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.
Australian rules football
Lions chasing fast start against Suns
They're 4-1 and inside the AFL top four but Hugh McCluggage says Brisbane haven't played at their best heading into Sunday's derby against Gold Coast.
Saints banish snakes, climb AFL ladder
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten says a meeting of players and staff midway through last season continues to pay dividends as they enjoy a four-game winning streak.
Dew sets Brisbane challenge for AFL Suns
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew says a Queensland derby against Brisbane is a chance for the Suns to show they can match one of the AFL's best teams.
Magpies tap into Malthouse AFL knowledge
AFL coaching legend Mick Malthouse has returned to Collingwood at Craig McRae's invitation ahead of the Magpies' Anzac Day blockbuster against Essendon.
AFL star Martin in better space: Hardwick
Richmond gun Dustin Martin is back in Melbourne but the AFL club is yet to put a specific timeline on his return from personal leave.
AFLW star Bates pledges to stay with Lions
AFLW star Emily Bates has declared she is staying with Brisbane after winning her third Lions best-and-fairest, knocking back big offers to go elsewhere.
Saints star King eyeing further AFL growth
At 21, emerging superstar Max King believes he has plenty more improvement left in him as he leads St Kilda's charge towards the AFL finals.
Beveridge backs Hunter to return to Dogs
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is confident Lachie Hunter will play again this AFL season as the former vice-captain deals with personal issues.
Bulldogs’ Hunter takes personal leave
The Western Bulldogs will be without Lachie Hunter for an indefinite period as the club's former vice-captain deals with personal issues.
AFL backs crackdown on umpire abuse
AFL football operations manager Brad Scott has declared it is imperative for the game's future to continue the crackdown on dissent shown towards umpires.
Cripps in contention to return for Blues
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is on track to return from a hamstring injury for the Blues' AFL showdown with Fremantle.
Papley to miss, Franklin doubt for Swans
Lance Franklin remains some hope of playing for Sydney in their Anzac Day clash with his former side Hawthorn but Tom Papley has been ruled out.
AFL milestone a proud moment for McCarthy
Brisbane's Lincoln McCarthy has taken the long way round to reach his 100-game milestone but the Lions forward couldn't be prouder of his AFL achievements.
Suns star Rowell believes best is to come
Gold Coast young gun Matt Rowell believes he's on the path to finding his best AFL form as he puts an injury-marred start to his career behind him.
Port keep faith in AFL coach Ken Hinkley
Port Adelaide chief executive Matthew Richardson says the AFL club's powerbrokers retain faith in coach Ken Hinkley despite a winless start to the season.
AFL umpire respect query after 50m penalty
Hawthorn's James Sicily says it's difficult to know what umpire abuse is after his teammates were penalised for raising their arms in their win against Geelong.
Hawks snatch sweet AFL upset over Cats
Tom Mitchell, Jai Newcombe and Dylan Moore have played key roles for Hawthorn in their 12-point upset of AFL rivals Geelong on Easter Monday at the MCG.
Reeves learning tricks of AFL ruck trade
Ned Reeves is profiting from the experience of Hawthorn ruck coach Damian Monkhorst and co-captain Ben McEvoy as he settles into the role at AFL level.
Dockers’ surge blows away Bombers in AFL
Ten unanswered goals have booted Fremantle to their first AFL win over Essendon in Melbourne since 2010, with the Dockers triumphing by 48 points.
Power surge falls short against Carlton
Port Adelaide have kicked nine goals to two after halftime but it was not enough to prevent an agonising three-point AFL defeat to Carlton.
Scans confirm Sloane’s AFL season is done
Adelaide will be without captain Rory Sloane for the rest of the AFL season after he suffered a serious knee injury during their win over Richmond.
Hawks keen to stoke Geelong AFL rivalry
Regenerating under new coach Sam Mitchell, Hawthorn will be out to cause an upset when they take on Geelong in the traditional AFL fixture on Easter Monday.
Demons’ streak grows with big win over GWS
Melbourne have continued the winning start to their AFL premiership defence with a comprehensive 67-point triumph over GWS.
Sloane hurt as Adelaide beat Richmond
Adelaide's captain Rory Sloane has injured a knee in a 19-point AFL win against Richmond at Adelaide Oval.
Unheralded Saints continue to shine in AFL
A mid-season meeting last year continues to pay dividends for St Kilda, who beat Gold Coast on Saturday for their fourth AFL win in a row.
Swans pile on 56-0 in rout of West Coast
Sydney midfielder Callum Mills has starred with 28 disposals and six clearances to lead his side to a 63-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Blues axe five after shock loss to Suns
Carlton will be without Patrick Cripps and Port Adelaide will be missing ruckman Scott Lycett when the two teams clash at the MCG on Sunday.
Blues gain ruck advantage for AFL clash
Port Adelaide have lost Scott Lycett for three months because of shoulder surgery, while Carlton regain fellow ruckman Marc Pittonet for Sunday's game.
King to build on AFL goals haul: Saints
St Kilda's Max King shares the Coleman Medal lead with Tom Hawkins and has another level to go to this AFL season, according to his teammates.
GWS ponder tagging Demons’ AFL stars
Lachie Ash has tagged some of the AFL's best midfielders but he is no certainty to get the job on Melbourne stars Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca.