‘Big Foot’ Zurhaar fires as Kangas break MCG drought
Cam Zurhaar overcame a foot injury to kick four crucial goals as North Melbourne beat Richmond by four points to secure their first MCG triumph in eight years.
Australian rules football
Selwood fondly remembered as AFL world mourns
A minute's silence has been held before West Coast's AFL clash with St Kilda to pay tribute to Adam Selwood, who died on Saturday.
Final-term ‘annihilation’ sparks Demons over Lions
Clayton Oliver found form as Melbourne came from 24 points behind to shock Brisbane in an 11-point Gabba win that left the Lions with work to do.
‘All gas, no brakes’ as Miller and dad inspire Suns
A rousing pre-game address from Touk Miller's father has helped inspire Gold Coast to an enthralling eight-point defeat of Hawthorn in Darwin.
How Hawks can go from good to great after Suns thriller
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell was torn between pride and frustration following his side's Darwin near-miss against the improved Gold Coast.
Bulldogs coach fires back at Koch’s sledging accusation
Luke Beveridge has hit back at Port Adelaide chairman David Koch's suggestion that Western Bulldogs players had gone too far in their sledging of Willie Rioli.
Bulldogs coach Beveridge wary of Marvel mental trap
After visiting seven venues across nine rounds, the Western Bulldogs are being urged to avoid complacency on their return to Marvel Stadium against Essendon.
Demons mull Oliver tag twist in Lions’ den
Clayton Oliver has found a new defensive role in Melbourne's midfield and could line up in a head-to-head battle with one of Brisbane's prime ball-winners.
Black’s Cameron concern despite Lions’ ‘scary’ state
Brisbane Lions great Simon Black has turned up the heat on misfiring forward Charlie Cameron, who he thinks can unlock a new level for the defending premiers.
AFL boss wants industry buy-in for fight against racism
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says officials, players and coaches must unite in a fight against racism as fallout continues from the Willie Rioli case.
Rioli case could be AFL racism watershed: Hinkley
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says there has been a positive from the Willie Rioli case as the wider AFL shines a spotlight on racism in the sport.
AFL admit ‘failed’ process in umpire debacle
Collingwood say they haven't been contacted by the AFL since Friday as the league deals with the fallout of an investigation into Lachie Schultz's concussion.
Hardwick’s big Tigers reveal ahead of Miller milestone
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has paid his midfielder Touk Miller a unique compliment as the Suns mainstay prepares to play his 200th AFL game.
Two AFL greats stay away from Sir Doug Nicholls Round
Adam Goodes and Cyril Rioli, two of the AFL's greatest Indigenous players, are keeping their distance from the league's showcase Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
Mitchell pinpoints game that turned around the Hawks
A Darwin encounter with Gold Coast has allowed Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell to reflect on the moment things turned for his much-improved AFL side.
‘I’ve had a wonderful life’: AFL in mourning for great
Robert Walls, who was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, has died after a celebrated AFL career as a player, coach and commentator.
‘We don’t really care’: Yze responds to Tigers’ critics
Critics claimed Richmond wouldn't win a game this season but Adem Yze's Tigers are already eyeing a fourth victory when they take on North Melbourne.
Walls rode VFL’s tough transition to national league
Robert Walls was a premiership player and coach and later a football commentator who was at the coalface as the AFL became a national competition.
Eagles brush away mothball talk for struggling skipper
West Coast are adamant they won't rest Oscar Allen for the remainder of the season, saying they want him out on the field winning matches for the club.
‘Wake-up call’ AFL ladder leaders needed
The Brisbane Lions are 12 places higher on the ladder than at the same time last year, but milestone man Cam Rayner believes they haven't been at their best.
Homework broke ground for Voss with ‘hard arse’ Walls
Carlton coach Michael Voss, who played under Robert Walls at Brisbane, is among many people paying tribute to the late AFL great.
New AFL fixture gives Bulldogs chance to shine
The AFL has planted the Western Bulldogs centre stage in the fixture confirmed for rounds 16-23, with Carlton, Essendon and GWS also prominent.
Power star, Bombers defender return to AFL action
Willie Rioli will return after sitting out Port Adelaide's loss in the Showdown, while Essendon welcome back Jayden Laverde to bolster their defence.
Hinkley warns rivals about targeting Power star Rioli
Ken Hinkley can't say when Willie Rioli will play again but has warned rivals not to target the Port Adelaide forward on his AFL return.
Emotion-charged Suns out to extend Darwin hot streak
Daniel Rioli notes Gold Coast have a strong recent record in Darwin 'home' games but admits they face a stern test from a red-hot Western Bulldogs outfit.
Kangaroos gun Wardlaw returns, Cats get Miers back
North Melbourne midfielder George Wardlaw and Geelong forward Gryan Miers headline the inclusions for the round-nine AFL fixtures on Sunday.
Eagles skipper Allen finding his happiness in defence
It's been a tough year for West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen, but a recent move to defence has been a breath of fresh air.
Lions turning around ‘patchy’ start to AFL season
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions are starting to find their best form after a patchy beginning to their AFL premiership defence.
Oliver’s shutdown job gives Dees options with Viney out
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver returned from a week off for personal reasons and impressed coach Simon Goodwin in a new role against Hawthorn.
Suns defy Dogs’ late surge to remain kings of the north
Gold Coast have withstood an unlikely late rally from the Western Bulldogs to win by 10 points for a seventh-straight AFL victory in Darwin.
Crows pip Port in another SA Showdown thriller
Adelaide have pipped bitter foes Port Adelaide by five points in another cliffhanger between the South Australian rivals.