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.
Australian rules football
Fagan, Scott offer different views on AFL umpire ruling
Premiership coach Chris Fagan has followed counterpart Damien Hardwick in criticising the retrospective nature of the AFL's latest crackdown.
Suns urged to channel Rowell in big AFL milestone
Gold Coast have been told to play like recently re-signed midfield star Matt Rowell when the Suns face Essendon at Marvel Stadium.
‘That will never happen’: Daniher comeback laughed off
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has rubbished the prospect of a Joe Daniher comeback as his premiership side refocuses after their AFL bye.
Bulldogs aim for top-eight ‘scalps’ as big tests loom
The Western Bulldogs are fourth on the ladder after winning their last four games and now face big tests against Adelaide and Brisbane.
Bulldogs crash Kangaroos’ party as Liberatore stars
North Melbourne looked inspired by a pre-game speech from coaching great Denis Pagan, but the Western Bulldogs were too good and won by 49 points.
Port regain pair for Gabba test, Sicily back for Hawks
Jack Lukosius will play his first AFL game since round two and Port Adelaide teammate Ollie Wines is also back for their match against Brisbane.
Jayden Hunt on the outer as Eagles turn to youth
Former Demons wingman Jayden Hunt has been dropped by West Coast for Friday's clash with GWS after talling just three disposals over the past fortnight.
Crows coach unfazed by ruckman’s contract uncertainty
Adelaide ruckman Reilly O'Brien has recorded the second most hit outs in the AFL in 2025 but he's believed to be at an impasse with the club over a new deal.
Suns coach savages AFL over late-season rule change
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has slammed the AFL's change to umpire contact rules, describing some incidents involving a star midfielder as laughable.
Voss insists ‘life’ left in Carlton’s tough season
Carlton coach Michael Voss has emphatically declared the Blues' AFL season remains alive, despite sitting three games outside of the top eight.
It’s just a tragedy: Walsh lauded a decade after death
Phil Walsh's innate football knowledge is being fondly recalled as Adelaide's AFL cohort tread a fine line in marking the 10th anniversary of his murder.
Doubt over spearhead but Giants ‘not too worried’
GWS forward Darcy Jones has backed his teammates to get the job done against West Coast in Perth despite serious doubt over star forward Jesse Hogan's fitness.
Gun Bombers defender sent for scans on hamstring
Getting ready to return from a hamstring injury, gun Essendon defender Zach Reid has been sent for scans after pulling up sore at training.
AFL called out for ‘disappointing’ ump contact changes
The Players' Association has hit out at the AFL for immediately increasing fines and penalties for contact with umpires.
Richmond forward given five-game ban at AFL tribunal
Richmond forward Tom Lynch has apologised again before receiving a five-game ban at the AFL tribunal for striking an Adelaide opponent.
Suns star at risk as AFL cracks down on umpire contact
Matt Rowell has already been fined three times this season for umpire contact and a fourth will likely earn the Gold Coast star an AFL Tribunal appearance.
Gabba fortress needs fortifying: Rayner
Fresh off the bye, the Brisbane Lions have targeted a better home showing as they fine-tune their AFL premiership defence.
Friendly fire means another delay to Magpie’s return
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey was concussed in an innocuous incident at Tuesday morning training, further delaying his AFL comeback.
Tigers’ Lynch sent to tribunal, faces several weeks out
Richmond veteran Tom Lynch is facing a lengthy suspension when he fronts the AFL tribunal for striking Adelaide opponent Jordan Butts.
GWS star recruit embraces ‘interesting’ super-sub role
Jake Stringer's first season at GWS has been marred by injuries but the veteran is fresh and fired up after starring as the substitute in his pre-bye return.
Fiorini in the clear for collision with Demons defender
The clash between Gold Coast and Melbourne attracted plenty of fines, but Brayden Fiorini is in the clear for the incident that concussed Harrison Petty.
‘White-line fever’ Tiger star Lynch facing suspension
Adelaide have cruised to a 68-point win at the MCG on a dirty day for Richmond when spearhead Tom Lynch was put on report for a wild strike.
Ladder-leading Magpies given major scare by Eagles
Collingwood have strung together a seventh straight victory, downing a brave West Coast by 29 points at Marvel Stadium.
Gunston sinks seven as Hawks hammer hapless Roos
Hawthorn have extended their run of wins in Launceston to nine with an 85-point annihilation of North Melbourne, with Jack Gunston and Mabior Chol starring.
Goodwin wants Lever confident for Demons return
Melbourne's AFL loss to Gold Coast won't change coach Simon Goodwin's plan to get Jake Lever back loving football.
Coach wants more to keep Suns shining in AFL finals bid
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says his players have plenty to work on despite getting back into the AFL top eight with a 19-point win over Melbourne.
How will Dockers fans respond to Ross the Boss?
Fremantle were humbled by St Kilda eight weeks ago and there will be added intrigue to Sunday's re-match given Ross Lyon will come face to face with Freo fans.
Dockers tell Darcy to prepare for less game time
Fremantle will continue on with their two-ruckmen experiment, but Luke Jackson is still going to be given a licence to thrill in a variety of roles.
Suns stirred, but not shaken, by string of losses
Gold Coast's star midfielder Matt Rowell has detailed the reasons for signing a two-year contract extension with the Suns.
‘Sack the board’: Carlton’s HQ defaced after poor loss
Coach Michael Voss says Carlton's character will be exposed by how they respond to another poor loss, but it has taken little time for fans to vent their anger.