Daicos shines as Hawks stun Bulldogs with upset win
Nick Daicos snared the winning goal in Collingwood's victory over Carlton as Hawthorn upset the Bulldogs and Bayley Fritsch probably kicked goal of the year.
Australian rules football
Macca’s, cup-of-soup fuel 22km day and Lions’ belief
The remarkable Brisbane Lions debut of Logan Morris came in an AFL victory coach Chris Fagan hopes breathes life into a side he admits was losing belief.
Adelaide’s Soligo can become midfield force: Crouch
Adelaide's Matt Crouch says teammate Jake Soligo has the potential to be among the elite midfielders in the AFL.
Suns coach Hardwick reveals quest ahead of QClash
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has declared his club's ambition ahead of their spicy QClash against Queensland rivals Brisbane.
Hungry Giants go full steam ahead for Sydney derby
Left hungry for more after a 54-point drubbing of Brisbane, the Giants are refusing to get complacent ahead of their clash with cross-town rivals Sydney.
AFL stops Carey’s elevation to NSW legend status
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has confirmed the league intervened to stop Wayne Carey being elevated to legend status in the NSW football hall of fame.
Magpies superstar Daicos sinks Carlton with late goal
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has delivered another special performance, kicking a match-winning goal with a minute remaining to sink Carlton at the MCG.
Lions challenged to match Suns’ fire in defining QClash
With his side 2-5 and winless in three games this season at the Gabba, Chris Fagan has acknowledged the magnitude of the Brisbane Lions' QClash with Gold Coast.
Swans cruise to wet weather derby win over Giants
Sydney have claimed a 29-point victory over their local rivals thanks to star midfield trio Errol Gulden, Isaac Heeney and Chad Warner.
Young gun Wilson among the stars in St Kilda win
St Kilda have proved too good for winless North Melbourne in a 38-point victory at Marvel Stadium.
Demons end Cats’ unbeaten start with big AFL win
Melbourne have shown their top-four credentials with a gritty eight-point win over top side Geelong at the MCG.
Bartel uncomfortable with prospect of Thomas AFL return
A lifeline for Tarryn Thomas has been discussed at the same time as a league-wide stance against domestic violence, and Jimmy Bartel is uncomfortable with it.
Rayner, Lions search for ‘trademark’ QClash efforts
Cam Rayner admits his and his Lions teammates' efforts off the ball need to improve against a Gold Coast outfit that will push them in a defining QClash.
North’s Clarkson calls for NT to be AFL’s 20th team
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has swatted criticism of the club's future, urging the AFL to introduce a 20th team rather than cutting an existing one.
Carlton, coach Voss embrace Collingwood rivalry
Carlton coach Michael Voss has declared midfielder Adam Cerra a certain starter for the Blues' rivalry showdown against Collingwood at the MCG.
Lion’s wait over: Reville earns QClash debut
Bruce Reville will debut for the Brisbane Lions against Gold Coast, five years after going undrafted and trying his hand at a range of alternative careers.
Outspoken Draper sidelined, Webster back for Saints
Essendon expect Sam Draper to only be sidelined for one week with knee soreness, while West Coast welcome back Harley Reid for Saturday's match in Perth.
Adelaide sink Port amid more injury concern for Rozee
Adelaide have defeated Port Adelaide by 30 points with Power captain Connor Rozee again an injury concern.
Port coach apologises to supporters for Rozee bungle
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley admits he made a mistake in playing captain Connor Rozee in a 30-point loss to Adelaide.
Magpies star De Goey sidelined with groin issues
Premiership heroes Jordan De Goey and Tom Mitchell have been ruled out of Collingwood's MCG blockbuster against Carlton.
Port skipper Rozee certain starter in Showdown: Hinkley
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee is a certain starter against Adelaide, with the Crows making three changes for the AFL Showdown.
Fit-again Parker forces Swans axing ahead of derby
Sydney midfielder Luke Parker's expected return from an arm injury has forced coach John Longmire to reassess his best side ahead of their derby with GWS.
There’s a bit in it: Suns skipper Witts eyes Lion scalp
One running battle and the current state of the AFL ladder will provide plenty of spice to arguably the most defining QClash yet between the Suns and Lions.
Bombers coach Scott marvels at ‘special’ Harley Reid
West Coast young gun Harley Reid has taken the competition by storm this year, and he'll be refreshed against Essendon on Saturday night after his recent rest.
Lions feeling heat ahead of crucial AFL QClash
Brisbane Lions co-captain Harris Andrews said another up-front review revealed some "uncomfortable" findings ahead of Sunday's QClash with in-form Gold Coast.
Focus on Greene, Taylor not Giants smack talk: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire is more concerned with figuring out how to contain Toby Greene and Sam Taylor than engaging in a war of words with the Giants.
Eagles’ McGovern full of praise for Yeo and The Duck
West Coast midfielder Elliot Yeo will notch his 200-game milestone against Essendon in round eight, and he'll do so in the form of his life.
AFL Tribunal upholds Jack Higgins’ three-match ban
St Kilda forward Jack Higgins will miss games against North Melbourne, Hawthorn and Fremantle after failing to reduce his three-match ban at the AFL Tribunal.
‘Risk is too great’: Crows’ Sloane calls time on career
The risk of further eye problems has brought about Rory Sloane's immediate retirement, with the Adelaide stalwart calling time on his 255-game AFL career.
Petracca expects another tag in big AFL clash with Cats
After wearing tags in his last two games, Melbourne star Christian Petracca is predicting more of the same in round eight's blockbuster against Geelong.
Magpies keen to address slow AFL starts: Hill
Collingwood have had some sluggish starts to games and star forward Bobby Hill concedes it is something the Magpies need to get right ahead of facing Carlton.