Simpson says rest was needed for ‘flagging’ Harley Reid
West Coast will be without Harley Reid and Tom Barrass for Sunday's clash with Gold Coast, but Liam Ryan returns for the first time since round three last year.
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Dockers aim to bounce back from western derby flop
Fremantle will unveil debutants Cooper Simpson and Patrick Voss when they attempt to snap a three-match losing streak in Saturday's clash with the Bulldogs.
Hopper hamstrung in latest Richmond injury blow
Unlucky Richmond midfielder Jacob Hopper has suffered a "mild hamstring strain" that will keep him sidelined for at least a fortnight.
No lap of honour as Eagles prepare for Suns fortress
West Coast have the chance to make it three wins in a row when they face Gold Coast on Sunday, but they'll be without Harley Reid and Tom Barrass.
Heeney on Hawks’ radar but Swans loaded with stars
In-form midfielder Isaac Heeney is just one of many potential Sydney match-winners that Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is looking to shut down at the MCG.
Dangerfield hamstrung as Cats fight off Carlton charge
Patrick Dangerfield hurt a hamstring early in the third quarter, but ladder leaders Geelong resisted a late Carlton surge to post a 13-point victory at the MCG.
Fremantle coach Longmuir praises Fyfe-Serong double act
Fremantle midfielder Nat Fyfe has enjoyed his most prolific game for five years, while Caleb Serong's 17 clearances against the Bulldogs was a club record.
Suns aim to end AFL road drought at Gabbatoir
All Gold Coast's AFL wins so far this season have been at home and coach Damien Hardwick says they face a major test next week against local rivals Brisbane.
Anzac Day thriller as Cats stay top after round seven
A snapshot of the action from round seven in the AFL as Geelong stayed unbeaten and a huge crowd witnessed another Essendon-Collingwood draw on Anzac Day.
Eagles’ last-term spirit pleases Simpson in Suns loss
West Coast coach Adam Simpson says while the Eagles rallied well in the last term, they must be better at contested work after a 37-point loss to Gold Coast.
Michael Voss sounds warning in AFL extra-time debate
Debate is again raging over the merits of extra-time to decide drawn AFL home-and-away matches after the Essendon-Collingwood classic on Anzac Day.
De Koning brothers face off in huge Blues-Cats clash
Carlton's Tom De Koning will take on younger brother and Geelong defender Sam De Koning in the latter's 50th AFL game when their sides meet at the MCG.
Anzac Day clash one out of the top draw for Pies, Dons
Essendon and Collingwood have traded blows in a stunning first Anzac Day draw since 1995, producing a classic in front of 93,644 fans at the MCG.
Eagles rest young gun Harley Reid for Suns clash
West Coast's hopes of posting three wins in a row have taken a double hit due to the absence of Harley Reid and Tom Barrass.
Red-hot GWS Giants belt struggling Brisbane in Canberra
The GWS Giants have moved to 6-1 for the AFL season, easily accounting for the Brisbane Lions at Manuka Oval in Canberra.
‘Below-par’ Brisbane seeking quick fix to AFL struggles
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says he's curious about how his under-pressure side will respond to another crushing defeat.
GWS captain Greene suspended, Giants’ Hogan cleared
GWS captain Toby Greene will miss the clash with the Brisbane Lions after failing to clear himself of a one-game rough conduct ban at the AFL tribunal.
Richmond coach Yze raring for Melbourne reunion
Former Melbourne assistant coach Adem Yze will take on his old club for the first time when he leads Richmond in the Anzac Day eve blockbuster.
Emotional Lyon remembers Balic as ‘special young man’
Former Fremantle coach Ross Lyon and his successor Justin Longmuir have spoken about former player Harley Balic, who died two years ago.
Lions seek Linc between composure and AFL pressure
Ahead of his 150th AFL game, Brisbane forward Lincoln McCarthy admits he arrived at the Lions wondering whether he was cut out for the caper.
Tom Barrass ‘good guy’ defence fails at AFL Tribunal
West Coast defender Tom Barrass will miss Sunday's clash with Gold Coast after failing to overturn his one-match AFL ban.
Unlikely hero Turner steers Demons past Richmond
Melbourne have beaten Richmond by 43 points with unlikely goal kicker Daniel Turner impressing, while the Tigers lost Jacob Hopper to a hamstring injury.
Moore says tall Bombers attack will be a challenge
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore says he and the other Magpies defenders must sharpen their aerial game for the tall Essendon attack they will face on Anzac Day.
Rejuvenated Oliver ready to fire against Tigers: coach
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin expects star Clayton Oliver, fresh off finger surgery, to get back to his best in the Demons' blockbuster clash with Richmond.
Derm shares big-game wisdom with Pies before Anzac Day
Hawthorn great Dermott Brereton, who played for Collingwood in the 1995 Anzac Day clash, has been brought in to speak to the Magpies.
McKenna poised for AFL return as Lions reflect on loss
Irish defender Conor McKenna's likely return from a hamstring injury is a timely one as the wounded Brisbane Lions plan to halt the Giants in Canberra.
Yze knowledge vital as Tigers plot Melbourne upset
Injury-hit Richmond have leant on first-year coach Adem Yze's intimate knowledge of Melbourne in preparation for Wednesday night's clash at the MCG.
Eagles’ leaders key to resurgence amid Harley Reid hype
Assistant coach Jarrad Schofield says it shouldn't be forgotten senior players like Elliot Yeo and Liam Duggan have played key roles in West Coast's resurgence.
Hardwick sympathetic but expects Greene ban to stand
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has tipped GWS star Toby Greene's one-match rough conduct ban will be upheld when he faces the AFL tribunal.
AFL finds players ‘guilty until proven innocent’: Scott
Greater Western Sydney will challenge Toby Greene's suspension, as Essendon's Brad Scott accuses the AFL of assessing high hits based on their outcome.
Bombers welcome back Wright, ponder Anzac Day reshuffle
Essendon will welcome back Peter Wright from suspension for their Anzac Day blockbuster against Collingwood and could go tall at the MCG.