‘I’m comfortable’: AFL boss on blood-smearing ban
The chief of the AFL says he's comfortable with the Tribunal's decision to ban a North Melbourne player three games for blood-smearing.
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‘Best in five years’: Eagle lands on feet at Lions
Oscar Allen credits some tweaks in the gym to his rejuvenation after years of injury concerns before his move from West Coast to the Brisbane Lions.
Blues star backs Voss as players’ mentality questioned
Sam Walsh insists Carlton players are taking ownership of their performances as they seek a solution to their damaging second-half fade-outs.
Cats win will be icing on cake for Mitchell milestone
Hawthorn are yet to show they can consistently beat the best AFL sides and Easter Monday will be another stern test for Sam Mitchell's men
Lions’ blow with McCluggage return on ice
Hugh McCluggage could miss the Brisbane Lions' Easter Thursday clash with Collingwood after his coach admitted a calf injury wasn't healing as quickly as hoped.
‘Most stringent’: AFL trumpets illicit drugs revamp
The AFL says its new illicit drugs policy, which includes bi-annual hair-testing of all players, is the most stringent in Australian sport.
Fagan’s NBA-style fix to ‘ludicrous’ AFL salary surge
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has tossed up an NBA-style salary cap shake-up to address an issue he fears will "harm" the AFL industry.
St Kilda on guard for stalking Lions to pounce
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has dismissed Brisbane's winless start to the AFL season, expecting the defending champions to "throw a bit" at his AFL team.
Fast-starting Dockers set to face cyclone’s wrath
The AFL clash between Fremantle and Richmond will go ahead despite a cyclone hitting Western Australia.
Young gun dropped in Demons selection shock
Trent Rivers has been left out of the Melbourne side to face Carlton, while West Coast and Port Adelaide will unveil new recruits in round three.
Moore, Pendlebury worries sour Magpies’ win over Giants
Led by Nick Daicos, Collingwood have claimed a 33-point win over undermanned and wasteful GWS, but have injury worries over Darcy Moore and Scott Pendlebury.
Injury concerns won’t stop Magpies taking risks: coach
Collingwood will likely be without Darcy Moore against Brisbane but coach Craig McRae has backed how they've managed their captain's hamstring problem.
They kept hitting him: Harley Reid’s maturity praised
Harley Reid's mature response to being physically targeted has earned high praise, and the West Coast star will be aiming for another big effort against Port.
Dropping Nasiah tag pays off as Lions overwhelm Saints
Brisbane dropping a tag on Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera proved pivotal as the reigning premiers beat St Kilda by 33 points for their first win of the AFL season.
Coach wants more to rise high with superstar Saint
St Kilda head into the AFL bye sitting 1-3, and coach Ross Lyon says more players need to lift to reach the level of young star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
Collard facing AFL investigation again for alleged slur
Two years after serving a six-game ban for a homophobic slur, St Kilda player Lance Collard is under investigation again.
‘No compelling case’: AFL resists later grand final
The AFL grand final will stay in the traditional 2.30pm timeslot for at least the next two seasons, but the door remains open for a future decider under lights.
Magpies learn extent of skipper Moore’s injury
After Darcy Moore played through a hamstring issue against GWS, Collingwood have learned the extent of their captain's injury.
AFL star sent to tribunal for wiping blood on opponent
North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri could be suspended for multiple AFL matches after he was charged with serious misconduct for wiping blood on an opponent.
Blood smear ‘brain fade’ costs Xerri three AFL games
The AFL Tribunal has suspended Kangaroos ruckman Tristan Xerri for three games after he smeared blood on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath.
Differing accounts in case against AFL champions
More alleged suspects have been interviewed as police prosecute two AFL premiership stars over a wild brawl outside a pub.
Ex-AFL player faces jail time after guilty verdict
A former footballer has been taken into custody after a jury convicted him of ripping off families with his pool business, following four trials for the matter.
Bombers still believers as big Anzac Day clash looms
Jye Caldwell says there's still plenty of positivity around Essendon despite their winless start, and feels they will be up for the annual Anzac Day match.
War of words ‘good fun’ but not focus: father-son star
Brisbane midfield star Will Ashcroft has enjoyed following the off-field back-and-forth between St Kilda and the Lions ahead of their Marvel Stadium meeting.
Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start
Essendon veteran Kyle Langford says it's up to the players to turn around the Bombers' horror start to the season, while former coach James Hird has weighed in.
Dockers back ‘fiery’ Voss after AFL taunting sanction
Fremantle's Patrick Voss has apologised to his club for taking the shine off a big win with his taunting of Melbourne defender Harrison Petty.
Geelong skipper sidelined, Magpies pair return
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is set for some time on the sidelines, while a key Collingwood pair return.
Suns hit again as star’s rough conduct ban upheld
Young gun Bailey Humphrey will miss Gold Coast's next two matches through suspension, after the AFL tribunal rejected his arguments against a rough conduct ban.
Crows lose key trio for hoodoo away trip to Geelong
Three star Crows have had their wings clipped ahead of Adelaide's away game against Geelong.
‘Abhorrent male bravado’: men jailed for violating girl
Two regional footballers who preyed on a 14-year-old girl at a birthday party for their own "perverted sexual gratification" have been locked up.
Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant
Richmond's Mykelti Lefau is back after a club-imposed ban and Fremantle named a debutant to replace star midfielder Hayden Young in AFL round two.