Demons hatched plan to sack Guerra ‘a week or two ago’
Melbourne president Steven Smith says new club chief Dan Taylor was approached earlier this month to take over, with a Plan B needed to remove Paul Guerra.
Australian rules football
AFL defends draft changes, ‘furious’ clubs hit out
The AFL is pushing ahead with draft and player-movement changes for this off-season, with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and club presidents hitting out.
‘Crucial’: Magpies welcome back Moore for Hawks clash
While all the focus this week has been on Scott Pendlebury, Collingwood will regain their captain and defensive general from injury for the Hawthorn clash.
‘It clicked, finally’: Magpies buoyant for Hawks test
Collingwood's record Anzac Day win over Essendon was a big confidence boost heading into their AFL blockbuster against Hawthorn at the MCG.
AFL premiers to debut young tall after Allen’s injury
The Brisbane Lions have opted to debut a young tall, taken at pick 43 in last year's AFL draft, following a long-term foot injury to star recruit Oscar Allen.
BBL privatisation on hold after Queensland, NSW say no
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says privatisation of the BBL is inevitable, but NSW and Queensland don't want it to go ahead.
Saints slam ‘compromised’ draft after ‘weak’ changes
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has joined Saints president Andrew Bassat in criticising the AFL for "going weak" on changes to player movement and the draft.
North midfielder in doubt to face Cats, Tiger injured
North Melbourne defender Charlie Comben will return to face Geelong, but his housemate George Wardlaw is battling an illness and in doubt.
Young Saints midfielder thriving after brutal subbing
Twelve months on from being brutally subbed for a poor performance, St Kilda's Hugo Garcia produced a career-defining game.
Crows rally around skipper ahead of derby clash
Crows coach Matthew Nicks says Jordan Dawson won't face Port Adelaide with the bereaved Adelaide skipper taking further time away following his brother's death.
Draw by Moore: Hawks, Magpies forced to split points
Hawthorn's Dylan Moore has kicked a goal after the siren to snag the wasteful Hawks the first draw of the AFL season against Collingwood.
Lions recruit to keep level head in clash with Bombers
Ruck star Sam Draper faces a familiar foe when the Brisbane Lions travel to take on his old side Essendon in round eight.
Suns’ Hardwick fires up over AFL draft changes
The AFL has again come under fire over its contentious changes to the draft system, this time from disgruntled Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick.
I walked off mid-session: how Cox lured Grundy to Swans
Brodie Grundy will bring up his 250-game milestone on Sunday, and he'll do it against the man who was meant to be his dream-team ruck partner, Max Gawn.
Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell to miss GWS clash
Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has been cut down by injury again just a month after returning from a broken finger.
Dockers reach seventh heaven as Dogs fall short
Injury-prone Fremantle star Hayden Young has lit up Marvel Stadium, propelling the Dockers to a thrilling 12-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Western Bulldogs consider resting sore superstar
After four straight defeats, the Western Bulldogs are wondering whether they can risk resting their wounded star player for a trip to face Port Adelaide.
Giants young gun embracing new role in AFL finals chase
Moving on from his failed trade to St Kilda, GWS youngster Leek Aleer is embracing life as a ruck and eyeing more game time under coach Adam Kingsley.
Rampant Lions crush Bombers as McKay cops bronx cheers
The Brisbane Lions have destroyed struggling Essendon by 64 points at Marvel Stadium, the in-demand Zac Bailey starring with four goals.
Fagan hits out at ‘hero’ parent for whiteboard leak
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has slammed the leaking of confidential notes by a member of the public, describing the Essendon fan as a "hero".
Injury-hit Tigers make a stand, snap 12-game losing run
West Coast were made to pay for a late stand penalty as Richmond kicked three of the final four goals of the match to seal an 11-point win at Optus Stadium.
Injury-plagued St Kilda star learns hamstring fate
St Kilda star Max King will be sidelined for about six weeks as the forward's injury absence from the AFL team extends into a whole two years.
Battling Blues still chasing answers to familiar woes
Carlton have lost six games in a row and Michael Voss is desperate to see greater intent from his players, who continue to struggle in the second half of games.
Coming up Rosas as Swans hold off Demons at SCG
Sydney recruit Malcolm Rosas has pulled off a career-best performance in attack, propelling the Swans to victory over Melbourne at the SCG.
Best yet to come for new Swan after exorcising Demons
Having flown under the radar when he moved from Gold Coast, Sydney recruit Malcolm Rosas has made a statement with a career-best performance against Melbourne.
Ugle-Hagan shines in Suns’ breakthrough win over GWS
Gold Coast have ended a 12-year losing run at home against GWS, holding off the Giants by 20 points at People First Stadium.
Suns excited by Ugle-Hagan progress after three goals
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has called for Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to believe in himself the way the Suns do after his three-goal outing against GWS.
Crows captain returns, forward nears comeback
Adelaide, still buzzing from their one-point win over Port Adelaide, expect a captain and key forward to return for their away trip to play Richmond.
Fresh Hopes for Sixers as Shipperd replacement named
Former Australia cricket international James Hopes has landed his first head coaching job, replacing Greg Shipperd at the Sydney Sixers.
Blues under blowtorch ahead of daunting Brisbane task
Carlton coach Michael Voss faces an increasingly difficult task to reverse his team's fortunes this season as his future in the role remains a hot topic.
Draftee sorry for homophobic slur amid AFL crackdown
Brisbane draftee Koby Evans is the latest AFL player facing suspension for using a homophobic slur, less than a fortnight after St Kilda's Lance Collard.