Demons’ Birch ready for AFLW final at MCG
Melbourne defender Libby Birch's dream to play on the MCG will finally come true when the Demons host the Brisbane Lions in a historic AFLW preliminary final.
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Demons’ Jackson hot property in AFL
Melbourne's Alex Neal-Bullen is hopeful star youngster Luke Jackson will turn down massive offers from AFL rivals to remain with the Demons beyond this year.
Noble sees scrappy AFL win vital for North
North Melbourne were widely expected to smash an undermanned West Coast but just scraped home in a narrow AFL win by 15 points.
Essendon gun Merrett facing two months out
Essendon have suffered a massive blow to their AFL hopes with vice-captain Zach Merrett to miss up to two months with a syndesmosis injury.
Lions overwhelm depleted Magpies in AFLW
Brisbane are still in the hunt to defend their AFLW premiership after overwhelming a COVID-weakened Collingwood by 50 points at the Gabba.
North win AFL scrap over virus-hit Eagles
West Coast's makeshift team gave North Melbourne a scare before falling 15 points short in a scrappy AFL contest at Marvel Stadium.
Kids are alright for Demons in AFL
They're both already premiership players but Melbourne's AFL future looks very bright with young talent such as Jake Bowey and Luke Jackson at their disposal.
Melbourne too good for gutsy Suns in AFL
Melbourne have proven too classy for a brave Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium as the Demons earned a 12.10 (82) to 10.9 (69) AFL win over the Suns.
Lewis stars as Hawthorn down Port in AFL
Mitch Lewis has kicked five goals as Hawthorn thrashed Port Adelaide by 64 points in an AFL boilover at Adelaide Oval.
Bombers sweating on Merrett, Cox fitness
Essendon hope Zach Merrett and Nik Cox both pull up well after suffering ankle injuries against Brisbane, while Dylan Shiel should return against Melbourne.
Neale leads Lions past Essendon in AFL win
Lachie Neale has starred as Brisbane overcame a flat first quarter against Essendon to kick away for a 22-point win and ensure a 2-0 start to the AFL season.
Unbeaten Pies ready for AFL heavyweights
Collingwood have registered a 42-point win over Adelaide in an AFL match that was interrupted in dramatic fashion by a false evacuation alarm.
False alarm halts Magpies-Crows AFL clash
The Collingwood-Adelaide AFL clash at the MCG was interrupted in bizarre fashion when a false evacuation alarm was played over the stadium's PA system.
Swans hail ‘humble superstar’ Franklin
Lance Franklin has been described as a "humble superstar" by his Sydney coach John Longmire after becoming the sixth VFL/AFL player to kick 1000 goals.
Franklin boots 1000th goal in Swans’ win
Sydney superstar Lance Franklin kicked his 1000th career goal as the Swans' impressive 30-point victory over Geelong at the SCG became almost a sidenote.
Swans star Franklin kicks 1000th AFL goal
Spectators have streamed onto the SCG after Sydney superstar Lance Franklin became just the sixth VFL/AFL player to kick 1000 career goals.
AFL star Martin out of Tigers-Giants clash
Granted personal leave, Richmond star Dustin Martin has officially been ruled out of Sunday's clash with GWS after being named in the initial squad.
Eagles lose 12 players to COVID protocols
West Coast's AFL game against North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium is set to go ahead on Sunday despite the Eagles experiencing a devastating COViD-19 outbreak.
Lions wary after Bombers cop ‘blowtorch’
Brisbane travel to Melbourne wary of an Essendon side with much to prove after their first-round AFL flop, according to coach Chris Fagan.
Hinkley has faith in back-up Port forwards
Port Adelaide will be without three of their top-six goalkickers from last season in the AFL round-two clash with Hawthorn on Saturday night.
Suns out to prove AFL credentials vs Dees
Fast AFL starts that peter out have been a hallmark of Gold Coast under Stuart Dew, but forward Ben Ainsworth says the Suns are in for the long haul in 2022.
Blues pip Dogs in entertaining AFL clash
Carlton rode a COVID-19 hit that sidelined coach Michael Voss to continue their hot start to the AFL season, beating the Western Bulldogs by 12 points.
Eagles decimated by COVID-19 protocols
Top-up players Declan Mountford and Stefan Giro have been called into West Coast's virus-hit squad for the AFL round-two meeting with North Melbourne.
Rioli verdict leaves AFL coaches confused
The tribunal's decision to clear Willie Rioli of his rough-conduct charge has sparked plenty of discussion among AFL coaches.
Demons set for historic AFLW MCG final
The MCG will play host to an AFLW fixture for the first time when Melbourne take on Brisbane or Collingwood in a preliminary final on April 2.
Stringer returns, Bombers chase redemption
Essendon coach Ben Rutten is confident his team can bounce back from their 66-point loss to Geelong last week.
Trust a key as Suns aim high in 2022
Gold Coast midfielder Brayden Fiorini says trust is a huge part of how the Suns can finally deliver some on-field success in the AFL.
Martin taking time away from Tigers in AFL
Granted personal leave, Richmond star Dustin Martin was an absentee from training on Thursday and is in doubt for the Tigers' AFL match against GWS on Sunday.
Bombers young gun Martin enters protocols
Fresh off five goals and 27 possessions on AFL debut, Essendon's Nic Martin has entered COVID-19 protocols and will miss the Bombers' round-two match.
AFL decides against Rioli verdict appeal
The AFL has decided against challenging the tribunal's Willie Rioli verdict, even though it disagrees with the decision to clear the West Coast forward.
Dees defender Rivers set for AFL return
Premiership defender Trent Rivers is set to return from a knee injury for Melbourne in their AFL meeting with Gold Coast on Saturday night.