Stringer threatens to be finals wildcard for GWS
With seven goals in his last two games, Jake Stringer is becoming an attacking and defensive weapon for a GWS unit eyeing a maiden AFL premiership.
Australian rules football
Protect the father-son rule, Carlton’s Voss says
After securing talented teen Cody Walker, Carlton coach Michael Voss has staunchly defended the AFL's divisive father-son rule.
High-flying Swans ready to give it all to play finals
Sydney must be flawless as they face a bout of early elimination finals in their run to September, and Justin McInerney says they're up for the fight.
Suns chasing slice of Adelaide history in crunch clash
Gold Coast have never won at Adelaide Oval and will have to overcome the loss of star midfielder Touk Miller against red-hot Adelaide on Sunday.
Lions defeat Bulldogs in tough Gabba thriller
Brisbane have come out on top of the Western Bulldogs in an AFL arm wrestle, winning 12. 14 (86) to 12. 4 (76) at the Gabba.
No more tomorrows for desperate Dogs
With five games to go, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has admitted there's no margin for error if his team are to make the AFL finals.
Wallabies’ task to surf Sea of Red to relevancy
The Wallabies, who will carry surnames on their jerseys for the first time, can make names for themselves with an underdog British and Irish Lions triumph.
‘Stick to the process:’ Walker rapt as Suns test awaits
Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker is in no mood to compare what is building at the Crows to their last finals campaign, saying it's all about the process.
Fagan hails Dunkley after Dogs win
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has proclaimed Josh Dunkley as the best defensive midfield player in the AFL after Friday's 10-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Winless season for Tigers? We’ve got five and counting
Richmond were expected to be road kill this season, but they already have five wins to their name and have set their sights on taking it up to Collingwood.
Fremantle set up finals tilt with monster upset at MCG
Fremantle's finals destiny is in their hands after coming from 22 points down in the final quarter to stun premiership favourites Collingwood in an MCG classic.
Gold Coast playmaker hurt in crushing loss to Adelaide
Adelaide have kicked the initial 11 goals in a 61-point thrashing of Gold Coast, with the Suns losing a key playmaker to injury.
Can high-flying Crows handle the hype? Coach isn’t sure
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he's not sure how his players will handle the growing hype as the Crows near a return to finals for the first time since 2017.
McRae concerned about Collingwood’s ‘spark’
After losing a third close game of the season, Collingwood coach Craig McRae is pondering if the Magpies have lost their "spark".
Crows star Marinoff eyes unprecedented AFLW milestone
Adelaide's Ebony Marinoff and Brisbane's Ally Anderson are set to become the first AFLW players to reach a century of games in the women's competition.
New AFL footy boss flags gameplay change this season
New AFL football boss Greg Swann has outlined his plans to speed up the flow of matches this season, rather than waiting for next year to implement changes.
AFL footy boss weighs in on Eagles priority pick debate
West Coast appear no closer to receiving a priority draft pick from the AFL despite being headed for the wooden spoon in a one-win season.
Swans defender faces AFL ban over homophobic slur
Sydney defender Riak Andrew is the latest AFL player in trouble for using a homophobic slur, this time towards an opponent in a VFL match.
‘It gets tiring’: Port forecast AFL action over racism
Port Adelaide football boss Chris Davies says "we all need to do more" following the online racism called out by Jase Burgoyne and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
Coniglio set to make AFL return as Giants rest Kelly
GWS are confident midfielder Stephen Coniglio has overcome a glute complaint and will make his return to AFL level, more than three months since his last game.
‘We’ve fought back’: why things are different for Suns
Ben King expects Gold Coast to show they belong when they play the AFL's top three sides over the next three weeks, beginning with flag favourites Collingwood.
Hawks tread carefully with son of a gun’s future
Cooper Hodge, the son of Hawthorn great Luke Hodge, is eligible to join the Hawks or Brisbane through next year's AFL national draft.
Magpies member banned for five years over Voss threat
The AFL, the MCG and Collingwood have punished an unnamed Magpies member who sent a threatening message about Carlton coach Michael Voss.
Giants, Cats regain stars for huge AFL clash
GWS and Geelong have both added firepower for their high-stakes AFL encounter, while Hawthorn made a surprise selection call for a meeting with Fremantle.
No mercy from Lions as Carlton’s woes continue
The Brisbane Lions have continued their push for a top-two finish and twisted the knife in Carlton with a comprehensive victory at Marvel Stadium.
Voss admits TDK ‘challenged’ as Blues fans jeer star
Tom De Koning is attracting the wrong sort of attention from some Carlton fans as he struggles for on-field impact, with a huge off-field decision to make.
Lions gutted as Answerth suffers season-ending injury
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has expressed his disappointment after popular team man Noah Answerth suffered a season-ending injury in the win over Carlton.
Voss calls for ball-ups after AFL umpire collisions
Carlton coach Michael Voss says he has a simple solution to one aspect of player-umpire collisions, which are in focus after the league's crackdown last month.
Western Bulldogs’ wish for superstar forward Darcy
Tactics used to defend star Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy have attracted the attention of football pundits.
Blues onballer falls foul of umpire contact crackdown
Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra is the first casualty of the AFL's edict this month that warned of tribunal intervention for repeat umpire contact.
Rowell stars as Suns steady to topple late-surging Pies
Gold Coast have defied a slow-starting Collingwood's inevitable surge for a six-point victory that puts them within sight of a maiden AFL finals campaign.