Homework broke ground for Voss with ‘hard arse’ Walls
Carlton coach Michael Voss, who played under Robert Walls at Brisbane, is among many people paying tribute to the late AFL great.
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‘Wake-up call’ AFL ladder leaders needed
The Brisbane Lions are 12 places higher on the ladder than at the same time last year, but milestone man Cam Rayner believes they haven't been at their best.
Eagles brush away mothball talk for struggling skipper
West Coast are adamant they won't rest Oscar Allen for the remainder of the season, saying they want him out on the field winning matches for the club.
Walls rode VFL’s tough transition to national league
Robert Walls was a premiership player and coach and later a football commentator who was at the coalface as the AFL became a national competition.
‘We don’t really care’: Yze responds to Tigers’ critics
Critics claimed Richmond wouldn't win a game this season but Adem Yze's Tigers are already eyeing a fourth victory when they take on North Melbourne.
‘I’ve had a wonderful life’: AFL in mourning for great
Robert Walls, who was diagnosed with cancer two years ago, has died after a celebrated AFL career as a player, coach and commentator.
Mitchell pinpoints game that turned around the Hawks
A Darwin encounter with Gold Coast has allowed Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell to reflect on the moment things turned for his much-improved AFL side.
Two AFL greats stay away from Sir Doug Nicholls Round
Adam Goodes and Cyril Rioli, two of the AFL's greatest Indigenous players, are keeping their distance from the league's showcase Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
Hardwick’s big Tigers reveal ahead of Miller milestone
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has paid his midfielder Touk Miller a unique compliment as the Suns mainstay prepares to play his 200th AFL game.
AFL admit ‘failed’ process in umpire debacle
Collingwood say they haven't been contacted by the AFL since Friday as the league deals with the fallout of an investigation into Lachie Schultz's concussion.
Rioli case could be AFL racism watershed: Hinkley
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says there has been a positive from the Willie Rioli case as the wider AFL shines a spotlight on racism in the sport.
AFL boss wants industry buy-in for fight against racism
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says officials, players and coaches must unite in a fight against racism as fallout continues from the Willie Rioli case.
Black’s Cameron concern despite Lions’ ‘scary’ state
Brisbane Lions great Simon Black has turned up the heat on misfiring forward Charlie Cameron, who he thinks can unlock a new level for the defending premiers.
On payback mission, Miller’s 200th chance to say thanks
Touk Miller is set to become the second Gold Coast player to play 200 AFL games, the midfielder in for the long haul as the club eyes overdue success.
D’Ambrosio eyes NT gear change with Hawks set to fly
AFL flag fancies Hawthorn are yet to fully hit their straps in a 7-2 start to the season and next face a significant challenge against Gold Coast in Darwin.
Rioli watch continues as Suns defend Top End record
Port Adelaide star Willie Rioli's immediate playing future is in the spotlight, as in-form finals contenders Gold Coast and Adelaide face big tests in Round 10.
Coaches split on AFL regular-season extra time
The coach of defending AFL premiers Brisbane has called for regular-season extra time to add more drama to the game after a tense draw with the lowly Kangaroos.
Pluck of the draw as Kangaroos share points with Lions
Second-last North Melbourne have given reigning AFL premiers Brisbane a massive shake, with the two teams playing out a tense draw.
Giants hail Hogan’s heroics after epic win over Cats
Jesse Hogan kicked seven goals to help propel GWS to a fifth straight win at GMHBA Stadium, outlasting Geelong in a four-point thriller.
Security scare as teenager brings weapons to AFL match
A teenager armed with a knife and fake gun has been busted trying to enter an AFL match, just weeks after two men were allegedly caught with genuine firearms.
‘Frustrating’: Bulldogs coach laments costly turnovers
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was frustrated by his side's unforced errors in defence that led to crucial turnover points for Gold Coast in a 10-point AFL loss.
Hawks’ prep work for Top End raid starts early
Hawthorn will head to Darwin with an extended squad three days before their huge AFL clash with fellow premiership hopefuls Gold Coast.
Crows coach content after downing arch foes Port
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he's pleased with the way his side is tracking after downing Port Adelaide by five points in an AFL thriller.
Crows pip Port in another SA Showdown thriller
Adelaide have pipped bitter foes Port Adelaide by five points in another cliffhanger between the South Australian rivals.
Suns defy Dogs’ late surge to remain kings of the north
Gold Coast have withstood an unlikely late rally from the Western Bulldogs to win by 10 points for a seventh-straight AFL victory in Darwin.
Oliver’s shutdown job gives Dees options with Viney out
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver returned from a week off for personal reasons and impressed coach Simon Goodwin in a new role against Hawthorn.
Lions turning around ‘patchy’ start to AFL season
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions are starting to find their best form after a patchy beginning to their AFL premiership defence.
Eagles skipper Allen finding his happiness in defence
It's been a tough year for West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen, but a recent move to defence has been a breath of fresh air.
Kangaroos gun Wardlaw returns, Cats get Miers back
North Melbourne midfielder George Wardlaw and Geelong forward Gryan Miers headline the inclusions for the round-nine AFL fixtures on Sunday.
Emotion-charged Suns out to extend Darwin hot streak
Daniel Rioli notes Gold Coast have a strong recent record in Darwin 'home' games but admits they face a stern test from a red-hot Western Bulldogs outfit.
Hinkley warns rivals about targeting Power star Rioli
Ken Hinkley can't say when Willie Rioli will play again but has warned rivals not to target the Port Adelaide forward on his AFL return.