‘Work in progress’: Swans’ boom recruit needs time
Former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow needs more time to settle at Sydney, his coach says, with team cohesion expected to come through experience.
Australian rules football
Baker’s crumb helps Bulldogs pip Adelaide in thriller
The Western Bulldogs have withstood a late charge to down the Crows by six points in their AFL clash in Adelaide.
‘Thanks Mr Andrew’: father-Sun chat sets MCG scene
Mac Andrew's off-the-ball conduct has been a sore point in an otherwise impressive start to the season from big AFL improvers Gold Coast.
‘Pretty encouraging’: understated and unbeaten Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is well satisfied with an unbeaten start to the season featuring two precious away wins.
Battle of the rebuild as Eagles brace for rising Roos
North Melbourne finally look ready to emerge from their long and painful rebuild, and they have a big chance to go 2-0 when they take on West Coast in Perth.
Petracca concern as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers
Christian Petracca was one of three players who went down with hamstring injuries as Ben King kicked Gold Coast to a thumping win over Richmond.
Petty act: Pat Voss cops AFL fine for cry baby gesture
Fremantle spearhead Patrick Voss has made a cry baby gesture towards Harrison Petty, and the AFL say the behaviour isn't acceptable.
Coach wants Giants to take offence to the next level
Better offence and centre-square efforts are on the to-do list for GWS coach Adam Kingsley, who hopes to get some key players back to take on Collingwood.
Humphrey cops two-match AFL ban, Toby Greene fined
GWS skipper Toby Greene is free to play in Friday night's clash with Collingwood after escaping with a fine for a striking charge.
Port skipper injured as Bombers slump again
Port Adelaide have thrashed Essendon by 63 points but there's concern over a leg injury to game-breaking skipper Connor Rozee.
In-form Suns star Petracca hamstrung for ‘medium term’
Gold Coast midfielder Christian Petracca has joined Matt Rowell on the injury list after scans revealed the former Demon has suffered a hamstring tear.
‘Not minor’: Port captain faces extended time out
Port Adelaide skipper Connor Rozee has seriously injured a hamstring as a host of big-name players suffer the same ailment from the last round.
‘No passion’: Lloyd lashes demoralised Bombers
Winless Essendon have come under intense scrutiny after a second-straight thrashing to open the AFL season, accused of lacking passion and desire.
Suns to fight gun forward’s ban, North defender cleared
Gold Coast will fight Bailey Humphrey's rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal, while North Melbourne's Charlie Comben has had his striking report thrown out.
On-song Tasmania Devils eager for second rendition
More than 10,000 people turned out to watch the Tasmania Devils win their maiden VFL game, with the club hoping to ride the momentum into round two.
‘Timeline has changed’: Rowell’s setback a Suns blow
The return date for Gold Coast's reigning Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell from a broken finger has been pushed back in a blow for the red-hot Suns.
Confident Crows embrace Western Bulldogs challenge
An Adelaide veteran says his confident club is embracing the challenge of hosting the red-hot Western Bulldogs.
Less-heralded Swans reaping rewards of focus on Curnow
Star recruit Charlie Curnow has kicked less than 10 per cent of Sydney's goals this season but his teammates love how the big forward helps other players score.
Injured vice-captain buoyed by new-look Dees’ hot start
Jack Viney got a lift from Melbourne's round-one upset of St Kilda and will take an important step in his injury rehabilitation in coming weeks.
Irish champion calls for International Rules return
Retired Irish star Zach Tuohy insists International Rules would have significant support from players if AFL and GAA officials committed to reviving the series.
Blues young gun Smith leaning on valuable lessons
Jagga Smith shadowed Carlton midfield star Sam Walsh during his time out with a knee injury and is reaping the benefits early in his AFL career.
Up there Queen Mary: royal kicks goals in MCG debut
Denmark's Queen Mary has lived out the dream of many Australians, booting a goal at the MCG as she met AFL players during a return to her home nation.
Magpie great Pendlebury avoids ban at AFL Tribunal
Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury has avoided suspension despite being found guilty of rough conduct at the AFL tribunal.
Bid for Aussie acts to star at AFL grand final gigs
Global stars Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg have headlined AFL grand final entertainment in recent years, and there are calls for Aussie acts to take top billing.
‘False sense of security’: Hawthorn coach warns players
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is warning his players about any false sense of security of meeting an injury-hit Sydney at the MCG.
Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans
Hawthorn have clawed back from a 20-point deficit to overrun Sydney in a hard-fought victory, with evergreen veteran Jack Gunston kicking four goals.
All eyes on young guns showdown for Blues, Tigers clash
Richmond's former No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor and Carlton sensation Jagga Smith will face off for the first time and both their coaches are excited.
Injury hits Hewett as Eagles unleash four AFL debutants
West Coast could be in for some big pain in their season opener against premiership fancies Gold Coast, with at least a dozen players unavailable for the match.
Cult hero back for Lions, Cats regain star duo
Brisbane's Lincoln McCarthy will play his first AFL game in almost two years while Geelong have been bolstered by the return of two premiership stars.
‘Child sex victim’ had links to footy champ, trial told
A woman who accused former football champion Barry Cable of historical child sexual abuse stayed with his family in the 1970s, a court has been told.
‘Hanging on’: Blues withstand Tigers’ late surge
Going in under an intense blowtorch, Carlton had plenty of nervous moments against old rivals Richmond before hanging on for their first win of the AFL season.