Buddy ‘desperately needed’ at Swans: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire has defended Lance Franklin's performance after the 'really sick' forward failed to score a goal in the side's loss to Fremantle.
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Injury-smashed Bombers seeing light at end of tunnel
Essendon are in the midst of an injury crisis but coach Brad Scott is confident he'll soon have Peter Wright and Jayden Laverde back earlier than expected.
AFL boss hopeful of mediation in Hawthorn racism saga
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan is hopeful mediation can still be achieved in the Hawthorn racism investigation, despite the saga stretching into an eighth month.
Cripps says Blues are not in a rut ahead of Magpie test
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says the Blues must stay upbeat as they search for form ahead of Sunday's big AFL match against traditional rivals Collingwood.
AFL boss McLachlan not worried about Tassie upheaval
Tasmania's parliament is in chaos over the proposed new stadium in Hobart, but AFL boss Gillon McLachlan is not worried about the state's team being at risk.
Bulldogs Lobb a wing and a prayer in quest for top four
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge believes spearhead Rory Lobb can cause opposition teams plenty of headaches by spending time on the wing this season.
Suns defender primed for shut-down job on Lion Cameron
Gold Coast defender Sean Lemmens will be bracing for the bounce back of Brisbane small forward Charlie Cameron after he was kept goalless on the weekend.
AFL tipped to crack down on van Rooyen-style contact
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin believes the AFL is trending towards tightening rules around what constitutes reasonable high contact in marking contests.
Dees’ Petracca cleared, Petty to miss at least a month
Christian Petracca has breathed a sigh of relief but teammate Harrison Petty, Richmond's Jacob Hopper and a key Sydney pair have all fallen victim to injuries.
Fresh mindset puts Demons firmly in AFL flag frame
Angus Brayshaw says a changed approach this season has given Melbourne a strong platform from which to launch another AFL premiership raid.
North’s Tarryn Thomas returns to AFL fray
Troubled utility Tarryn Thomas is returning to North Melbourne's AFL program on Monday after being stood down for eight weeks.
De Goey can take Magpies to a new level: McRae
Jordan De Goey's influential display in a 65-point thrashing of GWS had Collingwood coach Craig McRae singing the explosive midfielder's praises.
Snapshot for round nine of the AFL season
A snapshot of round nine of the AFL season as Richmond stunned Geelong and the Western Bulldogs piled more misery on under-fire Carlton.
North defender Corr, Demons midfielder Sparrow banned
North Melbourne will be without Aidan Corr against Sydney after he received a one-match ban for striking, while Melbourne's Tom Sparrow has also been suspended.
Cox stands tall, Magpies back on top of AFL ladder
Mason Cox has starred in the ruck for Collingwood, who climbed back to the top of the AFL ladder with a dominant 65-point win over GWS.
Walker leads Adelaide to thrashing of St Kilda
Adelaide, with Taylor Walker kicking five goals, have thrashed St Kilda by 52 points to reach the AFL's top eight.
Bombers bright spots offer light in four-game AFL skid
The performances of Mason Redman and Andrew McGrath were bright spots Brad Scott could cling to after Essendon fell to a fourth-straight AFL loss.
Carlton’s season delicately placed after latest loss
Carlton's supporter base is growing increasingly restless but coach Michael Voss and football boss Brad Lloyd believe the Blues can turn their season around.
Bulldogs survive late surge from desperate Carlton
A week under the AFL microscope was not enough for Carlton to secure a much-needed win, with the Western Bulldogs prevailing by 20 points at Marvel Stadium.
Lions lift in second half as Daniher boot sinks Bombers
Joe Daniher has booted six goals against his former club as Brisbane overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Essendon by 42 points at the Gabba.
Demons thrilled as van Rooyen shines under spotlight
Jacob van Rooyen has impressed Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin with his strong form in a 54-point win over Hawthorn after beating a controversial striking charge.
Thousands rally to denounce $715m Hobart AFL stadium
The under-fire Tasmanian premier has been told to stick plans for a AFL stadium up his rear end as thousands voiced opposition to the controversial project.
Richmond fire to end Geelong’s AFL winning streak
Richmond have posted consecutive victories for the first time this season, upsetting reigning premiers Geelong by 24 points at the MCG.
Darling injured as Suns crush Eagles in Friday fizzer
Gold Coast have piled on eight goals to one in the second quarter to post a 70-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Fans turn away in droves as Eagles crash and burn
West Coast's injury crisis has hit a new low, with Jack Darling and Jamaine Jones the latest players added to the growing list.
Ex-Bulldog Dunkley offers blueprint to contain Cripps
Josh Dunkley may have offered his former teammates at the Western Bulldogs the perfect blueprint for shutting down Carlton's Patrick Cripps.
Fagan’s Lions wary of under-strength Essendon
Essendon head to the Gabba missing a stack of injured talent but Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says the Lions have learnt to be beware of a depleted opponent.
Suns crunch hapless Eagles in Friday night fizzer
Gold Coast have piled on eight goals to one in the second quarter to post a 70-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Carlton coach dismisses ‘obsessive’ finals expectations
Carlton coach Michael Voss says talk about the Blues' finals chances is not worth having in round eight as they prepare to take on a cautious Western Bulldogs.
Lions coach Fagan feels ‘slandered’ by racism saga
A day after Alastair Clarkson unloaded on the AFL's racism investigation at Hawthorn, Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says he feels "slandered" by the process.
Cats to carefully manage Patrick Dangerfield’s return
Geelong will carefully manage captain Patrick Dangerfield's return from a hamstring injury, planning to hold him back from playing even when he is ready.