Demons roll dice with Pickett’s seven-year deal
Livewire Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett has become the longest-contracted player in the AFL after rejecting the lure of a Western Australia homecoming.
Australian rules football
Darcy given green light for Dogs’ clash with Saints
Rising superstar Sam Darcy's return from a knee injury will give the Western Bulldogs a huge boost in attack for their AFL clash with St Kilda.
‘Squeeze the lemon’ – Hawks out to consolidate
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says it's important to focus on what works and build on that as they face another big test against Adelaide.
‘Quite happily’ – inductee played hard off the field
South Adelaide ruckman Peter Darley gave an all-time acceptance speech as he was inducted into the Australian Football Hall Of Fame.
Farmer made legend, eight footy hall of fame inductees
Erin Phillips and Daisy Pearce are the first AFLW players to join the Australian Football Hall Of Fame as SA great Ken Farmer was made a legend.
AFLW marquee stars inducted to hall of fame
Daisy Pearce and Erin Phillips are the first AFLW players to join the Australian Football Hall Of Fame as South Australian great Ken Farmer was made a legend.
Coaches’ coffers boosted after months of soft cap angst
The AFL has announced several financial measures to boost club soft caps and provide more support for senior coaches and their staff.
Hospital scans bring good news for sore Suns skipper
Gold Coast captain Noah Anderson is set to avoid a stint on the sidelines after precautionary hospital scans cleared the midfielder of a chest injury.
Bulldogs seek stability with call on Beveridge’s future
The Western Bulldogs have re-signed coach Luke Beveridge, backing in their 2016 premiership mentor to take them forward.
Giants keep the faith ahead of Lions blockbuster
GWS defender Jack Buckley insists his side hasn't lost faith in their flag campaign, saying he only needs to point to recent history to find reassurance.
Gawn, May clash as Magpies win King’s Birthday thriller
Melbourne defender Steven May and captain Max Gawn have vented emotions at each other after Collingwood won a King's Birthday classic by one point.
‘Black and white’ bump as Blues hold off Bombers’ surge
Carlton's second-half woes threatened to doom them again, but they steadied in the last quarter for a pulsating eight-point win over arch-rivals Essendon.
One year on: Dees know past pain won’t daunt Petracca
Melbourne star Christian Petracca is ready to attack the King's Birthday blockbuster, one year on from the collision that caused him serious internal injuries.
Fitness watch for star Giant ahead of huge Lions clash
After losing to Port Adelaide, Greater Western Sydney face the daunting task of taking on Brisbane at the Gabba with a cloud over Toby Greene's fitness.
Power guns fire in pressure-relieving win over Giants
With coach Ken Hinkley under the pump, Port Adelaide have fought out a 16-point win over GWS in Canberra to snap a four-game losing run.
Smith set for quick return to bolster red-hot Cats
Bailey Smith's stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury is set to be a short one, with Geelong coach Chris Scott tipping a return against Essendon.
Crow recruit suspended over sling tackle on star Lion
The AFL's match review officer has delivered his assessment of Adelaide midfielder James Peatling's sling tackle on Brisbane star Lachie Neale.
Cats back Stewart after bump sends Anderson to hospital
Tyson Stengle was the difference with four goals in Geelong's win over Gold Coast, but Tom Stewart's heavy bump on Noah Anderson was the major talking point.
‘Do something special’: Blues hunt key win without star
Carlton will return from their bye mired in a 4-7 record and a misfiring attack, desperate to fix a league-worst stat that underlines where they are at in 2025.
Footy Gods finally smiling on Crows, says coach
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says fortune is finally favouring his Crows after a nail-biting five-point win over reigning premiers Brisbane.
Comeback Crows’ late surge sinks Brisbane in thriller
Adelaide have kicked five goals to none in the last quarter to down the Brisbane Lions by five points at Adelaide Oval.
Danger ready to fire as Cats eye Suns’ top-four spot
Patrick Dangerfield has overcome his latest hamstring setback and will bolster a Geelong outfit that has history on its side for the home clash with Gold Coast.
Tasmania’s AFL saga ’embarrassing’ for our state: Paine
Former Test star Tim Paine feels Tasmania is the "laughing stock" of rival states as its planned AFL entry hangs in the balance because of political upheaval.
‘Bro can’t have fun’ – Hawk unmoved after taunting Dogs
Hawthorn forward Jack Ginnivan has divided opinion after he taunted the Western Bulldogs in the last quarter of Thursday night's 22-point win.
Lions boss questions narrative of his reigning champs
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is questioning a popular narrative around his club ahead of a high-stakes fixture against Adelaide.
Dangerfield back as Cats name ex-Sun for club debut
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield will return for Saturday's big home game against Gold Coast, while former Sun Jack Martin will make his Cats debut.
‘What is Wardy?’: Kingsley’s key message to Giants
GWS coach Adam Kingsley has implored his team to borrow a page from much-loved veteran Callan Ward's playbook as they seek to shore up a spot in the top eight.
Crows tap into Lions defector’s inside intelligence
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has tapped into his new coaching director's inside knowledge of Brisbane ahead of Friday night's game.
Suns’ top-four spot on line in Geelong ‘litmus test’
Finals hopefuls Gold Coast head to Geelong for the first time in four years, facing a huge test and hell-bent on strengthening their grip on a top-four spot.
Devils call for ‘sanity’ with AFL licence under threat
AFL expansion team the Tasmania Devils are under threat as the state heads towards another election which could delay the building of a new stadium.
Hawks out-tackle Bulldogs for badly needed win
Hawthorn have broken their three-game winning streak, beating the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium by 22 points.