No Darwin hangover for tinkering Suns: Powell
The form of Daniel Rioli and John Noble in a potent backline has given the Suns confidence there won't be a hangover after their latest Darwin dalliance.
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‘Knock down doors’: Giants bullish on Indigenous talent
While many in the AFL industry have questioned GWS's existence in the region, Toby Bedford is urging patience with their mission to nurture Indigenous talent.
‘Run over’: former Hawks president fumes on AFL call
A well-known advocate of Hawthorn's Launceston deal is fuming at the AFL and the club over the agreement ending once the Tasmania Devils join the league.
Pendlebury ponders future as AFL games record looms
Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury will break the AFL games record against West Coast but his future beyond this season is still to be decided.
Crows recruit confident rotten injury run is over
Adelaide's prized recruit Callum Ah Chee is pressing to make his AFL comeback after suffering two hamstring injuries since February.
Worst Bombers MCG crowd since ’90s as Freo equal record
Fremantle have cruised to a club record equalling ninth straight AFL win as they put Essendon away in the first half on Sunday at the MCG.
Carlton stun Dogs to win first match after coach quits
Carlton have produced an inspiring final quarter to stun the Western Bulldogs, winning their first match after Michael Voss quit as Blues coach.
Dees dare to dream after handing Hawks King-size caning
Melbourne leapfrogged Hawthorn into fifth spot on the AFL ladder after another impressive victory under first-year coach Steven King at the MCG.
Suns have Top End quandary despite Darwin perfect 10
Gold Coast have injury concerns after their two Darwin games and coach Damien Hardwick is uncertain about future trips to the Top End.
Suns hold off late Power surge for perfect Darwin 10
Captain Noah Anderson was outstanding in the midfield as Gold Coast dominated either side of halftime and then survived a late scare against Port Adelaide.
Grundy stars as Swans overtake Magpies in thriller
Sydney have overturned a 33-point deficit to claim victory against Collingwood at a rain-soaked SCG, led by former Magpies ruck Brodie Grundy.
Hawks’ former ‘shrugging lairiser’ to reach milestone
Once a polarising youngster, Jack Ginnivan will prepares for his 100th game as he transforms into a key part of Hawthorn's premiership push.
Carlton interim makes call on Blues full-time role
Interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser has made a call on where his future sits, after stepping in to lead the Blues following Michael Voss's exit.
Lions suck for air after Cats keep feet in wet
Lions coach Chris Fagan says they will take a "sensible" approach to Dayne Zorko's fitness after the veteran was withdrawn before their heavy loss to Geelong.
Impeccable Mannagh’s five-goal haul tames Lions
Shaun Mannagh dined out for Geelong on a wet Brisbane night to spearhead a 41-point defeat of the Lions in their AFL grand final rematch.
Port premiership coach joins Hawthorn’s AFLW program
Hawthorn's AFLW program has received a massive boost after appointing 2004 Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams as the new head of development.
‘It’s uncomfortable’: Port boss on Suns’ Darwin boost
Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr is bracing for lots of mistakes when his players try and end Gold Coast's nine-game winning streak in Darwin.
AFL backs in Friday night fixture double-ups
Short breaks with Thursday night matches and strong attendance figures are why the AFL is persisting with occasional double-up Friday games.
Hardwick blasts gambling criticism, deflects to AFL
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has slammed criticism of the club's links with the gambling industry, saying conflicts of interest exist everywhere in the AFL.
Family, Indigenous legacy drives new Swans recruit
Sydney forward Malcolm Rosas Jnr has paid tribute to his grandmother and Indigenous leader Eileen Cummings ahead of his first Marn Grook clash for the Swans.
Clarkson speaks on ‘disturbing’ effect of coach axings
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has called the "ripple effect" of clubs parting ways with leaders mid-season as "disturbing".
Dockers coach not thinking of record – just Bombers
Fremantle will post an equal club record ninth win in a row if they can beat Essendon at the MCG on Sunday, but they face a tricky five-day break next week.
The Collingwood assistant ready to become Carlton coach
Collingwood coach Craig McRae believes his senior assistant Hayden Skipworth is ready to take charge of his own AFL team.
Ex-Demons star breaks silence after shock retirement
Former Melbourne champion Steven May has opened up on his sudden retirement from the AFL and the dropping of serious criminal charges against him.
Lions told to bring A-game for grand-final rematch
Brisbane and Geelong are hitting their straps heading to the mid-point of the AFL season and their grand final rematch is set to be a cracker.
‘Plan B all-out’: Voss unsure what is next post-Blues
Michael Voss hopes by resigning as Carlton coach the team will be able to find their way after a horror start to the season.
Calf muscle injury sidelines star Saint for three games
While a key St Kilda player is out of action for the next three weeks, another might recover in time for Sunday's game against Richmond.
Carlton list manager quits hours after Voss news breaks
Carlton's list manager Nick Austin has followed coach Michael Voss through the exit door at Carlton.
Brutal world of AFL senior coaching claims Voss again
Michael Voss appeared to have so much going for him when he took over as Carlton senior coach, but in the end too much went wrong.
‘Hodgey was right’: one-year contract wonder eyes 250th
Ryan Lester was dropped 17 times in his first 13 seasons and has signed eight one-year deals, but is now an elite Lion surging towards his 250th AFL game .
Giant’s special advice to off-contract skipper Greene
Off-contract GWS captain Toby Greene leaving Sydney to return home to Victoria? Not a chance, says Giants defender Connor Idun - it's too cold.