Gawn a chance for Dees, Port’s Finlayson out for season
Melbourne captain Max Gawn is likely to feature against Fremantle, while Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson has suffered a season-ending injury.
Australian rules football
Eagles star Ryan calls AFL tackling bans ‘ridiculous’
Suspended duo Charlie Cameron and Toby Bedford have found an ally in Liam Ryan after the West Coast star labelled the bans "ridiculous" and "laughable".
No joy for Giants’ Bedford, Lion Cameron at Tribunal
GWS' Toby Bedford and Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron have both failed at the AFL Tribunal to overturn respective three-match bans for tackling.
Lion Cameron cops three-match ban on day of carnage
Three players, including Brisbane star Charlie Cameron, have received three-match bans on a day of carnage at the AFL Match Review.
Hot Lions brace for tough litmus test against Swans
Brisbane are back in the AFL premiership mix following a six-game winning streak, but their hot form will receive a huge test against Sydney on Sunday.
Simpson says goodbye as West Coast fans pay tribute
Premiership coach Adam Simpson was feeling the love during an emotional send-off in front of West Coast fans.
Lions surge into fourth, but Cameron may be in strife
Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale has produced a glittering display to help lift Brisbane to a 13-point win on a day when West Coast farewelled Adam Simpson.
GWS tagger Bedford faces scrutiny over Taranto tackle
GWS tagger Toby Bedford is facing possible suspension over the tackle that concussed Richmond's Tim Taranto.
Got to be better: Hinkley’s Horne-Francis warning
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley admits Jason Horne-Francis needs to learn how to handle the moment when he invites the opposition to "come after" him.
Suns hold fort to cut Power’s top-four bid short
Gold Coast have maintained their home fortress with a 14-point defeat of Port Adelaide that denied the Power a move to fourth on the AFL ladder.
AFL investigating St Kilda youngster over homophobia
The AFL is investigating after St Kilda youngster Lance Collard became the latest player to have allegedly used homophobic slurs during a game.
Simmo has a special place in my heart: Eagles’ Ryan
The Adam Simpson era at West Coast is officially over, and forward Liam Ryan hopes interim coach Jarrad Schofield gets handed the reins full-time.
AFL coaching rivals join forces to praise Adam Simpson
Eagles coach Adam Simpson has endured a tough ride over the past two-and-a-half years, but he leaves the club as one of the most respected figures in the AFL.
Bombers wary of Demons, even without Max Gawn
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is considering his ruck options with Max Gawn out of the clash with Essendon, while Bombers coach Brad Scott is wary.
Freo skipper Alex Pearce in line for shock early return
Fremantle defender Alex Pearce's recovery from a fractured forearm is going so well that he could return in Saturday's clash with Hawthorn in Launceston.
Swans to contest Brownlow contender Heeney’s AFL ban
Isaac Heeney could yet remain in Brownlow Medal contention as Sydney prepare to challenge the superstar's one-match ban for striking St Kilda's Jimmy Webster.
Eagle McGovern hits the road to make it back for Simmo
Injured West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern is driving all the way from Melbourne to Perth so he can be back in time for Adam Simpson's farewell.
Swans star’s Brownlow hopes over as ban appeal fails
Sydney's Isaac Heeney is out of Brownlow Medal contention after he failed in his bid to have a one-match ban for striking St Kilda's Jimmy Webster overturned.
Port bracing for fired-up Suns after Hardwick spray
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is predicting a fired-up Gold Coast in response to a spray from their coach Damien Hardwick.
Lions back momentum to overcome emotional Eagles
Brisbane Lions midfielder Jarrod Berry says his team can overcome whatever lift the emotion of Adam Simpson's departure will give West Coast.
Dean Cox leads the race to replace Adam Simpson
West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield has seven games to prove he has what it takes to land the full-time role, but Dean Cox looms as the favourite.
Small Magpies forwards can still swoop on Cats: Scott
Decimated by injury, Collingwood are poised to field a smaller forward line against Geelong but Cats coach Chris Scott expects that to make their clash tougher.
St Kilda coach hopes upset can spark a Saints revival
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hopes last week's upset win over ladder leaders Sydney can help kick-start the Saints' development in his second stint in charge.
Ex-Eagles defender sues West Coast, AFL over concussion
Former West Coast defender Brad Sheppard has launched a case in the WA Supreme Court after alleging medical negligence in the treatment of his concussions.
Thilthorpe back for Crows, Dockers skipper falls short
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has fallen short in his bid to return this week from a fractured arm, but Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe is back.
Voss needs ‘convincing’ to change Brownlow criteria
Isaac Heeney's Brownlow Medal chance is over but the Sydney superstar still hopes to get plenty out of the AFL season with the Swans eyeing premiership glory.
Sore Blues stars Curnow, Weitering set to face Dogs
Carlton stars Charlie Curnow and Jacob Weitering are expected to play against the Western Bulldogs despite pulling up sore from the defeat to GWS.
Long apprenticeship helped shape Eagles interim coach
The race is on to replace departed Eagles mentor Adam Simpson with interim coach Jarrad Schofield and Brett Montgomery among those said to be in the running.
New Eagles coach axes Darling, Dimma makes five changes
West Coast veteran Jack Darling has been dropped for the first time in his AFL career, while Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick also rung in the changes.
Cats shake off Magpies to charge into AFL top four
Top-four chasing Geelong have shaken off Collingwood to claim a 20-point victory at the MCG for their third win on the bounce.
Magpies ‘running out of time’ in flag defence: McRae
Collingwood sit outside the top eight with six games to go and coach Craig McRae admits the Magpies are running out of time.