Coach wants more to rise high with superstar Saint
St Kilda head into the AFL bye sitting 1-3, and coach Ross Lyon says more players need to lift to reach the level of young star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
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Collard facing AFL investigation again for alleged slur
Two years after serving a six-game ban for a homophobic slur, St Kilda player Lance Collard is under investigation again.
‘No compelling case’: AFL resists later grand final
The AFL grand final will stay in the traditional 2.30pm timeslot for at least the next two seasons, but the door remains open for a future decider under lights.
Magpies learn extent of skipper Moore’s injury
After Darcy Moore played through a hamstring issue against GWS, Collingwood have learned the extent of their captain's injury.
AFL star sent to tribunal for wiping blood on opponent
North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri could be suspended for multiple AFL matches after he was charged with serious misconduct for wiping blood on an opponent.
Blood smear ‘brain fade’ costs Xerri three AFL games
The AFL Tribunal has suspended Kangaroos ruckman Tristan Xerri for three games after he smeared blood on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath.
Differing accounts in case against AFL champions
More alleged suspects have been interviewed as police prosecute two AFL premiership stars over a wild brawl outside a pub.
Ex-AFL player faces jail time after guilty verdict
A former footballer has been taken into custody after a jury convicted him of ripping off families with his pool business, following four trials for the matter.
Bombers still believers as big Anzac Day clash looms
Jye Caldwell says there's still plenty of positivity around Essendon despite their winless start, and feels they will be up for the annual Anzac Day match.
War of words ‘good fun’ but not focus: father-son star
Brisbane midfield star Will Ashcroft has enjoyed following the off-field back-and-forth between St Kilda and the Lions ahead of their Marvel Stadium meeting.
Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start
Essendon veteran Kyle Langford says it's up to the players to turn around the Bombers' horror start to the season, while former coach James Hird has weighed in.
Dockers back ‘fiery’ Voss after AFL taunting sanction
Fremantle's Patrick Voss has apologised to his club for taking the shine off a big win with his taunting of Melbourne defender Harrison Petty.
Geelong skipper sidelined, Magpies pair return
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is set for some time on the sidelines, while a key Collingwood pair return.
Suns hit again as star’s rough conduct ban upheld
Young gun Bailey Humphrey will miss Gold Coast's next two matches through suspension, after the AFL tribunal rejected his arguments against a rough conduct ban.
Crows lose key trio for hoodoo away trip to Geelong
Three star Crows have had their wings clipped ahead of Adelaide's away game against Geelong.
‘Abhorrent male bravado’: men jailed for violating girl
Two regional footballers who preyed on a 14-year-old girl at a birthday party for their own "perverted sexual gratification" have been locked up.
Tigers back Lefau, Dockers name debutant
Richmond's Mykelti Lefau is back after a club-imposed ban and Fremantle named a debutant to replace star midfielder Hayden Young in AFL round two.
‘Work in progress’: Swans’ boom recruit needs time
Former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow needs more time to settle at Sydney, his coach says, with team cohesion expected to come through experience.
Baker’s crumb helps Bulldogs pip Adelaide in thriller
The Western Bulldogs have withstood a late charge to down the Crows by six points in their AFL clash in Adelaide.
‘Thanks Mr Andrew’: father-Sun chat sets MCG scene
Mac Andrew's off-the-ball conduct has been a sore point in an otherwise impressive start to the season from big AFL improvers Gold Coast.
‘Pretty encouraging’: understated and unbeaten Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is well satisfied with an unbeaten start to the season featuring two precious away wins.
Battle of the rebuild as Eagles brace for rising Roos
North Melbourne finally look ready to emerge from their long and painful rebuild, and they have a big chance to go 2-0 when they take on West Coast in Perth.
Petracca concern as scorching-hot Suns burn Tigers
Christian Petracca was one of three players who went down with hamstring injuries as Ben King kicked Gold Coast to a thumping win over Richmond.
Petty act: Pat Voss cops AFL fine for cry baby gesture
Fremantle spearhead Patrick Voss has made a cry baby gesture towards Harrison Petty, and the AFL say the behaviour isn't acceptable.
Coach wants Giants to take offence to the next level
Better offence and centre-square efforts are on the to-do list for GWS coach Adam Kingsley, who hopes to get some key players back to take on Collingwood.
Humphrey cops two-match AFL ban, Toby Greene fined
GWS skipper Toby Greene is free to play in Friday night's clash with Collingwood after escaping with a fine for a striking charge.
Port skipper injured as Bombers slump again
Port Adelaide have thrashed Essendon by 63 points but there's concern over a leg injury to game-breaking skipper Connor Rozee.
In-form Suns star Petracca hamstrung for ‘medium term’
Gold Coast midfielder Christian Petracca has joined Matt Rowell on the injury list after scans revealed the former Demon has suffered a hamstring tear.
‘Not minor’: Port captain faces extended time out
Port Adelaide skipper Connor Rozee has seriously injured a hamstring as a host of big-name players suffer the same ailment from the last round.
‘No passion’: Lloyd lashes demoralised Bombers
Winless Essendon have come under intense scrutiny after a second-straight thrashing to open the AFL season, accused of lacking passion and desire.
Suns to fight gun forward’s ban, North defender cleared
Gold Coast will fight Bailey Humphrey's rough conduct charge at the AFL Tribunal, while North Melbourne's Charlie Comben has had his striking report thrown out.