Port coach trying to temper Horne-Francis excitement
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is trying to temper excitement over Jason Horne-Francis' brilliant debut for thr club.
Australian rules football
Brisbane coach perplexed by heavy AFL loss to Port
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has questioned a lack of effort in his side's 54-point loss to Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
Rookie talent Sheezel shines in Roos win over Eagles
Alastair Clarkson has enjoyed a winning start to life at North Melbourne, with the Kangaroos beating a lacklustre West Coast by five points in their AFL opener.
GWS coach Kingsley sounds ‘tsunami’ warning for Crows
GWS coach Adam Kingsley hopes his back-to-the-future game plan will have Adelaide panicking at Giants Stadium in round one.
Scott blames ‘rust’ for Cats fade-out against Magpies
Geelong coach Chris Scott expects his team to improve after losing to Collingwood, but Tom Stewart will be sidelined with a knee injury.
Magpies’ Howe has surgery on broken arm
Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe faces an extended period on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on the left forearm he fractured against Geelong.
Howe stretchered off as Collingwood beat Geelong
Collingwood key defender Jeremy Howe has been stretchered off after a horrifying collision in the Magpies' 22-point win over Geelong.
Wright dislocates shoulder in major Bombers blow
On the same morning his new four-year contract was announced, Essendon key forward Peter Wright suffered a dislocated shoulder at training.
Saints land AFLW leading goalkicker Jesse Wardlaw
Seven players have moved across five AFLW clubs in a trade headlined by Brisbane star Jesse Wardlaw joining St Kilda.
Clarkson still unsure on racism investigation timeline
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has no line of sight on how long the investigation into racism allegations from his time at Hawthorn will take.
Lions coach lauds hyped Ashcroft ahead of AFL debut
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan expects hyped youngster Will Ashcroft to handle his AFL debut against Port Adelaide with aplomb.
Suns ‘clique’ together with King’s AFL return
Ben King's return has bolstered Gold Coast's forward line and reunited a formidable young group for the AFL opening-round clash with Sydney.
Re-signed Bombers star Wright ruled out of AFL opener
Essendon will be without spearhead Peter Wright for at least their AFL season opener against Hawthorn after he dislocated his shoulder at training.
Blues coach Voss wants extra time to decide AFL draws
Debate is again raging about whether the AFL should decide drawn matches with extra time, after the Richmond-Carlton season opener ended all square.
Lynch goal seals draw in Tigers-Blues AFL season opener
Richmond and Carlton have played out a thrilling draw in the AFL season opener as Tom Lynch and Charlie Curnow kicked three goals each at the MCG.
Steven May out injured as Dees take on ‘Dinosaur Dogs’
A calf injury has sidelined Melbourne's star defender Steven May in a huge blow for the Demons ahead of their round-one AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Michalanney is Crows’ first father-son to play in AFL
Defender Max Michalanney is set to become Adelaide's first father-son selection to play an AFL game when he debuts against GWS.
Quiet McCarthy a different type of leader for the Lions
Lincoln McCarthy was one of five to interview for the Brisbane Lions captaincy after establishing himself as one of the AFL club's most respected leaders.
Tom Hawkins to play as Geelong rule out Duncan, Bowes
Geelong have mixed injury news ahead of their round-one AFL blockbuster against Collingwood, with Tom Hawkins back and Mitch Duncan and Jack Bowes sidelined.
Swans ready for next AFL step, says skipper Rampe
Sydney co-captain Dane Rampe believes last year's thumping grand final loss will only make his emerging side better as they prepare to open their AFL campaign.
Fresh concussion lawsuit to be launched against AFL
A second class action is being launched against the AFL over concussion injuries, with Griffins Lawyers set to bring proceedings.
Saints likely to debut Phillipou, Caminiti against Freo
Despite St Kilda's heavy injury toll coming into round one, returning coach Ross Lyon remains buoyant about his side's prospects against Fremantle.
No hangovers as Suns put record on line against Swans
Under Stuart Dew, Gold Coast have won four of six games against last year's AFL finalists Sydney, who they'll meet at home in round one.
New Tigers ready to roar in AFL opener against Blues
Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper are key to Richmond's bid to transform their stoppage and contest game, starting in the AFL season opener against Carlton.
McRae’s Magpies set sights on AFL ‘Predator’ Geelong
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has dipped into his bag of tricks for inspiration as he eyes an upset against Geelong in their blockbuster round-one clash.
Demons star trio to miss Bulldogs AFL opener
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin Zoom says injured star trio Jack Viney, Bayley Fritsch and Christian Salem won't play round one against the Western Bulldogs.
Richmond’s Lynch fit, ready to fire in AFL opener
Richmond star Tom Lynch has shaken off any concerns over the foot injury that affected his pre-season, declaring he is ready to fire against Carlton first-up.
Saints AFLW spearhead Greiser traded to Tigers
Richmond have snapped up St Kilda forward Caitlin Greiser via a three-way trade that sent Tiger Harriet Cordner to Carlton and Blue Natalie Plane to the Saints.
Brisbane AFL premiership with Zorko on top of Rich list
Brisbane Lions defender Daniel Rich wants to win an AFL flag with long-time teammate Dayne Zorko, who will miss their round one clash through injury.
Concussion class action could be $1b headache for AFL
Margalit Injury Lawyers has launched a class action against the AFL over on behalf of players who suffered concussion-related injuries over almost 40 years.
Blues to unveil teen debutants in AFL season opener
Carlton have confirmed top draft picks Ollie Hollands and Lachie Cowan will make their AFL debuts in their season-opener against Richmond at the MCG.