Rebuilding Eagles confident dark days are behind them
West Coast have defied expectations to snare four wins already this season, with their glut of high-end young talent driving the club's rebuild forward.
Australian rules football
Lions ‘on their knees’? Hardwick not so sure
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick saw plenty in the Lions' loss to Fremantle last week to suggest the two-time premiers are far from a spent force.
First-class luxury: Dockers to play it safe with stars
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the massive depth in the squad means he can afford to play it safe with players such as Sean Darcy and Brennan Cox.
‘Real honour’: King preparing Demons for massive clash
In his first season as a senior coach, Melbourne's Steven King is getting his team ready for what will be an emotional Big Freeze match.
Stewart looms large in Crows’ planning for Cats
Tom Stewart cut up Adelaide when they last played Geelong and Crows forward Darcy Fogarty said the star defender has been a focus of their planning.
‘Powerful’: Daniher family speaks to Demons, Magpies
Collingwood and Melbourne have come together to hear from Neale Daniher's wife and daughter ahead of the 12th Big Freeze clash.
Ex-Carlton boss suffers legal loss in lewd photo battle
Former AFL club president Luke Sayers has failed in his bid to have his wife's defamation case against him heard in private in a battle over a lewd photo.
Never been more settled: Warner loving life at Swans
Sydney superstar Chad Warner says the connection he shares with his teammates is growing by the day, and his past grand final heartbreaks are driving him on.
No room for doubt as Dockers star reaches new heights
Driven by fellow Fremantle forwards Josh Treacy and Patrick Voss, Jye Amiss says he never doubted whether the Dockers' three-headed monster would succeed.
Lions lose trio for QClash, Cats youngster in doubt
Brisbane defender Keidean Coleman is among a trio of freshly injured Lions players ahead of QClash, while Geelong youngster Lawson Humphries could miss time.
Lloyd says outsider can revive beleaguered Bombers
Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has noted his former teammate Damien Hardwick is a prime example of how an outsider can coach an AFL club to premierships.
Lloyd denies backing Hird amid Bombers intrigue
Essendon fans are divided after James Hird expressed his interest to coach the club again, but caretaker Dean Solomon won't let the noise distract him.
‘Flagmantle’: Longmuir pleased Freo are handling hype
Two-time defending premiers Brisbane are the latest victims of Fremantle's win streak and coach Justin Longmuir says it's a good problem to have.
Suns ever wary of wounded Lions ahead of AFL Q-Clash
Matt Rowell is adamant Gold Coast won't take the out-of-form Brisbane Lions lightly when they meet in a crunch Q-Clash at Carrara.
Bombers cop another injury blow in loss to Eagles
There was no new coach bounce under Essendon interim boss Dean Solomon as Jake Waterman and Milan Murdock combined for six goals to lift West Coast to victory.
Oliver, Callaghan shine as Giants dampen Demon spirits
GWS have overwhelmed Melbourne in Alice Springs as Finn Callaghan starred and Clayton Oliver impressed against his old team.
Fagan fumes as dashing Dockers firm as flag fancies
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan unleashed on his players as Fremantle extended their winning streak to 11 matches with a convincing victory over the Lions.
Injury-drained Tigers almost plumbed mid-season rookie
Managing a lengthy injury list, Richmond coach Adem Yze revealed he almost called on a rookie to play against Sydney four days after being drafted.
Eight is great for Curnow as Swans swarm over Tigers
Flag fancies Sydney have monstered a plucky Richmond side at the SCG, with a firing Charlie Curnow standing tall in attack for an injury-hit Swans outfit.
‘Not acceptable’: Giants ruck finding top form for Dees
Readily admitting to his "okay" start to the season, GWS ruck Kieren Briggs is boasting top form again ahead of a battle with Melbourne goliath Max Gawn.
AFL concedes umpire error as Cats lament ‘howler’ call
Geelong's Ollie Dempsey was denied a clear goal in the narrow loss to Carlton when umpires chose not to call on the AFL Review Centre to check a decision.
Fight to slay MND ‘beast’ goes on after Daniher’s death
The death of AFL great Neale Daniher from motor neurone disease and NRL player Jai Arrow's diagnosis have thrust the cruel condition back into the spotlight.
Captain Cripps makes his mark as Blues turn Cat-killers
Josh Fraser has three wins from three games as Carlton's interim coach after Patrick Cripps kicked the match-winning goal in a thrilling victory over Geelong.
Hard home truths after ‘disaster’ help Lions refocus
The Brisbane Lions' capitulation against GWS has been labelled a disaster, but they have the chance to make amends against flag favourites Fremantle.
Season over for Saint, surgery setback for Giants star
A ruptured Achilles has ended the season for St Kilda's Sam Flanders, while GWS forward Jake Riccardi has undergone ankle syndesmosis surgery.
Blues evolving but can they take down the Cats?
Carlton's recent resurgence under caretaker coach Josh Fraser will receive a huge test when they face Geelong at the MCG on Friday night.
Simply elite: in-form Cats wary of rejuvenated Blues
Carlton are a perfect 2-0 under interim coach Josh Fraser and are aiming to take a big scalp when they lock horns with Geelong on Friday night.
Lions expect skipper to ‘fight through’ Voss attention
Fremantle's fiery forward Patrick Voss could have Brisbane defender Harris Andrews in his sights in a huge clash at the Gabba on Saturday.
Lions veteran Zorko hit for six, Swans rest Grundy
Brisbane will have to battle out of their recent form slide without star veteran Dayne Zorko after scans more injury damage.
Freo taking nothing for granted against hurting Lions
Fremantle are set to be without Hayden Young for a third straight match as they prepare to take on a Brisbane outfit gunning to make amends for a rare flop.
Interim coach Solomon ‘won’t consider’ Bombers job
Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says he won't think about the full-time position while attempting to steer the Bombers through the rest of the AFL season.