Brisbane backman’s schoolyard rivalry with Suns forward
Brisbane Lions defender Noah Answerth says his rivalry with Gold Coast forward Ben Long can be traced back to school footy in Melbourne.
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Balta back as Tigers aim to spoil Hawthorn’s party
Richmond premiership defender Noah Balta will return from a week off in his side's clash with Hawthorn, who are celebrating 100 years in the AFL-VFL.
Veteran urges Suns to keep their Witts in Lions clash
Gold Coast ruckman Jarrod Witts knows his side can make a statement with their performance against AFL big brother Brisbane at the Gabba.
Ex-coach Clarkson to attend Hawks’ centenary match
Hawthorn have invited past players and coaches to their match celebrating 100 years in the VFL/AFL, and former coach Alastair Clarkson will be there.
Cornes ban: North lash ‘vindictive bullying’ of stars
North Melbourne have lashed criticism of targeted duo Harry Sheezel and Jy Simpkin, while the Kangaroos will be without George Wardlaw against Essendon.
Brotherly shove: Ashcrofts to play QClash ‘on edge’
Lions star Will Ashcroft expects QClash fireworks as he and younger brother Levi contemplate the prospect of winning a medal named after their father.
Curtains for Curtis as North forward’s ban is upheld
North Melbourne's Paul Curtis remains suspended for three matches after losing his challenge to a rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal.
Ugle-Hagan on extended leave: AFL career in doubt
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is taking a leave of absence from the Western Bulldogs as he deals with personal issues.
Giants out to atone for Sydney derby defeats
GWS will be out to make amends for back-to-back AFL losses when they face off against local rivals Sydney.
Blues star Cerra banned, North fight Curtis suspension
North Melbourne will fight forward Paul Curtis's three-game suspension at the AFL Tribunal, while Carlton's Adam Cerra has been handed a one-match ban.
Saints back coach Lyon’s spray in loss to Brisbane
St Kilda chief executive Carl Dilena has backed coach Ross Lyon's quarter-time spray during their game against Brisbane, believing the stern words were needed.
No love lost as Day sets tone for spicy QClash
Delisted by the Suns only to be picked up by the Lions, veteran forward Sam Day has a point to prove in a highly-anticipated QClash at the Gabba.
Miller, Suns go to ground to snap Swans stranglehold
Rediscovering their ground ball dominance will help turn the tables in Gold Coast's duel with Sydney, who are buzzing after the re-signing of Chad Warner.
Cats’ Scott derides AFL fines ‘left, right and centre’
Geelong coach Chris Scott says the AFL punishes players and clubs, but is much less able to acknowledge its own mistakes.
Lions coach happy as AFL premiers go on the defensive
Lachie Neale starred in the midfield as reigning AFL premiers Brisbane led from the start to beat St Kilda by 45 points on Saturday at Marvel Stadium.
AFL’s ‘promised land’ looks distant for Lyon’s Saints
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon was the "old bloke" not mincing his words at quarter-time after his team made a poor start in the loss to Brisbane.
Bullocking Bulldogs smash Giants in AFL statement win
The Western Bulldogs have surged into the AFL top-eight and claimed their first back-to-back wins of the season after defeating GWS by 32 points at Manuka Oval.
Slow-starting Suns slice up Swans for 5-1 season start
Gold Coast overcame a tardy start to trample Sydney by 38 points, kicking 12 consecutive goals either side of halftime to improve to 5-1 this season.
Swans’ woes ‘plain and simple’ as Cox demands more
Sydney coach Dean Cox says he wants to see more disruption from his players when the chips are down, after Gold Coast ran riot over them in an AFL humbling.
Blues show they’re back with big AFL win over Cats
Carlton have scored their best win so far this season, leading at every change to beat Geelong in an engrossing clash on Sunday at the MCG.
Kangaroos’ Curtis cops three-game ban for tackle
North Melbourne will be without impressive small forward Paul Curtis for three AFL games after he was suspended for a dangerous tackle.
Aussies eye NFL draft after Mailata’s Super Bowl glory
Australian NFL fans will tune in with interest when the draft takes place in Wisconsin, with a number of Aussie young guns hoping to earn contracts.
‘I’ve seen a trend’: Fagan’s reminder for leaky Lions
Brisbane's leaky defence has concerned coach Chris Fagan, who insists the Lions have not spoken to Jamarra Ugle-Hagan about a move north.
Saints resigned to King’s long-term AFL absence
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says they do not expect injured key forward Max King to be ready for an AFL return until late this season.
Clarkson in it for the long haul with Kangaroos
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson insists he is in it for the long haul with the battling Kangaroos.
‘We can do anything’: Warner signs to remain a Swan
Sydney's Chad Warner has signed a fresh two-year contract tying him to the Swans until the end of 2027, rejecting big offers from West Australian clubs.
Dogs axe veteran Jones as Eagles skipper returns
Liam Jones has been axed by the Western Bulldogs as Jesse Hogan, Josh Rachele and Oscar Allen headline the key players returning to AFL action in round seven.
Gawn stands tall in Demons’ important win over Tigers
Melbourne captain Max Gawn was best afield as the Demons kicked clear after half-time to post a comfortable 20-point victory over Richmond at the MCG.
Tigers coach denies Balta distraction in loss to Demons
Richmond's heavy schedule in recent weeks was a bigger factor in their loss to Melbourne than the spotlight on Noah Balta's court appearance, Adem Yze says.
AFL greats’ lessons prep young gun for Brisbane test
Hard work, a pair of Jacks and two St Kilda icons are helping fuel the rise of young midfielder Hugo Garcia, who is itching to face reigning premiers Brisbane.
Daicos brothers, Sidebottom lead Pies to Anzac Day win
Nick and Josh Daicos have fired Collingwood to a commanding 41-point win over Essendon in front of 92,044 fans at the MCG on Anzac Day.