‘A good bit of fun’: Giants cheeky after derby clash
GWS captain Toby Greene says a withering half-time spray by Adam Kingsley was deserved, while labelling his jibe at Sydney opponent Tom Papley as a bit of fun.
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Swans won’t give up despite “impossible” finals dream
Sydney coach Dean Cox knows a finals berth is mathematically impossible after a crushing derby defeat to GWS, but he won't let his side throw in the towel.
Moore wary of rival tactic as Magpies reset flag push
Fremantle forward Patrick Voss may have opened rivals' eyes to a way of exposing Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore in a dangerous part of the ground.
Suns ponder ‘what may be’ after historic QClash win
A dominant QClash victory has handed Gold Coast a record 12th win this season and invited the Suns to think big ahead of a likely maiden AFL finals campaign.
Reaction key after Lions’ rare QClash fizzer
Bullied by little brothers Gold Coast, Brisbane will need to bounce back fast when they head to the MCG to face Collingwood.
Cats’ Cameron stars with career-best bag to roast Roos
Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has demolished North Melbourne with a career-best 11 goals as the Cats romped to a 101-point win.
‘Couldn’t hit the side of a barn’: Dockers miss chances
Fremantle are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, but will their low percentage cost them dearly at the end of the season?
Finals beckon, but Suns keep their Witts about them
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick wants the AFL world to know the value of his underrated, veteran ruckman Jarrod Witts as they enter uncharted territory.
AFL coaches tackle job protection for cannabis users
The AFL's most decorated current coaches have re-entered the political realm to call for lawmakers to protect medicinal cannabis users from losing their jobs.
Brownlow chances in good nick as Pies snap losing run
Nick Daicos almost certainly banked another three Brownlow Medal votes with a starring role as ladder leaders Collingwood fought past a gallant Richmond.
Saints storm home in crazy finish against Demons
St Kilda star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has inspired the Saints to the biggest three-quarter-time comeback in VFL/AFL history, stunning Melbourne.
Giants’ double injury blow as AFL finals race heats up
GWS pair Josh Kelly and James Buckley face multiple weeks out and will miss the clash with the Western Bulldogs, along with suspended star Toby Greene.
‘Domestique’ embraces grunt work in Suns’ tour de force
Cycling fan Alex Davies has likened himself to a domestique at the Tour de France but the midfielder insists he can be a yellow jersey contender, too.
Demons star learns fate over appeals board hearing
The AFL appeals board has rejected Melbourne's attempt to overturn Steven May's three-match rough conduct ban, with the key defender to miss two more games.
Season over for injured Reid, Crows defender sidelined
West Coast young guns Harley Reid and Bo Allan have suffered season-ending ankle injuries, while high-flying Adelaide have lost defender Max Michalanney.
AFL superstar Bontempelli makes call on Bulldogs future
Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli has inked a new four-year, keeping him at the Whitten Oval until the end of 2029.
Hawks, Blues earn timely boost as Suns lose star Rioli
Hawthorn will finally welcome back a star midfielder and Carlton key forward Harry McKay has been passed fit, but Gold Coast have been dealt a heavy blow.
Bontempelli ‘close’ to re-signing with Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has given an update on the contract situation of his superstar captain Marcus Bontempelli.
Key Magpies ruled out of MCG clash with Fremantle
Collingwood premiership stars Jeremy Howe and Bobby Hill will join recruit Dan Houston on the sidelines for their MCG clash with Fremantle.
Lions brace for ‘daunting’ run home to AFL finals
Brisbane Lions face five top-eight rivals over the last six rounds, starting with the Western Bulldogs as they chase a top-two finish.
Daicos puzzle for Fly after Pies’ wake-up call
Craig McRae believes Josh Daicos could play anywhere and have an impact, but his hand might be forced as Collingwood seek to cover injuries against Fremantle.
Lions still looming large for free agent Oscar Allen
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen is in the middle of a three-way tug of war, with Brisbane loom the strong favourite.
Kangaroos make intentions clear on Magpie Jeremy Howe
Collingwood star Jeremy Howe is out of contract and facing an uncertain future, and it seems like North Melbourne aren't in the market for another veteran.
I don’t mind it: Crows coach on heated post-game clash
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he has no issue with the post-game clash between his key forward and a star Gold Coast defender after their round-four game.
Hawthorn forward to make long-awaited AFL return
After 378 days sidelined by a serious knee injury, Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis is finally back for the Hawks' battle with Port Adelaide on Saturday.
Stringer runs riot to help GWS smash his former club
GWS have cruised to a fifth straight win, taking care of injury-hit Essendon by 48 points in front of a sparse crowd of 20,347 at Marvel Stadium.
Stringer threatens to be finals wildcard for GWS
With seven goals in his last two games, Jake Stringer is becoming an attacking and defensive weapon for a GWS unit eyeing a maiden AFL premiership.
Protect the father-son rule, Carlton’s Voss says
After securing talented teen Cody Walker, Carlton coach Michael Voss has staunchly defended the AFL's divisive father-son rule.
High-flying Swans ready to give it all to play finals
Sydney must be flawless as they face a bout of early elimination finals in their run to September, and Justin McInerney says they're up for the fight.
Suns chasing slice of Adelaide history in crunch clash
Gold Coast have never won at Adelaide Oval and will have to overcome the loss of star midfielder Touk Miller against red-hot Adelaide on Sunday.
Lions defeat Bulldogs in tough Gabba thriller
Brisbane have come out on top of the Western Bulldogs in an AFL arm wrestle, winning 12. 14 (86) to 12. 4 (76) at the Gabba.