Power take positives from two-point Collingwood loss
Port Adelaide might have lost a thriller to Collingwood on Saturday night, but it has left Ken Hinkley more certain his side can compete with the AFL's best.
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Pickett sizzles as Demons resist Crows’ fightback
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.
Snapshot of round 19 of the AFL season
A snapshot of round 19 of the AFL season, in which Collingwood's pulsating win over Port Adelaide was blighted by a racist aftermath.
Lions’ fears realised over Ashcroft knee injury
Scans have confirmed young star Will Ashcroft ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during the Brisbane Lions' win over Geelong.
AFL investigating leak of private images of players
The AFL and police are investigating a mass leak of personal and intimate images of current and former players by an anonymous source.
Swans don’t want match to be Franklin’s MCG farewell
Sydney co-captain Callum Mills is not giving any thought to their clash with Richmond being Lance Franklin's last appearance at the MCG.
No kidding: Coleman leaps to Brisbane’s defence
Brisbane talent Keidean Coleman wants to further the Lions' premiership ambitions by weaponising his side's defence.
Kangaroos legend fined after crashing into cyclist
AFL legend Glenn Archer, who played more than 300 games for the Kangaroos, has been fined after unknowingly hitting a cyclist with a trailer in January.
I wouldn’t reach landmark without Hinkley: Port’s Dixon
Port Adelaide's Charlie Dixon says brutal feedback from coach Ken Hinkley has enabled him to reach a major milestone.
Lions recall Gunston, Demons axe three for Saints
Veteran Brisbane forward Jack Gunston is back in the Lions side to take on West Coast, while struggling Melbourne have dropped three players.
Beveridge says big Magpies clash a ‘great opportunity’
The Western Bulldogs could move into the top four if they can upset top side Collingwood in a sold-out Friday night blockbuster at Marvel Stadium.
Demons star Oliver suffers another injury setback
Melbourne have lost star AFL midfielder Clayton Oliver for another three to four weeks as he continues to struggle with a complex hamstring injury.
Tigers edge past Swans, Nankervis faces ban
Jack Graham kicked two crucial final-quarter goals to steer Richmond to a 13-point victory over Sydney, while Dustin Martin impressed on return.
Bulldogs expect headaches from Collingwood attack
While Collingwood will be without Brody Mihoceck for Friday night's blockbuster, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the Magpies attack is a handful.
Blues coach Voss backs Silvagni for Freo ruck battle
Carlton utility Jack Silvagni will fill the ruck breach again as the revitalised Blues head west for a high-stakes AFL battle with Fremantle.
Port brace for fired-up Suns to show support for Dew
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley expects Gold Coast to be desperate to show support for their coach Stuart Dew in their Adelaide Oval encounter.
Rich faces stiff task, Gunston gets AFL chance at Lions
Daniel Rich will play VFL for the Brisbane Lions this weekend, stuck behind an in-form back six that will make him wait for another AFL opportunity.
Tasmania’s AFL chair focused despite stadium debate
Ongoing debate and political upheaval around Tasmania's entry to the AFL won't distract the new club's inaugural chair Grant O'Brien.
Arrest warrant for ex-little league coach over abuse
Former primary school teacher and little league coach Ray Cosgriff has failed to appear in court to face 26 historical indecent assault charges.
Tigers back Nankervis’ style despite AFL tribunal date
Richmond co-captain Toby Nankervis has been sent to the AFL tribunal, charged with rough conduct over the high bump that left Sydney's Jake Lloyd concussed.
Nick Daicos torches ‘Dogs as Pendlebury breaks record
Scott Pendlebury has set the AFL all-time disposals record as Collingwood teammate Nick Daicos starred in the Magpies' win over the Western Bulldogs.
Gunston kicks six goals, Lions ease past Eagles in AFL
Jack Gunston has equalled his career-best with six goals in a successful AFL return as Brisbane eased past West Coast by 81 points at the Gabba.
Saints’ King hurts shoulder, subbed out of Demons clash
St Kilda have lost star forward Max King and Seb Ross to injuries in the opening quarter of their high-stakes AFL clash with Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
Magpies adapt and overcome against Bulldogs to stay top
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says they continue to adapt as needed, this time rallying to beat the Western Bulldogs.
Docker-turned Blue Acres returns to Perth cauldron
Carlton midfielder Blake Acres doesn't think he stayed at Fremantle long enough to receive a hostile reception from the famously intense Optus Stadium crowd.
Irish record-breaker Tuohy key to Cats’ AFL evolution
Irish star Zach Tuohy has been a crucial cog in the Geelong machine since crossing from Carlton at the end of 2016, and will celebrate a milestone this week.
Eagles coach lavishes Lions after Gabba thumping
West Coast coach Adam Simpson thinks the Brisbane Lions have gone to a new level and are the AFL's best team after they succumbed to an 81-point Gabba thumping.
Eagles mitigate, move on from Lions loss
Adam Simpson says he had little choice but to shut up shop after the Brisbane Lions' frenetic start in what ended as an 81-point loss for his West Coast side.
Emotional AFL return for fresh Lion Gunston
Jack Gunston kicked six goals in his AFL return, a year after his father's passing, in a sign of how he can add value to Brisbane's well-resourced forward line.
Max King one of three Saints down in loss to Demons
Max King has hurt his troublesome left shoulder in the opening seconds as St Kilda fell to a 21-point loss against fellow AFL top-four hopefuls Melbourne.
Port produce third-term muscle to trounce Gold Coast
Port Adelaide have piled on nine goals in a third-quarter blitz to set up a 33-point win against Gold Coast at Adelaide Oval.