‘Dark moments’: Merrett slams reporting of his future
In a revealing confession, Essendon star Zach Merrett has detailed some "dark moments" due to the ongoing speculation about his future in the AFL.
Australian rules football
‘We’re in the fight’: Lions’ three-peat dream not over
Chris Fagan is adamant Brisbane are on target for a deep run in finals, believing the reigning premiers have made amends for an alarming mid-season slump.
Kangas, Demons players dominate Australia’s AFLW squad
North Melbourne and Melbourne players dominate Australia's 25-strong squad for the inaugural international clash against Ireland.
‘Laugh it off’: Port’s hot property on rumoured offers
In-demand Port Adelaide star Zak Butters maintains he's not thinking about his future just yet, adding he'll only decide at the end of the season.
No doubts as happy Draper maintains short-term focus
Lions ruckman Sam Draper isn't getting ahead of himself despite an encouraging start to life with two-time defending premiers Brisbane.
How two WA footy legends lifted Sydney up the ladder
Dean Cox and Matthew Pavlich were AFL figureheads and rivals for so long in WA, they explain why an unlikely partnership has proven such a hit in Sydney.
Swans star back for crunch game after lengthy recovery
Sydney will welcome back Errol Gulden to face the Brisbane Lions, with the star midfielder finally available after a shoulder reconstruction in March.
AFL outlines radical fixture models to club bosses
Tasmania's entry into the AFL from 2028 has the AFL considering a number of potential changes to how the season runs - including a group stage.
Luckless AFL veteran calls time, star Swan to return
Sydney midfielder Taylor Adams has retired, his AFL career cut short by a tough run with injuries, but the Swans are set to welcome back a superstar.
St Kilda stars to undergo scans after crucial loss
St Kilda co-captain Jack Sinclair and ruckman Tom De Koning have suffered significant injuries in the Saints' 22-point win against the Bulldogs.
Hawk cops three-game ban, Sun suspended for two matches
Hawthorn star Josh Weddle faces a three-match suspension after his late hit on Daniel Rioli, with Gold Coast's Sam Clohesy also charged for rough conduct.
Comeback win over Dees gives coach plenty to Crow about
Adelaide have booted the last two goals of the game for a tense 17-point victory over Melbourne, rising to fifth spot on the AFL ladder.
Daicos, De Goey fire for Pies, Port slammed by injury
Leading at the main break, Port Adelaide have failed to kick a goal in the second half and lost three players to injury in a 26-point defeat to Collingwood.
Port defender out long-term after horror knee injury
Port Adelaide defender Esava Ratugolea will undergo emergency surgery and be sidelined for 12 months with a suspected ruptured patella tendon.
Collingwood ‘get clicks’: McRae on Pies list debate
Collingwood, the oldest list in the AFL, are determined to attract big name players to the club, as coach Craig McRae says criticism is driven by "clicks".
‘Glue guy’: hardman looks to make sliding Suns stick
The slumping Suns are stacked with silky stars but are looking to a hard-nosed forward struggling to keep his place in the side to inspire them out of a rut.
Hawthorn mids fire as Suns sink to fourth loss in a row
Hawthorn booted clumps of goals and dominated the midfield battle to win on the Gold Coast and hand the Suns their fourth-straight AFL defeat.
Crows claw their way back for thrilling win over Dees
Adelaide have booted the last two goals of the game for a tense 17-point victory against Melbourne, rising to fifth spot on the AFL ladder.
I want to take Suns to the promised land: Hardwick
Suns coach Damien Hardwick says he let go of some talented players at the end of last season in what may have been one step back to go two steps forward.
‘The bye will do him good’: sore Cat ace set for a rest
Star Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron is dealing with a grumbly hip and a sore arm, but coach Chris Scott is adamant the veteran isn't at risk of further injury.
Ex-AFL star’s partner suing Demons over privacy breach
Melbourne Football Club has faced court accused of three privacy breaches after sensitive information was shared about a former star player on a video call.
‘Amazing’: Modra’s wife thanks medics after accident
Former AFL star Tony Modra is critically injured in hospital after an accident involving his sheep truck, rocking his home state and the football community.
Dockers relieved after star midfielder given all clear
Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young has been beset by injuries over the past 18 months but his knee scare against Geelong isn't anything to worry about.
Dockers overcome yips to chase down Cats for 13th win
Luke Jackson has kicked three goals and Andrew Brayshaw racked up a whopping 16 possessions in the third quarter alone as Fremantle edged past Geelong.
Pie Pendlebury given an extended rest, Crows load up
Despite Collingwood having a bye last week, veteran midfielder Scott Pendlebury has been rested from Saturday night's clash with Port Adelaide at the MCG.
Suns use their Witts for huge home clash against Hawks
Gold Coast have dropped three players and Hawthorn will welcome back one of their top stars for Friday night's clash between two teams badly in need of a win.
Former league great accused of blocking star’s return
Israel Folau's hopes of returning to the NRL after more than a decade were blocked by former league great Wayne Pearce, according to Folau's wife.
‘A lot going on’: Hill returns to Magpies training
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Bobby Hill is a long way off playing again after returning from the latest interruption to his football.
Simpkin’s ‘laughable’ barb attracts AFL warning
North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin has had a warning from the AFL after sticking up for teammate Paul Curtis, after his three-week ban was upheld at the tribunal.
Cats stars ruled out as Dockers receive triple boost
Star Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith has been cut down by illness ahead of Thursday's clash with Fremantle, while the Dockers welcome back three key players.
Gold Coast slapped with $20,000 fine for umpire contact
The AFL has handed down a fine to Gold Coast after the club's fifth incident this season of a player making careless contact with an umpire.