We left our mate on an island, says star Eagle defender
West Coast will be aiming to bounce back from last week's horror 87-point loss to Gold Coast when they face Brisbane at the Gabba on Sunday.
Australian rules football
Bolton in for Dockers, mixed news for Magpies
Fremantle recruit Shai Bolton will play against Sydney on Sunday if he pulls up well from training, while Jordan De Goey will be unleashed against the Bulldogs.
Hawks go 3-0, pile more pressure on tired Carlton
Carlton were unable to redeem themselves from a horror round-one defeat, going down to red-hot Hawthorn by 20 points at the MCG.
Eagles coach looks to Reid a new chapter against Lions
Harley Reid was out of sorts in last week's loss to Gold Coast, but the star West Coast midfielder is being backed in to rebound against Brisbane on Sunday.
No rush on Warner, Swans vow to shun ‘arrogant’ mistake
Sydney defender Dane Rampe says off-contract teammate Chad Warner won't be hurried into recommitting, as the winless Swans prepare to play Fremantle.
Dockers vow to bounce back from round-one AFL flop
Fremantle copped a 78-point loss to Geelong last week, but coach Justin Longmuir is confident of a much better display in Sunday's clash with Sydney.
Saints aim to dampen AFL noise around Cats’ Smith
St Kilda will put work into Geelong star Bailey Smith, but will focus more on fixing their own game after a bad round-one loss to Adelaide.
‘I’d play 15 rucks’: Lions’ cult hero staying humble
Oscar McInerney has put his grand final heartache in perspective and reflected on the special bond he shares with fellow Brisbane ruckman Darcy Fort.
Carlton ignore ‘noise’, make just one change for Hawks
Carlton coach Michael Voss is keeping faith with his team, making just one change in the wake of a nightmare capitulation against wooden-spooners Richmond.
Tigers won’t throw Dusty-like Lalor to the wolves
Richmond's No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is already earning comparisons to Dustin Martin but coach Adem Yze is determined not to throw him to the wolves.
Voss says Curnow’s return won’t fix Carlton’s woes
Under-fire Carlton will be boosted by the return of Charlie Curnow but coach Michael Voss insists the spearhead won't be the Blues' silver bullet.
‘Gung-ho’ Cochrane confident in Suns making top four
Despite never having played finals in their 15-season existence, Gold Coast will storm into a top-four finish this year, ex-Suns chairman Tony Cochrane says.
Resilient Brisbane Lions move on from adversity
Feeling for his struggling teammates, Hugh McCluggage says the Brisbane Lions have to "park" the adversity they have been through recently.
Hinkley won’t jump early as Port coach, calls for calm
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he's staying the course amid criticism of his succession plan with assistant Josh Carr.
Magpies declare De Goey ‘fit to perform’ in AFL return
Collingwood have declared premiership star Jordan De Goey available to make his first AFL appearance of the season following knee bruising.
Curnow back for Blues, Freo hopeful on Bolton
Carlton will welcome back Charlie Curnow from injury against Hawthorn while Fremantle hope Shai Bolton will be fit to debut.
Archer ban looms on monster night for AFL tribunal
North Melbourne's Jackson Archer, Hawthorn defender Jack Scrimshaw and Richmond forward Tom Lynch will challenge their suspensions at the AFL tribunal.
Dangerous Lions forward’s positive injury update
Brisbane forward Kai Lohmann won't need surgery and could miss just one game after an ankle injury in the reigning premier's season-opening defeat of Sydney.
Dockers ruck Jackson rubbishes AFL trade talk
Amid speculation about his AFL future, Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson insists he isn't interested in a trade away from the West Australian club.
AFL tribunal upholds Archer, Lynch, Scrimshaw bans
North Melbourne's Jackson Archer's three-game suspension was upheld by the AFL Tribunal, while Tiger Tom Lynch and Hawk Jack Scrimshaw had no luck either.
Hardwick in McQualter’s corner after horror Eagles flop
New West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is confident he'll be able to find quick answers after his team suffered a demoralising 87-point loss to Gold Coast.
Ben King kicks six but Suns sweat on Ballard injury
Gold Coast have thrashed West Coast by 87 points at Perth's Optus Stadium, but scans will reveal whether defender Charlie Ballard has torn his ACL.
Giants’ Keeffe earns reward as late shot sinks Demons
Lachie Keeffe was the hero for GWS as they came from behind to beat Melbourne by three points in a thrilling finish at a wet and windy MCG.
North youngster banned over horror collision
North Melbourne's Jackson Archer and Sydney's Justin McInerney have received three-match suspensions from the match review officer.
Horses for courses: Cox flexible on McCartin’s best fit
Tom McCartin will be swung between Sydney's forward and back lines throughout this AFL season, coach Dean Cox says.
No problems for Houston as Magpies destroy Power
Dan Houston's Collingwood debut went off without a hitch as the All-Australian defender shone in a statement win over his former club Port Adelaide.
Fagan in awe: ‘scratchy’ Lions win grand-final rematch
Brisbane have dug deep to defeat Sydney by four points in their AFL grand-final rematch at the SCG, where Zac Bailey kicked four goals.
Friendship on hold as McQualter, Hardwick go to battle
Andrew McQualter is looking forward to coaching West Coast for the first time as he comes up against former mentor Damien Hardwick on Sunday.
Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start
AFL premiership hopefuls Hawthorn have two wins from as many starts this season after toppling traditional rivals Essendon by 26 points at the MCG.
Lions tread unique path to AFL grand-final rematch
Chris Fagan insists Brisbane will solve the forward-line puzzle created by Joe Daniher's exit, with Darcy Fort given a chance to shine in a grand-final rematch.
Driver fined for refusing test after journalist’s death
A driver who refused to give police a blood test after sports journalist Sam Landsberger walked into his truck and died has been fined $1500 and convicted.