Demons to challenge Pickett suspension at AFL tribunal
Melbourne will head to the AFL tribunal to challenge Kysaiah Pickett's one-match ban, while Carlton have accepted Lachie Fogarty's suspension.
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Bomber Langford condemns Finlayson’s homphobic slur
As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, Essendon forward Kyle Langford has condemned the Port Adelaide player's actions.
AFL mulls punishment for Finlayson’s homophobic slur
As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, a previous sanction for Alastair Clarkson is unlikely to be used as a reference.
Neale flags triple-threat test against AFL’s ‘big boys’
Lachie Neale's Brisbane Lions have returned to winning ways ahead of a stern three-week stretch against the AFL's form sides.
Bomber Langford condemns Finlayson’s homophobic slur
As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, Essendon forward Kyle Langford has condemned the Port Adelaide player's actions.
Undefeated Giants keeping a lid on red-hot season start
Star midfielder Tom Green says GWS are enjoying their undefeated status, but are under no illusions of how long and difficult the road to a premiership can be.
Demons continue to work with Pickett after another ban
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists Kysaiah Pickett has already been working on his pressuring technique after receiving a third ban in 12 months.
‘Potential to cause injury’: AFL stands by Pickett ban
Kysaiah Pickett will be watching Melbourne's clash with the Brisbane Lions from the sidelines after the Demons failed to overturn his one-match ban.
Demons searching for more ahead of Lions showdown
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has warned that the high-flying Demons can play much better ahead of their MCG showdown with the Brisbane Lions.
Port’s Finlayson suspended for homophobic slur
Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson will sit out three games after being suspended for making a homophobic remark in an AFL clash against Essendon.
Playing on instinct: Cadman revels in Giants strides
A former No.1 draft, 20-year-old Greater Western Sydney forward Aaron Cadman has revealed the secret behind his strong start to the AFL season.
Vine margins as SA premier targets Barossa AFL game
South Australia's premier Peter Malinauskas is expecting a growing economic impact from Gather Round this year and hopes to take AFL into the wine region.
Kangaroos ready to do the hard stuff against Lions
North Melbourne hope to cause Brisbane some more headaches but will have to show they can match the Lions at the contest.
Kangaroos bracing for Lion-hearted ferocity: Simpkin
North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin is forecasting a fierce battle against a Brisbane outfit ruffled by reports of a rift in their playing group.
Hardwick swings the axe in big Gold Coast Suns shake-up
The Gold Coast Suns have dropped six players ahead of Sunday's AFL clash with Greater Western Sydney, in a big statement from coach Damien Hardwick.
Pickett faces AFL scrutiny after Dees’ win over Crows
Kysaiah Pickett's high contact with Jake Soligo will be looked at by the MRO after Melbourne's 15-point AFL win over Adelaide in the Gather Round opener.
Nicks won’t give up on winless Crows’ AFL finals dream
Adelaide will have to defy history if they are to play finals this season after slumping to a 0-4 start with a loss to Melbourne in the Gather Round opener.
‘Under pump’ Lions channel turbulence into turnaround
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan hasn't seen any internal disharmony but admits the club's turbulent week will be a source of inspiration after a 0-3 start.
All systems go for Swan Adams to debut against Eagles
Sydney coach John Longmire says off-season recruit Taylor Adams has recovered from a knee injury and is set to debut for the club.
One bad game: Lions not jumpy on ‘below best’ Hipwood
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is refusing to overreact as he looks to solve the poor conversion of inside-50 entries that's exacerbated his team's 0-3 start.
AFL won’t seek out Wilkie drug documents: Dillon
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says the league won't examine documents alleging widespread drug use and a secret testing regime in the sport.
Crows’ systems breaking down in winless start: Nicks
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says there is a good reason Crows fans are not enjoying watching the team in their 0-3 start to the AFL season.
Greatest hits can help listless Lions recover: Andrews
The Brisbane Lions are searching for ways to snap key players back into form, with last year's grand finalists starting 0-3 and facing a tricky month ahead.
Hawkins lights up MCG as Cats beat Hawks
Geelong have survived a lightning delay and a Hawthorn comeback at the MCG to win by 36 points in club legend Tom Hawkins' 350th game.
Demons continue to thrive under adversity in AFL
Melbourne's resilient win against Port Adelaide has set the Demons, who have faced questions about their off-field culture, up nicely early in the season.
Dockers defender McDonald to undergo knee surgery
Fremantle defender Oscar McDonald faces a long stint on the sidelines after it was deemed he needs knee surgery to fix his damaged posterior lateral corner.
Wounded Lions dismiss talk of bonding-trip ‘blow up’
The Brisbane Lions insist there are no internal divisions at the club, amid claims a divisive off-season trip is behind their slow AFL start.
Brayshaw happy to sacrifice stats for Fremantle wins
Fremantle's team-first mentality has played a key role in their storming start to the AFL season, a "more flexible" Andrew Brayshaw says.
Coaches must be told of drug cases: Hawthorn’s Mitchell
Leading AFL coaches and players have continued to express their concern over revelations of a secret drug-testing regime within the sport.
Blues bolstered by handy ins for AFL Good Friday match
Jacob Weitering and Caleb Marchbank return and Elijah Hollands will make his Carlton debut in the Good Friday clash with North Melbourne.
Rebuilding Eagles ‘not waiting’ for AFL finals return
Despite being hot favourites to collect the wooden spoon this year, West Coast's next generation of players are dreaming big as they chase a finals return.