Fagan ‘cool’ as Lions star considers playing future
Chris Fagan says uncertainty around Lachie Neale's playing future isn't unsettling the Brisbane Lions as they ramp up their bid for a third consecutive flag.
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Lethal Lions claw past Cats in top-four statement
Kai Lohmann kicked five goals and Brisbane's efficiency in attack was the difference as the reigning premiers exacted revenge on Geelong in a tough away win.
Fresh injury setback for wounded Pies skipper
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore faces another lengthy stint on the sidelines after re-injuring his right hamstring at training.
Collingwood’s ‘spiritual leader’ back to face Suns
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed the return of a key player for the round-17 clash against out-of-form Gold Coast.
‘This circus’: Lyon confirms upcoming dinner with Neale
Adding another twist to the rampant speculation around Lachie Neale, the Brisbane Lions star is about to have dinner with his old Fremantle coach Ross Lyon.
Ugle-Hagan a long-termer at the Suns, says Hardwick
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is bullish about the futures of two key forwards.
Door opens for forgotten Swan as injury list grows
Sydney key forward Hayden McLean has been given a golden opportunity to push his finals case, with coach Dean Cox forced to make four changes due to injury.
‘Best footy ahead of us’: Lions brace for Cats clash
Brisbane enter their AFL blockbuster against Geelong - a rematch of last year's grand final - with increasing confidence they're hitting top form.
New faces, new hope as Dogs aim for SCG smash-and-grab
Putting an ugly defeat to Sydney behind them, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the side he'll guide to the SCG will be dramatically different.
‘Doesn’t get any harder’: Lions coach on rivals Geelong
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is comparing his club's rivalry with Geelong to one of the greatest tennis rivalries of all time.
‘Two steps forward’: Longmuir praises unsung Dockers
While the Caleb Serongs of the world will take centre stage, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir knows the Dockers' AFL finals charge is built on under-rated stars.
‘Aura’: Wilkie backs Lyon for Saints recruiting coup
St Kilda co-captain Callum Wilkie says coach Ross Lyon is very good at convincing people, as the club tries to pull off a major recruiting coup.
No alarm bells at Swans after ‘timely’ loss to Lions
Still second on the ladder, Sydney midfielder James Rowbottom says the AFL flag fancies are far from panicking over a 43-point loss to the Brisbane Lions.
‘Inaccurate’: Anderson says Suns aligned despite slump
Gold Coast will take a five-game losing streak into Saturday's big home game against Collingwood, but a star Sun remains bullish about his team's prospects.
Hawthorn star ruled out of crunch Melbourne clash
Hawthorn star Nick Watson, who sits equal second in the Coleman Medal, will miss the Hawks' clash with Melbourne in Launceston due to a hamstring injury.
Demons open to trading picks to secure Suns youngster
After meeting Bailey Humphrey last year, Melbourne are open to trading high draft picks to secure the unsettled Gold Coast youngster.
Star Lions veteran expected to play on in 2027
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has revealed it will be Dayne Zorko's call if the star veteran plays on next year, when he will turn 38.
‘Disappointed’: Lewis critical of AFL over concussion
The year after Jordan Lewis was knocked out during a 2010 match, but still returned to the field that day, the AFL passed tougher concussion guidelines.
Demons apologise to May’s partner over privacy breaches
Melbourne have apologised to Sachi Dade, the partner of former Demons player Steven May, after she mounted legal action alleging three privacy breaches.
‘Wasn’t a good thing’: coaches lament AFL howlers
Another disallowed goal after the siren, and a behind that wasn't, have prompted more commentary around the AFL and how the game is run.
Cruel blow for Swans forward in run to finals
Key forward Joel Amartey will miss AFL flag fancies Sydney's run to September, while West Coast defender Harry Edwards' season is over through concussion.
Setting Suns lower sights to AFL wildcard round
Gold Coast have slumped to a fifth straight loss on the back of their 51-point defeat to Fremantle, but coach Damien Hardwick isn't giving up on the season yet.
Dockers backman feels the love as win streak hits 14
Fremantle have shot two games clear on top of the ladder following their 51-point hammering of Gold Coast, with Brennan Cox one of the unsung heroes.
Suns humbled as Dockers snare sweet revenge in Perth
Fremantle have avenged last year's one-point elimination final loss to Gold Coast with a 51-point romp in Sunday's rematch at a rocking Optus Stadium.
‘Touch and go’: Collingwood backman closes on return
Collingwood could welcome back a big name next Saturday for the massive away game against Gold Coast as the AFL finals race heats up.
Butters stars as Port pound Crows in Showdown upset
Port Adelaide, with acting captain Zak Butters dominating, have thrashed Adelaide by 26 points in a huge Showdown upset.
Coach plays down niggle as Magpies do a ton of damage
Lachie Schultz kicked four goals and Nick Daicos contributed three as Collingwood capitalised on Richmond's turnovers for a convincing win at the MCG.
Worst match-up ever: star Docker has tongues wagging
Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson is being tipped to cause more havoc when the Dockers attempt to snare their 14th win in a row in Sunday's clash with Gold Coast.
Giants coach admits ‘obliteration’ as injuries worsen
GWS could lose two more players to season-ending injuries after a third straight loss where Giants coach Adam Kingsley was appalled a midfield "obliteration".
Hawks star, two Giants hurt in night of carnage at MCG
Hawthorn star Nick Watson has produced a stunning three-goal burst, before going off with a hamstring injury in the Hawks' 14-point win over GWS at the MCG.
They sit there and throw stones: Suns coach hits back
Gold Coast are in a slump, but coach Damien Hardwick says the outside criticism is off the mark as the Suns prepare for Sunday's clash with Fremantle in Perth.