Essendon’s Shiel banned one game in tribunal test case
Essendon veteran Dylan Shiel has been suspended for one match by the AFL tribunal in an unusual rough conduct case.
Australian rules football
Demons could hunt premiership coaches Simpson, Longmire
Melbourne's decision to sack Simon Goodwin could force Carlton to act on coach Michael Voss, as Adam Simpson and John Longmire consider their next move.
Lions skipper to miss run to finals through injury
Brisbane co-captain Lachie Neale is in a race against the clock to prove his fitness for the finals after suffering a quad tear.
Bring it on: AFLW champions ready to be the hunted
The Kangaroos say they are ready to defend their AFLW title and know the other teams will give them special attention this season.
‘Won’t miss it’: Demons remain without permanent home
Former Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has delivered a stinging punchline about the club's lack of a permanent home, saying he won't miss driving to Casey Fields.
Hawks coach confident injury-plagued star will be back
Will Day's season-ending foot injury is a massive blow for Hawthorn as they prepare for a blockbuster against Collingwood.
Last-round fixture sets Suns a task in AFL finals bid
Damien Hardwick's Gold Coast Suns face a make-or-break period of two games in less than a week as they chase a historic first AFL finals appearance.
Pearce set for AFL return, Dockers undecided on Fyfe
Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce has played just once in the past 10 weeks, and he won't be at 100 per cent fitness when he faces Port Adelaide.
Another Port player set to miss rest of AFL season
Port Adelaide's Jase Burgoyne is set to miss the rest the season and be added to a long list of Power players sent for surgery this year.
Longmire, Simpson speak after Goodwin’s Demons sacking
AFL premiership coaches Adam Simpson and John Longmire, who are working in the media, have spoken following Melbourne's sacking of Simon Goodwin.
Voss still Carlton coach after Blues board meets
Michael Voss's job was on the agenda at a scheduled Carlton board meeting, but the under-pressure coach remains in his position.
Howe knocked out as Hawks batter flagging Magpies
Collingwood's Jeremy Howe was taken to hospital for precautionary scans after a huge collision with Jai Newcombe as Hawthorn posted a crucial win at the MCG.
Pursuit of key Carlton defender continues to heat up
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has declined to talk about the club's chase of Jack Silvagni, but admitted every club is on the hunt for good free agents.
Lions queue for midfield minutes while Neale recharges
Zac Bailey reckons Lachie Neale's short-term injury has been met positively in the Lions' changeroom, where an array of midfield options are keen to step in.
We will play our best side: Suns coach rules out rests
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick won't flirt with form and rest players ahead of what he hopes will be the AFL club's first finals campaign.
Tasmanian challenging Sam Konstas for Test spot
Teenage opener Sam Konstas is fighting to keep his spot for the Ashes, while Tasmanian Jake Weatherald is pressing his claims for an Ashes debut.
Nothing I can do to bulletproof myself: Hayden Young
Fremantle are holding out hope Hayden Young can return before the AFL finals, but whether his body will be able to hold up remains to be seen.
Voss marked safe: Carlton back their coach for 2026
Carlton have described Michael Voss as a "strong and selfless leader", backing him to coach the Blues next season after a horror 2025 campaign.
Doedee in for Lions, Dockers veteran Fyfe returns
Unlucky defender Tom Doedee is finally back in AFL action after two knee reconstructions and Fremantle have recalled two-time Brownlow medallist Nat Fyfe.
Cats make Danger call ahead of crucial Bombers clash
Patrick Dangerfield won't be able to lay off any goal assists to century-hunter Jeremy Cameron this week, rested from Geelong's clash with Essendon.
‘Hollow joy: Voss speaks on Carlton job assurance
Carlton coach Michael Voss has spoken publicly for the first time since the Blues backed him to lead the club into 2026.
Yze backs Lynch impact as Tigers make contract call
Adem Yze sees Tom Lynch playing a key role in Richmond's rebuild after the key forward signed a new contract, with Dion Prestia set to follow suit.
Why star’s injury could be good thing for looming Lions
Lions coach Chris Fagan has revealed Lachie Neale will continue to train as he overcomes a quadriceps complaint and freshens up for Brisbane's title defence.
Cameron kicks four as Cats cruise against Bombers
Geelong key forward Jeremy Cameron now has 79 goals for the season, kicking an inaccurate 4.5 as the Cats beat Essendon by 44 points.
Giants embrace reality check as finals race heats up
GWS have refused to catastrophise in the aftermath of their heaviest defeat in six years as they look to regain lost ground when they host North Melbourne.
Premiership mentor out of Demons’ coaching race
The race for the vacant Melbourne AFL coaching job is already narrowing, with a leading contender ruling himself out of the running.
Heeney’s high five cripples Lions in costly loss
Isaac Heeney booted five goals as Sydney dealt the Brisbane Lions a costly blow in the defending premiers' hunt for a top-four finish.
Bombers star sent to tribunal for friendly fire act
Essendon midfielder Dylan Shiel will front the tribunal for "unreasonable conduct" that put teammate Luamon Lual in a position to suffer serious injury.
King flies high as Suns hang on against surging Blues
Gold Coast have hung on for a 19-point win over Carlton, surviving a final-quarter onslaught from the Blues at Marvel Stadium.
Freo hail skipper’s heroics in thrilling win over Port
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has kicked the match-winning goal with less than a minute left to sink Port Adelaide by six points.
Gold Coast closing in on maiden AFL finals berth
Gold Coast can almost lock in a maiden finals berth, but coach Damien Hardwick is refusing to look ahead to September just yet.