Warring parties go face to face in Hawthorn racism row
The Human Rights Commission will host two days of talks as the opposing sides in the Hawthorn racism saga go face-to-face in Melbourne.
Australian rules football
Scott labels Geelong’s Hawkins ‘generational’ forward
Geelong forward Tom Hawkins is clearly one of the best forwards of his generation, Cats coach Chris Scott says.
Time hasn’t caught up with senior Magpies: coach
Collingwood veterans Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom have had slow starts to the AFL season, but coach Craig McRae has backed them to hit their straps.
Howdy Doedee: ‘Competitive unit’ poised for Lions debut
Self-described competitive unit Tom Doedee is available to make his first AFL appearance for his new club Brisbane in the grand final rematch with Collingwood.
‘Our season’s not over’: Lions mull reset options
The Brisbane Lions are contemplating a new-look back six to face Collingwood, as both of last year's grand finalists look to solve a winless start to 2024.
Saints to challenge King ban at AFL Tribunal
St Kilda spearhead Max King will join Essendon forward Peter Wright at the AFL Tribunal after challenging his one-match ban for rough conduct.
Brayshaw, Dockers gunning for fast start against Crows
Slow starts have been a problem for Fremantle, who will be out to rectify the issue when they chase a third straight AFL win in the home clash with Adelaide.
Adelaide’s Walker on track for AFL return after injury
Adelaide's star forward Taylor Walker is on track to overcome a back injury and play against Geelong on Friday night, assistant coach Scott Burns says.
Hamstring surgery to sideline Dockers’ Cox for 12 weeks
Versatile Dockers tall Brennan Cox will undergo surgery to repair his injured right hamstring and is expected to spend the next 12-15 weeks on the sidelines.
Tasmania Devils hope wave of support convinces doubters
The Tasmania Devils AFL club has been overwhelmed by community support after unveiling their name, colours and inaugural jumper.
Bombers beat Hawks, but Reid injured again in AFL clash
Essendon burned off Hawthorn in the last quarter at the MCG, but young defender Zach Reid could have another hamstring injury.
Dangerfield lifts Geelong to tight win over Saints
St Kilda threatened to pull off an incredible comeback until Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield stepped up to kick the match-winning goal in an AFL thriller.
Crows’ fast finish falls short as Gold Coast hang on
Gold Coast looked home and dry before Adelaide kicked the game's last five goals to come within six points of the Suns in a low-scoring AFL clash at Carrara.
Taylor Walker return alone won’t fix Crows: Nicks
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says it will take more than the return of injured key forward Taylor Walker to address their concerns after a first-up AFL loss.
Demons welcome back a hero in win over Bulldogs
After being troubled by off-field issues, Clayton Oliver starred in Melbourne's 45-point win over the Western Bulldogs to get the Demons' AFL season rolling.
Hawk captain Sicily among AFL trio offered one-game ban
Hawthorn captain James Sicily is among three AFL players offered one-game bans for offences in round one.
Overlooked Bulldogs gun may wait even longer for return
Jack Macrae was left out of the Western Bulldogs' round one team while fellow senior player Caleb Daniel was the substitute in a 45-point loss to Melbourne.
Dockers hit by injury carnage in win over Lions
Brisbane have coughed up a sizeable lead for the second time in as many weeks, this time going down to Fremantle by 23 points in Perth.
Lions coach Fagan wants answers to mid-game wobbles
Brisbane are 0-2 after opening their season with losses to Carlton and Fremantle, but coach Chris Fagan is optimistic his side can still make the top four.
Tasmania Devils launched as 19th AFL club
The 19th AFL club will be known as the Tasmania Devils and a wear a predominantly dark green jumper emblazoned with a yellow map of the island state.
Big MCG crowds fuel AFL single-round attendance record
Three bumper MCG crowds and the redeveloped GMHBA Stadium have helped the AFL set a single-round attendance record.
McGrath goes in to bat for Sicily after AFL suspension
Essendon star Andrew McGrath says he barely felt the kick that has left Hawthorn captain James Sicily facing a one-game ban.
Suns’ run on show in Hardwick system: Witts
Suns co-captain Jarrod Witts wants Gold Coast's relentless drive to become a major weapon after they out-ran Adelaide to move to 2-0 under Damien Hardwick.
Suns to disrupt as Rankine returns as a Crow
Izak Rankine and Chris Burgess will play for Adelaide against former club Gold Coast as the Suns look to improve to 2-0 under new AFL coach Damien Hardwick.
Magpies still winless as slick Swans end MCG hoodoo
Sydney have snapped a five-match losing streak at the MCG as Chad Warner and Isaac Heeney starred in a 33-point thumping of reigning premiers Collingwood.
New play kicks goals with tale of AFL and Australia
The Melbourne Theatre Company's world premiere production of 37, named for Adam Goodes' jersey number, tells the story of a struggling local football team.
Lions great wants new role for Zorko in Dockers test
Reeling from a first-up loss to Carlton, Brisbane need to make changes with two key players absent for their trip west to face Fremantle.
Fremantle lock in coach Justin Longmuir until 2025
Justin Longmuir has two more years to show he is the man to guide Fremantle to long-term success after being handed a contract extension at the Dockers.
Eagles’ Reid named among AFL debutants in round one
Brownlow medallists Lachie Neale and Tom Mitchell have been sidelined, while a handful of top-10 draft picks will make their first AFL appearance in round one.
Carlton hang on in MCG thriller against brave Tigers
Carlton have held off a brave Richmond to win an MCG thriller by five points, six days after storming home to pip the Brisbane Lions.
Tigers back hard-luck Gibcus as long-term AFL player
Luckless Richmond defender Josh Gibcus will need a knee reconstruction and is out for the season, with Tigers coach Adem Yze saying it is "gut-wrenching".