‘As good as I’ve seen’: Petracca stars for hot Suns
Gold Coast recruit Christian Petracca was at his explosive best as the Suns notched a statement-making 56-point defeat of last year's grand finalists Geelong.
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Cats stay calm with Bruhn return something to cheer
Chris Scott was impressed with Tanner Bruhn's AFL return after 17 months out of the game and won't panic despite a one-sided opening-round loss to the Suns.
Petracca’s doubts, nerves erased as Suns make statement
There were nerves and a long-held doubt before Christian Petracca turned back time in Gold Coast's statement-making rout of Geelong to begin the AFL season.
‘That’s the risk’: Star Blue backs himself on long deal
Carlton star Sam Walsh has shunned free agency in favour of signing a bumper eight-year contract extension with the Blues and is adamant his body can hold up.
Cats breathe easy after Shannon avoids big injury
Carlton have beaten Geelong by 15 points in their final pre-season match, but all the talk was about a knock to Cats forward Shannon Neale.
Injury scare could make clubs reconsider ruck options
Clubs could be nervous about throwing their forwards into ruck centre ball-ups after an injury scare to Geelong's Shannon Neale.
Bulldogs won’t look back to go forward in AFL
Ten years on from the Western Bulldogs' drought-breaking premiership, skipper Marcus Bontempelli isn't looking to the 2016 flag for inspiration.
Lions forward feasts, new Sun threatens in goal-fest
Logan Morris dined out in Brisbane's high-scoring AFL preseason defeat of Gold Coast, two fit-again teammates pushed their case and a new Sun teased.
Suns forward suspended for AFL opening round
A late bump on his Brisbane Lions opponent has cost Gold Coast key forward Jed Walter a one-match suspension, ruling him out of the clash with Geelong.
English lesson for Hawks in Dogs’ perfect tune-up
The Western Bulldogs will go into the AFL home-and-away season in strong form after Tim English led a dominant tune-up win over Hawthorn.
Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers
While the Saints suffered a couple of injuries in their Ballarat pre-season win over Essendon, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera showcased his new role to deadly effect.
Premiership-winning Demons defender retires from AFL
Melbourne defender Steven May has announced his AFL retirement after 251 games, including the Demons' drought-breaking 2021 premiership.
Butters sizzles as slick Port overpower Eagles
Port Adelaide tuned up for the AFL home-and-away campaign with a dominant win over West Coast in their final pre-season hit-out.
‘Catch and cook’: stacked Suns the reel deal
Daniel Rioli found his niche on the Gold Coast after a move from Melbourne and expects Christian Petracca and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to do the same.
Magpies, Cats back big guns’ fitness for opening round
Geelong expect Jeremy Cameron to be fit for AFL opening round, while Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore is bullish on his own fitness.
Curnow v Carlton clash could get spicy: Cripps
Superstar Swans recruit Charlie Curnow looms as a huge threat to his old side Carlton, who are set to unveil a new-look forward line in the AFL's season-opener.
Lions pick co-captains for three-peat premiership push
After Lachie Neale stepped down as Brisbane co-captain, the Lions have turned to three stars to co-captain their bid for an AFL premiership three-peat.
‘It’s laughable’: Suns’ gun on ‘Brand Petracca’ critics
Christian Petracca has taken a shot at critics about off-field pursuits he says have helped improve his mental health and prepared him to flourish at the Suns.
New dawn under King after Demons’ dark hour
Max Gawn's optimism entering the Steven King era at Melbourne is fuelled, in part, by the club's unexpected rise to the 2021 premiership under his predecessor.
‘Unbelievably important’: AFL opener here to stay
The AFL's Opening Round concept has split fans, but league heavyweight Tom Harley believes it is crucial to the competition's growth in northern markets.
‘Go time’: Riewoldt wants injured Saints to step up
Former St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt is looking to two injured-plagued players to have productive seasons as the Saints aim to start moving up the ladder.
Injured Brownlow medallist to miss Suns’ season start
Reigning Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell will have surgery on a broken finger and miss the start of the AFL season for Gold Coast.
‘Heal the wounds’: Selwood optimistic on bruised Cats
For all their consistency, Geelong are coming off a poor second half in last year's grand final and Joel Selwood says the start of the season will test them.
Arch-rivals’ bid fails as AFL young gun re-signs
Hawthorn have secured Josh Weddle on a four-year contract extension, after Essendon put a monster seven-year offer to the Hawks young gun.
‘Doesn’t faze me’: Pies star happy to be among best
Collingwood star Nick Daicos wants to spend more time playing out of the goal square, but says he's no Dustin Martin.
Port gun’s scare as injury woes worsen for GWS
A Port Adelaide star has a fresh injury worry while Greater Western Sydney's pre-season woes have continued with more players added to their injury list.
Giants expect ‘worst-case scenario’ for midfield gun
Star GWS midfielder Tom Green is in "shock" and unlikely to play this year, after suffering a serious knee injury during pre-season training.
Bill Walker gives Vics a kick on way to legend status
WAFL great Bill Walker says it will be an honour to become just the 34th person to be elevated to legend status in the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
No room for Mickey Mouse as AFL State of Origin revived
The best of the best will go head to head as Western Australia and Victoria renew their rivalry in a blockbuster AFL State of Origin showdown.
Hogan heroics fall short as Victoria beat WA in Origin
Jacob Weitering was taken to hospital and several other players suffered injuries in a brutal but entertaining State of Origin showdown in Perth.
Weitering taken to hospital after scary Origin injury
Jacob Weitering has become the first player to suffer an injury during the AFL's State of Origin rebirth, with the Victorian stretchered off in a neck brace.