Melbourne recall big guns for clash against Lions
Melbourne have recalled a trio of premiership stars for their bumper AFL fixture against a Brisbane side bolstered by the return of captain Dayne Zorko.
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Codes co-exist as Brisbane embraces new footy landscape
Brisbane's Friday night footy double-header will be unlike any other and the response from the public and the codes suggests they'll happily share the moment.
Chris Fagan’s Lions out to prove they’re no AFL fluke
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan knows his AFL side can dispel all doubters when Melbourne visit the Gabba on Friday.
Power should tag Nick Daicos: Magpies coach McRae
Nick Daicos shapes as a weapon against Port Adelaide, and Collingwood coach Craig McRae says he would tag the talented half-back if he led the Power.
Adelaide’s McAdam has three-game ban appeal dismissed
Adelaide forward Shane McAdam's challenge to a three-game suspension for his bump on the Giants' Jacob Wehr has been tossed out by the AFL appeals board.
Carlton heed lessons from string of nail-biting losses
Carlton coach Michael Voss has taken his players to school on the fine margins that have decided each of the side's last three AFL matches.
Stringer fit, but clouds form over Bombers forwards
Essendon can recall Jake Stringer for Sunday's AFL clash with Gold Coast, but Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti and Sam Weideman are in doubt.
Don’t compare Buddy’s bump to other hits: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire has encouraged pundits not to lump Lance Franklin's high bump in with two other controversial incidents from round one.
Crows recruit Rankine relishes return to Adelaide
Former Gold Coast forward Izak Rankine says he's buzzing at the prosect of playing for the Crows at Adelaide Oval for the first time.
North Melbourne, AFL great Ron Joseph dies aged 77
North Melbourne legend Ron Joseph has died aged 77, with club president Sonja Hood saying his name would be "ingrained in the club's history".
Blues back De Koning, give MCG surface green light
Carlton have done their due diligence to ensure the MCG playing surface is safe and backed young gun Tom De Koning to tackle Geelong's ruck division.
In the AFL coaching hot seat, a Critical Friend helps
Four AFL clubs have changed their coaches for this season and despite their different circumstances, they will feel the same blowtorch at some point.
Adelaide appeal against McAdam’s three-game suspension
AFL greats say the bump is officially dead as Adelaide appeal against the three-game suspension handed out to Shane McAdam for rough conduct.
Goodwin, Demons prepare for big test in the Lions’ den
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has strong memories of 2022's semi-final loss to the Brisbane Lions and says the Demons are keen to test themselves at the Gabba.
Adelaide’s McAdam gets three-game ban for high bump
In an early test of the AFL's match review system, Adelaide's Shane McAdam has been banned for three games by the tribunal for his high bump on an opponent.
Dockers back in Fyfe to rebound against Roos
Former Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe had a tough start to the AFL season against St Kilda but his teammates are backing him to regain his magic touch.
Port great Boak pushing for return from injury
Port Adelaide's former captain Travis Boak is pressing to return from a fractured rib and play against Collingwood at the MCG.
No shirking Lions’ limp AFL start: Andrews
Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews says the team has owned their poor first-round showing v Port Adelaide ahead of another stern test against Melbourne.
Goodwin says Pickett ban a reminder never to bump
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he now tells his players not to bump, in the wake of their star utility Kysaiah Pickett being banned for two games.
Strong Port win won’t change coach Hinkley’s approach
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says not even a stunning round-one win has changed his outlook as he continues to wait on new contract talks.
Demons back Pickett to fire on return from AFL ban
Kysaiah Pickett starred in Melbourne's season-opening win but won't play again until round four after he was hit with a two-match suspension for rough conduct.
Adelaide’s McAdam sent to AFL tribunal over bump
Adelaide forward Shane McAdam will head to the AFL tribunal after being charged with rough conduct for his bump on GWS' Jacob Wehr.
Snapshot for round one of the AFL season
A look at round one of the AFL season, where a Richmond-Carlton draw was one of several surprise results as Melbourne and Collingwood made big early statements.
Saints upset Fremantle to mark Lyon’s return as coach
Ross Lyon was all smiles after leading St Kilda to a stunning 15-point upset of Fremantle in the first game of his second stint in charge of the Saints.
‘Walla’ thrills Bombers in big opening win over Hawks
The biggest cheer of Essendon's win over Hawthorn came when Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti ran onto the ground in the last quarter.
High hits means suspensions for Franklin, Pickett
Sydney star Lance Franklin and Melbourne utility Kysaiah Pickett face rough conduct bans for their high bumps.
Greene fires as brave Giants overrun Crows in AFL
GWS have overrun Adelaide to secure a rousing 16-point victory on a day of injury carnage in Giants coach Adam Kingsley's first game in charge.
Stuart Dew blasts his soft Suns after Swans hiding
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has accused his side of looking for the easy options after a 49-point loss to Sydney in their AFL season opener.
Goodwin urges Pickett to keep playing on instinct
Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett has copped a two-match ban for a high bump on Bailey Smith but Simon Goodwin doesn't want the speedster to change his approach.
Buddy’s boot sets tone as Swans thumps Suns
Lance Franklin has kicked the game's first two goals and Dane Rampe dominated early to set up a 49-point Sydney AFL win on the Gold Coast.
Pickett under fire for high bump in Dees’ win over Dogs
Kysaiah Pickett will come under scrutiny for a high bump that flattened Bailey Smith during Melbourne's 50-point win over the Western Bulldogs.