Eagles on guard for Suns grass-muncher Rowell
West Coast will be on alert for star Suns midfielders Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson when the teams meet in round nine at Optus Stadium.
Australian rules football
Controversial van Rooyen AFL ban thrown out on appeal
Melbourne's Jacob van Rooyen is free to play this weekend after the AFL Appeals Board overturned a two-game ban he'd copped for striking.
Parish joins Bombers’ casualty list for Lions AFL clash
A calf injury to Darcy Parish has added to Essendon's woes while ex-cricketer James O'Donnell will debut just 35 days after signing with the Western Bulldogs.
Eagles coach Simpson backs Jack Darling to the hilt
West Coast forward Jack Darling has endured a forgettable season, but coach Adam Simpson is backing the premiership forward to get out of his slump.
Response to Buddy booing proves we’re growing: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire has been heartened by the AFL community's response to last weekend's booing of Lance Franklin.
Clarkson unloads on Hawthorn, panel over racism saga
Alastair Clarkson has launched an extraordinary tirade against his former club Hawthorn, describing their handling of the racism saga as "shameful".
Bombers’ Ridley recovering well after Junior Rioli hit
Essendon feared Jordan Ridley would miss multiple matches because of concussion but the defender is recovering well after he was struck by Junior Rioli.
Show Geelong’s Stewart respect: Tigers coach Hardwick
Tigers fans have been urged to respect Geelong's Tom Stewart, with Richmond coach Damien Hardwick saying the club has moved on from an ugly incident last year.
Hawthorn racism investigation hits documents impasse
The panel investigating allegations of historic racism at Hawthorn has issued a statement, revealing an impasse over a request for documents.
Port forward Rioli suspended for two weeks by tribunal
Port Adelaide forward Junior Rioli will miss two matches after being suspended for a strike that concussed Essendon defender Jordan Ridley.
Former AFL boss Demetriou backs Northern Territory club
Former AFL boss Andrew Demetriou is a "big fan" of the Northern Territory's bid to become the competition's 20th club.
Demons to appeal Jacob van Rooyen striking ban
Melbourne believe Jacob van Rooyen's two-match striking ban for a spoil challenges the fabric of the game and will contest it at the AFL appeals board.
Dees consider appealing AFL Tribunal ban on van Rooyen
AFL Tribunal chairman Jeff Gleeson says Jacob van Rooyen should have foreseen his spoiling attempt would have resulted in a forceful blow to his opponent.
Magpies ‘classy’ club for Franklin apology: Swans’ Cox
Sydney assistant coach Dean Cox has congratulated Collingwood for swiftly reacting to the bizarre booing of Swans champion Lance Franklin.
AFL, Warner Bros. to reach solution about Devils name
Tasmania's new AFL team will likely be called the Devils after Warner Bros. reached out to the league to find a "happy solution" over the commercial copyright.
Nixon accused of kneeing cop while in court for assault
Police are investigating after ex-AFL player agent Ricky Nixon allegedly kneed a cop in court while appearing over claims he threw a mail package at a man.
Broad has sympathy for AFL rivals over tackle bans
Richmond's Nathan Broad received a four-match AFL ban over a dangerous tackle but feels sorry for players who are suspended in unlucky circumstances.
Support for Dees’ van Rooyen in AFL tribunal challenge
Melbourne forward Jacob van Rooyen has support from rival clubs as he prepares to challenge a two-match striking ban at the AFL tribunal.
Port condemns racist abuse of Junior Rioli
Port Adelaide's Junior Rioli is the latest Indigenous player to be targeted by online racial abuse in an incident condemned by his AFL club.
AFL, Magpies, Swans denounce fans who booed Franklin
The AFL has joined Collingwood and Sydney in condemning Magpie fans who booed Lance Franklin, saying there is no place in the game for their behaviour.
Missing finals wouldn’t make Blues a failure: Cerra
Expectations are high at inconsistent Carlton but midfielder Adam Cerra is adamant the Blues don't need to play finals to give their AFL season a pass mark.
Rioli sent to AFL tribunal, faces hefty striking ban
Port Adelaide forward Junior Rioli has been sent directly to the AFL tribunal, where three other players will challenge bans handed out in round eight.
Lions’ defensive ‘truck’ Payne only getting started
Brisbane co-captain Harris Andrews has hailed the influence of breakout defender Jack Payne in the Lions' in-form backline.
Snapshot for round eight of the AFL season
A snapshot of round eight of the AFL season as Patrick Dangerfield went down injured, Richmond snapped a losing streak and Josh Dunkley dominated for Brisbane.
Fagan slams ‘prejudicial’ reports in Hawks’ racism saga
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has slammed prejudicial reporting about the claims of alleged racism during his time at Hawthorn.
Magpie fans boo Franklin, leaving Longmire bemused
Collingwood fans have booed AFL great Lance Franklin as the Magpies broke clear in the last quarter to beat Sydney at the MCG.
Hinkley hails Port’s toughness after pipping Essendon
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says his players are growing in confidence after edging Essendon by five points for yet another comeback victory.
Anderson clinic steels Suns after tight Demons loss
Noah Anderson excelled in Gold Coast's gut-wrenching loss to Melbourne that Suns coach Stuart Dew is confident will have longer-term benefits.
Demons hang on after mighty Suns AFL scare
Gold Coast have matched Melbourne's all-star midfield but fallen just short of a mighty AFL upset, pipped in an intense five-point AFL loss.
Culley knee injury compounds West Coast’s woes
Young midfielder Jai Culley has been added to West Coast's long injury list after hurting his right knee during the 46-point loss to Richmond at the MCG.
Prestia breathes life into Tigers’ AFL season
Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia has kicked three crucial goals in a 46-point win over West Coast, who lost promising youngster Jai Culley to a knee injury.