Young Swan Amartey shakes off goal-drought concerns
Sydney star Joel Amartey has kicked six goals in seven games since reaching a career-best haul of nine against Adelaide, but the young Swan is refusing to fret.
Australian rules football
Cattery trip could prove crucial in Eagles’ coach race
West Coast will be missing key players Tom Barrass, Jeremy McGovern and Liam Ryan when they take on Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday.
Curnow, Saad and McGovern all a chance for Blues
Carlton forward Charlie Curnow is a chance to return against St Kilda this week, while Sydney star Chad Warner and Hawthorn's Jack Scrimshaw have been named.
Port fail to downgrade Houston’s five-match AFL ban
The AFL Appeals Board have rejected Port Adelaide's argument than Dan Houston didn't receive a fair hearing at the AFL Tribunal, upholding his five-match ban.
Adelaide star Rachele remorseful after being axed
Adelaide forward Josh Rachele says he's remorseful after being dropped from the AFL side for repeatedly failing to adhere to the club's team-first values.
Key pair ruled out of Blues’ vital Saints clash
Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow has fallen short of a comeback from an ankle injury in time for the Blues' crucial AFL clash with St Kilda.
Schofield won’t be urging Eagles to do it for him
West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield will face the biggest challenge of his seven games in charge when his side faces Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
Hardwick’s chance to spoil Tigers’ farewell party
Richmond will farewell their retiring premiership greats, but former coach Damien Hardwick is remaining focused on guiding his Gold Coast side to a win.
All heart as divisive Daniher eyes sentimental 200th
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has defended key forward Joe Daniher as he prepares for AFL game 200 against the club where it all began.
Strike forces AFL to bring forward Hawks-North clash
Industrial action from electrical workers in Tasmania has prompted the AFL to bring forward Saturday's match between Hawthorn and North Melbourne in Launceston.
May speaks on Petracca’s ’emotional’ Demons meeting
Star Melbourne defender Steven May says Christian Petracca opened up to his teammates about his mental health struggles amid trade speculation.
Pickett set for ban as lightning halts Magpies’ win
Star Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett is facing another ban for a high bump after collecting Collingwood captain Darcy Moore in the Demons' 46-point loss.
Petracca set for post-season meeting with Demons coach
Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has yet to sit down with Demons coach Simon Goodwin to guarantee he will see out his contract at the club.
Hawthorn thrash Kangaroos, clinch AFL top eight spot
Hawthorn have walloped North Melbourne by 124 points to qualify for the AFL finals for the first time since 2018.
Stewart hamstrung, Cameron on fire as Cats claw Eagles
Tom Stewart and Lawson Humphries sat out the second half of Geelong's huge win over West Coast, which guaranteed the Cats a top-four finish.
Suns record most wins in a season, Tigers finish last
Gold Coast have recorded 11 wins in a season for the first time in their AFL history after beating wooden spooners Richmond by 28 points at the MCG.
Eagles caretaker Schofield sees positives in tough year
A heavy defeat against Geelong ended a five-win campaign for West Coast, with interim coach Jarrad Schofield adamant the AFL club has taken steps forward.
Tigers await looming calls from off-contract stars
Richmond coach Adem Yze says he will find out in coming days the future plans of off-contract premiership heroes Liam Baker and Jack Graham.
Lions splutter home to grab fifth as Heppell signs off
Essendon provided a late scare after Brisbane had looked comfortably home, the Lions eventually winning by 20 points to clinch fifth place and a home AFL final.
Swans rout Crows to clinch AFL minor premiership
Sydney have thumped Adelaide by 31 points to seal their first AFL minor premiership in eight years and secure a home qualifying final.
Heppell celebrated as Bombers seek fixes to bridge gap
Essendon coach Brad Scott has lauded Dyson Heppell after the former captain's stellar farewell and preached hope despite the club's late-season slide.
Swans confident Papley, McInerney will play AFL finals
Securing a home qualifying final after taking the minor premiership, Sydney coach John Longmire is confident their injured stars will return in time.
‘Game’s changed’: Scott’s big call on AFL flag race
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is adamant his side have what's required to win the AFL premiership from fifth place and he isn't alone in his thinking.
Resilient Dogs seal finals berth with win over Giants
The Western Bulldogs have beaten GWS by 37 points in Ballarat to lock in an AFL finals berth, but will sweat on a potential suspension to Liam Jones.
Blues reach AFL finals despite last-gasp loss to Saints
Carlton can thank Port Adelaide for saving their AFL season after a heartbreaking loss to St Kilda put the Blues' finals hopes in jeopardy.
Western Bulldogs’ Jones set for scrutiny over tackle
Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones appears certain to come under scrutiny for a dangerous tackle and could be suspended for his first finals game.
Dockers miss out on finals again, Port secure second
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has kicked two final-quarter goals to lead his side to a 20-point win over Fremantle that killed the Dockers' finals hopes.
AFL flag hopefuls brace for tightest finals series yet
Sydney are best placed on the AFL finals starting grid but Geelong coach Chris Scott believes you could throw a blanket over this year's premiership hopefuls.
Port not haunted by past September failures
Port Adelaide have finished a game clear in second spot, but their recent finals history suggests they face an uphill battle to reach the grand final.
AFL finals clash with AFLW leaves Dogs disgruntled
The AFL finals schedule has caused issues, with the Western Bulldogs' elimination final against Hawthorn due to clash with their women's team's home opener.
Sydney FC back ex-Juve, Bayern star Costa to deliver
Sydney FC have landed former Brazil, Juventus and Bayern Munich star Douglas Costa for two seasons and are adamant he can deliver where other marquees haven't.