Magpies back to classroom in preparation for Crows
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has leant on his side's thrilling round-seven win over Adelaide in preparation for a return clash at the MCG.
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Geelong star Jeremy Cameron cleared of serious injury
All-Australian key forward Jeremy Cameron has avoided serious injury after he was accidentally knocked out by Geelong teammate Gary Rohan in a marking contest.
Eagles bolster defence for clash with Buddy-less Swans
West Coast welcome back key players Tom Barrass and Liam Duggan as they aim to bounce back from their 122-point thumping by Adelaide against Sydney at the SCG.
Lions win ugly over Saints to consolidate top-four spot
The Brisbane Lions have consolidated their AFL top-four spot with a comfortable 28-point win over St Kilda, who were left to rue a shocking first half.
Lions eye Dayne Zorko return for crunch Tigers clash
Brisbane are raring for a big clash against Richmond at the Gabba and hope former skipper Dayne Zorko can return from injury for it.
Saints not rattled by past season drop-offs: Lyon
St Kilda are wobbling after a strong start but coach Ross Lyon says this season can't be compared to 2022 when they dropped off dramatically.
Saints King, Stocker cleared by AFL MRO
Max King and Liam Stocker are free to play in St Kilda's AFL clash with West Coast next round after the match review officer threw out their match-day reports.
Pies feared comeback star Howe was done for AFL season
Collingwood coach Craig McRae thought a broken arm and subsequent setbacks might sideline high-flying defender Jeremy Howe for the entire AFL season.
Lions’ McGrath recalls iconic Gabba goal 10 years on
Ash McGrath has opened up about his unforgettable 200th game for the Brisbane Lions, 10 years after kicking one of the most famous goals in AFL history.
Star Magpies defender Howe to return against Crows
Collingwood will welcome back gun defender Jeremy Howe from his broken arm in time to face Adelaide's array of impressive forwards at the MCG.
Demons attempt to put Oliver rumours to bed
Melbourne insist Clayton Oliver's ongoing AFL absence is due only to injury, saying the star midfielder's hamstring is taking longer than expected to heal.
Geelong overcome Cameron injury to revive AFL season
Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron has been knocked out under friendly fire from Gary Rohan but the Cats prevailed in a tough 15-point AFL win over Melbourne.
Lions don’t need rev-up for high-stakes Saints clash
There is plenty at stake when fourth-placed Brisbane play fifth-placed St Kilda with Lions coach Chris Fagan saying his charges are prepared for the occasion.
Chris Scott confident Geelong can revive flag defence
Ahead of his 300th game as Geelong coach, Chris Scott remains confident the Cats can turn around their faltering premiership defence.
Zorko out as Lions’ McCluggage returns to face Saints
Dayne Zorko will miss another week with a calf injury but star midfielder Hugh McCluggage returns as the Brisbane Lions face top-four hopefuls St Kilda.
Suspended Hawk Sicily set for stint in coaches’ box
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell plans to bring captain James Sicily into the coaches' box for his three games under suspension.
Jed Anderson takes personal leave from Gold Coast
Suns midfielder Jed Anderson is yet to notch an AFL game in 2023, and the ex-Kangaroo's hopes of playing this season appear slim after taking personal leave.
No mental demons at St Kilda from 2022 fadeout: Crouch
St Kilda midfielder Brad Crouch is optimistic the Saints can start stringing together more consistent football following an inconsistent 10-week stretch.
Star Walsh back to best as Carlton ‘unleash shackles’
Carlton star Sam Walsh has regained confidence in his contested work after serious back surgery meant the hard-running midfielder failed to do a pre-season.
Western Bulldogs defender Liam Jones out for months
The Western Bulldogs' finals ambitions have taken a blow with defender Liam Jones to miss eight to 10 weeks after surgery for a broken arm.
Bombers’ Draper could miss Freo clash, Parish to return
Gun Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish will return from a calf injury against Fremantle but dynamic ruckman Sam Draper is in doubt ahead of the trip west.
Crows lock in rising star Josh Rachele until 2029
Adelaide's Josh Rachele has signed a contract extension to remain with the Crows until the end of the 2029 AFL season.
Injured Saints forward Membrey to miss eight weeks
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says Tim Membrey will undergo a training block to build up his strength and confidence after a knee issue that has hampered his season.
Dangerfield denied after declaring fit to face Demons
Medics have ruled out Patrick Dangerfield's bid to play against Melbourne, days after the Geelong star cracked a rib and suffered a partially collapsed lung.
AFL players flopping amid tackle crackdown: Dew
AFL players are trying to win free kicks for dangerous tackles by flopping to the ground in the grasp of their opponents, Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew says.
Hawks skipper Sicily fails in AFL suspension appeal
Hawthorn will be without captain James Sicily for their next three AFL matches after his appeal against a suspension for rough conduct was rejected.
Collingwood bad boy De Goey craves AFL flags, respect
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey has opened up on his pursuit of personal growth and AFL premierships while serving a three-match suspension for rough conduct.
Magpies forward McStay out with infected finger
A finger infection will keep Collingwood recruit Daniel McStay out of action for the "short term" as the Magpies seek to regain top spot on the AFL ladder.
Dangerous tackle sanctions in ‘right spot’: AFL chief
The AFL's CEO elect Andrew Dillon says penalties for dangerous tackles are in the "right spot" amid a crackdown which has led to a spate of suspensions.
Under-fire Blues swing axe for Gold Coast clash
David Cuningham makes a long-awaited return for Carlton but Jack Silvagni has been dropped again as the desperate Blues seek a much-needed win over Gold Coast.
Brisbane Lions shrug off gallant Swans at Gabba
The Brisbane Lions have kept their unbeaten home record intact this AFL season by downing Sydney by 16 points at the Gabba.