Blues star Weitering cleared over Greene face contact
Carlton's Jacob Weitering has been fined for making contact to Toby Greene's face, while GWS forward Toby Bedford has copped a one-match ban for rough conduct.
Australian rules football
Max Gawn misses extended All-Australian squad
Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn, GWS defender Sam Taylor and Richmond midfielder Tim Taranto were among notable absentees from the extended All-Australian squad.
Simpson stays on as Eagles coach despite wooden spoon
West Coast have declared they will stand by coach Adam Simpson despite a 2023 AFL premiership campaign that resulted in the Eagles finishing last on the ladder.
Hawks’ Goddard declares Dees ‘a cut above’ AFLW rivals
Melbourne may have lost Daisy Pearce but they've kept the majority of their playing list intact and present as hot favourites for the AFLW premiership.
Saints-Giants elimination final confirmed for MCG
The AFL's week one finals schedule includes St Kilda hosting Greater Western Sydney at the MCG before the Brisbane Lions play Port Adelaide at the Gabba.
Goodwin extends with Demons to end of 2026 season
Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin has signed a contract extension to the end of the 2026 season, which will be his 10th year in charge of the Demons.
Demons’ Goodwin admits Grundy experiment hasn’t worked
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin admits recruiting Brodie Grundy to partner with ruck star Max Gawn has not worked as the Demons would have liked.
Clarkson slams AFL’s assistance packages to Suns
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has slammed the idea of a draft lottery with the Kangaroos set to finish on the bottom for a third-straight year.
Finals-bound Saints keen to take down AFL heavyweights
St Kilda will be aiming to claim a prized top-four scalp when they take on Brisbane at the Gabba on Saturday.
Bombers hit for six, Blues load up on star power
Essendon have lost stars Jake Stringer and Peter Wright among six injuries ahead of their clash with minor-premiership chasing Collingwood at the MCG.
No ‘kumbaya’ as fumbly Western Bulldogs aim for finals
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has no concerns about the connection with his players, as their finals hopes hinge on a tough trip to Geelong.
Hardwick is the man to turn Gold Coast around: Clarkson
Damien Hardwick is being backed to end Gold Coast's finals drought after being appointed as head coach on a six-year deal.
Fagan hopes for Lions veteran Rich finals lode
Daniel Rich will struggle to break into the Brisbane Lions' team for the AFL finals as they look to seal a home qualifying final by beating St Kilda.
Justin Langer’s wisdom bolsters Eagles coach Simpson
West Coast's Adam Simpson remains unsure whether he will be retained next year, despite "invaluable" support from a high-profile board member at the club.
Cripps out against GWS, Silvagni a chance for finals
Captain Patrick Cripps will miss Carlton's clash with Greater Western Sydney after picking up an injury in the VFL last week.
Magpies massacre Bombers to seal AFL minor premiership
Collingwood have made a welcome return to form, sealing the minor premiership for the first time in 12 years with a 70-point demolition of Essendon at the MCG.
Brisbane defeat St Kilda, nail top-two finish in AFL
Brisbane have held firm to defeat St Kilda by 12 points at the Gabba and secure an AFL top-two finish and two home finals.
Swans keen to snatch home final in Franklin farewell
Sydney will chase a home AFL final while farewelling Lance Franklin when they take on Melbourne at the SCG.
Port Adelaide put blinkers on in race to AFL post
Port Adelaide's Darcy Byrne-Jones says the Power are keeping a tight focus while seeking to confirm their hold on third spot entering the AFL finals.
Carlton aim to make it a perfect 10 against GWS
Carlton will be aiming to post their 10th straight win when they take on GWS at Marvel Stadium to end the AFL regular season.
Brisbane staring at best shot for AFL flag under Fagan
Brisbane have held firm to defeat St Kilda by 12 points at the Gabba and secure an AFL top-two finish and two home finals.
Larkey’s nine helps Kangaroos snap 20-game losing run
Nick Larkey has booted a career-high nine goals as North Melbourne beat the Gold Coast by 35 points to end a 20-game AFL losing streak.
Bulldogs’ finals hopes alive after gritty win over Cats
The Western Bulldogs' season remains alive after winning in Geelong for the first time in 20 years, securing a 25-point win over the depleted Cats.
Crow Walker boots nine as Eagles collect wooden spoon
Adelaide forward Tex Walker has booted nine goals to help lift his side to a 45-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Fritsch fires as Demons crush Swans’ home final plans
Melbourne will take winning momentum into the AFL finals after defeating a spirited Sydney as gun forward Bayley Fritsch returned to the side with five goals.
A snapshot of round 24 of the AFL season
Collingwood secured the minor premiership and Brisbane will also host a qualifying final after a gripping last round of home-and-away games.
Crows keen to keep Doedee for next year’s finals quest
Adelaide have taken giant leaps forward this year despite missing the AFL finals, and they are keen to retain restricted free agent Tom Doedee.
Port sink Richmond to secure third spot on AFL ladder
Port Adelaide will enter the AFL finals in third place after defeating Richmond by 31 points at Adelaide Oval.
Demons deny Swans home final but win comes at a cost
Melbourne overran Sydney to make it seven victories in eight matches but the win may have come at a cost, with a knee injury to forward Jake Melksham.
Blues, Magpies could clash in historic semi-final
If Carlton win their semi-final and Collingwood lose their qualifying final, the AFL's greatest rivals will meet in September for the first time since 1988.
A snapshot for round 24 of the AFL season
Collingwood secured the minor premiership and Brisbane will also host a qualifying final after a gripping last round of home-and-away games.