Richmond lament horror AFL loss to Kangas
Cam Zurhaar booted six goals as AFL bottom side North Melbourne upset Richmond by four points in a thriller at Marvel Stadium.
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Geelong flex muscle in AFL win over Blues
Geelong have taken down Carlton with ease, defeating the upstart Blues by 30 points at the MCG to consolidate top spot on the AFL ladder.
Warner masterclass helps Sydney sink Freo
Sydney midfielder Chad Warner has produced a 35-disposal masterclass to help lift the Swans to a come-from-behind victory against Fremantle in Perth.
Blues, Cats focused on AFL midfield battle
Two of the AFL's best contested ball sides will fight it out to provide for their hugely talented forward lines when Carlton and Geelong face off at the MCG.
Giants to take a stand against Brisbane
GWS defender Isaac Cumming admits his side must produce a big improvement when they battle Brisbane on Saturday after a flat showing against Port Adelaide.
Demon puncher Melksham earns AFL recall
Melbourne duo Jake Melksham and Steven May will play their first AFL match together since their off-field bust-up in June.
Blues want AFL compensation over Jones
Liam Jones may return to the AFL next season after the league lifted its vaccination mandate but, if he does, his former club Carlton will seek compensation.
Adams aims to free up North’s AFL attack
New caretaker coach Leigh Adams will simplify North Melbourne's game plan in an attempt to end a 14-match AFL losing streak when they take on Richmond.
McGrath, Hurley boost Bombers in AFL
With Andrew McGrath re-signed and Michael Hurley returning from injury through the VFL this weekend, Essendon now hope to lock in captain Dyson Heppell.
Naughton out, Bruce returns for Bulldogs
Brisbane and Richmond have made mass changes for their respective AFL matches this weekend, while the Western Bulldogs have mixed news on the selection front.
Suns’ AFL lifer Swallow hailed by Dew
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew has hailed the form of David Swallow as the Suns' foundation player prepares to equal the AFL club's appearance record.
AFL lifts COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The AFL has lifted its COVID-19 vaccine mandate, effective immediately, allowing a small handful of players against having the jab to return to the field.
Hardwick cops blame for shock Suns loss
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says he didn't prepare his players well enough for their loss to the Gold Coast as they again struggled in a close game.
Lions in no rush despite top four AFL race
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan will resist rushing back players that aren't fully ready to return despite the Lions being in a tense race for an AFL top four berth.
Swans ‘comfortable’ with Franklin talks
The Sydney Swans are comfortable Lance Franklin will remain at the AFL club despite a report claiming the superstar has been insulted by a new contract offer.
Magpies star Moore to return, Quaynor out
All-Australian defender Darcy Moore will return for Collingwood against Adelaide on Saturday after missing just one AFL game with a knee injury.
Dogs sniff out AFL response against Saints
The Bulldogs have lost three players, including star forward Aaron Naughton, to the AFL's health and safety protocols ahead of their clash with St Kilda.
Demons star Oliver ruled out of AFL match
Brownlow Medal contender Clayton Oliver has been ruled out of Melbourne's crunch AFL clash with Port Adelaide in Alice Springs on Sunday.
COVID-hit Lions set to regain up to eight
The Brisbane Lions could regain as many as eight players for this Saturday's clash with GWS, with five having recovered from a bout of COVID-19.
Bulldogs’ Smith seeking AFL redemption
Bailey Smith will return for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL crunch clash St Kilda after sitting out the Dogs' last four matches through suspension.
Blight urges Clarkson to coach Kangaroos
North Melbourne great Malcolm Blight believes the Kangaroos are ideally placed for Alastair Clarkson to mould the battling AFL club into premiership contention.
GWS midfielder Hopper set for AFL return
GWS midfielder Jacob Hopper will play AFL for the first time since round one this weekend, having finally recovered from a long-term knee complaint.
Noble sacked as North Melbourne AFL coach
David Noble has been axed as coach of struggling AFL club North Melbourne.
Mixed news on AFL injury front for Tigers
Dustin Martin is unavailable for at least one more match as Richmond hope to regain some big names in their AFL clash with North Melbourne.
AFL stars respond to online racial abuse
Fremantle's Michael Walters and Michael Frederick have become the latest AFL players to call out vile racist abuse they received on social media.
Suns aim to build on AFL comeback victory
Gold Coast's young guns are eyeing a maiden AFL finals appearance after a confidence-boosting win over Richmond.
Season over for AFL stalwart Phil Davis
GWS are gutted for Phil Davis after the veteran defender was ruled out for the rest of the AFL season with another serious hamstring injury.
Pittonet, McGovern close to Blues return
Carlton duo Marc Pittonet and Mitch McGovern are closing in on AFL returns, but whether it comes against Geelong on Saturday remains to be seen.
Blues a top-four hope after downing Eagles
Carlton have shot to equal fourth on the ladder after producing a stunning final-quarter blitz in a 63-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Lions finding it tough to avoid COVID-19
Queensland's second COVID-19 wave has Brisbane battling to keep their AFL season on track after a weakened team fell to Essendon at the Gabba.
Bombers beat COVID-19 hit Lions in AFL
Essendon have dented Brisbane's AFL top four aspirations, making the most of a Lions team depleted by injury and illness to claim a 10-point win at the Gabba.