Tasmanian challenging Sam Konstas for Test spot
Teenage opener Sam Konstas is fighting to keep his spot for the Ashes, while Tasmanian Jake Weatherald is pressing his claims for an Ashes debut.
Australian rules football
Nothing I can do to bulletproof myself: Hayden Young
Fremantle are holding out hope Hayden Young can return before the AFL finals, but whether his body will be able to hold up remains to be seen.
Voss marked safe: Carlton back their coach for 2026
Carlton have described Michael Voss as a "strong and selfless leader", backing him to coach the Blues next season after a horror 2025 campaign.
Doedee in for Lions, Dockers veteran Fyfe returns
Unlucky defender Tom Doedee is finally back in AFL action after two knee reconstructions and Fremantle have recalled two-time Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe.
Cats make Danger call ahead of crucial Bombers clash
Patrick Dangerfield won't be able to lay off any goal assists to century-hunter Jeremy Cameron this week, rested from Geelong's clash with Essendon.
‘Hollow joy: Voss speaks on Carlton job assurance
Carlton coach Michael Voss has spoken publicly for the first time since the Blues backed him to lead the club into 2026.
Yze backs Lynch impact as Tigers make contract call
Adem Yze sees Tom Lynch playing a key role in Richmond's rebuild after the key forward signed a new contract, with Dion Prestia set to follow suit.
Why star’s injury could be good thing for looming Lions
Lions coach Chris Fagan has revealed Lachie Neale will continue to train as he overcomes a quadriceps complaint and freshens up for Brisbane's title defence.
Cameron kicks four as Cats cruise against Bombers
Geelong key forward Jeremy Cameron now has 79 goals for the season, kicking an inaccurate 4.5 as the Cats beat Essendon by 44 points.
Giants embrace reality check as finals race heats up
GWS have refused to catastrophise in the aftermath of their heaviest defeat in six years as they look to regain lost ground when they host North Melbourne.
Premiership mentor out of Demons’ coaching race
The race for the vacant Melbourne AFL coaching job is already narrowing, with a leading contender ruling himself out of the running.
Heeney’s high five cripples Lions in costly loss
Isaac Heeney booted five goals as Sydney dealt the Brisbane Lions a costly blow in the defending premiers' hunt for a top-four finish.
Bombers star sent to tribunal for friendly fire act
Essendon midfielder Dylan Shiel will front the tribunal for "unreasonable conduct" that put teammate Luamon Lual in a position to suffer serious injury.
King flies high as Suns hang on against surging Blues
Gold Coast have hung on for a 19-point win over Carlton, surviving a final-quarter onslaught from the Blues at Marvel Stadium.
Freo hail skipper’s heroics in thrilling win over Port
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has kicked the match-winning goal with less than a minute left to sink Port Adelaide by six points.
Gold Coast closing in on maiden AFL finals berth
Gold Coast can almost lock in a maiden finals berth, but coach Damien Hardwick is refusing to look ahead to September just yet.
Swans count costs of ‘massive’ Lions boilover
All-Australian ruck contender Brodie Grundy was left groggy after Sydney outplayed Brisbane to continue their impressive late-season form.
Soaring Dockers warned: ‘Don’t get caught in the hype’
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is urging his players to not get caught in the hype of rising into the AFL's top four.
‘We take ownership’: Cripps addresses Blues’ tough year
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps believes the energy within the club has turned around, praising the Blues' decision to back in coach Michael Voss.
Star Giants forward no certainty to return
GWS have cruised to a 54-point win over struggling North Melbourne in Canberra, but could be without gun forward Jesse Hogan for another week.
‘One of the best’ – Bulldogs hold off spirited Demons
Melbourne were spirited in their first AFL game since Simon Goodwin's sacking but suffered a six-point loss to the finals-hunting Western Bulldogs.
Health the key as Crows plot deep finals run
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks will consider resting some of his older players if he feels it will help them avoid carrying a niggle into the finals.
Magpie great to play on, ruck star signs fresh deal
A Collingwood legend will extend his decorated career, while the Pies have also locked in a key big man on a fresh three-year contract.
Another big name out of Demons’ AFL coaching race
Two days after John Longmire ruled himself out of applying for Melbourne's vacant head coach role, another big-name candidate has also opted out of the race.
Star Swan ruled out of clash with Cats after head knock
Star ruck Brodie Grundy will miss at least one week of AFL action, as one of two Sydney stars to suffer injuries in their thrilling win over Brisbane.
Injury opens door for luckless Lion’s overdue moment
Harris Andrews has endorsed Tom Doedee for an AFL shot with Brisbane, nearly two years after the Adelaide recruit first arrived at the club.
‘Simon can coach’ – but no longer at Demons
Departing Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has the rare and dubious distinction of being sacked after a huge AFL win.
Hardwick’s big-picture pitch to rising, in-demand Suns
Damien Hardwick has urged his peripheral talent to buy into Gold Coast's big-picture ambition after retaining Alex Davies in the midfield to play Richmond.
Dog and Dogga all smiles as Sean Darcy hits his straps
Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy is proving the doubters wrong, with his partnership alongside Luke Jackson becoming a vital weapon for the Dockers.
‘Big advocate for ruckmen’: Lions address Draper links
Brisbane have a tight-knit ruck group, and milestone man Darcy Fort would welcome another member if Essendon's Sam Draper wanted to join the Lions.
Fast-finishing Adelaide pip Hawthorn in AFL thriller
Fast-finishing Adelaide have kicked six goals to two in the last term to defeat Hawthorn by 14 points and take top spot on the AFL ladder.