Cripps calls for AFL Brownlow eligibility change
Sydney's top Brownlow Medal favourite Isaac Heeney and Adelaide star Izak Rankine will front the AFL tribunal on Tuesday night.
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Suns star Touk Miller sidelined with wrist injury
Gold Coast are counting the cost of their loss to St Kilda, with Touk Miller and Sam Day both sidelined for at least a month through injuries.
My departure not a shock for the players: Simpson
West Coast coach Adam Simpson is looking forward to a break after spending the past 11 years in the hot seat.
Axed Eagles coach Adam Simpson weighs up farewell game
West Coast have named assistant Jarrad Schofield as the club's interim coach after announcing their intention to part ways with Adam Simpson.
Brownlow contender Heeney fails to overturn ban
Sydney superstar Isaac Heeney is ineligible for the Brownlow Medal after failing to overturn his one-game ban at the AFL tribunal for striking.
Goodwin weighs up ruck replacement for ‘ambitious’ Gawn
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is considering handing an AFL debut to Will Verrall or club debut to Tom Fullarton, with Max Gawn out of the clash with Essendon.
‘We go pretty hard’: Lions’ AFLW pre-season warning
Defending AFLW premiers Brisbane Lions want to raise the bar this season and captain Bre Koenen has the black eye to prove it.
Unshackled Lions to welcome back ‘incredible’ Ashcroft
Fit-again Will Ashcroft will play for the resurgent Brisbane Lions against Melbourne in their AFL clash at the Gabba.
Bombers coach comfortable with Danger’s tribunal win
Essendon coach Brad Scott never contemplated Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield not lining up against the Bombers, believing he would overturn a one-game ban.
Ashcroft has high expectations ahead of Lions return
Will Ashcroft wants to make an immediate impact in his return from a long-term knee injury for the Lions, which could come on Friday against the Demons.
Bulldogs skipper Bontempelli hurt in training incident
Brownlow Medal fancy Marcus Bontempelli has left Western Bulldogs training early after hurting his back under the weight of a tackle from a teammate.
Saints chasing AFL balance on return from bye
St Kilda's Liam Henry believes balance between attack and defence is crucial if the Saints are to reverse their fortunes in the latter stages of the AFL season.
Realigned Dockers keen to take down top dogs Sydney
Fremantle's midfield group bounced back in style against Gold Coast last week, but they will face an even bigger task against top dogs Sydney on Saturday.
Ken Hinkley backed to power on through the boos
Port Adelaide's mid-season slide has placed the heat on coach Ken Hinkley, with even the club's own fans booing him.
Demons coach Goodwin defends May after staging fine
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has lashed critics of star Demons defender Steven May, who is "embarrassed" after being fined for staging.
Rockliff urges caution over Ashcroft for in-sync Lions
Tom Rockliff has seen the trust and belief return to his former side as the Brisbane Lions ponder how to reintroduce fit-again young star Will Ashcroft.
Swans fortify for ‘big battle’ with Dockers midfield
After getting a glimpse of Fremantle's midfield craft on the weekend, Sydney coach John Longmire is preparing his side for war in the engine room.
Magpie thumping ‘distant memory’ ahead of Suns rematch
Collingwood tore Gold Coast apart when they headed north last season but Sam Collins says they haven't dwelled on that loss ahead of the Magpies' return.
Top Cat Hawkins hit for six by foot injury
Geelong's Tom Hawkins will miss at least six weeks because of a foot injury while Fremantle captain Alex Pearce is out for a month with a broken arm.
Geelong’s Dangerfield cleared of rough conduct
Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield has won his challenge against a one-match ban at the AFL Tribunal for rough conduct and is free to play this weekend.
Alex Pearce injured as Dockers beat Suns in Perth
Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young kicked three goals as the Dockers extended Gold Coast's road hoodoo with a 20-point win in Perth.
Dockers back their midfield unit for Sydney litmus test
Fremantle's AFL premiership credentials will receive a major test on Saturday when they take on flag favourites Sydney at the SCG.
Suns still unsure about King as Magpies await
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is hopeful star forward Ben King will be passed fit to return for the Suns' clash with Collingwood at Carrara.
Integrity body wants overhaul of AFL illicit drug code
Australia's anti-doping body has cleared the AFL of bombshell allegations, while calling for an overhaul of the league's controversial illicit drugs policy.
Suns brace for brutal road test against Dockers
Fremantle's players have owned up to their disappointing loss against the Bulldogs and are eager to step up in Sunday's home AFL clash with Gold Coast.
Dessert still on menu as Eagles look to fix away woes
West Coast will be aiming to snare their first win on the road of 2024 when they take on Essendon at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.
Port coach Hinkley jeered after record loss to Brisbane
Coach Ken Hinkley says he can cope with being jeered by Port Adelaide fans after a record 79-point loss to Brisbane.
Brisbane milestone man Andrews is near perfect: Fagan
Brisbane defender Harris Andrews is just about perfect, on and off the field, says his coach Chris Fagan.
Giants keep focus on AFL flag despite Swans drubbing
GWS coach Adam Kingsley remains optimistic about their chances for a maiden AFL flag despite suffering a 27-point defeat to bitter rivals Sydney.
Oliver braces for tags in Demons’ AFL finals fight
Melbourne banked an important win over North Melbourne despite Clayton Oliver being blanketed, with Trent Rivers stepping up to fill the midfield void.
Cats concerns over Dangerfield ban, Hawkins injury
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has been offered a one-match ban and fellow veteran Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury during the 63-point loss to Carlton.