Giants snap Lions’ AFL run
The GWS Giants have ended Brisbane's nine-game AFL winning run with an 18-point away win at the Gabba.
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Allen’s clutch kick gives West Coast back-to-back wins
West Coast have surged late to beat North Melbourne by five points in Hobart, with Oscar Allen kicking the match-winner with just 18 seconds remaining.
Dangerfield stars as Cats pip Dockers in Perth
Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield committed a horror late blooper, but it didn't end up costing his team in an 11-point win over Fremantle.
Horne-Francis lifts Port to thrilling win over Demons
An inspiring last quarter from Jason Horne-Francis has lifted Port Adelaide to a crucial two-point win over Melbourne, ending the Demons' finals chances.
Suns all but sink Bombers’ AFL finals hopes in thriller
Essendon have all but thrown away their hopes of reaching the AFL finals, losing to Gold Coast by a point after Mac Andrew goaled after the siren.
Suns delight in rising star Mac Andrew’s late heroics
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick believes match-winner Mac Andrew can become a special player, and is adamant Jack Lukosius's future lies with the Suns.
With finals slipping away, Bombers eye response
After letting their hopes of a finals charge slip away, Essendon will have to regroup and attempt to close their season strongly against Sydney and Brisbane.
Coach Goodwin optimistic about Demons’ future
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists the Demons will attack their last two games at "full bore" despite their finals aspirations being extinguished.
Marshall stands tall as Saints add to Tigers’ pain
St Kilda have beaten Richmond by 48 points to extend the Tigers' losing run to eight games, with ruckman Rowan Marshall leading the way.
Cats peaking at right time as AFL flag race heats up
Geelong's 11-point win over Fremantle has put them in the box seat to secure a top-four berth, and they are right in the hunt for second spot.
Red-hot Hawks smash Carlton, surge into AFL’s top eight
Hawthorn have replaced Carlton in the top eight after posting their biggest win of the AFL season at a sun-drenched MCG.
Saints eye Cats challenge after adding to Tigers’ pain
St Kilda have beaten Richmond by 48 points to extend the Tigers' losing run to eight games, but will quickly turn their focus to facing Geelong.
Smiling Scott hints at Stringer staying put
Essendon coach Brad Scott will not "confirm or deny" Jake Stringer's future but a wry smile has indicated the veteran will remain at the Bombers.
AFL’s top-eight finals race could be tightest on record
The gap between top and eighth could end up being smallest by the end of the home-and-away season since the AFL introduced a final-eight system back in 1994.
Lynch weighs up return from injury as Tigers eye 2025
Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch has stepped into full training in recent days and is considering the benefits of a late-season return from injury.
Giants blow as ruck Briggs to miss Lions clash
GWS ruck Kieren Briggs will be sidelined for their AFL top-four clash against the Lions in Brisbane due to soreness.
Hardwick declares Gabba goal Dusty’s greatest moment
Dustin Martin has been lauded as one of the AFL's greatest match-winners by past and present Richmond coaches Damien Hardwick and Adem Yze.
Do Lions have the answer to Collingwood’s Daicos duo?
Emerging star Levi Ashcroft says it will be a dream come true to play AFL with his older brother Will after agreeing to join Brisbane as a father-son pick.
Racism saga would be over without lawyers: Clarkson
AFL coaching great Alastair Clarkson believes the Hawthorn racism saga would already be over without "legal eagles" intervening.
Suns chase ‘winning season’ with finals out of reach
Damien Hardwick is targeting wins in the final three rounds of the year to give Gold Coast a positive season record for the first time.
Crows star Rankine marks return by signing new deal
Days out from returning following a suspension, Adelaide star Izak Rankine has signed a new deal to keep him with the Crows until at least the end of 2027.
Authentic Jarrad Schofield loving life as Eagles coach
West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield has helped transform the team into one of the best pressure sides, and he's loving his time in the hot seat.
Swans, Suns swing the axe following poor losses
Sydney coach John Longmire and Gold Coast counterpart Damien Hardwick have axed four players each following disappointing AFL losses last weekend.
Demons eager to keep slim AFL finals dream alive
Melbourne's AFL finals hopes are hanging by a thread after three straight losses but coach Simon Goodwin sees a glimmer of hope.
Final-day fixture sets up bumper AFL finals race
The AFL finals race its set for a thrilling crescendo after the league confirmed its fixture for round 24.
Giants welcome back Kelly, Hipwood a chance for Lions
GWS will get a much-needed midfield boost with vice-captain Josh Kelly set to return against Brisbane, while the Lions could welcome back forward Eric Hipwood.
Hawkins joins tributes to mark Dustin Martin retirement
Geelong's Tom Hawkins has joined the chorus of tributes for Richmond's Dustin Martin after both premiership players announced their retirements on the same day.
GWS embrace the challenge of facing the roaring Lions
Set to take on Brisbane at the Gabba, where they are 7-2 this season, GWS know they face the sternest of tests despite already overcoming the Lions this year.
Magpies to get creative without De Goey in finals race
Collingwood have kept their premiership defence alive but will have to get creative without midfielder Jordan De Goey, starting in their clash with Sydney.
Hawkins ‘optimistic’ of Cats return before retirement
Geelong legend Tom Hawkins believes he can return from a foot injury to help the Cats' premiership push before he ends his AFL career.
Retiring superstar Dustin Martin among Tigers’ greatest
Dustin Martin will go down as one of Richmond's all-time greats after announcing his AFL retirement, effective immediately.