‘We’ve fought back’: why things are different for Suns
Ben King expects Gold Coast to show they belong when they play the AFL's top three sides over the next three weeks, beginning with flag favourites Collingwood.
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Don’t look at the ladder – Swans dig in for finals bid
Star Sydney midfielder Errol Gulden says his team will probably need to win their remaining seven games if they are to make the AFL finals.
Goal-sneak back for high-flying Pies’ interstate test
A fit and healthy Lachie Schultz will return for Collingwood's interstate assignment against a Suns outfit embracing the bright Friday lights.
Harris ready to fire in Dees’ Tayla-made AFLW flag bid
Tayla Harris has recovered from the latest in a series of shoulder injuries and is set to feature when Melbourne kick off their AFLW season next month.
‘Faceless, lack of courage’: coaches on Voss threats
Michael Voss is preferring to focus on football's brighter side after the Carlton mentor copped death threats his Lions opposite admits come with the territory.
‘Definitely missed him’ – Hawks adjusting without star
Hawthorn player Conor Nash says while losing teammate Josh Weddle is a blow, they're regaining key players at the right time as they head to the finals.
‘Proudest achievement’: AFLW star steps down as captain
North Melbourne's only AFLW captain is standing down from the role ahead of the club's premiership defence.
Chol, Andrew helping blaze African trail in the AFL
AFL stars of African descent are having a bigger impact than ever on the competition this season, aware of their crucial roles in inspiring the next generation.
Wrexham juggernaut meets huge Hawks on Australian tour
Wrexham defender Aaron James felt he was in the land of the giants when the soccer club visited AFL club Hawthorn at the start of their Australian tour.
Imposing Lions record laid bare, champs enter ‘go time’
Brisbane have quietly amassed an imposing road record and can take confidence from their late-season dominance in the hunt for back-to-back AFL flags.
Cornes axed as Port prepare for new coaching regime
Long-time Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes is the first major casualty as his premiership teammate Josh Carr prepares to take over at Alberton.
Reid surgery headlines Bombers’ ongoing injury crisis
Zach Reid's season-ending hamstring surgery continues his terrible run of injuries and continues the bad news for Essendon.
Injuries end season for Bombers, No.1 draft pick
No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is out for the rest of the season, Essendon's Nik Cox will not play at all this year, while there is also bad news for Joel Amartey.
‘Never play again’ – Matthews laments Bruns hit
In a wide-ranging interview, AFL legend Leigh Matthews says some wisdom from Hawthorn coach Allan Jeans was pivotal after his infamous Neville Bruns hit.
‘Lucky’ Adelaide goalsneak sent for surgery
Adelaide's medicos are uncertain how long attacker Josh Rachele will be sidelined after having knee surgery.
‘Brain running crazy’: Mac backs instinct to face Pies
Key defender Mac Andrew has explained his mindset, and how switching off a "crazy" brain can unlock his best when the Suns host Collingwood.
NRL legend’s words of wisdom for Hawks in flag hunt
Hawthorn have turned to NRL legend Cameron Smith for advice as they charge towards another likely AFL finals campaign under coach Sam Mitchell.
Injured Port Adelaide trio ruled out for season
A trio of Port Adelaide players will miss the rest of the AFL season after suffering injuries in a loss to Brisbane.
Blues, Lions to honour Walls with best-afield medal
Carlton and Brisbane will honour Robert Walls, who died in May, with a best-afield medal that will be awarded for the first time after Thursday night's game.
Swans upset Freo in SCG thriller
Fremantle are out of the AFL top eight after their first loss in seven games in going down by 11 points away to Sydney, who kept their slim finals hopes alive.
AFL clears Bombers star over huge umpire collision
The AFL's crackdown on umpire contact hasn't hurt Nate Caddy, who has no case to answer over his accidental collision with a whistleblower.
Hawks too strong despite Saints star causing nightmares
St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera had a career-best 43 disposals but couldn't prevent Hawthorn posting a 20-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Injury pain and Brisbane blitz leave Port on brink
Port Adelaide copped a trio of injuries and some of the Lions' best attacking football before succumbing in a loss that leaves their finals hopes shot.
Umpires in firing line as Bombers coach hits out at AFL
A collision that left Essendon forward Nate Caddy winded could have been easily avoided if the AFL made one simple change, Bombers coach Brad Scott says.
Cameron boots 700th as Lalor hurt again in Cats rout
Geelong's Jeremy Cameron kicked his 700th AFL goal and Richmond's No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor hurt his hamstring again in the Cats' 72-point win.
Late-rising Suns blitz Bombers, keep finals dream alive
A final-quarter blitz has helped Gold Coast see off a plucky Bombers outfit at Marvel Stadium, with the Suns set to finish the round in the AFL top eight.
Elliott soars to new heights as Pies’ march continues
Collingwood coach Craig McRae is thrilled with Jamie Elliott's output, which has the small forward on track for All-Australian honours this season.
McRae feels for mate Voss as Blues face blowtorch
Craig McRae intends to show love and support for his former Brisbane premiership teammate Michael Voss after Collingwood piled more pain on Carlton.
Polished Pies turn up the heat on embattled Blues
Collingwood have ensured the blowtorch will remain pointed firmly at Carlton, thrashing their arch-rivals by 56 points as Jamie Elliott kicked four goals.
Swans drop Florent as Dockers regain skipper
Alex Pearce is back to bolster Fremantle's defence for the away clash with Sydney, who have again dropped high-profile midfielder Oliver Florent.
SCG curator confident about ground, hits out at critics
Head curator Adam Lewis has hit out at what he calls ill-informed commentary on the SCG surface and is confident it will be good for Sunday's AFL game.