Key Tigers back, Petty sidelined for Dees
Harrison Petty is the fourth Demons player ruled out of facing Hawthorn through COVID-19 while Richmond regain Dylan Grimes and Kane Lambert against West Coast.
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Martin on track for AFL return next week
Richmond star Dustin Martin will have a big training session on Friday in a bid to push his case for an AFL recall against Collingwood next week.
AFL releases more timeslots for fixtures
Richmond have been given two plum Thursday night games, while struggling Essendon will have three-straight Friday night matches in rounds 13 to 15 of the AFL.
Nowhere to hide for under-fire Eagles
West Coast will be aiming to make up for their Friday night flop from a fortnight ago when they host Richmond at Optus Stadium.
No Bowes rush for Suns despite Powell blow
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew will not rush Jack Bowes back into his AFL line-up despite fellow defender Will Powell suffering a hamstring injury.
Port’s attacking aces near AFL comebacks
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says attacking duo Charlie Dixon and Orazio Fantasia are just weeks away from returning after long-term AFL injuries.
Swans’ Longmire annoyed by McCartin vision
Sydney coach John Longmire wants broadcasters to stop showing vision of injured players during games after footage was shown of a concussed Paddy McCartin.
Sicily takes reins as Hawks’ AFL captain
Tough defender James Sicily will captain Hawthorn for the first time in his 100th senior match, when they face reigning premiers Melbourne on Saturday.
Goodwin, three Demons out of AFL clash
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has tested positive for COVID-19 with players Luke Jackson, Kysaiah Pickett and Tom Sparrow also sidelined for their AFL game.
AFLW star Phillips swaps Adelaide clubs
AFLW star Erin Phillips has joined expansion club Port Adelaide, leaving their city rivals Adelaide after six success-laden seasons.
Free-agent Lloyd wants to stay with Swans
Sydney defender Jake Lloyd has no intention of trying his luck in free agency, instead planning to play out his AFL career with the Swans.
Martin back in main Tigers AFL group
Dustin Martin has trained with Richmond's main group for the first time since taking a break away from the AFL club and appears closer to a return.
Red-hot Swans test awaits Bailey’s Lions
In-form Brisbane livewire Zac Bailey says his side will relish the chance to prove their AFL top-four credentials against Sydney on Sunday at the SCG.
AFLW players want pre-season start clarity
The next AFLW season is set to begin in August but players have yet to be given official start dates for the campaign or pre-season as they await a new CBA.
Pies confirm knee injury for star Grundy
Collingwood are set to be without Brodie Grundy for up to three months after the star ruckman injured his knee during the Magpies' Anzac Day win.
Pies’ Ginnivan relishes AFL spotlight
Collingwood's outgoing and confident young gun Jack Ginnivan was best afield on Anzac Day with five goals in the win over Essendon.
Ginnivan shines in Pies’ AFL win over Dons
Collingwood young gun Jack Ginnivan combined with Brody Mihocek for nine goals in their side's 11-point win over AFL rivals Essendon on Anzac Day at the MCG.
McCartin ‘fine’ after AFL concussion sub
Sydney coach John Longmire says doctors were ultra conservative in not allowing concussion-plagued Paddy McCartin back on the field against Hawthorn.
Wayward Demons overcome Richmond in AFL
Not even a fiery start from Richmond and wayward kicking could bring Melbourne's AFL winning streak to an end as the Demons prevailed by 22 points.
Suns AFL coach leaps to Rankine defence
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has jumped to the defence of small forward Izak Rankine, insisting the future is bright for the 22-year-old.
Bailey lifts Lions to AFL win over Suns
A career-best six-goal haul to Zac Bailey has led Brisbane to a 21.6 (132) to 11.14 (80) AFL win over Gold Coast, extending their Queensland derby dominance.
Noble labels Kangaroo turnovers ‘terrible’
North Melbourne coach David Noble says his side needs to compete "when the heat is in the kitchen" following a 60-point AFL loss to Geelong.
Dockers beat Cripps-inspired Blues
Fremantle are 5-1 and in second spot on the ladder after beating Carlton by 35 points at Optus Stadium.
Crows upset Bulldogs in AFL thriller
Adelaide have claimed a thrilling one-point upset win over the Western Bulldogs in Ballarat as their impressive AFL resurgence continues.
Suns out to send AFL message in derby
Gold Coast star Touk Miller believes the Suns can send a message to the AFL by upsetting high-flying Brisbane in Sunday's Queensland derby at Metricon Stadium.
Saints surge to fifth straight AFL win
St Kilda are sitting pretty at 5-1 after knocking off GWS by 17 points in Canberra, leaving the Giants facing an uphill battle to make finals.
Cats’ Dangerfield out, Dees drop McDonald
Patrick Dangerfield and Jack Henry are out of Geelong's AFL clash with North Melbourne, Melbourne have dropped Tom McDonald and Richmond have swung the axe.
Calm Cerra cool about facing Freo: Blues
Fremantle fans are preparing to give Adam Cerra a hostile reception but Carlton believe the midfielder will handle his return to Perth with ease.
Suns star Casboult shining at new AFL home
Gold Coast recruit Levi Casboult is delighted by how his move to the AFL club has started, as he prepares for his first taste of a Queensland derby this Sunday.
Winless Port coach unfazed by blowtorch
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he understands why AFL critics are circling amid a winless start to the season.
Demons stars out of Tigers AFL clash
Patrick Cripps and Ollie Wines are among the big AFL names returning in round six but Melbourne will be without Jack Viney and Jake Lever against Richmond.