Unstoppable Blue Cripps at another level: Voss
Carlton captain and Brownlow Medal contender Patrick Cripps has gone to another level, according to coach Michael Voss, and looms as a danger player in finals.
Australian rules football
Bulldog Jones escapes AFL ban, but Blue cops one week
Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones can escape with a $2500 fine for his dangerous tackle, but Carlton forward Matthew Owies has copped a one-match ban.
Marshall shock omission from AFL’s All-Australian squad
Max Gawn is a chance to land his seventh All-Australian blazer after being named in the extended squad, but Saints ruckman Rowan Marshall was a shock omission.
Premiers Brisbane Lions seek to create AFLW history
Brisbane captain Bre Koenen says the lure of becoming the first AFLW team to win back-to-back premierships is high on the agenda for the Lions.
Petracca trade ‘unrealistic’ for Magpies: McRae
Collingwood aren't a "realistic" destination for Melbourne star Christian Petracca, according to coach Craig McRae, while John Noble wants to join Gold Coast.
AFL season over for injured Port defender Kane Farrell
Kane Farrell will miss Port Adelaide's AFL finals campaign with the influential defender ruled out for the season with a severe hamstring injury.
Tribunal rules Carlton forward Owies out of AFL final
After six hours of AFL Tribunal hearings, Carlton's Matthew Owies and Melbourne's Kysaiah Pickett have both been unable to overturn bans for dangerous tackles.
Tigers confirm Bolton, Rioli and Baker want to leave
Liam Baker is the latest player set to leave Richmond, while Hawthorn are on track to lure West Coast defender Tom Barrass.
Dockers star Young tried to play on with a broken leg
Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young says he didn't realise he had broken his leg during Sunday's 20-point loss to Port Adelaide.
Swans dismiss venue move as AFL derby final sells out
Callum Mills is aware some fans will miss out on Sydney's qualifying final against GWS after tickets sold out, but is firm on the game staying at the SCG.
Hawks’ remarkable rise has skipper daring to dream
James Sicily is convinced Hawthorn can match it with the best in a wide open AFL premiership race, having turned their season around from a horror 0-5 start.
Slow-starting Swans end Essendon’s finals dreams
Essendon's finals dreams are over after being overrun by ladder-leaders Sydney, with the Swans booting 12 goals to four in the second half.
Essendon’s season crumbles in familiar fashion
Essendon coach Brad Scott maintains the Bombers are better placed this season despite missing finals for a third-straight year.
Demons end horror week with big AFL win over Suns
Melbourne have ended a week to forget off the field in style, posting a comprehensive 54-point AFL win over Gold Coast at People First Stadium.
Coach in awe of ‘Nick Show’ after Magpies down Lions
Collingwood have pinched a one-point win over the wasteful Brisbane Lions at the MCG to keep alive their hopes of sneaking into the AFL finals.
Coach insists Lions remain optimistic after tough loss
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan insists his side can bounce back from blowing a golden opportunity to beat Collingwood and still impact the AFL finals.
Saints stun Cats to keep AFL top-four race open
St Kilda have pulled off a brilliant 51-point turnaround to beat Geelong by 18 points and strike a blow to the Cats' hopes of a top-four AFL finish.
Cats to lick wounds, move on after missed top-four shot
After Geelong spurned a golden opportunity to seal a top-four berth in their loss to St Kilda, they will try to quickly move on to their clash with West Coast.
Port’s Houston sent to tribunal with AFL future unclear
Port Adelaide star Dan Houston has been referred directly to the AFL Tribunal, charged with rough conduct over his high bump on Adelaide's Izak Rankine.
Hawks star Day avoids broken collarbone in big win
Hawthorn have beaten Richmond by 63 points to continue their surge towards AFL finals, but are awaiting updates on star midfielder Will Day's collarbone injury.
Clarkson tries to pour water on AFL trade targets fire
Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson has claimed comments about possible trade targets were more philosophical than specific after he caused a stir in AFL circles.
Yze uneasy over star Tigers trade talk
Trade speculation is swirling around contracted Richmond duo Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli, much to the frustration of coach Adem Yze.
Magpies alive, Dockers stumble in tight AFL finals race
Collingwood's thrilling win over Brisbane kept the reigning premiers' season alive as Fremantle tumbled out of the AFL's top eight after a loss to GWS.
Dramatic AFL finals race hardest-earnt since 2012
Carlton are set to record the most wins - 14 - by an AFL team finishing a home-and-away eighth since North Melbourne back in 2012.
Richmond star Shai Bolton open to returning to WA
Richmond playmaker Shai Bolton will return to Western Australia for family reasons should the Tigers be compensated properly for losing a contracted star.
Lions defender Jack Payne out until AFL finals
The Brisbane Lions' defensive stocks will be stretched until finals with backman Jack Payne ruled out for the rest of the home-and-away season.
Magpies’ McRae reflects on ‘selfish’ umpire comments
Collingwood's Craig McRae caused a stir with his contentious commentary on umpires and admits he let his frustration get the better of him.
Kingsley guarantees Coniglio return against Dockers
Stephen Coniglio has finally overcome a shoulder injury, leaving GWS coach Adam Kingsley confident the midfielder will play against Fremantle.
Lukosius ‘required’ at Gold Coast amid trade rumours
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says Jack Lukosius is a "required player" at the AFL club amid growing trade speculation surrounding the forward.
Freo roll dice on debutant ruck, Warner out for Swans
Fremantle have handed Liam Reidy an AFL debut for Saturday's clash with GWS, while Sydney star Chad Warner will miss Friday night's encounter with Essendon.
Kevin Sheedy to step down from Essendon board
AFL legend Kevin Sheedy will step down from Essendon's board in September, saying he feels the club is in safe hands now.