Richmond give Martin more time to decide his future
Coach Adem Yze says Richmond don't have a timeline on Dustin Martin's decision on his future as the superstar battles a back injury.
Australian rules football
Adam Simpson stands firm amid talk of player unrest
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says it's normal to have some player discontent at AFL clubs, no matter how well the side is going.
Opportunity knocks for Blues veteran as Giants await
Carlton defender Adam Saad has never been part of a team in such a strong position this late in an AFL season and is determined not to let the opportunity slip.
Beveridge backs Weightman defence, ready for Power test
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge stands by his strong defence of forward Cody Weightman but will have to face Port Adelaide without the livewire.
Suns face North in golden chance to snap away struggles
The Gold Coast Suns are yet to win an away game this season but facing North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium looms as their best chance yet to break their duck.
Eagles coach stands firm amid talk of player unrest
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says it's normal to have some player discontent at AFL clubs, no matter how well the side is going.
Lyon lauds King after Saint’s latest AFL injury setback
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon made it clear he wants Max King to stay at the club long-term, following the key forward's latest serious injury setback.
Bombers claim top-eight scalp by stunning Magpies
Essendon have notched up their best win of the AFL season, hanging on to defeat reigning premiers Collingwood by 12 points at the MCG.
North continue Suns’ road woes with upset AFL win
Last-placed North Melbourne have stunned Gold Coast and kept them out of the top eight with a four-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Lyon remains optimistic despite St Kilda setbacks
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says the Saints have had an "uptick" in form over their past four games, ahead of a big test this Sunday against top side Sydney.
Brisbane backman has template for match-up on star Crow
Brisbane defender Brandon Starcevich says training on teammate Charlie Cameron gives him a perfect template for a potential match-up on Adelaide's Izak Rankine.
Young Roos refuse to take backward step against Suns
North Melbourne's pressure was a feature of their upset win over Gold Coast, the first time they have won in Melbourne since round one last season.
Hogan’s heroics help Giants storm back to stun Blues
Jesse Hogan has kicked five goals as GWS stunned Carlton by 12 points to boost their own finals hopes and snap the Blues' five-game winning streak.
Treacy kicks five as Dockers bury Tigers in Perth
Fremantle have overcome injuries to Sean Darcy and Josh Draper to post a 51-point win over lowly Richmond at Optus Stadium.
Coach fumes as Roos ensure Suns remain on road to ruin
Last-placed North Melbourne have stunned Gold Coast and kept them out of the AFL top eight with a four-point win at Marvel Stadium.
In-form Port forward Georgiades banned for striking
Port Adelaide forward Mitch Georgiades is facing a one-match ban for striking, while GWS captain Toby Greene escaped with a fine for the same offence.
Saints rock ladder-leading Swans with nailbiting win
Sydney star Isaac Heeney might be out of Brownlow Medal contention, after the Swans suffered a shock two-point loss to St Kilda.
Eagles coach Simpson holds line after Demons thrashing
Melbourne's comprehensive 54-point win over West Coast poured more heat on Adam Simpson at the end of a difficult week for the under-fire Eagles coach.
Neale prolific as Lions see off Crows for five in a row
Adelaide kept threatening but the Brisbane Lions held on for a fifth straight AFL win that puts them just one victory away from the top four.
Heeney’s Brownlow chances could be shot after incident
Sydney star Isaac Heeney could be ineligible for the Brownlow Medal, with an incident in the upset loss to St Kilda certain to come under match-review scrutiny.
Heeney in spotlight as Saints rock ladder-leading Swans
Sydney star Isaac Heeney might be out of Brownlow Medal contention, after the Swans suffered a shock two-point loss to St Kilda.
Brownlow fancy Heeney’s nervous wait on MRO verdict
Sydney star Isaac Heeney and Adelaide's Izak Rankine face a nervous wait to see if they will be suspended for incidents stemming from their respective games.
Calm Lions’ focus ahead of trip west, Swans test
An ability to remain calm in the chaos has helped Chris Fagan's Brisbane Lions claw back into the conversation, losing just once in their last nine AFL games.
Dad’s the word as Docker puts ‘gloomy’ rehab behind him
Fremantle defender Brennan Cox is still building confidence in his surgically repaired hamstring, but he pulled up well from Saturday's win over Richmond.
Suns coach Hardwick escapes sanction for F-bomb
AFL footy boss Laura Kane says the use of a swear word during Damien Hardwick's press conference was just a show of passion from the Gold Coast coach.
Heeney receives one-match ban, Rankine cops four weeks
Sydney star Izak Rankine's off-the-ball strike could cost him the Brownlow medal after he was slapped with a one-match ban.
Disconnected Magpies can regain their rhythm: Howe
Collingwood vice-captain Jeremy Howe says the Magpies may need to get back to the fundamentals to arrest their form slump but is adamant they can still contend.
Adam Simpson axed as West Coast coach
West Coast have parted ways with coach Adam Simpson following a horror run of results over the past few AFL seasons.
Boy wonders Ashcroft, Reid reunite on AFL stage
Emerging AFL stars Will Ashcroft and Harley Reid will clash when the Lions head west to face the Eagles, two years after the pair last squared off in juniors.
Demons’ Gawn determined to return early from injury
Captain Max Gawn is determined to return from injury earlier than expected to help Melbourne in their tough push to make the AFL finals.
Adam Simpson axed as West Coast Eagles coach
West Coast will part ways with coach Adam Simpson following a horror run of results over the past few AFL seasons.