL opener at the Gabba.
Sloppy Lions claw to AFL win over Port
Brisbane overcame an error-strewn start to overrun Port Adelaide in their AFL opener, but lost captain Dayne Zorko to injury at the Gabba.
Parker kicks five in Swans’ win over GWS
Luke Parker kicked five goals and Lance Franklin was left needing four for his 1000th AFL career goal as Sydney scored a 20-point AFL win over GWS.
Youngest Hawthorn team since 2005
New Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has named the Hawks' youngest AFL team in 17 years as they take on last year's wooden spooners North Melbourne at the MCG.
Dockers into AFLW prelim final but when?
Fremantle have upset North Melbourne by 38 points in their AFLW elimination final to earn a spot in the preliminary finals against minor premiers Adelaide.
Willie Rioli to make emotional AFL return
West Coast forward Willie Rioli will grace the AFL stage for the first time since 2019 when he lines up against Gold Coast on Sunday.
Franklin falls short of 1000-goal mark
Sydney megastar Lance Franklin is four goals short of 1000 in his AFL career after being held to one major against GWS.
Pies gift new coach McRae AFL win on debut
Collingwood have recorded a 17-point AFL win over St Kilda in new coach Craig McRae's first game in charge, with Jordan De Goey starring for the Magpies.
Warne’s son key in Saints tribute to great
St Kilda have honoured Shane Warne at their first AFL game of the season, with the late cricket legend's son Jackson tossing the coin pre-match.
Dons take new-look attack into AFL opener
Essendon's round-one match against Geelong will represent a baptism of fire for their new forward line coach Dale Tapping, given the players missing.
Voss among Carlton quartet with COVID
Carlton coach Michael Voss and forward Jack Martin are among four COVID cases at the AFL club.
Answerth’s long stretch for AFL return
Noah Answerth credits regular pilates sessions for his recovery from a long-term groin injury and presents as a valuable inclusion for Brisbane's AFL opener.