Adelaide, Collingwood sweating on pivotal pair
Adelaide's Rory Laird and Collingwood's Steele Sidebottom have been named for Sunday's AFL clash despite lingering fitness worries over the star pair.
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Juric hopes Cortnee Vine has more time to shine in ALW
Sydney FC winger Cortnee Vine will play a big role in the A-League Women grand final but there is uncertainty over whether she sticks around next season.
Lion Neale expects hot Dockers in Gabba test
Fremantle arrive in Brisbane in a precarious position after a 2-4 season start but Lions co-captain Lachie Neale says the Dockers midfield still poses a threat.
Bulldogs out to celebrate Bontempelli’s AFL milestone
Hunting their fourth win from five games, the Western Bulldogs want two reasons to celebrate as skipper Marcus Bontempelli brings up his 200th AFL appearance.
Martin, Tigers not far off best says coach Hardwick
Dustin Martin is a "spirit level" at Richmond, Damien Hardwick says, with the AFL coach confident a big game is looming for his star man and the Tigers.
Kangaroos lose star midfielder for Demons clash
North Melbourne have lost star midfielder Luke Davies-Uniacke to injury for their clash against premiership fancies Melbourne at the MCG.
Tasmania’s lengthy battle for AFL inclusion
Tasmania is on the cusp of having its own team in the AFL after a fight spanning decades.
Hawks swing axe with Lewis, debutants to face Bulldogs
Hawthorn spearhead Mitch Lewis will play his first game of the AFL season against a Western Bulldogs side that welcomes back gun midfielder Bailey Smith.
Cats coach Scott ponders Cameron 100-goal puzzle
Jeremy Cameron's on track to be the first AFL player to kick 100 goals in a season since 2008, but Chris Scott doesn't think it would benefit Geelong as a team.
Fagan wary of Dockers kick-starting season at Gabba
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan knows Fremantle will see their trip to the Gabba as an opportunity to snap out of an early-season funk.
Fremantle’s milestone-man Jaeger O’Meara not happy
Jaeger O'Meara will notch his 150-game milestone in Saturday's clash with Brisbane, but the Fremantle midfielder isn't happy with his own form.
Port aim to crack Saints’ defensive rock with patience
Port Adelaide will need to pick their moments and be ready for a tough contest when they take on St Kilda, easily the best defensive team so far this season.
Youth tipping point could come for North: Clarkson
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says there could be a tipping point where he needs to throw young players in the deep end, depending on results.
Lever tips Demons to reap rewards from new injury plan
Melbourne star Jake Lever was rested in round five as part of the AFL club's fresh approach to injury management and felt immediate benefits from his week off.
Fagan, Clarkson bullish on Tasmanian AFL team
A Tasmanian AFL team would have no problem attracting players, Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson says, while Brisbane's Chris Fagan would love to be involved.
Parish likes Bombers’ direction as he weighs up future
Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish has a huge decision to make on his AFL future as rival clubs line up offers for the prolific ball-winner.
Shuey out for four weeks with ankle and hammy injuries
West Coast have received mixed news on the injury front with skipper Luke Shuey out for at least four weeks and Shannon Hurn on track for a return.
Inside focus key to Bontempelli’s hot form
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is in red-hot form as he prepares to play his 200th AFL game, against Hawthorn in round seven.
Nat Fyfe looms as answer to Dockers’ midfield woes
Fremantle's Nat Fyfe is on track to return to playing duties next week, with the 31-year-old potentially making a surprise appearance in the midfield.
Ladder leaders St Kilda inching forward: coach Lyon
Ahead of their first Friday night match of 2023, against Port Adelaide, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says their goals haven't changed despite leading the ladder.
Stadium cash tipped to pave way for Tasmanian AFL team
The federal government is expected to announce funding for a new stadium in Hobart, paving the way for the AFL to grant Tasmania entry into the competition.
Widow of AFL great calls for better concussion support
Action is needed to stop athletes taking the field when concussed, the widow of former footballer Danny Frawley has told a Senate inquiry.
Bombers coach Brad Scott compares Daicos to Chris Judd
Essendon coach Brad Scott has paid a serious tribute to Nick Daicos after the Collingwood youngster sank the Bombers with an extraordinary performance.
Collingwood run down Essendon in Anzac Day classic
Collingwood have surged from 28 points down at three-quarter-time to break Essendon hearts in famous fashion in front of a record Anzac Day crowd at the MCG.
White-hot Cameron leads emerging Brisbane Lions attack
Fresh from 17 goals in three weeks, Charlie Cameron says his defensive work-rate is helping the Brisbane Lions build a formidable forward line.
Illness no Anzac Day barrier for in-form Magpies
Collingwood's Jordan De Goey, Darcy Moore and Nathan Kreuger have been on the sick list but they will take on Essendon in a much-anticipated Anzac Day clash.
Tigers forward Cumberland must work harder: Hardwick
Richmond forward Noah Cumberland's three-goal first quarter against Melbourne showcased his potential but he faded quickly as the Tigers were overrun.
Van Rooyen helps Demons to comeback win over Richmond
Fourth-game forward Jacob van Rooyen kicked three final-quarter goals to lift Melbourne to an 18-point victory over Richmond in front of 83,985 fans at the MCG.
Dockers goalsneak Michael Frederick to miss 3-4 weeks
Fremantle will be without goalsneak Michael Frederick for Saturday's match against Brisbane, but Heath Chapman and Sam Switkowski have a chance to return.
Gold Coast co-captain Touk Miller tears knee meniscus
Gold Coast say co-captain Touk Miller will be on the AFL sidelines for the "short-to-medium" term after tearing the lateral meniscus in his left knee.
Magpies, Bombers gear up for monster Anzac Day clash
A huge crowd is expected at the MCG for the traditional Anzac Day clash as Collingwood and Essendon both try to continue their strong starts to the AFL season.