Eagles told to play on edge against Suns
West Coast took it up to Fremantle last week, and they're being urged to maintain that combative mindset in Friday night's AFL clash with Gold Coast in Perth.
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Blues keen to find form in Magpie Pendlebury’s 400th
Carlton coach Michael Voss is more focused on getting the Blues charging towards the AFL finals than ruining Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.
Power coach Ken Hinkley wary of fluttering Swans
Sydney have lost four of their past five games ahead of a high-stakes AFL clash with Port Adelaide, who won't be lulled into a false sense of security.
Dislocated finger downs Giant until at least finals
After playing with an injured finger for weeks, GWS goalkicker Jake Riccardi will miss out on the remainder of the AFL home-and-away season following surgery.
Cats’ Stengle clear to face Adelaide after ‘hiccup’
Geelong coach Chris Scott has thrown his support behind Tyson Stengle, who is clear to play against Adelaide after being hospitalised following a night out.
AFL revamps academy, father-son draft system for 2025
After growing frustration over talent access following the 2023 draft, AFL clubs have been granted more flexibility around academy and father-son picks.
Suns road hoodoo continues after defeat to Eagles
Gold Coast's losing streak on the road has stretched to 16 games after they coughed up a 23-point lead in their 10-point loss to West Coast.
Bontempelli stars in Bulldogs’ fourth-straight win
The Western Bulldogs have continued their charge to September, notching a fourth-straight win with a commanding 51-point defeat of Melbourne.
Suns urged to grow up and play September-style footy
Gold Coast's finals hopes are over after suffering an upset 10-point loss to West Coast, but coach Damien Hardwick says there's still plenty to gain this year.
Magpies win epic as McGovern misses after the siren
Carlton defender Mitch McGovern has missed a shot after-the-siren, giving Collingwood an epic three-point win in club legend Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.
Draper relishing his surprise life in Freo backline
Fremantle defender Josh Draper has already played 16 games this year, and he'll be in the thick of the action again at the MCG against Essendon.
Saints eye AFL finals ‘shake-up’ as Lions test looms
Callum Wilkie is confident St Kilda can "shake up" the AFL finals mix, starting in Sunday's clash with the high-flying Brisbane Lions.
Schofield loving life in Eagles’ coaching hot seat
West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield has boosted his chances of landing the job full-time after guiding the team to an upset 10-point win over the Suns.
Kangas sink Tigers, prioritise wins over draft position
North Melbourne have moved a game clear of Richmond at the bottom of the AFL ladder after claiming their third win of the season.
Magpies win classic as McGovern misses after the siren
Carlton defender Mitch McGovern has missed a shot after the siren, giving Collingwood an epic three-point win in club legend Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.
Fractured ribs for Dees star May, return date unknown
Melbourne have confirmed Steven May sustained fractured ribs in a heavy collision with Western Bulldogs forward Laitham Vandermeer.
Jaymie Graham another out of running for Eagles job
Former West Coast player and current Fremantle assistant Jaymie Graham has joined a growing list of coaches to rule themselves out of the Eagles' senior job.
Bombers beat Dockers to keep AFL season alive
Essendon have beaten Fremantle by a point to keep their AFL season alive and strike a blow to the Dockers' top-four hopes.
Flag-favourite Lions put St Kilda to the sword
Cam Rayner and Joe Daniher combined for seven goals as the second-placed Brisbane Lions gained a handy percentage boost from their emphatic win over St Kilda.
Cam Rayner shapes as Lions’ finals X-factor
Cam Rayner is fulfilling his potential in an outstanding season for the Brisbane Lions, who are charging towards September as the new AFL flag favourites.
Power surge as Pies, Bombers stay alive in thrillers
Collingwood and Essendon are still alive in 2024 and Port Adelaide made a huge move in a record-setting win over out-of-form ladder leaders Sydney.
Saints handed ‘reality check’ by rampant Lions
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon conceded the premiership-contending Brisbane Lions taught his side some harsh lessons in an 85-point belting.
Zurhaar bullish on North’s 2025 finals prospects
Re-signed star Cam Zurhaar believes North Melbourne are capable of snapping an eight-year AFL finals drought next season, buoyed by improved form since the bye.
Players unfazed as top coach candidates reject Eagles
Jaymie Graham, Dean Cox, Josh Carr and Nathan Buckley have already ruled themselves out of West Coast's coaching role, but the news hasn't affected the players.
‘Culturally harmful’: Hawks alleged racism claims aired
Conversations between AFL club Hawthorn staff and Indigenous players aired in court papers allegedly show racist remarks and players urged to end relationships.
Bombers’ Duursma sidelined with hamstring strain
Essendon winger Xavier Duursma could miss the rest of the home-and-away season while Collingwood midfielder Tom Mitchell's year is over.
Dees face now or never moment against in-form Bulldogs
Melbourne's finals hopes are fading fast, and they could become terminal if they lose to the Western Bulldogs in Friday night's crunch clash at Marvel Stadium.
Magpies star De Goey in doubt for Pendlebury’s 400th
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says sore and injured players are pushing hard to try and play in club legend Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.
Swans focus on ending form slump, not AFL ladder
Sydney coach John Longmire is taking the AFL ladder out of the equation and keeping his focus on guiding an injury-hit Swans out of their form slump.
Collingwood to defend fresh racism claims in court
Calls have come for Collingwood to be stripped of premiership points as the reigning AFL premiers face fresh racism allegations in court.
Lions star Rayner smashes the rock and gets rewarded
The Brisbane Lions have strung together eight consecutive wins to shoot back into premiership contention, and Cam Rayner has played a key role in their rise.