Cats stay calm with Bruhn return something to cheer
Chris Scott was impressed with Tanner Bruhn's AFL return after 17 months out of the game and won't panic despite a one-sided opening-round loss to the Suns.
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‘As good as I’ve seen’: Petracca stars for hot Suns
Gold Coast recruit Christian Petracca was at his explosive best as the Suns notched a statement-making 56-point defeat of last year's grand finalists Geelong.
Lions back boom recruit to slot into star-studded team
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is excited to debut recruit Oscar Allen and confident the former West Coast star will connect on the field with his teammates.
Injuries strike Cats ahead of AFL season opener
Geelong will be without two of their biggest names for their season opener against Gold Coast, while the Western Bulldogs have backed in Sam Darcy's fitness.
How under-pressure Cameron turned back the clock
Not since 2019 has Charlie Cameron collected more than the 18 disposals he finished with against Gold Coast in last week's AFL pre-season clash.
Suns skipper leans on next-gen to continue rise
Only 25 and just in his second season as Suns captain, Noah Anderson has already earmarked a group of younger players he says can shape the club's future.
Swans explode to life to shatter Blues in season opener
An extraordinary 12-goal third quarter from Sydney has delivered the Swans a 63-point comeback win over Carlton in a spiteful AFL season opener.
New AFL chairman vows ‘no hubris or arrogance’
The AFL's latest chairman wants to build a greater connection between the league and its clubs and has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at the game's past hierarchy.
Suns coy on Ugle-Hagan debut against Geelong
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has done his part to push for a Gold Coast debut when the Suns host Geelong in their season opener, but Damien Hardwick isn't locking it in.
‘Better equipped’: Swans coach eyes finals return
Another year, another premiership campaign - only this time, Sydney coach Dean Cox feels better placed to guide the Swans to finals after off-field additions.
Lions’ next gen a scary prospect for flag rivals
Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews is bullish about his team's chances of completing a premiership hat-trick, buoyed by the emergence of young stars.
‘Not lost on us’: Dillon oversees plenty of AFL change
While the AFL remains a strong code, the last few months have not been smooth and they need to have their house in better order.
Touk, Suns have the tools for early Geelong test
Suns vice-captain Touk Miller is eager to see how his side stacks up when they host last year's beaten grand finalists Geelong in AFL's Opening Round.
‘I could go on forever’: Lions far from final product
Jaspa Fletcher thinks two-time defending premiers Brisbane, who boast an army of emerging stars, are yet to hit their AFL ceiling.
‘Egregious injustice’: Cat to return after rape case
Geelong coach Chris Scott says Tanner Bruhn will return to action after missing last season while stood down by the AFL when falsely charged with rape.
Curnow, Oliver wowing teammates after big moves north
The two big recruits to Sydney's AFL clubs have impressed their new teammates even before playing a competition game in fresh colours.
Dees sign replacement for retired premiership defender
Melbourne have turned to VFL affiliate Casey to fill their final list spot for 2026 following the immediate retirement of premiership backman Steven May.
AFL’s Opening Round, and Origin here to stay: Dillon
AFL chief Andrew Dillon has backed the contentious opening round format and says State of Origin matches are here to stay.
‘Catch and cook’: stacked Suns the reel deal
Daniel Rioli found his niche on the Gold Coast after a move from Melbourne and expects Christian Petracca and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to do the same.
Butters sizzles as slick Port overpower Eagles
Port Adelaide tuned up for the AFL home-and-away campaign with a dominant win over West Coast in their final pre-season hit-out.
Premiership-winning Demons defender retires from AFL
Melbourne defender Steven May has announced his AFL retirement after 251 games, including the Demons' drought-breaking 2021 premiership.
Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers
While the Saints suffered a couple of injuries in their Ballarat pre-season win over Essendon, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera showcased his new role to deadly effect.
English lesson for Hawks in Dogs’ perfect tune-up
The Western Bulldogs will go into the AFL home-and-away season in strong form after Tim English led a dominant tune-up win over Hawthorn.
Suns forward suspended for AFL opening round
A late bump on his Brisbane Lions opponent has cost Gold Coast key forward Jed Walter a one-match suspension, ruling him out of the clash with Geelong.
Lions forward feasts, new Sun threatens in goal-fest
Logan Morris dined out in Brisbane's high-scoring AFL preseason defeat of Gold Coast, two fit-again teammates pushed their case and a new Sun teased.
Bulldogs won’t look back to go forward in AFL
Ten years on from the Western Bulldogs' drought-breaking premiership, skipper Marcus Bontempelli isn't looking to the 2016 flag for inspiration.
Injury scare could make clubs reconsider ruck options
Clubs could be nervous about throwing their forwards into ruck centre ball-ups after an injury scare to Geelong's Shannon Neale.
Cats breathe easy after Shannon avoids big injury
Carlton have beaten Geelong by 15 points in their final pre-season match, but all the talk was about a knock to Cats forward Shannon Neale.
‘That’s the risk’: Star Blue backs himself on long deal
Carlton star Sam Walsh has shunned free agency in favour of signing a bumper eight-year contract extension with the Blues and is adamant his body can hold up.
Curnow v Carlton clash could get spicy: Cripps
Superstar Swans recruit Charlie Curnow looms as a huge threat to his old side Carlton, who are set to unveil a new-look forward line in the AFL's season-opener.
Magpies, Cats back big guns’ fitness for opening round
Geelong expect Jeremy Cameron to be fit for AFL opening round, while Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore is bullish on his own fitness.