AFL called out for ‘disappointing’ ump contact changes
The Players' Association has hit out at the AFL for immediately increasing fines and penalties for contact with umpires.
Australian rules football
Gun Bombers defender sent for scans on hamstring
Getting ready to return from a hamstring injury, gun Essendon defender Zach Reid has been sent for scans after pulling up sore at training.
Doubt over spearhead but Giants ‘not too worried’
GWS forward Darcy Jones has backed his teammates to get the job done against West Coast in Perth despite serious doubt over star forward Jesse Hogan's fitness.
It’s just a tragedy: Walsh lauded a decade after death
Phil Walsh's innate football knowledge is being fondly recalled as Adelaide's AFL cohort tread a fine line in marking the 10th anniversary of his murder.
Voss insists ‘life’ left in Carlton’s tough season
Carlton coach Michael Voss has emphatically declared the Blues' AFL season remains alive, despite sitting three games outside of the top eight.
Suns coach savages AFL over late-season rule change
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has slammed the AFL's change to umpire contact rules, describing some incidents involving a star midfielder as laughable.
How will Dockers fans respond to Ross the Boss?
Fremantle were humbled by St Kilda eight weeks ago and there will be added intrigue to Sunday's re-match given Ross Lyon will come face to face with Freo fans.
Coach wants more to keep Suns shining in AFL finals bid
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says his players have plenty to work on despite getting back into the AFL top eight with a 19-point win over Melbourne.
Goodwin wants Lever confident for Demons return
Melbourne's AFL loss to Gold Coast won't change coach Simon Goodwin's plan to get Jake Lever back loving football.
Gunston sinks seven as Hawks hammer hapless Roos
Hawthorn have extended their run of wins in Launceston to nine with an 85-point annihilation of North Melbourne, with Jack Gunston and Mabior Chol starring.
Ladder-leading Magpies given major scare by Eagles
Collingwood have strung together a seventh straight victory, downing a brave West Coast by 29 points at Marvel Stadium.
‘White-line fever’ Tiger star Lynch facing suspension
Adelaide have cruised to a 68-point win at the MCG on a dirty day for Richmond when spearhead Tom Lynch was put on report for a wild strike.
Fiorini in the clear for collision with Demons defender
The clash between Gold Coast and Melbourne attracted plenty of fines, but Brayden Fiorini is in the clear for the incident that concussed Harrison Petty.
GWS star recruit embraces ‘interesting’ super-sub role
Jake Stringer's first season at GWS has been marred by injuries but the veteran is fresh and fired up after starring as the substitute in his pre-bye return.
Tigers’ Lynch sent to tribunal, faces several weeks out
Richmond veteran Tom Lynch is facing a lengthy suspension when he fronts the AFL tribunal for striking Adelaide opponent Jordan Butts.
‘Sack the board’: Carlton’s HQ defaced after poor loss
Coach Michael Voss says Carlton's character will be exposed by how they respond to another poor loss, but it has taken little time for fans to vent their anger.
Suns stirred, but not shaken, by string of losses
Gold Coast's star midfielder Matt Rowell has detailed the reasons for signing a two-year contract extension with the Suns.
Dockers tell Darcy to prepare for less game time
Fremantle will continue on with their two-ruckmen experiment, but Luke Jackson is still going to be given a licence to thrill in a variety of roles.
Carlton crash to horror loss as pressure rises on coach
Port Adelaide have thrashed a lacklustre Carlton by 50 points as the pressure intensifies on Blues coach Michael Voss.
Victorian rivals still keen on re-signed Sun Rowell
Newly re-signed Gold Coast star midfielder Matt Rowell believes the Suns can soon charge into finals and win their first AFL premiership.
‘Refreshing’: Demons rethink goal-kicking approach
After a season blighted by poor goal-kicking, Melbourne are releasing the shackles ahead of their must-win clash with Gold Coast.
Collingwood chat to AFL about Daicos tagging tactics
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has revealed he has given Nick Daicos tactics used by a former teammate to help beat taggers.
Key Swans forward injured after inaccurate night
Sydney's Joel Amartey, who kicked 0.6 last week, has been ruled out of the Swans' clash with the Western Bulldogs due to injury.
Demons axe flag hero and young guns as season slips
Melbourne have axed a premiership hero and two young stars while Sydney have called on two seasoned campaigners for a crunch game.
Port ace to put footy over family in long-term decision
An in-demand Port Adelaide star says he'll put footy over family when deciding his long-term AFL future.
‘We let it slip’: Swans star’s revealing confession
In a revealing confession, Sydney star Chad Warner believes the Swans have lifted dwindling on and off-field standards that plagued their start to the year.
‘You’ve killed me’ – Hardwick fined for flipping bird
Coach Damien Hardwick has been fined $2000 after footage emerged of him raising a middle finger at an umpire's decision in Gold Coast's loss to GWS.
It’s an unnecessary conversation: embattled Blues boss
Carlton coach Michael Voss says there's no need to discuss his future with club officials as he seeks to revive the Blues' on-field fortunes.
‘Long way off’: Bulldogs temper forward’s return hopes
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was in no mood to discuss Jamarra Ugle-Hagan ahead of captain Marcus Bontempelli's 250th AFL game.
‘Last bit’ missing as fading Suns reset
Rookie captain Noah Anderson admits the improved Suns' fragility is clear to see after three-straight losses dropped them from third to ninth.
Call for Blues change ‘ASAP’ as Cripps holds fast
While AFL great Lance Franklin has predicted Carlton coach Michael Voss won't see out the season, captain Patrick Cripps is adamant the Blues will recover.