Six of the best to Thilthorpe in Crows’ ‘statement’ win
Adelaide have consolidated their top-four berth and again raised serious questions about the Western Bulldogs' hopes this season.
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Bulldogs again found wanting against finals contenders
The Western Bulldogs finished hard in Saturday's loss to Adelaide, but they are now 1-7 this season against other AFL finals contenders.
Six-goal Cadman cashes in as Giants declaw Cats
Aaron Cadman has kicked a career-best six goals to lead the GWS Giants to a 26-point win over Geelong at Engie Stadium.
Hawks vow to bounce back from Fremantle’s sucker punch
Hawthorn have blown the chance to move a game clear inside the top four, but coach Sam Mitchell isn't about to dwell on what might have been.
West Coast’s Jack Graham banned over homophobic slur
The AFL has handed a four-match ban to West Coast player Jack Graham for using a homophobic slur to an opponent during the round 17 match against GWS.
Battered Bomber looks to Will-power for inspiration
Essendon star Nic Martin has ruptured his ACL, continuing a wretched run with injury for the beleaguered Bombers.
McCartin concussed again as Swans clinch a nail-biter
Tom McCartin was concussed in Sydney's five-point win over St Kilda, with first-gamer Max Heath certain to face match review scrutiny over the incident.
Cadman says GWS unstoppable when up and going
Rising forward Aaron Cadman says GWS feel unstoppable when they get going and his confidence is sky high after his career-best six goal haul against Geelong.
Banned Eagle made bad mistake, is not bad person: coach
West Coast midfielder Jack Graham has drawn support from his coach as he serves a four-game suspension for levelling a homophobic slur towards an opponent.
Xerri faces three-week ban, Saints debutant cleared
North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri was suspended for three games after he knocked out Melbourne's Tom Sparrow, but St Kilda's Max Heath was cleared.
Saints star weighs up police involvement over racism
St Kilda's Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Port Adelaide's Jase Burgoyne have been sent racist messages online after their teams' matches over the weekend.
Carlton’s Cerra learns fate on busy night at tribunal
Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra, Brisbane Lions premiership player Zac Bailey and North Melbourne ruckman Tristan Xerri have all fronted the AFL tribunal.
Unspoken rule behind Brisbane Lions’ AFL revival
On the cusp of his 200th AFL game for the Lions, Hugh McCluggage has reflected on the unspoken motivator that's kept the group together.
‘Definitely missed him’ – Hawks adjusting without star
Hawthorn player Conor Nash says while losing teammate Josh Weddle is a blow, they're regaining key players at the right time as they head to the finals.
‘Faceless, lack of courage’: coaches on Voss threats
Michael Voss is preferring to focus on football's brighter side after the Carlton mentor copped death threats his Lions opposite admits come with the territory.
Harris ready to fire in Dees’ Tayla-made AFLW flag bid
Tayla Harris has recovered from the latest in a series of shoulder injuries and is set to feature when Melbourne kick off their AFLW season next month.
Goal-sneak back for high-flying Pies’ interstate test
A fit and healthy Lachie Schultz will return for Collingwood's interstate assignment against a Suns outfit embracing the bright Friday lights.
Don’t look at the ladder – Swans dig in for finals bid
Star Sydney midfielder Errol Gulden says his team will probably need to win their remaining seven games if they are to make the AFL finals.
Cornes axed as Port prepare for new coaching regime
Long-time Port Adelaide assistant coach Chad Cornes is the first major casualty as his premiership teammate Josh Carr prepares to take over at Alberton.
Imposing Lions record laid bare, champs enter ‘go time’
Brisbane have quietly amassed an imposing road record and can take confidence from their late-season dominance in the hunt for back-to-back AFL flags.
Wrexham juggernaut meets huge Hawks on Australian tour
Wrexham defender Aaron James felt he was in the land of the giants when the soccer club visited AFL club Hawthorn at the start of their Australian tour.
Chol, Andrew helping blaze African trail in the AFL
AFL stars of African descent are having a bigger impact than ever on the competition this season, aware of their crucial roles in inspiring the next generation.
‘Proudest achievement’: AFLW star steps down as captain
North Melbourne's only AFLW captain is standing down from the role ahead of the club's premiership defence.
Crows coach unfazed by ruckman’s contract uncertainty
Adelaide ruckman Reilly O'Brien has recorded the second most hit outs in the AFL in 2025 but he's believed to be at an impasse with the club over a new deal.
Jayden Hunt on the outer as Eagles turn to youth
Former Demons wingman Jayden Hunt has been dropped by West Coast for Friday's clash with GWS after talling just three disposals over the past fortnight.
Port regain pair for Gabba test, Sicily back for Hawks
Jack Lukosius will play his first AFL game since round two and Port Adelaide teammate Ollie Wines is also back for their match against Brisbane.
Bulldogs crash Kangaroos’ party as Liberatore stars
North Melbourne looked inspired by a pre-game speech from coaching great Denis Pagan, but the Western Bulldogs were too good and won by 49 points.
Bulldogs aim for top-eight ‘scalps’ as big tests loom
The Western Bulldogs are fourth on the ladder after winning their last four games and now face big tests against Adelaide and Brisbane.
‘That will never happen’: Daniher comeback laughed off
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has rubbished the prospect of a Joe Daniher comeback as his premiership side refocuses after their AFL bye.
Suns urged to channel Rowell in big AFL milestone
Gold Coast have been told to play like recently re-signed midfield star Matt Rowell when the Suns face Essendon at Marvel Stadium.
Fagan, Scott offer different views on AFL umpire ruling
Premiership coach Chris Fagan has followed counterpart Damien Hardwick in criticising the retrospective nature of the AFL's latest crackdown.