Kangaroos’ Curtis cops three-game ban for tackle
North Melbourne will be without impressive small forward Paul Curtis for three AFL games after he was suspended for a dangerous tackle.
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Aussies eye NFL draft after Mailata’s Super Bowl glory
Australian NFL fans will tune in with interest when the draft takes place in Wisconsin, with a number of Aussie young guns hoping to earn contracts.
‘I’ve seen a trend’: Fagan’s reminder for leaky Lions
Brisbane's leaky defence has concerned coach Chris Fagan, who insists the Lions have not spoken to Jamarra Ugle-Hagan about a move north.
Saints resigned to King’s long-term AFL absence
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says they do not expect injured key forward Max King to be ready for an AFL return until late this season.
Clarkson in it for the long haul with Kangaroos
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson insists he is in it for the long haul with the battling Kangaroos.
‘We can do anything’: Warner signs to remain a Swan
Sydney's Chad Warner has signed a fresh two-year contract tying him to the Swans until the end of 2027, rejecting big offers from West Australian clubs.
Dogs axe veteran Jones as Eagles skipper returns
Liam Jones has been axed by the Western Bulldogs as Jesse Hogan, Josh Rachele and Oscar Allen headline the key players returning to AFL action in round seven.
Gawn stands tall in Demons’ important win over Tigers
Melbourne captain Max Gawn was best afield as the Demons kicked clear after half-time to post a comfortable 20-point victory over Richmond at the MCG.
Tigers coach denies Balta distraction in loss to Demons
Richmond's heavy schedule in recent weeks was a bigger factor in their loss to Melbourne than the spotlight on Noah Balta's court appearance, Adem Yze says.
AFL greats’ lessons prep young gun for Brisbane test
Hard work, a pair of Jacks and two St Kilda icons are helping fuel the rise of young midfielder Hugo Garcia, who is itching to face reigning premiers Brisbane.
Daicos brothers, Sidebottom lead Pies to Anzac Day win
Nick and Josh Daicos have fired Collingwood to a commanding 41-point win over Essendon in front of 92,044 fans at the MCG on Anzac Day.
‘A lot of Adele’ but Suns will keep pushing boundaries
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has spoken to emerging star Mac Andrew about his on-field antics but encouraged his side to keep "pushing the boundaries".
Pickett played an Ablett-like game, say dazzled Demons
Melbourne dynamo Kysaiah Pickett will loom large on Anzac Eve following a performance rated by Demons coaches as one of the best in recent memory.
Hawthorn’s Nash banned for four games by AFL Tribunal
Hawthorn will be without midfielder Conor Nash for four matches after failing to downgrade his suspension for striking at the AFL Tribunal.
Cox admits he got it wrong with key move in Swans’ loss
Sydney's Tom McCartin will play in his traditional defensive role this week after coach Dean Cox admitted sending him forward against Port Adelaide didn't work.
Young gun Daicos to lead Magpies in Moore’s absence
With skipper Darcy Moore sidelined, Nick Daicos will captain Collingwood for the first time, stepping up on the Anzac Day stage.
Allen feels the love after returning from Easter leave
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen is enduring a tough season, but ruckman Matt Flynn says the star forward is receiving plenty of love from the player group.
Demons ‘positive’ about defender May returning
Melbourne are expecting star defender Steven May to return from a groin strain for the Demons' clash with Richmond, while a key Lion has also been cleared.
Bombers turn attention to stopping a Magpie in top Nick
Shutting down red-hot Collingwood star Nick Daicos is a huge challenge for Essendon on Anzac Day, but the Bombers are ready for it.
Tigers star Balta ‘flat’ after shock curfew call
Richmond star Noah Balta will take a break from playing football at any level this weekend as he abides by a court imposed night-time curfew.
‘Not absolutely flying’: exposed Lions lick wounds
Brisbane co-captain Lachie Neale has challenged his midfield group to lift their contested work after a loss to Collingwood exposed some elements of their game.
Balta banned from night games after assault sentencing
Richmond star Noah Balta is set to miss three upcoming night games after copping a 10pm curfew as part of his punishment for assaulting a man in regional NSW.
Veteran Goldstein ready to grab Bombers’ ruck spot
Todd Goldstein, who has been acting as Essendon's ruck coach, will become the No.1 big man following season-ending injuries to Sam Draper and Nick Bryan.
Geelong hang on for thrilling Easter Monday win
Geelong have pipped Hawthorn by seven points in their annual Easter Monday battle at the MCG, holding off a late Hawks surge.
Fears over Darcy’s knee injury as Bulldogs belt Saints
Western Bulldogs key forward Sam Darcy was substituted out of his side's 71-point hammering of St Kilda after injuring his left knee in a marking contest.
Bulldogs star Sam Darcy avoids ACL tear, faces surgery
Western Bulldogs key forward Sam Darcy faces a stint on the sidelines with a knee injury, but has avoided a dreaded anterior cruciate ligament rupture.
Geelong hang on for thrilling Easter Monday win
Geelong have pipped Hawthorn by seven points in their annual Easter Monday battle at the MCG, holding off a late Hawks surge.
Saints bank on team effort to combat Bont’s Bulldogs
Captain Marcus Bontempelli is a massive inclusion for the Western Bulldogs ahead of Sunday night's clash against St Kilda at Marvel Stadium.
Demon delight for coach Goodwin after first win of 2025
Melbourne have broken through for their first AFL win of 2025, holding off Fremantle by 10 points at the MCG to ease pressure on coach Simon Goodwin.
Tigers shock Suns in Noah Balta’s AFL return
Richmond have beaten Gold Coast in one of the biggest upsets of the AFL season so far as Noah Balta returned to action ahead of his sentencing for assault.
Tigers support Noah Balta as sentencing looms
Noah Balta impressed on return for Richmond in their shock win over Gold Coast but now faces sentencing in the coming days after pleading guilty to assault.