Dockers look to turn Optus Stadium back into a fortress
Fremantle's poor form at home this season has continued after they slumped to a 16-point loss to Port Adelaide.
Australian rules football
Home finals up for grabs in frantic AFL finish
Brisbane will be aiming to beat St Kilda at the Gabba in order to lock up second spot and secure two home finals.
Crows captain appeals for calm among angry fans
Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson says fans shouldn't take their frustration out on the goal umpire whose mistake has effectively ended their finals chances.
AFLW prize money to match men’s $1.1 million
AFLW players will receive less than the men in prize money despite the league committing to $1.1 million for both competitions due to a split in recipients.
AFL star Daicos ‘ahead of schedule’ with knee recovery
Collingwood star Nick Daicos has ditched the crutches and is attempting to return for the Magpies' finals series earlier than expected.
‘Refreshed’ Hardwick prepares to become Suns coach
Damien Hardwick is on the verge of being confirmed as Gold Coast AFL coach after arriving back in Australia following an extended European vacation.
Lions survive Magpies challenge for crucial AFL win
The Brisbane Lions are one win away from securing a top-two finish after downing premiership favourites Collingwood by 24 points at Marvel Stadium.
Collingwood attempt to fix defensive woes before finals
After being blown away by the lethal Brisbane forward line, Collingwood will need to fix up their defensive woes with finals fast approaching.
Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown
Worn down by illness and injury, Brisbane star Lachie Neale found his best form to help the Lions to a crucial 24-point victory over ladder-leaders Collingwood.
End of an era as Riewoldt, Cotchin retire on a high
Seven goals from stars Dustin Martin and Shai Bolton have powered Richmond to victory over North Melbourne in Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt's final AFL game.
Voss challenges Blues to make most of AFL finals shot
Carlton have ended a decade-long AFL finals drought with a four-point win over Gold Coast but Blues coach Michael Voss says the journey is just beginning.
Magpies forward McCreery banned for dangerous tackle
Collingwood forward Beau McCreery has been offered a one-game suspension for a dangerous tackle on Brisbane Lions defender Darcy Wilmot.
St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats’ flag defence
St Kilda can taste finals for just the second time in 12 years after ending Geelong's premiership defence with a hard-fought 33-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Sydney triumph over fast-finishing Adelaide in AFL
Sydney's hold on a finals spot has strengthened with a one-point away win over Adelaide, who now can't make the AFL playoffs.
Controversial Crows loss stands as AFL concedes error
Adelaide's chances of playing in the AFL finals remain shot after Gillon McLachlan ruled out overturning their loss to Sydney after an umpiring blunder.
Beveridge ‘comfortable’ with Bulldogs coaching future
Lowly West Coast have dragged themselves off the bottom of the ladder after stunning the Western Bulldogs by seven points in the upset of the AFL season.
‘Nothing off table’ as Demons weigh up Grundy, forwards
Melbourne have secured their finals double chance, holding off an outstanding challenge from Hawthorn to win by 27 points at the MCG.
Tanking allegations ‘cut deep’: Eagles coach Simpson
West Coast coach Adam Simpson has used the Eagles' upset of the Western Bulldogs to hit out at critics who claimed the club was tanking for the No.1 draft pick.
Port Adelaide content with Jonas head-knock protocols
Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas has overcome a nasty head knock to play a role in his team's 16-point win over Fremantle in Perth.
No long-term concerns over Ben King, Gold Coast insist
Ben King could be put on ice for the final two weeks of Gold Coast's AFL campaign as the highly regarded spearhead continues to nurse a swollen knee.
Swans clash the biggest of my career: Crows coach Nicks
Coach Matthew Nicks has described Adelaide's clash with Sydney as the biggest match of his career as the Crows seek to stay in the AFL finals hunt.
Port deny succession plan after Hinkley re-signs
Port Adelaide have finally agreed to a contract extension for long-time coach Ken Hinkley as the Power attempt to win the club's second AFL premiership.
Magpies forced into big changes for Lions blockbuster
Collingwood will be without four of their best players this weekend after ruling Jordan De Goey and Bobby Hill out for the clash with the Brisbane Lions.
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.
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.