Bombers shine after slow start to stun Giants
Essendon have posted their best win of the season, recovering from a slow start to beat GWS by 20 points at Marvel Stadium.
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Orange Tsunami lacking punch as Giants lose again
After winning their first five games of the season, GWS suddenly are out of form and coach Adam Kingsley will welcome their return home.
Suns clobber Kangaroos to ninth straight AFL loss
Gold Coast have battered North Melbourne 17.18 (120) to 7.10 (52) in Darwin to condemn the Kangaroos to a ninth successive AFL defeat.
Daicos dazzles amid injury carnage as Pies belt Eagles
Collingwood star Nick Daicos has racked up a game-high 36 disposals in a starring role for the reigning premiers in their comprehensive win over West Coast.
Adelaide and Brisbane finish level in AFL thriller
Adelaide and Brisbane have fought out a tense draw in their Adelaide Oval fixture but but coaches aren't advocating for extra-time to decide games.
Back injury forces Magpie Elliott out of Eagles clash
Forward Jamie Elliott has been ruled out of Collingwood's AFL clash with West Coast through a back injury, with Jeremy Howe to swing forward.
Ex-AFL player Cam McCarthy found dead, aged 29
Former Greater Western Sydney and Fremantle forward Cam McCarthy has died in Perth at the age of 29.
Lions coach perplexed at spate of serious knee injuries
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes a series of knee injuries at his AFL club is just a case of incredibly bad luck.
Gawn ’embarrassed’ to be an AFL player amid homophobia
There have been three reported incidents of homophobic slurs in the AFL this season and Melbourne captain Max Gawn says it makes him embarrassed to be a player.
Suns focused on Roos clash after Powell homophobia ban
Gold Coast defender Ben Long is confident his team will be able to condemn North Melbourne to their ninth straight AFL loss amid controversy around Wil Powell.
Eagles eyeing Flyin’ Ryan return as confidence rebuilds
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says Liam Ryan is still in the process of regaining confidence in his body following two rounds of hamstring surgery.
Blues raring to face close-game specialists Melbourne
Melbourne and Carlton have played out some tight games recently and are prepared for their latest AFL clash at the MCG to come down to the wire.
Blues coach backs star forward ahead of Demons clash
Carlton gun Charlie Curnow has come under some scrutiny but coach Michael Voss says he's been nothing but impressed with the key forward.
Beveridge not feeling pressure at under-fire Bulldogs
Coach Luke Beveridge insists he's feeling love, not pressure, at the Western Bulldogs, while Richmond counterpart Adem Yze has expressed his support.
Suns defender Powell banned for homophobic slur
The AFL has suspended Gold Coast defender Wil Powell for five games for directing a "highly offensive" homophobic slur towards a Brisbane Lions opponent.
Northern Territory steps up push for AFL licence
An AFL club could be ready playing at a new Darwin stadium in seven to 10 years, according to a strategic business case.
Darcy out for Dockers, Hardwick swings the axe at Suns
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has made six changes for the Suns' clash with North Melbourne following last week's 34-point loss to the Brisbane Lions.
Voss hopeful Carlton gun’s latest setback only minor
Unlucky midfielder Adam Cerra's latest hamstring injury was a sour note to Carlton's thrilling one-point win over Melbourne at the MCG.
Hawkins unfazed by form as Cats games record looms
Tom Hawkins will draw level with Joel Selwood for the most games for Geelong but the milestone comes amid a form slump.
Longmire remains a ‘maybe’ on AFL send-off rule
Sydney coach John Longmire says Callum Brown's bump on Sydney defender Tom McCartin, resulting in a three-game suspension, appears to have been an accident.
McCluggage poised for long-term contract at Brisbane
Hugh McCluggage says he's in talks with Brisbane about a long-term deal as restricted free agency status looms.
Season over for Lions duo as Richmond guns eye return
Brisbane's Lincoln McCarthy and Darcy Gardiner require knee reconstructions while Richmond's Dion Prestia and Noah Balta are chances to return from layoffs.
My pleas for Amiss protection not a whinge: Longmuir
Jye Amiss is still being illegally manhandled by his opponents despite Fremantle airing its concerns to the AFL, according to coach Justin Longmuir.
Lions’ lesson proves Suns aren’t ‘big dogs’ yet
Gold Coast have walked away from a comprehensive QClash loss to Brisbane with "a million different things" to learn under new coach Damien Hardwick.
Bulldogs rule out Liberatore, confirming concussion
The Western Bulldogs have confirmed star midfielder Tom Liberatore suffered another concussion late in their upset loss to Hawthorn.
Zorko stars, Lions defy carnage for QClash win
Dayne Zorko had a career-high 39 touches as Brisbane defied four early injuries to notch a crucial 34-point win over Gold Coast at the Gabba.
Hawks stun stumbling Bulldogs in huge upset
Hawthorn have held on for a major upset, piling more pressure on the struggling Western Bulldogs with a seven-point win.
Daicos shines as Hawks stun Bulldogs with upset win
Nick Daicos snared the winning goal in Collingwood's victory over Carlton as Hawthorn upset the Bulldogs and Bayley Fritsch probably kicked goal of the year.
Macca’s, cup-of-soup fuel 22km day and Lions’ belief
The remarkable Brisbane Lions debut of Logan Morris came in an AFL victory coach Chris Fagan hopes breathes life into a side he admits was losing belief.
Adelaide’s Soligo can become midfield force: Crouch
Adelaide's Matt Crouch says teammate Jake Soligo has the potential to be among the elite midfielders in the AFL.
Suns coach Hardwick reveals quest ahead of QClash
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has declared his club's ambition ahead of their spicy QClash against Queensland rivals Brisbane.