AFL backs in Friday night fixture double-ups
Short breaks with Thursday night matches and strong attendance figures are why the AFL is persisting with occasional double-up Friday games.
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‘Work to do’: AFL targets Indigenous player boost
The AFL is considering a range of measures to boost the number of Indigenous players in the league following a significant decline in recent seasons.
‘Magic’ dreaming of Darwin having its own AFL team
At the launch of the Sir Doug Nicholls round, the esteem that current Indigenous players have for Michael 'Magic' McLean was clear.
‘Guarantee’: Voss defiant as he quits Carlton
A defiant Michael Voss says Carlton are now in a better place than when he first joined the Blues as coach.
Swans hopeful on Curnow recovery as Bombers drop McKay
Sydney star Charlie Curnow and GWS spearhead Jesse Hogan are sidelined for round nine, while Essendon have lost patience with underperforming Ben McKay.
Brisbane Lions’ frosty response to whiteboard leak
Frosted glass will be installed at the Brisbane Lions headquarters and their whiteboard strategy exercise will continue, albeit with some freshly drafted rules.
Adelaide Crows to feed off returning skipper’s energy
Jordan Dawson is set to return in Adelaide's clash with Richmond after missing two of the last three games following the death of his eldest brother.
Lions youngster given ban for using homophobic slur
Brisbane Lions draftee Koby Evans has become the latest AFL-listed player to be suspended for using homophobic language in a VFL game.
Freo unleash five-goal burst to sink Hawks in thriller
Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass is facing a period on the sidelines with injury on a bad night for his side as they lost by 15 points to Fremantle.
Neale’s numbers stack up as AFL rivals circle
With a decision to make on his playing future, Lachie Neale is tracking towards his most impactful season since arriving at the Brisbane Lions in 2019.
Charges dropped for two AFL stars accused of affray
AFL premiership players Dion Prestia and Steven May will no longer face criminal charges over a fight in a coastal town.
Witts backed to respond as Suns head to Darwin fortress
Gold Coast will be out to extend a strong record at their home away from home in Darwin when they take on St Kilda without overlooked ruckman Jarrod Witts.
North defends young gun from ‘macho’ contested critics
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has defended Colby McKercher's lack of contested numbers, arguing it's not the young gun's role.
‘Familiar narrative’ as Blues’ Gabba rally falls short
Under-pressure Carlton coach Michael Voss says his men can't be content with a Gabba near-miss after threatening to pull off a giant comeback against Brisbane.
‘There’s a model that works’: Voss on Gabba near miss
How Carlton front up against the Western Bulldogs in the next round will be telling after they came from 49 points behind to give the Lions an almighty scare.
Reinforcements for Brisbane Lions after Blues scare
Brisbane, after staving off Carlton, could welcome back two premiership mainstays from injury for their grand final rematch with Geelong at the Gabba.
Gritty Giants heap more misery on battling Bombers
Former Essendon spearhead Jake Stringer has kicked three goals as the Giants pulled off a thrilling comeback to defeat the Bombers in western Sydney.
Port star Butters learns AFL tribunal fate
Port Adelaide star and Brownlow Medal fancy Zak Butters has been cleared for colliding with Western Bulldogs star Joel Freijah.
Suns shine after slow start as Saints lose two stars
St Kilda could not maintain their hot start in the Darwin humidity and Gold Coast won by 29 points, with Ben King kicking four goals.
Geelong spoil Pendlebury’s record-equalling night
As Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury turned out for a record-equalling 432nd game, Geelong crushed the Magpies by 54 points at the MCG.
‘Heavy lift’: Lyon wants nine Top End AFL games a year
After St Kilda played their first AFL game in Darwin, their coach Ross Lyon wants every team to visit the Top End each season.
Dangerfield wants to back up for Cats’ grudge match
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield has told coach Chris Scott he is playing in the Cats' grand final rematch, despite only having a five-day break.
Bombers swipe at ‘desperate’ Giants in whiteboard saga
In the latest chapter of the Brisbane Lions' whiteboard saga, GWS have come under fire from Brad Scott for poking fun at Essendon's finals drought.
Saints forced to make do without Wilkie after injury
Co-captain Callum Wilkie and Nasiah Wanganeen Milera were big injuries for St Kilda in Darwin as they lost to Gold Coast.
Dees star faces MRO scrutiny after win over Eagles
Melbourne posted a comfortable win over West Coast as Jacob van Rooyen starred and Kysaiah Pickett came under scrutiny over high contact on Jake Waterman.
McQualter takes lessons from Fagan’s Lions rebuild
Chris Fagan's press conferences from 2017 made fascinating viewing for Andrew McQualter as he looked for ways to ensure West Coast's rebuild is successful.
Demons hatched plan to sack Guerra ‘a week or two ago’
Melbourne president Steven Smith says new club chief Dan Taylor was approached earlier this month to take over, with a Plan B needed to remove Paul Guerra.
AFL defends draft changes, ‘furious’ clubs hit out
The AFL is pushing ahead with draft and player-movement changes for this off-season, with Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and club presidents hitting out.
‘Crucial’: Magpies welcome back Moore for Hawks clash
While all the focus this week has been on Scott Pendlebury, Collingwood will regain their captain and defensive general from injury for the Hawthorn clash.
‘It clicked, finally’: Magpies buoyant for Hawks test
Collingwood's record Anzac Day win over Essendon was a big confidence boost heading into their AFL blockbuster against Hawthorn at the MCG.
AFL premiers to debut young tall after Allen’s injury
The Brisbane Lions have opted to debut a young tall, taken at pick 43 in last year's AFL draft, following a long-term foot injury to star recruit Oscar Allen.