I want to take Suns to the promised land: Hardwick
Suns coach Damien Hardwick says he let go of some talented players at the end of last season in what may have been one step back to go two steps forward.
Australian rules football
‘The bye will do him good’: sore Cat ace set for a rest
Star Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron is dealing with a grumbly hip and a sore arm, but coach Chris Scott is adamant the veteran isn't at risk of further injury.
Ex-AFL star’s partner suing Demons over privacy breach
Melbourne Football Club has faced court accused of three privacy breaches after sensitive information was shared about a former star player on a video call.
‘Amazing’: Modra’s wife thanks medics after accident
Former AFL star Tony Modra is critically injured in hospital after an accident involving his sheep truck, rocking his home state and the football community.
Dockers relieved after star midfielder given all clear
Fremantle midfielder Hayden Young has been beset by injuries over the past 18 months but his knee scare against Geelong isn't anything to worry about.
Dockers overcome yips to chase down Cats for 13th win
Luke Jackson has kicked three goals and Andrew Brayshaw racked up a whopping 16 possessions in the third quarter alone as Fremantle edged past Geelong.
Pie Pendlebury given an extended rest, Crows load up
Despite Collingwood having a bye last week, veteran midfielder Scott Pendlebury has been rested from Saturday night's clash with Port Adelaide at the MCG.
Suns use their Witts for huge home clash against Hawks
Gold Coast have dropped three players and Hawthorn will welcome back one of their top stars for Friday night's clash between two teams badly in need of a win.
Former league great accused of blocking star’s return
Israel Folau's hopes of returning to the NRL after more than a decade were blocked by former league great Wayne Pearce, according to Folau's wife.
‘A lot going on’: Hill returns to Magpies training
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Bobby Hill is a long way off playing again after returning from the latest interruption to his football.
Simpkin’s ‘laughable’ barb attracts AFL warning
North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin has had a warning from the AFL after sticking up for teammate Paul Curtis, after his three-week ban was upheld at the tribunal.
Cats stars ruled out as Dockers receive triple boost
Star Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith has been cut down by illness ahead of Thursday's clash with Fremantle, while the Dockers welcome back three key players.
Gold Coast slapped with $20,000 fine for umpire contact
The AFL has handed down a fine to Gold Coast after the club's fifth incident this season of a player making careless contact with an umpire.
More pain for premiership star as Hawks relish big test
While Hawthorn are set to welcome back a defender from injury this Friday night, they will be without an All-Australian again at the other end of the ground.
Tension is normal: Suns coach addresses rumours
Tension is building within the Gold Coast player group, but coach Damien Hardwick says the naysayers are simply making mountains out of molehills.
‘Laughable’: Roos star slams AFL after teammate banned
North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin vented his frustration on social media after teammate Paul Curtis had a three-match ban upheld by the AFL tribunal.
‘Optimistic’ Magpies star buoyed by near misses
Collingwood have a poor record in close games this season but Josh Daicos believes those results are cause for optimism in the second half of their campaign.
Cats provide star duo updates ahead of Dockers clash
Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron's hip and arm issues won't stop him from playing in a blockbuster clash with league leaders Fremantle.
Suns battle fine, Kangaroos fight ban at tribunal
North Melbourne will argue against Paul Curtis's three-match ban at the tribunal as Gold Coast also try to overturn a fine that could trigger a larger penalty.
North to take Curtis three-match ban to AFL tribunal
North Melbourne forward Paul Curtis will front the AFL tribunal after his tackle on West Coast's Hamish Davis cost him a three-game ban.
‘Horrible loser’: contrite Hardwick put on AFL notice
The AFL has made a pointed phone call to Gold Coast, who also are going to the tribunal to contest a charge that could land them in extra financial trouble.
Slumping Suns lean on memory bank as new pressure hits
A date with Hawthorn shapes as a crucial moment for the slumping Suns to revive their spluttering season after three consecutive AFL losses.
Ex-AFL star exploited trust of families with pool fraud
A former AFL player, who ripped off families with shoddy pool installation works, has been jailed for exploiting the trust and goodwill of his customers.
Rested Dockers in right headspace for Cats blockbuster
Caleb Serong is set to bolster Fremantle's on-ball brigade as the AFL ladder leaders return from their mid-season bye in a huge clash with Geelong in Perth.
Six-shooter Ryan shines again as Saints claim vital win
Liam Ryan kicked a career-best six goals and Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera also starred as St Kilda beat GWS by eight points on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.
Defending AFL premiers Brisbane get back-to-back wins
The Lions have overcome some first half wobbles to beat Richmond by 35 points as they gear up for big games against two heavyweights in the next few weeks.
We’re alive: Kangaroos eyeing off Wildcard Round
North Melbourne have put their disastrous 124-point loss to Fremantle behind them with a thrilling win over West Coast keeping their post-season hopes alive.
Sydney ace set to return after bye for AFL pacesetters
Sydney coach Dean Cox says a star midfielder is poised for a long-awaited return from injury after the second-placed Swans enjoy a bye next weekend.
Sydney escape to claim thrilling comeback win over Port
Sydney have produced another fast finish to pip Port Adelaide by three points in an AFL thriller.
Waterman post heartbreak as Kangaroos pip Eagles
Jack Darling has wound back the clock with four first-half goals as North Melbourne held on for a thrilling one-point victory over West Coast in Perth.
Bombers coach saga: Solomon responds to latest twist
Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has addressed reports he is Bombers president Andrew Welsh's preferred long-term candidate for the club's senior role.