Sloppy Geelong charge home to survive Richmond scare
Geelong have rallied after trailing by 29 points to survive a scare from Richmond at GMHBA Stadium and break a four-game losing streak.
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Dockers’ double act ruck and roll through Demons
Fremantle's first trip to Alice Springs was a memorable one as ruck duo Sean Darcy and Luke Jackson stood out in a 92-point humbling of Melbourne.
Suns feel right at home as they surge into top eight
Gold Coast have withstood a strong Essendon comeback to secure a stirring 11-point win and replace reigning premiers Collingwood inside the AFL's top eight.
Bontempelli brilliance well worth the wait for Bulldogs
There were high-profile reports, some surprising results and plenty of stand-out individual performances in another action-packed round of AFL matches.
Free-kick spike after AFL’s holding-the-ball tweak
Free kicks for holding the ball surged on the weekend after AFL umpires were instructed to change their interpretation of tackle laws.
Eagles to argue length of Reid’s ban at AFL tribunal
Harley Reid will challenge the grading of his rough conduct charge, but is still facing a ban that will rule him ineligible for the Rising Star award.
Carlton coach Voss hails another signature moment
Carlton coach Michael Voss says ending an unwanted, decade-long record with an away win against Port Adelaide is a signature moment for his club.
AFL clears Clarkson for boundary-line swearing
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has avoided a potential two-match ban after the AFL investigated him for a foul-mouthed outburst during Saturday's game.
Flynn named for Eagles debut, Pies make five changes
Matt Flynn is poised for his long-awaited West Coast debut, while Collingwood have made five changes after being hit by more injury chaos.
High-flying Bombers avoid virus catastrophe before trip
Second-placed Essendon have been battling a virus that has swept through the club this week ahead of an important road trip to take on Gold Coast.
Young Hawk Day crucial for Crows midfield battle
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has likened young gun Will Day's impact to that of an on-field coach, as the Hawks prepare for a midfield battle against Adelaide.
AFLW’s western derby to be held at Optus Stadium
Daisy Pearce's first Western Derby as coach will be held at the 60,000-capacity Optus Stadium as West Coast and Fremantle look to break records.
Magpies great Pendlebury to be sidelined for a month
Scott Pendlebury's 400th AFL game will be pushed back with the Collingwood champion to miss at least a month due to a bicep muscle tear.
AFL coaches Voss, Hardwick endorse holding rule change
Carlton coach Michael Voss says the holding-the-ball rule is back where it should be after a tweak to the interpretation of the controversial law.
Richmond fired-up for rare away trip to Geelong
Richmond coach Adem Yze is approaching the trip to Geelong with "nothing to lose" after an improved showing against Essendon in the Dreamtime match.
Bontempelli leads Bulldogs to tough win over Magpies
Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos were outstanding for their respective sides as the Western Bulldogs overran Collingwood for a tough 18-point win.
Top Dog gives high praise for Darcy after rough start
Promising forward Sam Darcy kicked three goals in a telling contribution to the Western Bulldogs' win over Collingwood after a nightmare opening to the match.
AFL’s mid-season rule tweak won’t change much: coaches
The AFL is making a mid-season change to the controversial holding-the-ball rule after a backlash led by coaches.
Pendlebury ruled out of wounded Pies’ clash with Dogs
Scott Pendlebury has failed to complete Collingwood's training session because of an arm injury and has been ruled out of their Western Bulldogs encounter.
Clarkson under AFL investigation after latest outburst
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson faces triggering a two-match suspended ban as the AFL investigates his latest foul-mouthed outburst during a match.
Tears shed as Kangaroos select Payne, Teakle in too
Geordie Payne has been selected by North Melbourne with pick No.1 in the AFL's mid-season rookie draft, while ex-Port ruckman Brynn Teakle is headed there too.
Ex-footballer Cable fighting child sexual abuse charges
Former Australian Rules footballer Barry Cable has pleaded not guilty to historical child sexual abuse charges, dating back to the 1960s.
Cripps helps fast-finishing Carlton down Port Adelaide
Carlton have produced a stunning eight-goal last quarter in a 36-point win over Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval.
Big Mac ready to deliver in key role for Gold Coast
Exciting Gold Coast defender Mac Andrew has put his hand up for the big jobs after impressing against Carlton goal machine Charlie Curnow.
Lions, Cats looking for a way to rediscover their mojo
Round 11 of the AFL produced some fascinating results, with Geelong losing a fourth game in a row and Brisbane slipping further off the pace with another loss.
Max Gawn dominant as Demons crush Saints
Melbourne have surged back into the AFL's top four, with captain Max Gawn passing a late fitness test to be best afield in a 38-point win over St Kilda.
Brisbane Lions’ season ‘hanging in the balance’: Fagan
Last year's grand finalists are having a campaign to forget, with a 25-point defeat to Hawthorn the latest setback for Chris Fagan's faltering Brisbane Lions.
Hawthorn continue to be Lion tamers with 25-point win
Hawthorn have notched up a fifth straight victory over Brisbane to leave the Lions' AFL season precariously placed.
Blues’ De Koning looking forward to some ruck and roll
Carlton big man Tom De Koning has kicked on massively and believes he can make an impact both as a solo ruckman and as a ruck-forward.
Stand-in Aleer’s AFL heroics no surprise to teammates
GWS skipper Toby Greene kicked the go-ahead goal against Geelong but it was stand-in defender Leek Aleer who really made his mark in the final minutes.
Bombers star Ridley wants more growth as finals beckon
Jordan Ridley made a stunning return from injury in Essendon's round-11 win over Richmond and believes Brad Scott's side can do plenty more damage this season.