‘No hard feelings’: Blues skipper moves past criticism
Carlton's Patrick Cripps has moved on from former co-captain Sam Docherty's criticism of the club, focused on a huge clash with Collingwood in round six.
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‘A bloody good job’: Gather Round set to stay in SA
Geelong coach Chris Scott has praised Gather Round after his team played for the first time on Sunday at suburban Norwood Oval.
Suns still need to close gap to AFL’s best: Hardwick
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says the Suns still aren't on the same level as the AFL's best teams after their loss to Sydney.
Western Bulldogs ace hurt in loss to Hawthorn
Hawthorn have beaten the Western Bulldogs by 42 points, with a star Dog hurt in the Gather Round defeat.
Coach in awe as Heeney steers Swans to win over Suns
Sydney have beaten Gold Coast by 32 points, with Isaac Heeney turning in a star performance, to go top of the AFL ladder.
Lions, Kangaroos hit the road again in Gather Round
After four Gather Rounds at three different venues, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan would love his team to have a game at Adelaide Oval.
‘A week’s a long time in footy’: perplexed Demons coach
Melbourne coach Steven King isn't sure why his team was so lethargic when suffering an upset loss to strugglers Essendon.
‘Needed to happen’: Ashcroft tagged in tough Lions win
North Melbourne continued their improvement on Saturday, but Brisbane made them pay for too many turnovers and won by 26 points in their Gather Round game.
Giants to heed Tigers lesson in Gather Round rematch
Looking to snap a three-game losing streak to kick their season into gear, GWS star Lachie Ash warned it would be folly to expect an easy win over Richmond.
‘World of hurt’: AFL great’s cancer warning for men
Carlton defender Sam Docherty was in his football prime when diagnosed with cancer. Now he's urging men to learn from his mistake.
‘He’s a pro’: Sore Daicos battles on as Carlton loom
Collingwood need to fix their connection issues in attack while Craig McRae hopes sore Nick Daicos will be better for the run after their loss to Fremantle.
Dynamic Dockers leave it late to rain on Pies’ parade
Coach Justin Longmuir was delighted with how Fremantle seized the big moments to pull off a dramatic six-point win over Collingwood.
Saints ponder move after homophobic slur guilty verdict
St Kilda forward Lance Collard has been found guilty of using a homophobic slur against a VFL opponent and will now await his sanction.
Unwanted record looms, but Bomber sees signs of life
In-form Melbourne will start warm favourites against Essendon, who are on the verge of a club-record AFL losing streak.
Swans and Suns brace for brutal Gather Round battle
Sydney coach Dean Cox if forecasting a rugged, contested style, battle against Gold Coast when the clubs clash in Gather Round.
Daniel, Draper, spruik their old SA stomping ground
Caleb Daniel and Sam Draper did some lobbying for their original football home ahead of Saturday's AFL Gather Round clash in the Barossa.
‘Bringing the heat’: Dockers wary of wounded Magpies
Dockers forward Isaiah Dudley reckons a Collingwood side coming off a tough loss to Brisbane makes them opponents to be wary of.
Crows’ second term sinks Blues in Gather Round opener
While Carlton were downed by Adelaide for their third-straight loss, it proved a more competitive performance from the Blues.
Richards leads Bulldogs inclusions for big Hawks clash
The ladder-leading Western Bulldogs have made four changes for their big Norwood Oval match on Saturday against Hawthorn.
Collingwood back Nick Daicos to return and deliver
Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury are due to return for Collingwood against Fremantle and forward Beau McCreery is confident they are ready to make an impact.
Collard denies slur allegations at AFL Tribunal
St Kilda forward Lance Collard will wait to learn his fate after denying allegations at the AFL Tribunal that he used a homophobic slur against an opponent.
‘Maintain the rage’: Demons coach challenges players
Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season.
Lions’ All-Australian boost as hot Roos await
Two integral Brisbane Lions should return to face a confident North Melbourne, who were unlucky to settle for a draw when they met last season.
Whatever it takes: Port’s sights set on top draftee
Coach Josh Carr says Port Adelaide will do whatever it takes to land potential No.1 draftee Dougie Cochrane despite changes to the AFL draft bidding system.
Star Collingwood duo declared fit to face Fremantle
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has cleared a star duo to return from injury in Friday night's clash against Fremantle in Adelaide.
Dillon, Malinauskas haggle over AFL Gather Round deal
This is the last year of the current AFL Gather Round deal and there's no indication yet when a new agreement might be announced.
‘Finally worked it out’: Pickett’s light-bulb moment
Jake Lever has shone a light on a fresh aspect of explosive Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett's game that his teammates are relishing this season.
Star Fremantle midfielder to remain on sidelines
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says a key pair of players will spend another week on the sidelines and miss the Gather Round clash against Collingwood.
Milestone man Melksham feeding off young Dees’ energy
Veteran forward Jake Melksham will fittingly play his 250th AFL game when a revitalised Melbourne take on his former club Essendon in Gather Round.
‘Get on with it’: Voss blocks out Blues blowtorch
Under-fire coach Michael Voss remains focused on steering Carlton out of their rut amid intense scrutiny on the beleaguered AFL club.
Hawthorn write their names into Cats rivalry history
Hawthorn have claimed bragging rights in an Easter Monday classic, with Jack Gunston the hero as the Hawks scraped out a one-point win over Geelong.