Crows coach laments ‘unfair’ report involving veteran
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he has checked in with Taylor Walker and expressed pride in him in the wake of an "unfair" report.
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Bulldogs expect star Darcy will cop physical treatment
Western Bulldogs young gun Sam Darcy returned from injury with a bang against St Kilda as his coach put physical attention from opponents in the spotlight.
‘Revenge and redemption’ on Giants’ Gabba menu
After coughing up a 44-point lead to lose last year's semi-final to the Brisbane Lions, don't try telling GWS star Sam Taylor the rematch is just another game.
Cats coach plays down returning star’s meeting
Geelong's Bailey Smith will return from injury against Essendon and coach Chris Scott has played down his star recruit's meeting with AFL chief Andrew Dillon.
‘Car crash’ scrap shows North young gun is OK: Clarkson
North Melbourne defeated West Coast in a thriller, but the George Wardlaw's output and role remain major talking points ahead of a clash with Fremantle.
Hawks star kicks late winner to sink wayward Crows
Hawthorn have given their top-four hopes a major boost after coming from behind to defeat Adelaide in a scrappy thriller.
Karma bug bites wayward Crows in Friday fright night
Friday the 13th will be remembered as a horror show for Adelaide after their horrible goal kicking cost them victory in a three-point loss to Hawthorn.
Foot fault: ‘inconvenient’ setback a blow for Blues
Carlton star Sam Walsh has succumbed to a hot spot in his foot, with coach Michael Voss saying the club did well to diagnose the untimely setback early on.
Injury, inaccuracy a Giant Payne for Lions coach
A likely season-ending injury to Jack Payne and more inaccuracy in front of goal exacerbated the frustrations of Lions coach Chris Fagan in a loss to GWS.
Cats’ call on Smith pays off in mauling of Bombers
Geelong have charged into the AFL's top two after easing to a 95-point win over Essendon, with Bailey Smith starring and Jeremy Cameron kicking six goals.
Dockers weigh up injury risk for recovering skipper
Fremantle have the chance to improve to 9-5 with a win over Essendon, but skipper Alex Pearce may not be risked for the crunch clash.
‘Black and white’ bump as Blues hold off Bombers’ surge
Carlton's second-half woes threatened to doom them again, but they steadied in the last quarter for a pulsating eight-point win over arch-rivals Essendon.
Gawn, May clash as Magpies win King’s Birthday thriller
Melbourne defender Steven May and captain Max Gawn have vented emotions at each other after Collingwood won a King's Birthday classic by one point.
Comeback Crows’ late surge sinks Brisbane in thriller
Adelaide have kicked five goals to none in the last quarter to down the Brisbane Lions by five points at Adelaide Oval.
Footy Gods finally smiling on Crows, says coach
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says fortune is finally favouring his Crows after a nail-biting five-point win over reigning premiers Brisbane.
‘Do something special’: Blues hunt key win without star
Carlton will return from their bye mired in a 4-7 record and a misfiring attack, desperate to fix a league-worst stat that underlines where they are at in 2025.
Cats back Stewart after bump sends Anderson to hospital
Tyson Stengle was the difference with four goals in Geelong's win over Gold Coast, but Tom Stewart's heavy bump on Noah Anderson was the major talking point.
Crow recruit suspended over sling tackle on star Lion
The AFL's match review officer has delivered his assessment of Adelaide midfielder James Peatling's sling tackle on Brisbane star Lachie Neale.
Smith set for quick return to bolster red-hot Cats
Bailey Smith's stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury is set to be a short one, with Geelong coach Chris Scott tipping a return against Essendon.
Power guns fire in pressure-relieving win over Giants
With coach Ken Hinkley under the pump, Port Adelaide have fought out a 16-point win over GWS in Canberra to snap a four-game losing run.
Fitness watch for star Giant ahead of huge Lions clash
After losing to Port Adelaide, Greater Western Sydney face the daunting task of taking on Brisbane at the Gabba with a cloud over Toby Greene's fitness.
One year on: Dees know past pain won’t daunt Petracca
Melbourne star Christian Petracca is ready to attack the King's Birthday blockbuster, one year on from the collision that caused him serious internal injuries.
Tasmania’s AFL saga ’embarrassing’ for our state: Paine
Former Test star Tim Paine feels Tasmania is the "laughing stock" of rival states as its planned AFL entry hangs in the balance because of political upheaval.
Danger ready to fire as Cats eye Suns’ top-four spot
Patrick Dangerfield has overcome his latest hamstring setback and will bolster a Geelong outfit that has history on its side for the home clash with Gold Coast.
Devils call for ‘sanity’ with AFL licence under threat
AFL expansion team the Tasmania Devils are under threat as the state heads towards another election which could delay the building of a new stadium.
Suns’ top-four spot on line in Geelong ‘litmus test’
Finals hopefuls Gold Coast head to Geelong for the first time in four years, facing a huge test and hell-bent on strengthening their grip on a top-four spot.
Crows tap into Lions defector’s inside intelligence
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has tapped into his new coaching director's inside knowledge of Brisbane ahead of Friday night's game.
‘What is Wardy?’: Kingsley’s key message to Giants
GWS coach Adam Kingsley has implored his team to borrow a page from much-loved veteran Callan Ward's playbook as they seek to shore up a spot in the top eight.
Dangerfield back as Cats name ex-Sun for club debut
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield will return for Saturday's big home game against Gold Coast, while former Sun Jack Martin will make his Cats debut.
Lions boss questions narrative of his reigning champs
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is questioning a popular narrative around his club ahead of a high-stakes fixture against Adelaide.
‘Bro can’t have fun’ – Hawk unmoved after taunting Dogs
Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan has divided opinion after he taunted the Western Bulldogs in the last quarter of Thursday night's 22-point win.