Geelong call in reinforcements against injury-hit Swans
Geelong have turned to Jon Ceglar and Gary Rohan after injuries ruled Tyson Stengle and Rhys Stanley out of the AFL clash with Sydney.
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Gawn backed to return for Demons against Richmond
Melbourne star Max Gawn is nearing a return from a knee injury and teammate Angus Brayshaw expects the ruckman to play in the Anzac Day Eve clash with Richmond.
North 300-gamer Goldstein eyes AFL career beyond 2023
On the verge of 300 AFL games, North Melbourne ruckman Todd Goldstein hopes to play on beyond 2023, even if that's as a mentor to the club's younger talls.
Swans ready to put grand final nightmare behind them
Sydney are set to play Geelong for the first time since their AFL grand final humbling, but their skipper says that defeat won't be on their minds.
Dew’s Suns brace for Kangaroos AFL backlash
Suns coach Stuart Dew expects a "worked up" North Melbourne to present in Sunday's AFL clash on the Gold Coast.
Players call for AFL clarification on dangerous tackles
Essendon's Andrew McGrath has led calls for clarification on AFL rules around dangerous tackles after teammate Zach Merrett was handed a one-match ban.
Longmuir seeks solutions for slow-starting Fremantle
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is seeking solutions to his side's poor first-quarter form as he looks to address a middling start to the season.
Lyon urges Caminiti to heed lesson in AFL striking ban
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hopes young forward Anthony Caminiti will learn a lesson in how to deal with frustration after being hit with a three-match AFL ban.
Giants confident swingman Himmelberg will re-sign
GWS restricted free agent Harry Himmelberg is expected to attract interest from other AFL clubs but coach Adam Kingsley is confident he will remain a Giant.
Tarryn Thomas returns to North via VFL program
Tarryn Thomas's AFL career is hanging in the balance but North Melbourne have permitted him to return to training with their VFL team.
Clarkson says Kangaroos need stability in defence
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says personnel changes haven't helped their defensive set-up but they must beat Gold Coast in the midfield this week.
Clarkson says AFL tackle crackdown changing the game
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says players could soon be stopped from pinning opponents' arms in tackles amid the AFL crackdown.
Ex-Geelong star Gary Ablett Sr sues AFL ‘for millions’
An Australian Rules football legend is the latest player to sue the AFL for damages over concussion injuries he sustained while playing.
Caminiti banned, Merrett and Adams suspensions upheld
Anthony Caminiti has received a three-game ban for striking Nathan Murphy, while Zach Merrett and Taylor Adams' dangerous tackle suspensions were upheld.
Suns coach Dew plays down pressure amid 1-4 start
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew says he always feels pressure to perform but is adamant he isn't feeling additional heat after a difficult start to the season.
No timeline on Paddy McCartin concussion process
Coach John Longmire insists Sydney won't put any timeline on Paddy McCartin's recovery as the luckless defender manages the 10th concussion of his career.
Injury-hit Geelong send Stengle, Stanley for surgery
Geelong stars Tyson Stengle and Rhys Stanley are set to undergo surgery this week and face stints on the sidelines as the Cats prepare to take on Sydney.
Saint Caminiti to face tribunal, Magpie Adams banned
St Kilda forward Anthony Caminiti will front the AFL tribunal and faces a big suspension for a high hit that concussed Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy.
Power assistant coach Cornes defends Horne-Francis
Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes says he was older than Power young gun Jason Horne-Francis when he weathered booing from opposition fans.
Goalsneak Stengle hurt as Geelong crush West Coast
Geelong goalsneak Tyson Stengle has suffered an arm injury in his side's 47-point belting of West Coast in their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.
AFL’s Gather Round to stay in South Australia
The AFL has struck a three-year deal with the South Australian government to keep Gather Round in the state until at least 2026.
Magpies apologise to Winmar, McAdam for racist abuse
Collingwood have formally apologised to former St Kilda players Nicky Winmar and Gilbert McAdam for the racist abuse directed at them at Victoria Park in 1993.
Himmelberg the hero as Giants beat Hawks in thriller
Two pivotal plays from Harry Himmelberg at either end of the ground have secured GWS a two-point win over Hawthorn at Norwood Oval.
Hawks’ Wingard needs surgery for lacerated tongue
Hawthorn star Chad Wingard was taken to hospital and will need surgery after he suffered a gruesome injury to his mouth in Sunday's loss to GWS.
Daicos stars as Magpies end St Kilda’s winning run
Nick Daicos has turned in another dominant display in Collingwood's six-point win over St Kilda in the finale of the AFL's Gather Round.
Local venues to lobby after Gather Round success
Inner-suburban Norwood Oval and the Mt Barker ground in the Adelaide Hills were big features of Gather Round, which will stay in South Australia.
Angry Port Adelaide coach slams Horne-Francis critics
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says people booing and criticising Jason Horne-Francis should be embarrassed.
Marshall inspires Port to a comeback win over Bulldogs
Port Adelaide attacker Todd Marshall has kicked two late goals in his side's 14-point victory against the Western Bulldogs.
AFL ‘Gather Round’ to stay in South Australia
The AFL has struck a three-year deal with the South Australian government to keep 'Gather Round' in the state until at least 2026.
Essendon revival continues with victory over Melbourne
Essendon have claimed their biggest scalp under new coach Brad Scott, downing AFL flag fancies Melbourne by 27 points in their Gather Round clash in Adelaide.
Fagan, Clarkson want other states to have Gather Round
The undoubted success of Gather Round is sparking discussion about what the AFL should do next, with South Australia keen to hold on to the concept.