Fagan in awe: ‘scratchy’ Lions win grand-final rematch
Brisbane have dug deep to defeat Sydney by four points in their AFL grand-final rematch at the SCG, where Zac Bailey kicked four goals.
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No problems for Houston as Magpies destroy Power
Dan Houston's Collingwood debut went off without a hitch as the All-Australian defender shone in a statement win over his former club Port Adelaide.
Horses for courses: Cox flexible on McCartin’s best fit
Tom McCartin will be swung between Sydney's forward and back lines throughout this AFL season, coach Dean Cox says.
North youngster banned over horror collision
North Melbourne's Jackson Archer and Sydney's Justin McInerney have received three-match suspensions from the match review officer.
Giants’ Keeffe earns reward as late shot sinks Demons
Lachie Keeffe was the hero for GWS as they came from behind to beat Melbourne by three points in a thrilling finish at a wet and windy MCG.
Ben King kicks six but Suns sweat on Ballard injury
Gold Coast have thrashed West Coast by 87 points at Perth's Optus Stadium, but scans will reveal whether defender Charlie Ballard has torn his ACL.
Hardwick in McQualter’s corner after horror Eagles flop
New West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is confident he'll be able to find quick answers after his team suffered a demoralising 87-point loss to Gold Coast.
AFL tribunal upholds Archer, Lynch, Scrimshaw bans
North Melbourne's Jackson Archer's three-game suspension was upheld by the AFL Tribunal, while Tiger Tom Lynch and Hawk Jack Scrimshaw had no luck either.
Dockers ruck Jackson rubbishes AFL trade talk
Amid speculation about his AFL future, Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson insists he isn't interested in a trade away from the West Australian club.
Dangerous Lions forward’s positive injury update
Brisbane forward Kai Lohmann won't need surgery and could miss just one game after an ankle injury in the reigning premier's season-opening defeat of Sydney.
Archer ban looms on monster night for AFL tribunal
North Melbourne's Jackson Archer, Hawthorn defender Jack Scrimshaw and Richmond forward Tom Lynch will challenge their suspensions at the AFL tribunal.
The AFL’s 20th team, drugs and Devils: Dillon opens up
Andrew Dillon admits there's an obvious "romantic" option when the time comes for the AFL to add a 20th team, yet it'll be a complex call for multiple reasons.
Unsuccessful appeal: AFL won’t budge on Shield final
The Sheffield Shield final won't be played at Adelaide Oval after the AFL rejected appeals from cricket and the South Australian government.
Port laud prized recruit Lukosius ahead of Pies clash
Port Adelaide assistant coach Tyson Goldsack hopes experienced recruit Jack Lukosius makes an instant impact against Collingwood on Saturday night.
Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement
After a tumultuous summer, Melbourne will have a total of six new players when start their season on Sunday with "Jim's Game" against GWS at the MCG.
Scott hopes ‘stable’ Bombers become destination club
Essendon, who have re-signed coach Brad Scott, will unleash exciting draftee Isaac Kako in their round-one match against Hawthorn.
Bulldog Bontempelli’s calf injury ‘progressing nicely’
Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli hopes to be back close to Gather Round as he recovers from a complex calf injury.
Lions skipper dismisses AFL disruptions as ‘carry-on’
Harris Andrews says Brisbane won't suffer from a disrupted season start after their first game was postponed and they had to make an early move to Sydney.
Swans’ injury list grows to 14 ahead of Brisbane clash
Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox has suffered another early-season setback, ruling out veteran midfielder Taylor Adams from Saturday's grand final rematch.
Luckless Lion tears ACL again ahead of AFL comeback
Just days out from a potential AFL comeback, Brisbane forward Lincoln McCarthy has had another anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee.
Blues’ Elijah Hollands takes personal leave from AFL
Just two days from the start of their season, Carlton have announced Elijah Hollands is taking personal leave because of personal issues.
Lynch, Silvagni to return in Tigers-Blues blockbuster
Richmond key forward Tom Lynch and Carlton utility Jack Silvagni will return from injury in Thursday night's AFL blockbuster at the MCG.
No love lost between Hawthorn and Essendon: Mitchell
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says there's no love lost between Hawks and Essendon fans - and his players understand the reasons why.
‘Enables illicit drug use’: Buckley condemns AFL policy
Nathan Buckley has criticised the AFL's controversial illicit drugs policy as enabling, while league CEO Andrew Dillon admits the policy needs to be refined.
AFL boss keen to continue opening season in fine style
While two opening-round games had to be rescheduled, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says the northern states promotion has plenty of merit.
Gallant Tigers stun below-par Blues in AFL boilover
Richmond have defied predictions of doom and gloom, starting the AFL season with a stunning 13-point upset of arch-rivals Carlton at the MCG.
Eagles back star bull Harley Reid to fire against Suns
Harley Reid has endured an interrupted pre-season but new West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is expecting big things from the star midfielder.
Rebuilding Bombers full of admiration for rising Hawks
Essendon will kick off their 2025 campaign against Hawthorn on Friday night, with the Bombers hopeful their list overhaul won't take long to bear fruit.
Hammer blow for Dockers as Bolton, Walters ruled out
Fremantle will be without five key players when they take on Geelong at the Cattery, while former Suns star Jack Lukosius will debut for Port Adelaide.
Voss says Blues lacked fight in stunning AFL loss
Carlton coach Michael Voss says he couldn't be more disappointed after Richmond scored a stunning upset win over the Bluesh on Thursday night.
Magpie coach McRae warned by AFL over Bedford jibe
Collingwood premiership coach Craig McRae has been handed an official warning by the AFL over his sarcastic jibe directed at GWS tagger Toby Bedford.