Bombers coach Brad Scott compares Daicos to Chris Judd
Essendon coach Brad Scott has paid a serious tribute to Nick Daicos after the Collingwood youngster sank the Bombers with an extraordinary performance.
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Collingwood run down Essendon in Anzac Day classic
Collingwood have surged from 28 points down at three-quarter-time to break Essendon hearts in famous fashion in front of a record Anzac Day crowd at the MCG.
White-hot Cameron leads emerging Brisbane Lions attack
Fresh from 17 goals in three weeks, Charlie Cameron says his defensive work-rate is helping the Brisbane Lions build a formidable forward line.
Illness no Anzac Day barrier for in-form Magpies
Collingwood's Jordan De Goey, Darcy Moore and Nathan Kreuger have been on the sick list but they will take on Essendon in a much-anticipated Anzac Day clash.
Tigers forward Cumberland must work harder: Hardwick
Richmond forward Noah Cumberland's three-goal first quarter against Melbourne showcased his potential but he faded quickly as the Tigers were overrun.
Van Rooyen helps Demons to comeback win over Richmond
Fourth-game forward Jacob van Rooyen kicked three final-quarter goals to lift Melbourne to an 18-point victory over Richmond in front of 83,985 fans at the MCG.
Dockers goalsneak Michael Frederick to miss 3-4 weeks
Fremantle will be without goalsneak Michael Frederick for Saturday's match against Brisbane, but Heath Chapman and Sam Switkowski have a chance to return.
Gold Coast co-captain Touk Miller tears knee meniscus
Gold Coast say co-captain Touk Miller will be on the AFL sidelines for the "short-to-medium" term after tearing the lateral meniscus in his left knee.
Magpies, Bombers gear up for monster Anzac Day clash
A huge crowd is expected at the MCG for the traditional Anzac Day clash as Collingwood and Essendon both try to continue their strong starts to the AFL season.
Suns’ King finds new gears after year on AFL outer
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew says Ben King only realised his physical limits during a year on the AFL sidelines and is now beginning to experience the benefits.
Suns’ crucial win over North marred by Miller injury
Ben King has kicked five goals in an emphatic Gold Coast win over North Melbourne but a knee injury to leader Touk Miller dampened the mood.
Giants lose Sam Taylor, Adam Kennedy to injury setbacks
GWS players Sam Taylor and Adam Kennedy are set for extended stints on the sidelines after sustaining injuries during the defeat to Brisbane.
Demons stars Gawn, Oliver cleared to face Richmond
Melbourne captain Max Gawn and star midfielder Clayton Oliver have trained freely and will take their place in Monday's vital match against Richmond at the MCG.
Magpies call up Kreuger for Essendon ruck battle
Craig McRae rates Essendon's Sam Draper and Andrew Phillips the best ruck duo in the AFL but has backed Nathan Kreuger to tackle the imposing pair on Anzac Day.
Force flanker Callan taken to hospital with neck injury
Western Force flanker Ollie Callan has been taken to hospital after injuring his neck in the 30-17 win over the Highlanders.
Geelong smash Swans to cap off AFL flag unveiling
Geelong have produced a near-carbon copy performance of their 2023 grand final win to obliterate Sydney again with a ruthless 93-point smashing.
Charlie Cameron kicks seven as Lions defeat Giants
A career-high seven goals for Charlie Cameron has helped Brisbane beat GWS by 21 points at Manuka Oval for a third straight AFL win.
Dockers star Brayshaw cleared by match review officer
Star Fremantle midfielder Andrew Brayshaw has been cleared by the match review officer in a welcome boost for the struggling Dockers.
Power insist Jonas bump accidental in win over Eagles
Todd Marshall's concussion and Tom Jonas's big bump have marred Port Adelaide's clinical 40-point AFL win over West Coast.
More talk needed on AFL tackles: Tigers coach Hardwick
As the AFL moves to clear up confusion over dangerous tackles, Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has called for more clarity around the issue.
Dew reverts to Eddie’s notes as Suns search for wins
Time spent in camp with Eddie Jones while he was still England rugby coach has helped Stuart Dew refine and reinforce his own style in the AFL with Gold Coast.
Docker Matt Taberner cut down, but Cox not the answer
Fremantle spearhead Matt Taberner is set to spend an extended period on the sidelines after undergoing back surgery.
Lobb enemy No.1 as Bulldogs beat Dockers in Perth
Western Bulldogs forward Rory Lobb copped rough treatment from his former Dockers teammates - and the crowd - in his team's 49-point win.
Experienced Saints duo back to face Blues
St Kilda's Jack Steele and Tim Membrey will play against Carlton, while Gold Coast have called up Jarrod Witts and Levi Casboult to face North Melbourne.
In-demand Himmelberg focused on making Giant impact
GWS will host Brisbane in Canberra with incoming AFL free agent Harry Himmelberg once again a chance just how valuable he can be to potential suitors.
Bombers ponder Nick Daicos tag, ruck combination
Essendon are yet to decide whether to tag Collingwood star Nick Daicos while they are wary of what an undermanned Magpies ruck division can do.
Hinkley won’t let Power take wounded West Coast lightly
Port Adelaide are hot favourites to make it three straight AFL wins against an injury-hit West Coast, but won't underestimate their Adelaide Oval assignment.
AFL players clear on dangerous tackles: coaches
AFL clubs have been given clarity on dangerous tackles but Essendon coach Brad Scott says ball carriers need to make sure they protect themselves too.
Defensive effort must improve for Demons to tame Tigers
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin hopes some returning personnel will help his side respond to one of their worst defensive efforts in recent years.
Lions to stalk Greene as Fort waits in wings
Darcy Fort's cameo in the Brisbane Lions' forward line has kept his teammates on their toes despite the ruckman's omission from the side to face the Giants.
Bulldogs want ex-Docker Rory Lobb to get the frills
Western Bulldogs forward Rory Lobb will be enemy No.1 when he returns to Perth for Friday night's AFL clash with Fremantle at Optus Stadium.