Stumbling Demons wait on McDonald scans
Melbourne premiership forward Tom McDonald will have scans on a sore foot as the Demons hope he has avoided a Lisfranc joint injury.
Australian rules football
Sydney Swans stun Demons in AFL thriller
The Sydney Swans have upset reigning AFL premiers Melbourne, recovering after conceding the first five goals to defeat the Demons by 12 points at the MCG.
Gold Coast beat Roos in lopsided AFL clash
Gold Coast have continued their charge towards the AFL top-eight, overcoming a slow start to run away from North Melbourne in a 62-point win.
Lions don’t want to be Freo’s next scalp
Fremantle are aiming to back up last week's stunning win over Melbourne with victory over Brisbane at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
Dogs star Smith offered two-game AFL ban
Star Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith has been offered a two-match ban for headbutting Geelong defender Zach Tuohy.
Suns want to make Darwin an AFL fortress
Gold Coast star Touk Miller wants the Suns to make the most of their time in Darwin by completing a Top End double against North Melbourne on Saturday.
Lions coach Fagan backs under-fire Andrews
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says Harris Andrews has become a victim of his own high standards after copping some criticism this week.
St Kilda boss not interested in Clarkson
St Kilda have started to talks with coach Brett Ratten about a contract extension and won't call Alastair Clarkson, chief executive Matt Finnis says.
Demons bring back four AFL stars for Swans
Melbourne have responded to a rare AFL loss by bringing back four premiership stars, including Christian Salem, for their round 12 clash with the Sydney Swans.
AFL says sorry to superstar Lance Franklin
Sydney Swans superstar Lance Franklin has received a formal apology from the AFL following a heated tribunal hearing where he was labelled a "coward".
Longmuir defends Fyfe’s return via WAFL
North Melbourne great Wayne Carey says it's ridiculous to send Nat Fyfe to the WAFL this weekend, but Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir disagrees.
Bulldogs find mojo ahead of Cats AFL test
The Western Bulldogs are chasing a fourth-straight AFL win when they take on Geelong, with both sides looking to cement their positions in the top-eight.
Blues hand AFL lifeline to ex-Roo Durdin
Carlton have snared former Kangaroo Sam Durdin and ex-Bulldogs midfielder Will Hayes at the AFL's mid-season draft.
Eagles nab Culley in AFL mid-season draft
West Coast have selected Jai Culley with pick No.1 in the AFL mid-season draft, while North Melbourne snared Kallan Dawson with the second pick.
Swans star Franklin’s striking ban stands
AFL superstar Lance Franklin has failed to overturn his one-game ban for striking Richmond's Trent Cotchin and will miss the Sydney Swans' round-12 match.
Roos’ Stephenson in the mix for AFL recall
Jaidyn Stephenson is back in the AFL mix at North Melbourne but coach David Noble says the VFL's standard made it hard to show he'd lifted his intensity.
Hawks close in on AFL ruck relief
Ned Reeves and Max Lynch are edging closer to returns as Hawthorn weigh up ruck options ahead of their AFL meeting with in-form Collingwood.
Docker Nat Fyfe set for shock WAFL return
Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe will play in the WAFL for the first time since 2010 when he lines up for Peel Thunder on Saturday.
Embattled Bombers aim big in AFL review
Essendon president Paul Brasher has declared the Bombers can win an AFL premiership within three years as the embattled club embarks on a mid-season review.
Neale better than in Brownlow year: Fagan
Brisbane star Lachie Neale is in better form this year than in his Brownlow Medal-winning AFL season, according to Lions coach Chris Fagan.
Freo weigh up AFL or WAFL return for Fyfe
Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe is set to make his long-awaited comeback from injury this weekend, either at AFL or state league level.
Hawks swoop on Gilroy before AFLW deadline
Irish defender Aileen Gilroy has swapped one set of stripes for another on AFLW expansion signings deadline day, joining Hawthorn from North Melbourne.
Sydney to challenge Franklin’s AFL ban
Sydney megastar Lance Franklin will challenge a one-game suspension offered to him by the AFL for striking Richmond's Trent Cotchin.
Tassie AFL bid faces hardest yards: Fagan
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says it's a no-brainer for a Tasmanian team to enter the AFL but warns the bid faces its hardest yards before an August vote.
Hawk Frost banned on AFL match review
Hawthorn's Sam Frost has been offered a one-match suspension by the AFL's match review officer for front-on contact on a Gold Coast opponent.
Magpies snatch win over AFL foes Carlton
Jack Silvagni's late snap shot floated agonisingly wide for Carlton as AFL rivals Collingwood hung on for a thrilling four-point victory.
Giants’ Bobby Hill diagnosed with cancer
AFL club GWS are providing their full support to forward Bobby Hill, who has been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
In-form Suns give Hawks Darwin thrashing
Gold Coast have won their third match in four outings to move within a game of the AFL top eight, smashing Hawthorn by 67 points in Darwin.
Longmuir plays down hype over Dockers’ win
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is keeping the Dockers' lid firmly on after they became the first team since round 19 last year to defeat Melbourne.
Surging Fremantle end Demons’ AFL streak
Melbourne's 17-game AFL winning streak has come to an end in stunning fashion with Fremantle piling on the last 10 goals to score a 38-point victory at the MCG.
Swans star Franklin offered one-game ban
Sydney superstar Lance Franklin has been ruled out of the Swans' AFL clash with Melbourne after being handed a one-game ban for striking Trent Cotchin.