‘Blown away’ Lions coach makes big AFLW call
AFLW mainstay Craig Starcevich doesn't think the competition is a one-horse race, despite North Melbourne's dominance over the Lions in last year's final.
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‘We don’t want to do that’: Swans coach on repeat bans
Poor discipline and bad technique is costing Sydney, says coach Dean Cox after two key players were suspended for separate high hits on Carlton defenders.
Legends demand AFL action on falling Indigenous numbers
Two of footy's Indigenous greats hope Sir Doug Nicholls Round can spark action to reverse the falling number of First Nations players on AFL club lists.
Darwin dominance done, Suns clock on for next shift
Gold Coast have refocused after another successful Darwin jaunt, Bailey Humphrey keen to continue his form surge on a Melbourne trip to face St Kilda.
Dogs coach takes a catty nip ahead of Smith showdown
Bailey Smith has trained away from the cameras in Geelong, but the Cats insist their superstar will be right for a grudge match against the Western Bulldogs.
GWS lose young gun, TDK return looms for Blues
GWS onballer Finn Callaghan is set to spend at least a month on the sidelines with a shoulder injury, while Carlton could regain ruck Tom De Koning.
Bailey hype goes up again for massive Cats-Dogs duel
Bailey Smith has sat out Geelong training ahead of Thursday night's massive clash against the Western Bulldogs.
Essendon legend Hird makes call on coaching future
Not even a provocative statement from a powerful former Essendon president will distract Bombers coach Brad Scott from his mission of reigniting the club.
Lions still ‘mix and matching’ to fill Daniher absence
Brisbane Lions captain Lachie Neale is urging his side to release the shackles as they continue to adjust to life after retired spearhead Joe Daniher.
‘There’s a chance’: Buckley flags interest in Devils
Collingwood great Nathan Buckley has met with Tasmania Devils boss Brendon Gale and is open to joining the AFL expansion club as its inaugural coach.
How Kangaroos are seeking to guarantee more MCG games
North Melbourne ended their MCG drought in the first of three games at the venue this season and Charlie Comben hopes there will be many more in future.
Lions’ hunger questioned but Fagan doesn’t see pattern
Chris Fagan has questioned his side's hunger after a shock loss to the fast-finishing Melbourne Demons but is adamant it's no "premiership hangover".
Crows beware – Eagles have learnt how to win
West Coast have posted their first win under coach Andrew McQualter after producing their best pressure display of the season in a 28-point win over St Kilda.
Final-term ‘annihilation’ sparks Demons over Lions
Clayton Oliver found form as Melbourne came from 24 points behind to shock Brisbane in an 11-point Gabba win that left the Lions with work to do.
Selwood fondly remembered as AFL world mourns
A minute's silence has been held before West Coast's AFL clash with St Kilda to pay tribute to Adam Selwood, who died on Saturday.
‘Big Foot’ Zurhaar fires as Kangas break MCG drought
Cam Zurhaar overcame a foot injury to kick four crucial goals as North Melbourne beat Richmond by four points to secure their first MCG triumph in eight years.
Key Bulldog Weightman to miss rest of AFL season
The Western Bulldogs continue to pile on big scores despite coach Luke Beveridge confirming they will be without a vital forward for the rest of the season.
Swans duo banned over high hits on Blues defenders
Sydney's Joel Amartey has been banned for three games after his bump concussed Carlton's Jordan Boyd, while Justin McInerney has copped a one-match ban.
McRae in tears as Magpies win amid ‘horrible sadness’
Collingwood coach Craig McRae broke down in a press conference after his side's hard-fought 10-point win over Adelaide following Adam Selwood's tragic death.
Not ‘kids’ – men: Nank drives high standard at Tigers
Richmond captain Toby Nankervis says regardless of experience, every player at Punt Rd has a responsibility when he pulls on the jumper.
‘It’ll all pan out’: Kiddy’s return gives Fagan options
Coach Chris Fagan isn't sure how his halfback jigsaw will end up fitting after Jarrod Berry's absence allowed Keidean Coleman to slot in for an AFL return.
AFL in shock as tributes flow for ex-Eagle Adam Selwood
West Coast great John Worsfold has led tributes to Eagles premiership star Adam Selwood, who has died just three months after his twin brother Troy passed away.
Lions welcome back Keidean Coleman from ACL tear
It's been 14 months since Keidean Coleman graced an AFL field, but he will make his long-awaited return when Brisbane host Melbourne at the Gabba on Sunday.
Freo players right behind Longmuir ahead of crunch game
Fremantle's hopes of challenging for the flag are already on thin ice, and they face a tough three weeks with games against GWS, Port Adelaide and Gold Coast.
Demons mull Oliver tag twist in Lions’ den
Clayton Oliver has found a new defensive role in Melbourne's midfield and could line up in a head-to-head battle with one of Brisbane's prime ball-winners.
Bulldogs coach Beveridge wary of Marvel mental trap
After visiting seven venues across nine rounds, the Western Bulldogs are being urged to avoid complacency on their return to Marvel Stadium against Essendon.
Bulldogs coach fires back at Koch’s sledging accusation
Luke Beveridge has hit back at Port Adelaide chairman David Koch's suggestion that Western Bulldogs players had gone too far in their sledging of Willie Rioli.
How Hawks can go from good to great after Suns thriller
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell was torn between pride and frustration following his side's Darwin near-miss against the improved Gold Coast.
‘All gas, no brakes’ as Miller and dad inspire Suns
A rousing pre-game address from Touk Miller's father has helped inspire Gold Coast to an enthralling eight-point defeat of Hawthorn in Darwin.
Power star, Bombers defender return to AFL action
Willie Rioli will return after sitting out Port Adelaide's loss in the Showdown, while Essendon welcome back Jayden Laverde to bolster their defence.
New AFL fixture gives Bulldogs chance to shine
The AFL has planted the Western Bulldogs centre stage in the fixture confirmed for rounds 16-23, with Carlton, Essendon and GWS also prominent.