Cameron boots 700th as Lalor hurt again in Cats rout
Geelong's Jeremy Cameron kicked his 700th AFL goal and Richmond's No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor hurt his hamstring again in the Cats' 72-point win.
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Umpires in firing line as Bombers coach hits out at AFL
A collision that left Essendon forward Nate Caddy winded could have been easily avoided if the AFL made one simple change, Bombers coach Brad Scott says.
Injury pain and Brisbane blitz leave Port on brink
Port Adelaide copped a trio of injuries and some of the Lions' best attacking football before succumbing in a loss that leaves their finals hopes shot.
Hawks too strong despite Saints star causing nightmares
St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera had a career-best 43 disposals but couldn't prevent Hawthorn posting a 20-point win at Marvel Stadium.
AFL clears Bombers star over huge umpire collision
The AFL's crackdown on umpire contact hasn't hurt Nate Caddy, who has no case to answer over his accidental collision with a whistleblower.
Swans upset Freo in SCG thriller
Fremantle are out of the AFL top eight after their first loss in seven games in going down by 11 points away to Sydney, who kept their slim finals hopes alive.
Blues, Lions to honour Walls with best-afield medal
Carlton and Brisbane will honour Robert Walls, who died in May, with a best-afield medal that will be awarded for the first time after Thursday night's game.
Injured Port Adelaide trio ruled out for season
A trio of Port Adelaide players will miss the rest of the AFL season after suffering injuries in a loss to Brisbane.
NRL legend’s words of wisdom for Hawks in flag hunt
Hawthorn have turned to NRL legend Cameron Smith for advice as they charge towards another likely AFL finals campaign under coach Sam Mitchell.
‘Brain running crazy’: Mac backs instinct to face Pies
Key defender Mac Andrew has explained his mindset, and how switching off a "crazy" brain can unlock his best when the Suns host Collingwood.
‘Lucky’ Adelaide goalsneak sent for surgery
Adelaide's medicos are uncertain how long attacker Josh Rachele will be sidelined after having knee surgery.
‘Never play again’ – Matthews laments Bruns hit
In a wide-ranging interview, AFL legend Leigh Matthews says some wisdom from Hawthorn coach Allan Jeans was pivotal after his infamous Neville Bruns hit.
Injuries end season for Bombers, No.1 draft pick
No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is out for the rest of the season, Essendon's Nik Cox will not play at all this year, while there is also bad news for Joel Amartey.
Reid surgery headlines Bombers’ ongoing injury crisis
Zach Reid's season-ending hamstring surgery continues his terrible run of injuries and continues the bad news for Essendon.
Friendly fire means another delay to Magpie’s return
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey was concussed in an innocuous incident at Tuesday morning training, further delaying his AFL comeback.
Gabba fortress needs fortifying: Rayner
Fresh off the bye, the Brisbane Lions have targeted a better home showing as they fine-tune their AFL premiership defence.
Suns star at risk as AFL cracks down on umpire contact
Matt Rowell has already been fined three times this season for umpire contact and a fourth will likely earn the Gold Coast star an AFL Tribunal appearance.
Richmond forward given five-game ban at AFL tribunal
Richmond forward Tom Lynch has apologised again before receiving a five-game ban at the AFL tribunal for striking an Adelaide opponent.
AFL called out for ‘disappointing’ ump contact changes
The Players' Association has hit out at the AFL for immediately increasing fines and penalties for contact with umpires.
Gun Bombers defender sent for scans on hamstring
Getting ready to return from a hamstring injury, gun Essendon defender Zach Reid has been sent for scans after pulling up sore at training.
Doubt over spearhead but Giants ‘not too worried’
GWS forward Darcy Jones has backed his teammates to get the job done against West Coast in Perth despite serious doubt over star forward Jesse Hogan's fitness.
It’s just a tragedy: Walsh lauded a decade after death
Phil Walsh's innate football knowledge is being fondly recalled as Adelaide's AFL cohort tread a fine line in marking the 10th anniversary of his murder.
Voss insists ‘life’ left in Carlton’s tough season
Carlton coach Michael Voss has emphatically declared the Blues' AFL season remains alive, despite sitting three games outside of the top eight.
Suns coach savages AFL over late-season rule change
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has slammed the AFL's change to umpire contact rules, describing some incidents involving a star midfielder as laughable.
How will Dockers fans respond to Ross the Boss?
Fremantle were humbled by St Kilda eight weeks ago and there will be added intrigue to Sunday's re-match given Ross Lyon will come face to face with Freo fans.
Coach wants more to keep Suns shining in AFL finals bid
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says his players have plenty to work on despite getting back into the AFL top eight with a 19-point win over Melbourne.
Goodwin wants Lever confident for Demons return
Melbourne's AFL loss to Gold Coast won't change coach Simon Goodwin's plan to get Jake Lever back loving football.
Gunston sinks seven as Hawks hammer hapless Roos
Hawthorn have extended their run of wins in Launceston to nine with an 85-point annihilation of North Melbourne, with Jack Gunston and Mabior Chol starring.
Ladder-leading Magpies given major scare by Eagles
Collingwood have strung together a seventh straight victory, downing a brave West Coast by 29 points at Marvel Stadium.
‘White-line fever’ Tiger star Lynch facing suspension
Adelaide have cruised to a 68-point win at the MCG on a dirty day for Richmond when spearhead Tom Lynch was put on report for a wild strike.
Fiorini in the clear for collision with Demons defender
The clash between Gold Coast and Melbourne attracted plenty of fines, but Brayden Fiorini is in the clear for the incident that concussed Harrison Petty.