We want to win: Dees’ May hits back at ‘selfish’ claims
Amid intense scrutiny over sub-par performances, Steven May is adamant Melbourne can re-establish their identity as a defensive powerhouse.
Australian rules football
Fagan ‘open’ on direct AFL return for injured Ashcroft
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he's keeping an "open mind" on a possible straight return to AFL level for Will Ashcroft, following his ACL recovery.
Pies pull off stunning AFL comeback to deny Kangaroos
Collingwood fought back from 54 points down as Bobby Hill kicked five goals, including the match-winner, in a stunning one-point triumph over North Melbourne.
Power to take a hard look at themselves after poor loss
Port have lost four of their past eight games to slip to seventh, and coach Ken Hinkley says his team's problems run deeper than just one or two players.
De Goey, Mihocek to return as Magpies rally troops
Collingwood are set to regain premiership trio Jordan De Goey, Brody Mihocek and Oleg Markov when they resume against Gold Coast after the mid-season bye.
Sick Bontempelli fit to face Dockers: Bulldogs coach
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli has hardly trained ahead of facing Fremantle, but coach Luke Beveridge has backed the star midfielder to play.
Daniher kicks five as Lions survive Saints fightback
Star Brisbane midfielder Lachie Neale endured a tough night, but he had the last laugh as the Lions beat St Kilda by 20 points.
Resurgent Lions vow to stay bold and fearless
Brisbane's finals hopes are getting back on track, with their 20-point win over St Kilda putting them within striking distance of the top eight.
Suns’ King cleared of serious knee injury after scare
Coleman Medal contender Ben King sent a huge scare through Gold Coast's training session when he hurt his left knee, but he has been cleared of major damage.
Dockers at a loss after thrashing from Bulldogs
Justin Longmuir forecast a tough review for Fremantle after their heaviest defeat of the AFL season in a 67-point thrashing from the Western Bulldogs.
Martin’s 300 celebrated as Hawks crash party with win
Dustin Martin kicked the first goal in his 300th game, but Hawthorn were too good and thumped Richmond by 48 points in front of 92,311 fans at the MCG.
Amartey kicks nine goals as soaring Swans crush Crows
Sydney have soared three wins clear on top of the AFL ladder after beating Adelaide by 42 points on a night to remember for nine-goal hero Joel Amartey.
Daicos still a chance, Weightman back for Bulldogs
Port Adelaide have axed forwards Charlie Dixon and Jeremy Finlayson in a big selection move, while Collingwood are still hopeful Nick Daicos can play this week.
Fagan wants Hipwood, Rayner to back up against Saints
Eric Hipwood and Cam Rayner helped Brisbane to a big win over the Western Bulldogs, and Chris Fagan is keen to see more productivity from the talented pair.
Tom Lynch to return in milestone man Martin’s 300th
Tom Lynch will return from injury in Dustin Martin's 300th AFL match, while Richmond coach Adem Yze has no concerns over the playing future of Dion Prestia.
Martin to let his football do the talking in 300th game
With the spotlight yet again cast upon him ahead of his 300th AFL game, Richmond superstar Dustin Martin will let his football do the talking on Saturday.
Lion king Lachie Neale prepared for tight Saints tag
St Kilda tagger Marcus Windhager is set to renew hostilities with Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale when the two sides meet at the Gabba.
Season over for wounded Demons star Christian Petracca
Melbourne's Christian Petracca is looking ahead to the 2025 AFL season after conceding internal injuries will keep him sidelined for the rest of this year.
Demons star Petracca has spleen surgery after nasty hit
Melbourne star Christian Petracca has needed surgery after he suffered several injuries in the King's Birthday loss to Collingwood.
Lions hope to revive season with forwards firing again
Brisbane Lions forward Joe Daniher believes his side has a bright future after youngsters Logan Morris and Kai Lohmann impressed in their win over the Bulldogs.
GWS star Green defends controversial free against Hawks
Midfielder Tom Green says if he hadn't tried to spoil James Sicily late in GWS's tight loss in Launceston, the Hawks captain probably would have kicked a goal.
Tiger Lynch eyes return for Dustin Martin’s 300th game
Tom Lynch will push to play for Richmond in Dustin Martin's 300th AFL game while Adelaide could regain Izak Rankine and Taylor Walker against Sydney.
AFL has ‘gone too far’ on free-kick clarity, says Lyon
Ross Lyon wants the AFL to stop publicly clarifying controversial umpiring decisions, questioning why certain free kicks are deemed more important than others.
Lyon defends Saints’ game style, tagger here to stay
Ross Lyon is unmoved by criticism of St Kilda's stodgy performances but admits he'd like to see more "sizzle" from his team going forward.
Out-of-form Giants not panicking in flag chase: Greene
Toby Greene says his eighth-placed Giants have not faltered in their aspirations for a premiership despite falling to a fourth defeat in five games.
‘Not an even comp’: Swans’ Longmire denies byes benefit
Adamant his club's red-hot form has nothing to do with two early season byes, Sydney coach John Longmire says there are inequalities across the competition.
Umpire boss says Andrew-King free was wrong call
AFL umpires' boss Steve McBurney says two of Saturday's big free kicks were correct calls, with Gold Coast's Mac Andrew the unlucky exception.
Blues burst Bombers’ bubble in big AFL win
Tom De Koning has shone in the ruck as Carlton flexed their muscles in a 26-point win over Essendon to leapfrog their rivals into second spot on the AFL ladder.
Brad Scott upbeat about Bombers’ foundations after loss
Essendon sit third at their mid-season bye and coach Brad Scott is bullish about his side's prospects despite losses to Gold Coast and Carlton.
Berry ‘confident’ of re-signing with Brisbane Lions
Brisbane Lions restricted free agent Jarrod Berry says he is confident of soon signing a new contract to remain with the club.
Freo send Rory Lobb their best wishes ahead of re-match
Under-fire big man Rory Lobb will again be in the spotlight when the Western Bulldogs host Fremantle at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.