Miller, Suns go to ground to snap Swans stranglehold
Rediscovering their ground ball dominance will help turn the tables in Gold Coast's duel with Sydney, who are buzzing after the re-signing of Chad Warner.
Australian rules football
Cats’ Scott derides AFL fines ‘left, right and centre’
Geelong coach Chris Scott says the AFL punishes players and clubs, but is much less able to acknowledge its own mistakes.
Lions coach happy as AFL premiers go on the defensive
Lachie Neale starred in the midfield as reigning AFL premiers Brisbane led from the start to beat St Kilda by 45 points on Saturday at Marvel Stadium.
AFL’s ‘promised land’ looks distant for Lyon’s Saints
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon was the "old bloke" not mincing his words at quarter-time after his team made a poor start in the loss to Brisbane.
Bullocking Bulldogs smash Giants in AFL statement win
The Western Bulldogs have surged into the AFL top-eight and claimed their first back-to-back wins of the season after defeating GWS by 32 points at Manuka Oval.
Slow-starting Suns slice up Swans for 5-1 season start
Gold Coast overcame a tardy start to trample Sydney by 38 points, kicking 12 consecutive goals either side of halftime to improve to 5-1 this season.
Swans’ woes ‘plain and simple’ as Cox demands more
Sydney coach Dean Cox says he wants to see more disruption from his players when the chips are down, after Gold Coast ran riot over them in an AFL humbling.
Blues show they’re back with big AFL win over Cats
Carlton have scored their best win so far this season, leading at every change to beat Geelong in an engrossing clash on Sunday at the MCG.
Kangaroos’ Curtis cops three-game ban for tackle
North Melbourne will be without impressive small forward Paul Curtis for three AFL games after he was suspended for a dangerous tackle.
Aussies eye NFL draft after Mailata’s Super Bowl glory
Australian NFL fans will tune in with interest when the draft takes place in Wisconsin, with a number of Aussie young guns hoping to earn contracts.
‘I’ve seen a trend’: Fagan’s reminder for leaky Lions
Brisbane's leaky defence has concerned coach Chris Fagan, who insists the Lions have not spoken to Jamarra Ugle-Hagan about a move north.
Saints resigned to King’s long-term AFL absence
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says they do not expect injured key forward Max King to be ready for an AFL return until late this season.
Clarkson in it for the long haul with Kangaroos
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson insists he is in it for the long haul with the battling Kangaroos.
‘We can do anything’: Warner signs to remain a Swan
Sydney's Chad Warner has signed a fresh two-year contract tying him to the Swans until the end of 2027, rejecting big offers from West Australian clubs.
Dogs axe veteran Jones as Eagles skipper returns
Liam Jones has been axed by the Western Bulldogs as Jesse Hogan, Josh Rachele and Oscar Allen headline the key players returning to AFL action in round seven.
Gawn stands tall in Demons’ important win over Tigers
Melbourne captain Max Gawn was best afield as the Demons kicked clear after half-time to post a comfortable 20-point victory over Richmond at the MCG.
Tigers coach denies Balta distraction in loss to Demons
Richmond's heavy schedule in recent weeks was a bigger factor in their loss to Melbourne than the spotlight on Noah Balta's court appearance, Adem Yze says.
AFL greats’ lessons prep young gun for Brisbane test
Hard work, a pair of Jacks and two St Kilda icons are helping fuel the rise of young midfielder Hugo Garcia, who is itching to face reigning premiers Brisbane.
Daicos brothers, Sidebottom lead Pies to Anzac Day win
Nick and Josh Daicos have fired Collingwood to a commanding 41-point win over Essendon in front of 92,044 fans at the MCG on Anzac Day.
‘A lot of Adele’ but Suns will keep pushing boundaries
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has spoken to emerging star Mac Andrew about his on-field antics but encouraged his side to keep "pushing the boundaries".
Pickett played an Ablett-like game, say dazzled Demons
Melbourne dynamo Kysaiah Pickett will loom large on Anzac Eve following a performance rated by Demons coaches as one of the best in recent memory.
Hawthorn’s Nash banned for four games by AFL Tribunal
Hawthorn will be without midfielder Conor Nash for four matches after failing to downgrade his suspension for striking at the AFL Tribunal.
Cox admits he got it wrong with key move in Swans’ loss
Sydney's Tom McCartin will play in his traditional defensive role this week after coach Dean Cox admitted sending him forward against Port Adelaide didn't work.
Young gun Daicos to lead Magpies in Moore’s absence
With skipper Darcy Moore sidelined, Nick Daicos will captain Collingwood for the first time, stepping up on the Anzac Day stage.
Allen feels the love after returning from Easter leave
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen is enduring a tough season, but ruckman Matt Flynn says the star forward is receiving plenty of love from the player group.
Demons ‘positive’ about defender May returning
Melbourne are expecting star defender Steven May to return from a groin strain for the Demons' clash with Richmond, while a key Lion has also been cleared.
Bombers turn attention to stopping a Magpie in top Nick
Shutting down red-hot Collingwood star Nick Daicos is a huge challenge for Essendon on Anzac Day, but the Bombers are ready for it.
Tigers star Balta ‘flat’ after shock curfew call
Richmond star Noah Balta will take a break from playing football at any level this weekend as he abides by a court imposed night-time curfew.
‘Not absolutely flying’: exposed Lions lick wounds
Brisbane co-captain Lachie Neale has challenged his midfield group to lift their contested work after a loss to Collingwood exposed some elements of their game.
Balta banned from night games after assault sentencing
Richmond star Noah Balta is set to miss three upcoming night games after copping a 10pm curfew as part of his punishment for assaulting a man in regional NSW.
Veteran Goldstein ready to grab Bombers’ ruck spot
Todd Goldstein, who has been acting as Essendon's ruck coach, will become the No.1 big man following season-ending injuries to Sam Draper and Nick Bryan.