Essendon salute as winless Melbourne sink into the mire
Essendon have defeated Melbourne by 39 points to leave the struggling Demons in 17th spot without a win this season.
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Fagan warns Lions against AFL ‘sword fight’ with ‘Pies
Brisbane have lost their last three games against their next opponents Collingwood, including the 2023 grand final.
Treacy serves up tasty six-pack as Dockers tame Tigers
Josh Treacy starred with six goals and Shai Bolton shone against his former side as Fremantle powered away from Richmond after halftime to post a 61-point win.
Tigers to wait on Balta selection call after VFL return
Richmond's Noah Balta could make his AFL comeback three days before being sentenced in court for assault, after returning to action in a VFL practice match.
Giants too good as Saints stumble in AFL’s Gather Round
GWS have killed off St Kilda with an eight-goal third term, winning by 28 points on Sunday at Norwood Oval as Giants captain Toby Greene starred.
Port stun Hawks in Gather Round grudge game upset
Port Adelaide have dished out Hawthorn's first loss of the AFL season with a 30-point win in their Gather Round grudge match.
North ace Sheezel keeping the faith in fading Kangaroos
North Melbourne star Harry Sheezel insists the club's journey "isn't linear" and the Kangaroos will bounce back from two deflating defeats.
Adelaide key defender pressing to take on red-hot Hogan
Adelaide defender Nick Murray will attempt to return from a knee injury when he rejoins full training ahead of a clash against GWS.
Port forward fuels Hawks rivalry with social media post
Port Adelaide's Willie Rioli has expressed hatred for Hawthorn in a now-deleted social media post in the latest incident in the rivalry between the clubs.
Hot Pies storm Adelaide for big AFL win over Swans
Led by Steele Sidebottom and Beau McCreery, Collingwood have dominated Sydney for a 31-point win at Adelaide Oval.
Sub’s role is Long-gone for Ned after big AFL game
Ned Long has shone for Collingwood in their win over Sydney, starring in the midfield after several substitute roles this season.
Tigers star may return three days before court sentence
Richmond's Noah Balta could make his AFL comeback just three days before being sentenced in court for assault, his coach Adem Yze says.
Port, Hawks set for fiery re-match to end Gather Round
In the wake of last year's epic semi-final and the controversial post-match incidents, Port Adelaide and Hawthorn clash in the feature game of Gather Round.
AFL coaches ‘disenfranchised’, warns Essendon boss
Brad Scott insists he has never seen the AFL coaching ranks so "disenfranchised" and the Essendon boss has urged the league to act fast.
Magpies prepared to play long game with De Goey
Collingwood coach Craig McRae concedes the AFL club are prepared to play the long game with Jordan De Goey's injury, but hope he will return to face Brisbane.
AFL, SA showing no signs that Gather Round will move
AFL boss Andrew Dillon and SA Premier Peter Malinauskas have launched the third Gather Round in Adelaide, with no signs the fixture will move elsewhere.
All eyes on Rankine as Crows prepare for Gather Round
Adelaide are set to leave the call on Izak Rankine as late as possible ahead of their Gather Round opener on Thursday night against Geelong.
Dangerfield, Cameron seal Cats’ comeback to sink Crows
Geelong have fought back from 30 points down and kicked five goals to one in the final quarter to beat Adelaide in a thrilling start to Gather Round.
Bontempelli preparing to return for Dogs’ Easter game
The Western Bulldogs, who coach Luke Beveridge believes need to be less Sam Darcy-focused up forward, could soon regain superstar Marcus Bontempelli.
Demons coach loves ‘passionate’ Petracca’s emotion
Christian Petracca has received plenty of scrutiny for his post-match emotion after Melbourne's loss to Geelong but coach Simon Goodwin loved it.
Concussed Lion Starcevich up to eight weeks from return
Brandon Starcevich is still eight weeks away from playing despite the Brisbane Lions premiership defender returning to training after his latest concussion.
AFL boss seeks out coaches in bitter row over salaries
The AFL's football boss has sought out coaches to hear their concerns over the salaries and demands on assistant coaches.
Eagles drop ‘disappointed’ Kelly for Blues AFL clash
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says dropping Tim Kelly is a case of rewarding the right behaviours and nothing more.
Tigers leave out Noah Balta ahead of sentencing
Noah Balta has been left out of Richmond's team to take on Fremantle despite completing his club-imposed ban, ahead of his sentencing for assault.
Worpel back for Hawks as guns return in Gather Round
Hawthorn midfielder James Worpel is among the high-profile players named to return from injuries during the AFL's Gather Round showpiece.
Bice settling seamlessly into AFL career with Swans
New Sydney defender Riley Bice will demand attention from Collingwood when they continue Gather Round on Friday night at Adelaide Oval.
Kangaroos boost as Davies-Uniacke signs long-term deal
North Melbourne star Luke Davies-Uniacke has signed a new seven-year contract in a huge show of faith in the AFL club's direction under coach Alastair Clarkson.
Hawks coach Mitchell addresses Allen meeting, furore
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has spoken for the first time since his meeting in Perth with West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen was exposed.
Tigers could have handled Balta saga better: Riewoldt
Jack Riewoldt says Richmond let the Noah Balta selection saga bubble along for too long, as the lawyer representing the man attacked by the defender weighed in.
AFL fines Cats’ Smith $1000 for flipping off fan
Geelong's Bailey Smith has been fined $1000 for misconduct over his double-"bird" salute to an Adelaide fan during the Gather Round opener.
Storm sell out AAMI in record time with AFL Gathering
With no AFL in Victoria this weekend, the Melbourne Storm have produced a historically quick sell-out for their NRL clash with the New Zealand Warriors.