Young Demons ecstatic after stunning Lions upset
Melbourne have held on for an extraordinary two-point win over reigning premiers Brisbane for the best win of the Steven King era.
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Demons, Lions defenders under concussion clouds
Melbourne will investigate whether Harrison Petty suffered a delayed onset concussion against Brisbane while Lion Noah Answerth was concussed again.
Butters’ bid to clear name comes to a head in appeal
Port Adelaide midfield gun Zak Butters is set to front the AFL appeal board on Monday after being found guilty of verbally abusing an umpire.
Football legend acquitted of child sex abuse charges
Australian Rules football great Barry Cable has walked from court with his family after being acquitted of a slew of historical child sexual abuse charges.
Moore bullish as Bombers lose backman to injury again
While Essendon captain Andrew McGrath says morale has been strong this year, the Bombers will go into Anzac Day without one of their most important players.
Re-signed Sun embraces grind as Hawks test awaits
Re-signed Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller, after kicking two vital goals in a tense win against Essendon, has urged his restocked side to embrace the grind.
Swans to exploit Goodwin’s inside info for derby clash
With GWS boasting a new midfield gun, Sydney coach Dean Cox says players know exactly who to turn to for advice as they look to regain local bragging rights.
100-game star Daicos ‘destined to be an AFL great’
Ahead of his 100th game, Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos is tracking to finish his career with one of the most decorated CVs in VFL/AFL history.
Voss maintains dream to lead Carlton to premiership
Under pressure to keep his job as Carlton coach ahead of his 100th game in charge, Michael Voss has reflected on his lifelong love for the Blues.
Port demand tribunal reform after Butters ‘debacle’
Port Adelaide want a reform of the AFL Tribunal process in the wake of the Zak Butters case which has been labelled a debacle.
‘Success … or money?’: Fagan’s question to gun Lions
Reminded of his time at Hawthorn, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan sees a world where both Zac Bailey and Lachie Neale remain flag-hunting Lions.
Dawson to miss Crows clash after family tragedy
Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson will be given as much time off as he needs following the death of his brother and will miss the Crows' clash with St Kilda.
Daicos milestone magic serves up ton of pain for Blues
Carlton teenager Talor Byrne has missed an after-the-siren goal that would have secured a draw against arch-enemies Collingwood at the MCG.
Carlton supporting Hollands after mental health episode
The AFL has been in contact with Carlton about how to best support Elijah Hollands following the Blues utility's concerning performance against Collingwood.
Bulldogs stars hurt as Cameron fires Cats to big win
Sam Darcy and Tom Liberatore were both injured on a horror night for the Western Bulldogs as Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron starred in his side's victory.
‘We’re not there yet’: rebuilt Suns search for new high
Damien Hardwick thinks it will take Gold Coast a little longer to reap the rewards of their impressive off-season AFL recruitment drive.
‘No hard feelings’: Blues skipper moves past criticism
Carlton's Patrick Cripps has moved on from former co-captain Sam Docherty's criticism of the club, focused on a huge clash with Collingwood in round six.
Lions veteran sidelined again, Eagles recruit tears ACL
One of Brisbane's premiership heroes is sidelined with another calf issue, while a West Coast recruit has suffered a season-ending injury.
High-flying Swans turn attention to Giants clash
Sydney star Isaac Heeney knows the threat arch-rivals GWS present and says the Swans can't take any liberties in their grudge match.
Saints’ Collard to learn sanction for homophobic slur
St Kilda forward Lance Collard will learn via an AFL hearing how heavy a suspension he will receive for using a homophobic slur towards a VFL opponent.
Neale addresses playing future ahead of 300th AFL game
Brisbane Lions midfielder Lachie Neale has explained the factors he'll consider as the off-contract two-time Brownlow medallist weighs up his next move.
Suns’ ‘bulls’ on parade but skipper sidelined
Sam Collins is eager to see how Matt Rowell and Christian Petracca combine in their first Gold Coast AFL outing together.
Saints consider appealing Collard’s ban over slur
The AFL tribunal has suspended St Kilda forward Lance Collard for seven weeks for using a homophobic slur towards a VFL opponent.
Port star ‘disappointed’ as umpire abuse charge upheld
The AFL tribunal has found Port Adelaide acting captain Zak Butters guilty of directing abusive and insulting language towards AFL umpire Nick Foot.
‘Dubbed a liar’: Port to appeal Butters verdict
Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has received backing from the AFLPA as his club confirm they will appeal a tribunal verdict that he abused an umpire.
Daniel, Draper, spruik their old SA stomping ground
Caleb Daniel and Sam Draper did some lobbying for their original football home ahead of Saturday's AFL Gather Round clash in the Barossa.
Swans and Suns brace for brutal Gather Round battle
Sydney coach Dean Cox if forecasting a rugged, contested style, battle against Gold Coast when the clubs clash in Gather Round.
Unwanted record looms, but Bomber sees signs of life
In-form Melbourne will start warm favourites against Essendon, who are on the verge of a club-record AFL losing streak.
Saints ponder move after homophobic slur guilty verdict
St Kilda forward Lance Collard has been found guilty of using a homophobic slur against a VFL opponent and will now await his sanction.
Dynamic Dockers leave it late to rain on Pies’ parade
Coach Justin Longmuir was delighted with how Fremantle seized the big moments to pull off a dramatic six-point win over Collingwood.
‘He’s a pro’: Sore Daicos battles on as Carlton loom
Collingwood need to fix their connection issues in attack while Craig McRae hopes sore Nick Daicos will be better for the run after their loss to Fremantle.