Fagan reveals Lions’ plan to fill Ashcroft AFL void
Contributions in the midfield from Jarrod Berry, Cam Rayner, Hugh McCluggage and Dayne Zorko will ease the absence of injured Brisbane Lion Will Aschroft.
Australian rules football
Blues’ season does not rest on Magpies result: Voss
Carlton's sold-out AFL clash with Collingwood at the MCG could be crucial to the ninth-placed Blues' finals hopes as the race for top-eight spots heats up.
Blues skipper Cripps back for massive Magpies clash
Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps, fellow midfielder Adam Cerra and ruckman Marc Pittonet are set to return for round 20's AFL collision with Collingwood.
Saints forwards to return, but Howard set for surgery
St Kilda talls Max King, Tim Membrey, Zaine Cordy and Jack Hayes are on the mend, but key defender Dougal Howard needs surgery on a fractured wrist.
Bombers’ new direction sealed Mason Redman’s AFL future
Mason Redman has signed a new five-year contract with Essendon after strongly considering a move away from the AFL club during a crisis-hit 2022.
Suns back battling forward Ben King to rediscover form
Gold Coast forward Ben King is struggling amid the worst slump of his promising career, but the Suns believe the 23-year-old can soon rediscover his best form.
Port’s Rioli has two-game AFL ban reduced to one match
Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has had his two-game ban for striking Collingwood defender Nathan Murphy downgraded to one at the tribunal.
Redman knocks back free agency to re-sign with Bombers
Essendon have secured the prized signature of Mason Redman with the star defender turning his back on free agency and interest from Adelaide and Port Adelaide.
Fletcher tempers celebration as Ashcroft digests injury
Jaspa Fletcher has had to temper any celebrations after his own break-out AFL week coincided with housemate and fellow Lions rookie Will Ashcroft's injury.
Port to challenge Willie Rioli’s two-match suspension
Port Adelaide will head to the tribunal in a bid to clear Willie Rioli after the forward was given a two-match ban for striking Collingwood's Nathan Murphy.
Saints break North hearts to stay in top eight
St Kilda have kicked five goals to one in the last quarter for a nine point win over North Melbourne that keeps the Saints in the top eight.
Rankine out injured as Crows fight for AFL finals spot
Izak Rankine and Nick Murray have sustained injuries as Adelaide suffered a four-point defeat to Melbourne in a blow to their AFL finals hopes.
Demons hang tough to resist Crows’ fightbacks
AFL premiership hopefuls Melbourne let slip a 32-point lead but held off a fast-finishing Adelaide to win a gritty encounter by less than a goal.
Giants make it six straight, in top eight with Suns win
GWS have continued their stellar AFL winning run, taking down Gold Coast by 40 points at Manuka Oval.
Geelong coach Scott calls AFL ‘compromised’ competition
Geelong coach Chris Scott is no fan of a wildcard weekend, arguing the AFL is already a "compromised" competition.
Footballer Shane Tuck ‘heard voices before his death’
Former footballer and professional boxer Shane Tuck heard voices and had mental health concerns for years, an inquest into his death has been told.
Demons coach Goodwin hits out at Grundy ‘hysteria’
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists the Max Gawn-Brodie Grundy ruck partnership can still thrive and has hit out at "hysterical" commentary.
Pies bank on De Goey to prove fitness for Power clash
Collingwood may be without Jordan De Goey for the top-of-the-table clash with Port Adelaide but will welcome back Darcy Cameron and Brody Mihocek from injuries.
Lion Ashcroft set for high-stakes battle with Geelong
Young gun Will Ashcroft has reflected on his stellar debut AFL campaign ahead of Brisbane's blockbuster against Geelong on Saturday.
Dogs coach Beveridge addresses breaking hand at SCG
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has confirmed he needed surgery to fix a broken hand after a 'clumsy' halftime rev-up.
Back off Harley Reid, says Eagles coach Adam Simpson
Adam Simpson says critics need to lay off highly rated Harley Reid, following reports this year's likely AFL No.1 draft pick is unwilling to head west.
Hawks aim to ‘take a chunk’ out of higher-placed rivals
Hawthorn have struggled for consistency against good teams this AFL season, and coach Sam Mitchell is keen for them to snare some scalps in the final six games.
Blues lose Cripps and Cerra for West Coast clash
Carlton are hopeful Patrick Cripps and Adam Cerra will return for next week's match against Collingwood after the pair were ruled out against West Coast.
No demons as Lions eye bounce-back win over Cats
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has welcomed the "finals-like" Geelong test that will come a week after the AFL side's loss to the Demons.
Magpies right to tout their No.1 status, says Hinkley
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard warned last weekend that Port Adelaide had better bring their A-Game for Saturday night's AFL blockbuster.
GWS finals bid suffers blow with Jesse Hogan injury
GWS forward Jesse Hogan will miss the next two weeks of AFL action after injuring his quad at training.
Bulldogs surge to vital AFL win over Essendon
Tom Liberatore and Marcus Bontempelli have led the Western Bulldogs to a 41-point victory over Essendon to solidify their spot inside the top eight.
‘Tired’ Bombers likely to be without star Ridley
Essendon's flagging finals hopes have received a further blow with star Jordan Ridley hurting his quad during the Bombers' 41-point loss to the Bulldogs.
Lions hold off Cats’ late run in tense Gabba win
Geelong were slow out of the blocks but eventually pushed Brisbane in a tense AFL clash which the hosts won by 11 points at the Gabba.
GWS Giants tackle Manuka Oval hoodoo against Gold Coast
GWS haven't won at their second home ground of Manuka Oval since 2019, but the in-form Giants are favourites to take down Gold Coast on Sunday.
Richmond sneak past Hawks in spectacular AFL comeback
Richmond have stolen a one-point thriller at the MCG, after being 36 points down late in the third term, against Hawthorn to keep their AFL finals hopes alive.