Port forward fuels Hawks rivalry with social media post
Port Adelaide's Willie Rioli has expressed hatred for Hawthorn in a now-deleted social media post in the latest incident in the rivalry between the clubs.
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Hot Pies storm Adelaide for big AFL win over Swans
Led by Steele Sidebottom and Beau McCreery, Collingwood have dominated Sydney for a 31-point win at Adelaide Oval.
Sub’s role is Long-gone for Ned after big AFL game
Ned Long has shone for Collingwood in their win over Sydney, starring in the midfield after several substitute roles this season.
Tigers star may return three days before court sentence
Richmond's Noah Balta could make his AFL comeback just three days before being sentenced in court for assault, his coach Adem Yze says.
Port, Hawks set for fiery re-match to end Gather Round
In the wake of last year's epic semi-final and the controversial post-match incidents, Port Adelaide and Hawthorn clash in the feature game of Gather Round.
AFL coaches ‘disenfranchised’, warns Essendon boss
Brad Scott insists he has never seen the AFL coaching ranks so "disenfranchised" and the Essendon boss has urged the league to act fast.
Magpies prepared to play long game with De Goey
Collingwood coach Craig McRae concedes the AFL club are prepared to play the long game with Jordan De Goey's injury, but hope he will return to face Brisbane.
AFL, SA showing no signs that Gather Round will move
AFL boss Andrew Dillon and SA Premier Peter Malinauskas have launched the third Gather Round in Adelaide, with no signs the fixture will move elsewhere.
All eyes on Rankine as Crows prepare for Gather Round
Adelaide are set to leave the call on Izak Rankine as late as possible ahead of their Gather Round opener on Thursday night against Geelong.
Dangerfield, Cameron seal Cats’ comeback to sink Crows
Geelong have fought back from 30 points down and kicked five goals to one in the final quarter to beat Adelaide in a thrilling start to Gather Round.
Bontempelli preparing to return for Dogs’ Easter game
The Western Bulldogs, who coach Luke Beveridge believes need to be less Sam Darcy-focused up forward, could soon regain superstar Marcus Bontempelli.
Demons coach loves ‘passionate’ Petracca’s emotion
Christian Petracca has received plenty of scrutiny for his post-match emotion after Melbourne's loss to Geelong but coach Simon Goodwin loved it.
Concussed Lion Starcevich up to eight weeks from return
Brandon Starcevich is still eight weeks away from playing despite the Brisbane Lions premiership defender returning to training after his latest concussion.
AFL boss seeks out coaches in bitter row over salaries
The AFL's football boss has sought out coaches to hear their concerns over the salaries and demands on assistant coaches.
Eagles drop ‘disappointed’ Kelly for Blues AFL clash
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says dropping Tim Kelly is a case of rewarding the right behaviours and nothing more.
Tigers leave out Noah Balta ahead of sentencing
Noah Balta has been left out of Richmond's team to take on Fremantle despite completing his club-imposed ban, ahead of his sentencing for assault.
Worpel back for Hawks as guns return in Gather Round
Hawthorn midfielder James Worpel is among the high-profile players named to return from injuries during the AFL's Gather Round showpiece.
Bice settling seamlessly into AFL career with Swans
New Sydney defender Riley Bice will demand attention from Collingwood when they continue Gather Round on Friday night at Adelaide Oval.
Kangaroos boost as Davies-Uniacke signs long-term deal
North Melbourne star Luke Davies-Uniacke has signed a new seven-year contract in a huge show of faith in the AFL club's direction under coach Alastair Clarkson.
Hawks coach Mitchell addresses Allen meeting, furore
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has spoken for the first time since his meeting in Perth with West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen was exposed.
Tigers could have handled Balta saga better: Riewoldt
Jack Riewoldt says Richmond let the Noah Balta selection saga bubble along for too long, as the lawyer representing the man attacked by the defender weighed in.
AFL fines Cats’ Smith $1000 for flipping off fan
Geelong's Bailey Smith has been fined $1000 for misconduct over his double-"bird" salute to an Adelaide fan during the Gather Round opener.
Storm sell out AAMI in record time with AFL Gathering
With no AFL in Victoria this weekend, the Melbourne Storm have produced a historically quick sell-out for their NRL clash with the New Zealand Warriors.
In-form Darcy a major challenge for surging Lions
Brisbane star Josh Dunkley says regardless of Norwood Oval's dimensions, Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy presents a stern AFL challenge.
Star Hawthorn midfielder out for up to four months
High-flying Hawthorn have suffered a major blow with star midfielder Will Day to undergo foot surgery and expected to miss up to four months.
Scott accuses AFL of ‘cherry-picking’ umpiring mistakes
Geelong coach Chris Scott has called on the AFL to stop "cherry-picking" umpiring mistakes to comment on following Adelaide's controversial loss.
Rankine in doubt as Crows move on from AFL blunder
All eyes will be on Adelaide star Izak Rankine at Wednesday training as he tries to overcome a calf muscle injury in time for the AFL Gather Round opener.
Allen shows AFL can’t handle NRL-style moves: Marsh
Outgoing AFLPA boss Paul Marsh says the fallout from Oscar Allen's meeting with Sam Mitchell shows there is no incentive for players to announce moves early.
‘We feel helpless’: Dogs coach Beveridge slams AFL
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has slammed the AFL, saying there is "total confusion" about how to adjudicate tackling.
Adelaide’s dual premiership AFLW coach Clarke to quit
Dual AFLW premiership coach Matthew Clarke will step down as Adelaide's coach at the end of next season.
Brisbane seek to halt poor MCG record against Tigers
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he'll use his club's seven-game losing streak at the MCG against Richmond as motivation for the club's clash on Saturday.