Oliver ‘frustrated’ at AFL speculation: Goodwin
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says there was nothing more to Clayton Oliver's AFL week off than the health and well-being of the star midfielder.
Australian rules football
Suns midfield urged to bring more bite to Dogs test
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick wants a lift from his out-of-form midfield when the Suns take on the red-hot Western Bulldogs in Darwin.
Power say racism is ‘persistent’ after AFL bans Rioli
Port Adelaide's Willie Rioli pulled out of the Showdown following a week of allegations of threats made against rival players, then he was suspended.
Swans hopeful McDonald will make AFL return this season
Sydney's Logan McDonald will have surgery again after going under the knife in the off-season, but coach Dean Cox is hopeful he can make his return this season.
Hawks rest Barrass, Bulldogs lose Adam Treloar
Tom Barrass will sit out Hawthorn's clash with Melbourne as Sam Mitchell manages the experienced defender's workload with an eye towards the AFL finals.
Cagey Blues coach Voss declares Curnow right for Saints
Carlton expect Charlie Curnow to face St Kilda despite the star forward being involved in a heavy collision at training.
Bulldogs’ Dale keen to move on from Rioli saga
The Western Bulldogs have refused to weigh in to the Willie Rioli drama after the Port Adelaide forward sent a threatening message about defender Bailey Dale.
Big-name Magpies out of Fremantle clash
Collingwood premiership quartet Jordan De Goey, Brayden Maynard, Brody Mihocek and Scott Pendlebury won't face Fremantle off a five-day break.
Bombers to regain midfielder Caldwell for Swans clash
Jye Caldwell will return for Essendon against Sydney, who could welcome Taylor Adams back to their midfield.
AFL still pondering sanctions for Rioli over threats
Willie Rioli has been interviewed by the AFL after two more reports emerged about the Port Adelaide forward allegedly threatening rival players.
Chad Warner stars as Swans down Giants in bitter derby
Sydney have bounced back from consecutive AFL losses to defeat GWS in their qualifying final rematch and hold onto local bragging rights.
Chad Warner stars as Swans down Giants in bitter derby
Sydney have bounced back from consecutive AFL losses to defeat GWS in their qualifying final rematch and hold onto local bragging rights.
Yze backs Balta after jeers from Hawks fans
Richmond defender Noah Balta was jeered by Hawthorn fans as he returned to AFL action for the first time since being sentenced for assault.
Cameron, Lions mids flex to continue QClash dominance
Brisbane's midfield have dominated in a 17-point QClash defeat of Gold Coast that sent the in-form Suns crashing back to earth.
Pressure on Port, Freo to bounce back from horror shows
Port Adelaide and Fremantle are reeling from huge interstate defeats and will be under a fierce spotlight in their marquee games in round nine.
Hardwick calls for protection of ‘too honest’ Rowell
Suns clearance king Matt Rowell was quietened by Brisbane in a lopsided QClash but his coach Damien Hardwick said he should be getting more help from officials.
Positive sign as Devils nab Collingwood recruiting guru
The Tasmania Devils have completed an off-field signing coup, with a highly regarded former Collingwood recruitment manager joining the club.
Ladder-leading Lions ‘humming’ with plenty in reserve
The impressive injury returns in the VFL of Tom Doedee and Keidean Coleman have coincided with Brisbane's AFL premiership defence clicking up a few gears.
Saints’ Garcia rises from Ross bake to AFL nomination
A week after Hugo Garcia felt the full force of coach Ross Lyon's fury, the St Kilda youngster is the latest AFL Rising Star nomination.
Port’s Rioli apologises for message to Bulldogs player
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has apologised and the AFL will take no further action after his message to a Western Bulldogs player caused a stir.
Swans weigh up AFL tribunal challenge for Melican ban
Sydney might take Lewis Melican's striking charge to the tribunal after he was offered a three-game ban for the incident involving GWS opponent Toby Bedford.
Dockers exposed again in AFL shocker against Saints
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir said he will question himself hard after his team were beaten badly by St Kilda.
Lyon says Saints won’t be carried away by big AFL win
St Kilda face another big Friday night test next week against Carlton after taking Fremantle apart at Marvel Stadium.
Wary of surging Suns, Fagan not swept up in QClash hype
Gold Coast's form has ensured a mouth-watering QClash with the defending AFL premiers, but Brisbane coach Chris Fagan isn't getting swept up in the romance.
The premiership lesson GWS young gun learned from Lions
Looking to end an early-season form slump with a derby win, GWS forward Darcy Jones is listing Brisbane's premiership campaign last season as inspiration.
Hawks ruck Meek ready to step up and tame Tigers
Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek is raring to go toe-to-toe with Richmond captain Toby Nankervis in their clash at the MCG.
Jack not so Crisp as the Cats grab a narrow win
Collingwood's Jack Crisp has missed a fairytale shot at goal after the final siren and Geelong have won a classic AFL clash by three points.
McRae lauds Magpies’ spirit after epic AFL loss to Cats
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says the way his players handled their narrow loss to Geelong means they can hold their heads high.
Suns players to revel in hostility: coach Hardwick
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says his players must embrace the hostility of the Brisbane crowd when they play the Lions on Sunday.
Beveridge calls for tribunal overhaul after Curtis ban
AFL premiership coach Luke Beveridge has called on the league to throw out the existing classifiable offences matrix in favour of a simplified system.
Lions swing three changes for monster AFL QClash
Brisbane have recalled Jack Payne and Conor McKenna among three changes for the Lions' massive clash against Gold Coast, who are unchanged.