Blues cruise continues in AFLW rout of Gold Coast Suns
Carlton kicked seven unanswered goals in the second half to power away from Gold Coast and post the third-biggest win in the club's AFLW history.
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Suns’ whisperer Hardwick has little brother primed
Like Leigh Matthews did for a young Brisbane team, Damien Hardwick is doing for the Suns as they arrive at the Gabba for an AFL semi-final with belief.
Hawks coach has no regrets over meeting Bombers captain
Coach Sam Mitchell says he'll continue to use any method he wants to improve Hawthorn after controversy about his meeting with Essendon captain Zach Merrett.
Bombers lay down law over want-away stars
Essendon president Dave Barham is adamant the Bombers won't be trading away two of their biggest stars.
Buckley mulls next move after Dees unveil new AFL coach
Steven King says he can't wait to build something special after being appointed senior coach of the struggling Demons, as Nathan Buckley ponders his future.
How ‘hard-nosed’ Fagan attacked Lions’ big semi dilemma
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has outlined his reasons for recalling ruckman Oscar McInerney ahead of a Gabba semi-final against Gold Coast.
Geelong tagger reveals secrets to shutdown success
After taming Brisbane Lions premiership star Hugh McCluggage, Geelong's Oisin Mullin could be about to tag the Cats to premiership glory.
Gunston stars as Hawks stun Crows in semi-final
Hawthorn, with Jack Gunston kicking five goals, have trounced Adelaide by 34 points in the first AFL semi-final.
Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks
Sam Day has been squeezed out of Brisbane's side for Saturday's QClash semi-final after the Lions opted to recall Oscar McInerney.
Lachie Neale to return to Dockers? Forget about it
Fremantle have ruled out making a play for Lachie Neale, and insist star ruckman Luke Jackson never asked to leave the club.
How to bring out-of-sorts Lion back from career low
Alastair Lynch thinks Charlie Cameron can still be Brisbane's semi-final game-breaker and, ironically, pushing him away from goal could be the spark needed.
Suns adopt road trip mentality for Gabba mission
Gold Coast plan to reverse their horror record against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba by tweaking their preparation for their AFL semi-final encounter.
Carlton boss speaks on Curnow, loss of free agents
Carlton chief executive Graham Wright has maintained Charlie Curnow is a required player despite the Coleman medallist's desperation to leave the Blues.
Crows not rolling the dice with Rachele return: coach
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says brilliant forward Josh Rachele will return from a 10-week absence due to a knee injury in the semi-final against Hawthorn.
‘Lean into it’: wounded Lion’s semi-final inspiration
Jarrod Berry is confident his strapped-up shoulder can withstand a torrid time when Queensland rivals Gold Coast come for Brisbane in a historic AFL semi-final.
The ‘complex’ captaincy call that Bombers must make
One Essendon great can't see Zach Merrett continuing as captain after his meeting with Hawthorn, while the Bombers concede they face a difficult situation.
Dockers, Eagles brace for ‘the biggest’ AFLW derby yet
Fremantle are in a world of pain following three consecutive defeats, but they will still start as slight favourites when they host arch-rivals West Coast.
Cats forward won’t be part of any Curnow trade
Emerging Geelong forward Shannon Neale will be staying at the club, told by Cats football boss Andrew Mackie he is not up for trade.
Dockers retain Erasmus but two others want out
Emerging midfield star Neil Erasmus has turned down interest from cross-town rivals West Coast to extend his stay at Fremantle until the end of 2028.
Photographer ‘rattled’ by verbal tirade from Cats star
Geelong star Bailey Smith has left a female photographer "rattled" after swearing and demanding she delete images of him taken at an open training session.
‘Open arms’: Hawks prepare for feisty airport reception
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is confident the Hawks will cope with the reception they will face both on and off the field in Adelaide.
Back to work: Suns’ rise no ‘fairytale’
Sam Collins is thrilled with what he saw against Fremantle but insists the Suns' progression to an AFL semi-final isn't the fairytale it's being made out to be.
‘We won’t trade Zach Merrett’: Bombers stand firm
Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't be stripping Zach Merrett of the captaincy despite the star midfielder exploring a move away from the club.
Magpies star going ‘exceptionally well’ in finals bid
Collingwood premiership stars Bobby Hill and Jeremy Howe continue to press their cases to return for the Magpies' preliminary final.
Ablett’s big Suns call, high praise for star pair
Gary Ablett has detailed why Suns pair Noah Anderson and Matt Rowell are so effective as the retired champion delivered his verdict on their title hopes.
‘Not a massive fan’: QClash rivalry to hit new heights
The QClash's simmering feud could reignite when Gold Coast collide with Brisbane at the Gabba with a preliminary final berth on the line.
‘He’ll put his hand up’: Lions cub to fill massive void
Brisbane's Rising Star contender Levi Ashcroft is tipped to take on the challenge of filling the void caused by dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale's injury.
Star ruckman cites injury woes for quitting Essendon
Ruckman Sam Draper has officially walked out on Essendon, with the 26-year-old tipped to join Brisbane next season.
AFL coaches unconvinced on merits of last disposal rule
AFL football performance boss Greg Swann is set to recommend a 'last disposal' rule to the AFL Commission but coaches aren't sure the change is necessary.
Mitchell braces for tough call if Hawks reach decider
Calsher Dear is out of Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide with a hamstring injury but the key forward could yet return to play a role in the AFL finals.
Hawks face finals shake-up with key forward ruled out
Mitch Lewis kicked four goals in the VFL and could be recalled for Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide after Calsher Dear was ruled out.