Lions’ midfield find form in mauling of Bulldogs
Brisbane's midfield fired and Eric Hipwood kicked an equal-career high six goals to lift the Lions to a 43-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
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Bulldogs’ Liberatore to tweak approach on AFL return
A refined approach to Tom Liberatore's usual head-first attack on the ball is on the cards when the Western Bulldog returns from concussion against Brisbane.
Crows chairman backs extending Nicks’ coaching contract
Adelaide chairman John Olsen says despite the Crows' struggles, he has no issue with the decision to extend coach Matthew Nicks' contract until the end of 2026.
South Sudanese rise to AFL challenge: Suns’ Mac Andrew
Well aware of his role inspiring kids from diverse communities, Gold Coast gun Mac Andrew says South Sudanese AFL players are as much brain as they are brawn.
Max Gawn wants on-field action to solve Demons’ woes
Melbourne have slipped out of the top eight and need to tighten up their defence if they are to reverse a worrying run of results when they take on Collingwood.
McKay twins’ banter in full swing ahead of first clash
Star Carlton forward Harry McKay will play against his twin, Essendon's Ben, for the first time in the AFL and the brothers will likely line up on each other.
Lutkins back at Lions den in hunt for more AFLW flags
Brisbane have kicked off their AFLW pre-season campaign, and they'll have the returning Kate Lutkins on board for their premiership defence.
Bulldogs hero set to return for Lions clash
Tom Liberatore is poised to return when the Western Bulldogs take on Brisbane along with Ed Richards, while James Harmes is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
‘Generational’ Taylor signs bumper contract with GWS
GWS are celebrating after signing "generational" defender Sam Taylor on a seven-year deal that keeps him at the club until the end of 2032.
‘Unfinished business’: McCluggage tips Lions revival
Hugh McCluggage has signed a seven-year contract extension with the Brisbane Lions, insisting only small tweaks are needed for the team to thrive again.
Tigers star Martin rested, set to play 300th at MCG
Richmond superstar Dustin Martin is set to play his 300th AFL game at the MCG in round 14 after being rested for the Tigers' trip to Adelaide.
Bombers gun Redman sidelined for Blues AFL blockbuster
Essendon pair Kyle Langford and Todd Goldstein will have to prove their fitness to face Carlton while hamstrung Mason Redman will miss the blockbuster.
Reid’s two-game ban upheld, out of Rising Star running
West Coast young gun Harley Reid will miss games against North Melbourne and Essendon after failing to downgrade his two-match suspension at the AFL tribunal.
Sloppy Geelong charge home to survive Richmond scare
Geelong have rallied after trailing by 29 points to survive a scare from Richmond at GMHBA Stadium and break a four-game losing streak.
Dockers’ double act ruck and roll through Demons
Fremantle's first trip to Alice Springs was a memorable one as ruck duo Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson stood out in a 92-point humbling of Melbourne.
Suns feel right at home as they surge into top eight
Gold Coast have withstood a strong Essendon comeback to secure a stirring 11-point win and replace reigning premiers Collingwood inside the AFL's top eight.
Bontempelli brilliance well worth the wait for Bulldogs
There were high-profile reports, some surprising results and plenty of stand-out individual performances in another action-packed round of AFL matches.
Free-kick spike after AFL’s holding-the-ball tweak
Free kicks for holding the ball surged on the weekend after AFL umpires were instructed to change their interpretation of tackle laws.
Eagles to argue length of Reid’s ban at AFL tribunal
Harley Reid will challenge the grading of his rough conduct charge, but is still facing a ban that will rule him ineligible for the Rising Star award.
Carlton coach Voss hails another signature moment
Carlton coach Michael Voss says ending an unwanted, decade-long record with an away win against Port Adelaide is a signature moment for his club.
AFL clears Clarkson for boundary-line swearing
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has avoided a potential two-match ban after the AFL investigated him for a foul-mouthed outburst during Saturday's game.
Flynn named for Eagles debut, Pies make five changes
Matt Flynn is poised for his long-awaited West Coast debut, while Collingwood have made five changes after being hit by more injury chaos.
High-flying Bombers avoid virus catastrophe before trip
Second-placed Essendon have been battling a virus that has swept through the club this week ahead of an important road trip to take on Gold Coast.
Young Hawk Day crucial for Crows midfield battle
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has likened young gun Will Day's impact to that of an on-field coach, as the Hawks prepare for a midfield battle against Adelaide.
AFLW’s western derby to be held at Optus Stadium
Daisy Pearce's first Western Derby as coach will be held at the 60,000-capacity Optus Stadium as West Coast and Fremantle look to break records.
Magpies great Pendlebury to be sidelined for a month
Scott Pendlebury's 400th AFL game will be pushed back with the Collingwood champion to miss at least a month due to a bicep muscle tear.
AFL coaches Voss, Hardwick endorse holding rule change
Carlton coach Michael Voss says the holding-the-ball rule is back where it should be after a tweak to the interpretation of the controversial law.
Richmond fired-up for rare away trip to Geelong
Richmond coach Adem Yze is approaching the trip to Geelong with "nothing to lose" after an improved showing against Essendon in the Dreamtime match.
Bontempelli leads Bulldogs to tough win over Magpies
Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos were outstanding for their respective sides as the Western Bulldogs overran Collingwood for a tough 18-point win.
Top Dog gives high praise for Darcy after rough start
Promising forward Sam Darcy kicked three goals in a telling contribution to the Western Bulldogs' win over Collingwood after a nightmare opening to the match.
AFL’s mid-season rule tweak won’t change much: coaches
The AFL is making a mid-season change to the controversial holding-the-ball rule after a backlash led by coaches.