Smiling Scott hints at Stringer staying put
Essendon coach Brad Scott will not "confirm or deny" Jake Stringer's future but a wry smile has indicated the veteran will remain at the Bombers.
Australian rules football
AFL’s top-eight finals race could be tightest on record
The gap between top and eighth could end up being smallest by the end of the home-and-away season since the AFL introduced a final-eight system back in 1994.
Lynch weighs up return from injury as Tigers eye 2025
Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch has stepped into full training in recent days and is considering the benefits of a late-season return from injury.
Giants blow as ruck Briggs to miss Lions clash
GWS ruck Kieren Briggs will be sidelined for their AFL top-four clash against the Lions in Brisbane due to soreness.
Hardwick declares Gabba goal Dusty’s greatest moment
Dustin Martin has been lauded as one of the AFL's greatest match-winners by past and present Richmond coaches Damien Hardwick and Adem Yze.
Do Lions have the answer to Collingwood’s Daicos duo?
Emerging star Levi Ashcroft says it will be a dream come true to play AFL with his older brother Will after agreeing to join Brisbane as a father-son pick.
Racism saga would be over without lawyers: Clarkson
AFL coaching great Alastair Clarkson believes the Hawthorn racism saga would already be over without "legal eagles" intervening.
Suns chase ‘winning season’ with finals out of reach
Damien Hardwick is targeting wins in the final three rounds of the year to give Gold Coast a positive season record for the first time.
Crows star Rankine marks return by signing new deal
Days out from returning following a suspension, Adelaide star Izak Rankine has signed a new deal to keep him with the Crows until at least the end of 2027.
Authentic Jarrad Schofield loving life as Eagles coach
West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield has helped transform the team into one of the best pressure sides, and he's loving his time in the hot seat.
Swans, Suns swing the axe following poor losses
Sydney coach John Longmire and Gold Coast counterpart Damien Hardwick have axed four players each following disappointing AFL losses last weekend.
Demons eager to keep slim AFL finals dream alive
Melbourne's AFL finals hopes are hanging by a thread after three straight losses but coach Simon Goodwin sees a glimmer of hope.
Final-day fixture sets up bumper AFL finals race
The AFL finals race its set for a thrilling crescendo after the league confirmed its fixture for round 24.
Giants welcome back Kelly, Hipwood a chance for Lions
GWS will get a much-needed midfield boost with vice-captain Josh Kelly set to return against Brisbane, while the Lions could welcome back forward Eric Hipwood.
Hawkins joins tributes to mark Dustin Martin retirement
Geelong's Tom Hawkins has joined the chorus of tributes for Richmond's Dustin Martin after both premiership players announced their retirements on the same day.
GWS embrace the challenge of facing the roaring Lions
Set to take on Brisbane at the Gabba, where they are 7-2 this season, GWS know they face the sternest of tests despite already overcoming the Lions this year.
Magpies to get creative without De Goey in finals race
Collingwood have kept their premiership defence alive but will have to get creative without midfielder Jordan De Goey, starting in their clash with Sydney.
Hawkins ‘optimistic’ of Cats return before retirement
Geelong legend Tom Hawkins believes he can return from a foot injury to help the Cats' premiership push before he ends his AFL career.
Retiring superstar Dustin Martin among Tigers’ greatest
Dustin Martin will go down as one of Richmond's all-time greats after announcing his AFL retirement, effective immediately.
AFL accept Carlton’s handling of McKay head knock
The AFL say they are comfortable with the way Carlton have managed Harry McKay since he copped a knock to the head against North Melbourne almost two weeks ago.
Cripps hopeful Eagles rebuild pain won’t last too long
West Coast veteran Jamie Cripps is embracing his role as a leader at the club and he hopes the rebuilding team won't take too long to return to finals action.
Clarkson hopes to defend racism allegations in court
AFL premiership coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is called to appear in Federal Court after documents were lodged as part of the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga.
Dusty returns for Tigers, De Goey back for Collingwood
George Wardlaw has been sidelined because of concussion symptoms as North Melbourne prepare to take on a Richmond side boosted by Dustin Martin's return.
Eagles told to play on edge against Suns
West Coast took it up to Fremantle last week, and they're being urged to maintain that combative mindset in Friday night's AFL clash with Gold Coast in Perth.
Blues keen to find form in Magpie Pendlebury’s 400th
Carlton coach Michael Voss is more focused on getting the Blues charging towards the AFL finals than ruining Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.
Power coach Ken Hinkley wary of fluttering Swans
Sydney have lost four of their past five games ahead of a high-stakes AFL clash with Port Adelaide, who won't be lulled into a false sense of security.
Dislocated finger downs Giant until at least finals
After playing with an injured finger for weeks, GWS goalkicker Jake Riccardi will miss out on the remainder of the AFL home-and-away season following surgery.
Cats’ Stengle clear to face Adelaide after ‘hiccup’
Geelong coach Chris Scott has thrown his support behind Tyson Stengle, who is clear to play against Adelaide after being hospitalised following a night out.
AFL revamps academy, father-son draft system for 2025
After growing frustration over talent access following the 2023 draft, AFL clubs have been granted more flexibility around academy and father-son picks.
Suns road hoodoo continues after defeat to Eagles
Gold Coast's losing streak on the road has stretched to 16 games after they coughed up a 23-point lead in their 10-point loss to West Coast.
Bontempelli stars in Bulldogs’ fourth-straight win
The Western Bulldogs have continued their charge to September, notching a fourth-straight win with a commanding 51-point defeat of Melbourne.