‘Hatred’ fuels Power-Crows AFL Showdown: Hinkley
Despite a ceasefire in the public slanging match that gripped Adelaide last year, the enmity between the Crows and the Power remains as fierce as ever.
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Bulldogs laud energy of AFL debutant Arthur Jones
Western Bulldogs teenager Arthur Jones's influence on his teammates extended well beyond his five disposals in the AFL win over Brisbane.
Winmar hands baton to Ugle-Hagan in racism fight
AFL great Nicky Winmar wants current players to follow Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's lead in standing up against racism.
Wasteful Magpies see off Tigers, lose ruck Cameron
Collingwood are 3-0 after pushing through poor goalkicking to beat rivals Richmond by 14 points but ruckman Darcy Cameron suffered a nasty knee injury.
Ugle-Hagan stance inspires Jones, Indigenous Australia
Western Bulldogs teammates have expressed pride in Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's actions after the young star made a powerful stand in the face of vile racist attacks.
Coach Fagan frustrated, disappointed by Lions loss
Not much went right for coach Chris Fagan as his Brisbane Lions failed to handle the heat put on them in a 14-point defeat to the Western Bulldogs.
Ugle-Hagan recreates Winmar racism stand in Dogs’ win
The Western Bulldogs posted a much-needed 14-point win over Brisbane as young forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan recreated Nicky Winmar's iconic anti-racism gesture.
Ugle-Hagan wants lasting impact from anti-racism stance
Racially abused during an AFL game last week, Western Bulldogs young gun Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made a public stand against racism like Nicky Winmar.
Power-ful reaction to loss as Port forwards axed
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has reacted to last week's heavy loss to Collingwood by axing three players for this week's Showdown.
Cats’ Cameron in clear, Stewart in mix for Suns clash
Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron is fit to face Gold Coast and the Cats are optimistic gun defender Tom Stewart could join him.
Jake Stringer to make Bombers return against Saints
Essendon dynamo Jake Stringer will play his first game of the season against St Kilda but coach Brad Scott says there's no pressure on him to be the hero.
Clarkson to return from Launceston on separate flight
Alastair Clarkson has revealed he will not be on the flight bringing North Melbourne and Hawthorn back from Launceston because of the ongoing racism inquiry.
Demons to unveil Jacob van Rooyen against Sydney
First-round draft pick Jacob van Rooyen will make his AFL debut for Melbourne as they welcome back Steven May from injury for the round-three clash with Sydney.
Beveridge identifies McInerney as a Lions midfield key
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says ruckman Oscar McInerney played a key role last week as Brisbane dominated Melbourne at the stoppages.
Swallow’s 200th a milestone in Suns’ history
David Swallow will make history as Gold Coast's first 200-game player when he runs out against Geelong, and the AFL club's desperate to rise to the occasion.
Coach Longmire not focusing on Swans’ MCG return
Sydney coach John Longmire is focusing on the big test against Melbourne rather than addressing the Swans' return to where they suffered a grand final mauling.
Beveridge praises Ugle-Hagan’s response to racial slur
Western Bulldogs player Jamarra Ugle-Hagan took a day off after the racial abuse directed at him, but will play on Thursday against Brisbane.
Bulldogs’ 0-2 start has surprised under-siege Beveridge
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is adamant they can emerge from their poor start to the AFL season, with a big game looming on Thursday against Brisbane.
Ginnivan to make case for return through Magpies VFL
While he has impressed at training during his two-game illicit-drug ban, Collingwood's young star Jack Ginnivan won't be gifted an AFL start against Richmond.
Don’t boo Bowes: Suns’ plea for Cat’s homecoming
Gold Coast captain Touk Miller hopes Suns fans respect Jack Bowes in his probable AFL return with new club Geelong.
Magpies’ Adams out to make most of AFL twilight years
Collingwood veteran Taylor Adams reflected on his career while sitting out injured during last year's finals and is determined to enjoy what's left.
Analyse this: Ashcroft goes extra mile on AFL crusade
Will Ashcroft's professionalism is already famous at the Brisbane Lions but the measures the Rising Star nominee has taken continue to surprise his peers.
Gawn backs Grundy to take No.1 ruck role for Demons
Injured Melbourne captain Max Gawn says Brodie Grundy has shown over the past few weeks that he's ready to be the team's top ruckman.
Tigers’ Broad cops four-game AFL ban for sling tackle
Richmond defender Nathan Broad has been given a four-game ban at the AFL Tribunal for his sling tackle on Adelaide's Patrick Parnell.
AFL coaches Scott, Lyon want centre bounce scrapped
The traditional centre bounce is a talking point again, with Geelong coach Chris Scott and St Kilda counterpart Ross Lyon saying they would get rid of it.
Tigers hopeful but Martin in doubt for Pies clash
Yet another hamstring issue has put Richmond superstar Dustin Martin in serious doubt for Friday night's AFL blockbuster against Collingwood.
Suns’ Charlie Ballard faces AFL ban for striking
Gold Coast's Charlie Ballard could miss the AFL crunch clash with Geelong after being offered a one-match suspension for striking.
Saints boss evokes Winmar as racism flares again in AFL
St Kilda chief executive Simon Lethlean says it's completely inappropriate that 30 years after Nick Winmar's gesture, the game is still dealing with racism.
Port must learn lessons from Magpie mauling: Jonas
Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas says his team remains inconsistent and must quickly learn the lessons from their 71-point loss to Collingwood.
Gawn feared he was gone for season with knee injury
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he shed a tear on Friday night, thinking his knee injury against Brisbane might have threatened his AFL career.
Sydney thump Hawks in AFL as young Swans forwards fire
Sydney have outclassed Hawthorn to cruise to a 81-point victory with two young forwards among those to make the most of a dominant display.