Suns exposure worth pain for Tigers coach
Adem Yze said exposing some of his young talent to midfield minutes and getting rookie forward Harry Armstrong back on the park were positives on a tough night.
Australian rules football
Suns trounce toothless Tigers to boost top-four hopes
Richmond have kicked just two goals as Gold Coast notched a percentage-boosting 84-point win that enhanced their AFL top-four hopes.
Gulden leads Swans to win over Bombers in 100th game
Sydney superstar Errol Gulden has celebrated his 100th AFL match with a win, as Essendon slumped to their ninth loss in a row.
Key Hawk suffers season-ending injury
Hawthorn's premiership hopes have suffered a hammer blow with confirmation of an injury to star midfielder Will Day.
Voss surprised by McRae’s ‘unusual’ recruiting tactic
Out-of-contract Carlton utility Jack Silvagni faces a big decision - stay at his family club, or switch allegiances to arch rivals Collingwood.
Fast-finishing Adelaide pip Hawthorn in AFL thriller
Fast-finishing Adelaide have kicked six goals to two in the last term to defeat Hawthorn by 14 points and take top spot on the AFL ladder.
‘Big advocate for ruckmen’: Lions address Draper links
Brisbane have a tight-knit ruck group, and milestone man Darcy Fort would welcome another member if Essendon's Sam Draper wanted to join the Lions.
Dog and Dogga all smiles as Sean Darcy hits his straps
Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy is proving the doubters wrong, with his partnership alongside Luke Jackson becoming a vital weapon for the Dockers.
Hardwick’s big-picture pitch to rising, in-demand Suns
Damien Hardwick has urged his peripheral talent to buy into Gold Coast's big-picture ambition after retaining Alex Davies in the midfield to play Richmond.
Why AFLW is worth every cent of a $50m-per-year loss
The AFLW is losing money at a rapid rate, but West Coast coach Daisy Pearce says the benefits far outweigh the costs.
No major concern for Giants after Bulldogs blowout
GWS are eager to move on quickly after suffering the worst defeat of Adam Kingsley's three seasons charge in an 88-point thrashing from the Western Bulldogs.
Rampant Bulldogs slay Giants in AFL finals warning
The Western Bulldogs will enter the weekend in eighth spot after Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy fired in an 88-point hammering of GWS at Marvel Stadium.
Magpies’ flag heroes back, Blues lose injured spearhead
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey will make his long-awaited return in round 21, while Carlton's woes have continued with key forward Charlie Curnow sidelined.
‘Had our measure’: High-flying Crows wary of Hawks
Adelaide can lock up their first AFL finals appearance since 2017, but they will first have to get over a Hawthorn team who have crushed them in recent times.
Wooden-spoon Eagles to link up with a smart Daisy chain
West Coast's request for a priority pick is controversial, but coach Andrew McQualter believes the club deserves a helping hand.
‘One thing left to do’ as Lion mids eye MCG redemption
The most recent two AFL premiers will meet at the MCG, where the fired-up Brisbane Lions will aim to scratch an 11-year itch against Collingwood.
That’s news to us: Bombers coy on Lions move on Draper
Essendon big man Sam Draper is one of 16 players currently on the club's injury list, and it looks like he will seek a fresh start at Brisbane next year.
Bulldogs, GWS to renew heated AFL rivalry
GWS firebrand Toby Greene will be missing but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge doesn't expect the rivalry between the teams to dissipate.
Struggling Eagles confirm plea for AFL draft help
West Coast will formally request draft assistance from the AFL as they finish in the bottom three on the ladder for a fourth consecutive season.
Magpie coach’s date with destiny comes out of the Blue
Collingwood's bid to lure one of Carlton's most famous surnames has ramped up, with coach Craig McRae meeting with Blues defender Jack Silvagni.
Ex-AFL umpire jailed for filly sale ‘false narrative’
A disgraced former AFL umpire jailed for flouting court orders tried to falsely claim a horse he sold belonged to his partner.
Key Hawk set to return as Lions suffer injury setbacks
Hawthorn expect a key forward to return from injury but reigning premiers Brisbane are dealing with fresh worries.
AFL legend Nicky Winmar accused of choking, assaults
Former AFL star Nicky Winmar has been charged with intentionally choke, strangle or suffocate, court documents reveal after he faced a brief hearing.
Witts chuffed but still thirsty after high AFL praise
Gold Coast's veteran ruckman Jarrod Witts hasn't over-complicated his method while watching his emerging midfield grow in stature alongside him.
Rogue AFL fixture looms as finals-deciding clash
The AFL will soon confirm the scheduling of the postponed Gold Coast-Essendon opening-round fixture, which could have huge finals implications.
Lions forced to ‘face the music’ before Magpies clash
Ahead of an MCG battle with Collingwood, Lachie Neale found some closure in watching a replay of the Lions' poor outing against Gold Coast.
Season over for injured Reid, Crows defender sidelined
West Coast young guns Harley Reid and Bo Allan have suffered season-ending ankle injuries, while high-flying Adelaide have lost defender Max Michalanney.
Demons star learns fate over appeals board hearing
The AFL appeals board has rejected Melbourne's attempt to overturn Steven May's three-match rough conduct ban, with the key defender to miss two more games.
‘Domestique’ embraces grunt work in Suns’ tour de force
Cycling fan Alex Davies has likened himself to a domestique at the Tour de France but the midfielder insists he can be a yellow jersey contender, too.
Giants’ double injury blow as AFL finals race heats up
GWS pair Josh Kelly and James Buckley face multiple weeks out and will miss the clash with the Western Bulldogs, along with suspended star Toby Greene.
Saints storm home in crazy finish against Demons
St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has inspired the Saints to the biggest three-quarter-time comeback in VFL/AFL history, stunning Melbourne.