Like Cats in mud: Lions reveal plans for wet Gabba
Geelong schooled Brisbane in the arts of wet weather football in their past Gabba meeting, now the sides meet again in what will likely be similar conditions.
Australian rules football
MCG demons: Noble’s advice to Suns about stadium stigma
Gold Coast have a poor record at the MCG but have a chance to issue a huge statement in round three during their only regular-season game at the venue.
Sun faces tall order as Gold Coast take on Demons
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is aware of the Suns' poor record against Melbourne and has set the scene for a pivotal rucking duel at the MCG.
Cats star Smith a ‘lock’ to face Lions in AFL showdown
Bailey Smith is a "lock" to return and fellow Geelong star Tom Stewart has also been named to face reigning premiers Brisbane in a huge boost for the Cats.
Bombers burst past Power for first win of AFL season
Essendon have responded to five days of criticism by claiming their first win of the AFL season, beating Port Adelaide by 12 points.
Ugly but effective: Lions OK with imperfect football
Brisbane midfielder Jarrod Berry says the days of "perfect" football are long gone as he prepares to roll up his sleeves against modern-day AFL rivals Geelong.
AFL star Noah Balta sent bashing victim flying
Security footage shows the moment AFL star Noah Balta shoulder-charges and repeatedly punches a man who ended up in hospital with head injuries.
Curnow back for Blues, Freo hopeful on Bolton
Carlton will welcome back Charlie Curnow from injury against Hawthorn while Fremantle hope Shai Bolton will be fit to debut.
Magpies declare De Goey ‘fit to perform’ in AFL return
Collingwood have declared premiership star Jordan De Goey available to make his first AFL appearance of the season following knee bruising.
Hinkley won’t jump early as Port coach, calls for calm
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he's staying the course amid criticism of his succession plan with assistant Josh Carr.
Resilient Brisbane Lions move on from adversity
Feeling for his struggling teammates, Hugh McCluggage says the Brisbane Lions have to "park" the adversity they have been through recently.
‘Gung-ho’ Cochrane confident in Suns making top four
Despite never having played finals in their 15-season existence, Gold Coast will storm into a top-four finish this year, ex-Suns chairman Tony Cochrane says.
Voss says Curnow’s return won’t fix Carlton’s woes
Under-fire Carlton will be boosted by the return of Charlie Curnow but coach Michael Voss insists the spearhead won't be the Blues' silver bullet.
Tigers won’t throw Dusty-like Lalor to the wolves
Richmond's No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is already earning comparisons to Dustin Martin but coach Adem Yze is determined not to throw him to the wolves.
Carlton ignore ‘noise’, make just one change for Hawks
Carlton coach Michael Voss is keeping faith with his team, making just one change in the wake of a nightmare capitulation against wooden-spooners Richmond.
‘I’d play 15 rucks’: Lions’ cult hero staying humble
Oscar McInerney has put his grand final heartache in perspective and reflected on the special bond he shares with fellow Brisbane ruckman Darcy Fort.
Saints aim to dampen AFL noise around Cats’ Smith
St Kilda will put work into Geelong star Bailey Smith, but will focus more on fixing their own game after a bad round-one loss to Adelaide.
Dockers vow to bounce back from round-one AFL flop
Fremantle copped a 78-point loss to Geelong last week, but coach Justin Longmuir is confident of a much better display in Sunday's clash with Sydney.
No rush on Warner, Swans vow to shun ‘arrogant’ mistake
Sydney defender Dane Rampe says off-contract teammate Chad Warner won't be hurried into recommitting, as the winless Swans prepare to play Fremantle.
Eagles coach looks to Reid a new chapter against Lions
Harley Reid was out of sorts in last week's loss to Gold Coast, but the star West Coast midfielder is being backed in to rebound against Brisbane on Sunday.
Hawks go 3-0, pile more pressure on tired Carlton
Carlton were unable to redeem themselves from a horror round-one defeat, going down to red-hot Hawthorn by 20 points at the MCG.
Bolton in for Dockers, mixed news for Magpies
Fremantle recruit Shai Bolton will play against Sydney on Sunday if he pulls up well from training, while Jordan De Goey will be unleashed against the Bulldogs.
We left our mate on an island, says star Eagle defender
West Coast will be aiming to bounce back from last week's horror 87-point loss to Gold Coast when they face Brisbane at the Gabba on Sunday.
Magpies snatch dramatic win to ruin Bulldogs’ party
Collingwood have fought out a thrilling six-point victory over the Western Bulldogs, who were gallant in their game celebrating 100 years in the VFL/AFL.
Alarms set as ‘suspicious’ Lions welcome Eagles
Will McLachlan will debut for Brisbane at the Gabba, where their premiership flag will be unfurled before midday ahead of a lunch date with the Eagles.
Sydney coach plots to spoil Dockers debut for Bolton
Sydney coach Dean Cox is wary of Shai Bolton, who will make his official debut for Fremantle in Sunday's AFL clash in Perth.
Stewart injury adds to Cats’ pain in loss to Saints
Tom Stewart was a high-profile casualty with a knee injury that forced him out of Geelong's seven-point loss to St Kilda.
Rozee stars as Port Adelaide thrash lacklustre Richmond
Port Adelaide, propelled by captain Connor Rozee, have thrashed Richmond by 72 points at Adelaide Oval.
Cats’ eyes on Stewart, Smith ahead of Lions blockbuster
Stung by their shock loss to St Kilda, Geelong are hopeful star pair Tom Stewart and Bailey Smith will be available to play against Brisbane in round three.
Eagles’ emphatic response falls short as Lions escape
Fresh off an 87-point hiding, West Coast kicked the first five goals against the defending premiers before Brisbane closed out a 19-point win at the Gabba.
Eagles coach’s warning as Reid engages Gabba crowd
West Coast star Harley Reid was a playful target at the Gabba against Brisbane but earned the full backing of his coach for his efforts.