‘Fine for us’: Lions take injury hits in stride
Veteran Lions defender Ryan Lester reckons the premiers relish the adversity that comes with their mounting injury toll as they hunt back-to-back flags.
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It stings: the big regret for Port’s departing coach
As he approaches his last game in 13 seasons as Port Adelaide coach, Ken Hinkley says he's staggered he lasted so long.
Power star to miss Hinkley farewell after ban upheld
Port Adelaide star Ollie Wines has failed in his bid to overturn his three-match ban for a high bump that left Carlton's Cooper Lord concussed.
Coach weighs in as AFL grants Crows’ wish over slur ban
A rival coach says Adelaide star Izak Rankine shouldn't be demonised as he awaits a looming ban from the AFL for making a homophobic slur.
Lions forward out with dodgy calf, Berry still a chance
Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood might not play again until the preliminary final, but Jarrod Berry is still a chance to feature against Hawthorn on Sunday.
Saints, Nas aim to ‘shift the dial’ after massive deal
Now Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has become the AFL''s first $2 million player, he and St Kilda are targeting a finals return.
Star Crow still waiting for homophobic slur ban
Adelaide's Izak Rankine remains uncertain how long he'll be banned by the AFL for using a homophobic slur, with a verdict now expected on Wednesday.
‘Two-game season’: Suns aim to seal first finals spot
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is upbeat about their two season-defining games in round 24, despite the grief that shrouded their loss to GWS.
No stopping Zorko as Lions ‘legend’ status awaits
Ryan Lester has hailed Dayne Zorko's longevity, versatility, charisma and stubbornness ahead of the Brisbane Lion's 300th AFL game this weekend.
Star Blue returns, GWS without two gun forwards
GWS will have to overcome fellow finals contenders Gold Coast without Jesse Hogan and Jake Stringer, while Collingwood have dropped a pair of veterans.
Eagles bullish AFL’s $2 million man will stay
West Coast are confident they can stave off their Victorian rivals and re-sign Harley Reid, but all signs point towards Oscar Allen leaving the club.
‘He’ll make a great coach’: Dees boss on milestone man
Melbourne's interim coach Troy Chaplin believes defender Steven May, who plays his 250th AFL game this weekend, could be a great coach.
‘Rage’ drives ‘Punky’ as end looms for Hawthorn great
Three-time Hawthorn premiership player Luke Breust will retire at the end of this season, ending a career that featured more than 300 games and 500 goals.
Freo’s comeback kings told: ‘No more mulligans’
Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce bailed his team out of trouble last week against Port, but the Dockers can't afford to give Brisbane a head start on Friday night.
Blues want to keep AFLW opener after impressive win
Carlton celebrated the start of the 10th AFLW season with a 24-point win over Collingwood, and they would love to keep hold of the season opener.
Debutant almost outshines Roberts as Eagles soar to win
West Coast's bid to make the AFLW finals for the first time is off to a flying start after they cruised to a 15-point win over Gold Coast.
Dockers aim to live like Fyfe ahead of moment of truth
Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe would love nothing more than ending his glittering career with an AFL flag, but he's told his teammates to focus on the job at hand.
Voss behind McGovern, excited for Walsh’s Blues return
Carlton coach Michael Voss wants out-of-favour Mitch McGovern to remain at the club, admitting the veteran is disappointed to be playing VFL.
Old sting drives Hawks skipper in AFLW flag hunt
Hawthorn loom as the team to watch as the AFLW premiership race kicks off and captain Emily Bates has plenty of fuel to drive her hunt for success.
Seasoned Sun opens up on hard road, contract hopes
Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller has endured the tough times and, with his Suns on the cusp of a finals campaign, wants to be there for the good ones.
Chloe Molloy shines on AFLW return as Swans beat Tigers
Sydney have kicked off their AFLW campaign with a spirited win over Richmond thanks to starring performances from Chloe Molloy and debutant Zippy Fish.
Lions mid dislocates shoulder in big win over Dockers
Brisbane midfielder Jarrod Berry has suffered a dislocated shoulder as his team locked in a finals berth with a thumping win over Fremantle in Perth.
Road warrior Lions set sights on crashing AFL top-four
Brisbane have won 17 of their past 21 games away from home, with their latest demolition job a 57-point thrashing of Fremantle in Perth.
Two more injuries as brave Bombers denied by Saints
Essendon coach Brad Scott has praised the Bombers' effort in the two-point loss to St Kilda, but says it's hard to be too pleased when they are so disappointed.
No Fyfe farewell yet: Longmuir bullish on finals hopes
Fremantle's 57-point loss to Brisbane has put the Dockers' finals hopes on thin ice, meaning champion Nat Fyfe may not get one final crack at a premiership.
Bulldogs dare to dream with season on a knife’s edge
The Western Bulldogs are still in the hunt for finals and believe if they can make the AFL top eight, they can do some damage in September.
Swans shape as finals disrupters ahead of Cats clash
Sydney could put a dent in Geelong's top-four bid with a win at the SCG, but defender Lewis Melican says his side is motivated instead by the bigger picture.
Giant’s haul sinks Suns in finals-shaping victory
Harry Rowston was the unlikely weapon as GWS sank the Suns again to all but lock in a third straight AFL finals campaign and keep Gold Coast waiting.
‘Selfless’ Blues back as McKay stars in Port demolition
Carlton coach Michael Voss has hailed a "really good version" of Harry McKay as the star forward booted seven goals in a 54-point demolition of Port Adelaide.
Suns’ tall task in Adelaide after missed finals chance
Gold Coast, fresh off a disappointing loss to the Giants, will need to do something they've never done before to lock in a maiden AFL finals campaign.
It’s seventh heaven as veteran Hawks keep on soaring
Veteran Hawthorn forward Jack Gunston has now kicked a career-best 60 goals for the season as the Hawks easily beat Melbourne at the MCG.