Matildas providing lessons for AFL leaders Collingwood
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold's legendary penalty shootout performance has provided a lesson in resilience for AFL ladder-leaders Collingwood.
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Demons slam ‘outrageous’ claims against coach Goodwin
Melbourne have slammed "unsubstantiated" and "outrageous" claims made against Demons coach Simon Goodwin.
Demons’ Goodwin dismisses fresh allegations against him
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has called the latest allegations made against him in a long-running dispute "absolute rubbish".
Clarkson bullish on North even if McKay leaves
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is keen for Ben McKay to stay but believes the Kangaroos can still flourish even if the key defender moves to Essendon.
Lions coach Fagan certain Magpies won’t be complacent
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has dismissed suggestions Collingwood are more focused on finals than their top-of-the-table blockbuster at Marvel Stadium.
Bomber Stringer, Cat Hawkins lead big AFL inclusions
A host of star forwards will return to action this weekend, with Bomber Jake Stringer, Cat Tom Hawkins, Blue Harry McKay and the Suns' Ben King all named.
Saints buoyed by Membrey’s return for AFL finals push
Tim Membrey impressed with a typically hard-running display on return from a knee injury and shapes as a key figure in St Kilda's push for an AFL finals spot.
No regrets for Nic Naitanui as Eagles ruck star retires
West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui says he has exhausted every avenue to keep his AFL career alive following a serious achilles tendon injury.
McCartin calls time in AFL after concussion battle
Sydney defender Paddy McCartin has announced his AFL retirement because of concussion issues after 63 games with the Swans and St Kilda.
Injured Wingard faces surgery with AFL career in limbo
Out-of-contract Hawthorn forward Chad Wingard will undergo surgery on a ruptured achilles tendon with no certainty over his playing future next season.
Docker Sturt’s stressful journey earns him 2024 deal
Fremantle forward Sam Sturt has booted seven goals over the past fortnight to prove he has what it takes to shine in the AFL arena.
Swans run over Suns to climb into AFL top eight
Sydney have fought off a determined Gold Coast challenge to run away to a 24-point victory and continue their late-season surge towards a finals spot.
Lions survive Crows AFL comeback in tense Gabba win
Brisbane have clung on in a tense six-point win against a valiant Adelaide to ensure their AFL top-two aspirations remain alive.
Fagan confident Gunston injury not career-ending
Jack Gunston suffered a suspected knee injury that will likely end the Brisbane recruit's season but not his career, according to coach Chris Fagan.
Blues on right side of review in AFL win over Demons
Carlton survived a late Melbourne fightback to post a four-point victory in a huge boost to their chances of ending a decade-long AFL finals drought.
Blues coach Voss backs crucial touched ball decision
Carlton coach Michael Voss believes Caleb Marchbank did get a hand to Christian Petracca's shot in the crucial moment of the nail-biting win over Melbourne.
Independent doctor will impact NRL finals: Bennett
Wayne Bennett has renewed his calls for the NRL to overhaul its independent doctor rules as the finals series approaches.
Amiss should be among Rising Star favourites: Longmuir
Fremantle forward Jye Amiss has booted an impressive 38 goals so far this season, but he's not rated much of a chance to win the AFL's Rising Star award.
King fires as St Kilda march on towards AFL finals
Max King kicked six goals as St Kilda strengthened their grip on a top-eight spot with a 36-point win over Richmond, whose AFL finals dream is all but over.
Port coach Hinkley on cusp of contract extension
Port Adelaide have locked in a top-four spot entering the AFL finals by thrashing Greater Western Sydney by 51 points at Adelaide Oval.
Much to be revealed in the race for AFL finals spots
With two rounds remaining, three AFL clubs are assured of a top-four finish but the finals picture remains unclear for the rest seeking to make the playoffs.
Breust, Hawks aiming for consistency against Bulldogs
Hawthorn veteran Luke Breust likes the look of the club's rebuild but he and coach Sam Mitchell say consistency is lacking ahead of facing the Western Bulldogs.
Magpies rule injured captain Moore out until finals
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore will be sidelined until the finals after the Magpies confirmed a hamstring strain for their key defender.
Mixed injury news for Magpies as Murphy pushes to play
Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy appears a likely starter against Geelong, just days after medical staff ruled him out for up to three weeks.
Demons set for Oliver boost in run to AFL finals
Gun midfielder Clayton Oliver has completed Melbourne's main training session on Wednesday as he eyes a return to AFL action for the first time since round 10.
Adelaide’s Rankine firming to return for Lions test
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says star forward Izak Rankine is a chance to return from a hamstring injury and play against the Brisbane Lions.
Interim coach King endorses Suns’ pursuit of Hardwick
Damien Hardwick is a coach every club would "love to have", says Gold Coast caretaker Steven King, as the Suns close in on securing the Richmond legend.
Decorated Geelong wingman Smith to quit at season’s end
Geelong winger Isaac Smith, a four-time premiership winner, will retire from the AFL at the end of the season.
Hero captain Cotchin retires as ‘towering’ Richmond man
Triple Richmond premiership captain Trent Cotchin will bow out of the AFL at the end of the season having confirmed his retirement after 16 years with the club.
Tigers ‘thriving’ under McQualter’s coaching: Cotchin
Richmond legend Trent Cotchin has used his retirement press conference to give a ringing endorsement of Andrew McQualter as the Tigers' next coach.
Demons recall star duo Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver
Melbourne ruckman Brodie Grundy has been given another chance to prove his worth and is joined by the returning Clayton Oliver for the MCG clash with Carlton.