Rowell cleared but is mature-age Demon in strife again?
Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has escaped sanction for his glancing blow on an opponent, but Melbourne's Aidan Johnson faces a nervous wait.
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Richmond believe Dustin Martin would be a ‘great coach’
Richmond coach Adem Yze has pitched to retired legend Dustin Martin to return to the Tigers in any off-field role he wants.
Sicily talk ‘storm in tea cup’ says bristling Mitchell
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has fiercely defended James Sicily amid speculation about the Hawks captain's AFL form and fitness.
Premiers leave out key pair for clash with Essendon
Brisbane Lions ruck Oscar McInerney is dealing with a "few issues" but coach Chris Fagan has stopped short of confirming the specific injury.
What Essendon forward learned from shock axing
An Essendon best-and-fairest winner, Peter Wright was dropped at the end of 2024, but the towering forward has been able to bounce back this year.
Essendon pick talls as injury cover in mid-season draft
Essendon have made two tall selections as injury cover in the mid-season draft while West Coast plucked a 24-year-old halfback with the first selection.
Why Kingsley feels Tigers clash spells danger for GWS
Top-eight side GWS will start as warm favourites against lowly Richmond, but Giants coach Adam Kingsley is taking no comfort from the ladder positions.
Dockers star giving former boss Hardwick headaches
Fremantle gun Shai Bolton presents a tough match-up for any opposition coach - even one who knows him as well as former Richmond boss Damien Hardwick.
Kane’s role split, Hosch going in major AFL changes
After months of growing concerns about how the game is being run, the AFL has split the management of football operations into two roles.
Dockers call on star to face Suns after Pearce blow
Fremantle have turned to a veteran star after losing skipper Alex Pearce, while the Magpies and Tigers also have big guns back at their disposal.
Cats coach: ultra-conservatives should lay off Smith
Coach Chris Scott says the latest Bailey Smith controversy barely caused a ripple at Geelong while calling for "ultra-conservatives" to lay off the recruit.
‘Huge steps’ despite Bombers’ Gabba near miss
Essendon came from 32 points behind to briefly lead Brisbane at the Gabba, before the hosts kicked away for a tense 18-point triumph.
Ladder-leaders flex muscle to continue Hawthorn’s slide
Hawthorn have slumped to a third-straight defeat, unable to stay with premiership favourites Collingwood in a 51-point smashing at the MCG.
‘Silent assassin’ fires, Lions relish tough run to bye
An unsung Brisbane talent is finally out of the shadows as the defending premiers steady themselves for three tough games before a bye.
‘Hard-done by’ Pearce heads to AFL Tribunal over ban
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir maintains the collision that led to captain Alex Pearce's three-game rough conduct ban was nothing more than a "footy act".
Selection squeeze at Collingwood as stars set to return
Sitting atop the AFL ladder, Collingwood will regain up to five stars for their upcoming blockbuster match against Hawthorn at the MCG.
Carlton’s new AFLW captain follows famous father
Carlton have chosen a favourite daughter to captain them this upcoming AFLW season, replacing pregnant defender Kerryn Peterson.
Suns to debut academy gun following ‘nepo baby’ jibe
Just days after being labelled the AFL's "nepo baby", Gold Coast have chosen to announce another academy star who will make their debut.
What Lions star regrets from his hot MCG spell
Charlie Cameron produced a stunning three-goal cameo in three minutes against Hawthorn but the Brisbane Lions star wishes he got a chance to fix his set shots.
Love is in the air as star Eagle re-signs until 2027
West Coast have re-signed a trio of players, including a star who briefly considered joining arch-rivals Fremantle at the end of last year.
Debutant fires in Essendon’s scrappy Dreamtime win
Essendon have responded from a 91-point smashing last week, taking care of Richmond in a sluggish Dreamtime at the 'G contest.
Changes in the air as Bombers feel more injury strain
Essendon's tall stocks have taken another blow, and it may force Bombers coach Brad Scott into some drastic positional changes.
Hardwick’s Long-term ‘vision’ realised at Suns
Damien Hardwick has recruited sagely to bolster his Gold Coast side but another unrealised talent already on the Suns' list has been just as impactful.
The Gen Z memes on Grundy’s mind ahead of Dees reunion
Sparked by a pre-game speech by club great Michael O'Loughlin, Sydney star Brodie Grundy has found a maxim and a goal celebration idea from unlikely sources.
Lions do it for Fagan’s 200th, finally beat bogey team
The Brisbane Lions have responded from a poor fortnight, knocking off Hawthorn by 33 points at the MCG in a big milestone for coach Chris Fagan.
Alex Pearce learns his fate after heavy collision
Fremantle are set to weigh up their options after skipper Alex Pearce was handed a three-match ban for the collision that concussed Port's Darcy Byrne-Jones.
‘Special talent’ stars as Demons revival continues
A fifth win from six games has Melbourne poised to make an unlikely push at AFL finals, after Kysaiah Pickett starred in a 53-point rout of Sydney.
Hardwick bristles at Lyon jibe as Suns hold off Saints
Rival coaches Damien Hardwick and Ross Lyon traded barbs as Gold Coast resisted St Kilda's second-half challenge to reach a club-best 8-2 start to the season.
Hawks face huge tests as Dons, Eagles battle injuries
Hawthorn's status as flag contenders will be put to the test in coming weeks, while Essendon and West Coast must find ways to compete without key players.
Why Dockers coach sees ruck conundrum as a good thing
Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy is set to be passed fit this week, but some think the Dockers will be better served by not selecting him against Gold Coast.
Seething Suns hit back at Lyon’s ‘offensive whinge’
Gold Coast officials are furious at Ross Lyon's "AFL nepo baby" jab and believe their key forwards were denied a fair chance to compete against St Kilda.