Tackle rules ask ‘hell of a lot’ from players: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire says tackling rules which ask players to take down their opponents while ensuring their safety are difficult to get right.
Australian rules football
Hawk Sicily, Tiger Mansell to appeal AFL suspensions
Hawthorn defender James Sicily and Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell will front the AFL appeals board in attempts to have their respective suspensions overturned.
Pendlebury plays on, McRae inks fresh deal with Magpies
Collingwood have re-signed veteran Scott Pendlebury for next season while Craig McRae has agreed a fresh deal to remain as coach until the end of 2026.
Sicily cops three-game ban, Butler cleared for tackle
St Kilda's Dan Butler has had his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle dismissed at the AFL tribunal, but Hawthorn's James Sicily has copped a lengthy ban.
Daniher, Lions clear on AFL tackle crackdown
Joe Daniher says he and his Brisbane Lions teammates aren't confused by the officiating around the AFL's crackdown on dangerous tackles.
McKay ‘disappointed’ by Carlton’s ‘minority’ of fans
Carlton forward Harry McKay has hit out a "minority" of the club's supporters who hurled abuse at players, saying he was concerned for families in the crowd.
Pickett unavailable for Tigers after facing court
Dual Richmond premiership player Marlion Pickett won't play for the Tigers against St Kilda after facing a Perth court this week.
Grundy set for AFL battle with old Magpies mates
Melbourne ruckman Brodie Grundy faces Collingwood for the first time since his trade move when the flag fancies do battle in the King's Birthday blockbuster.
Hawks’ Sicily, Tigers’ Mansell sent to AFL tribunal
Hawthorn star James Sicily and Richmond's Rhyan Mansell will face the AFL tribunal after being charged with rough conduct.
AFL player Marlion Pickett in custody over burglaries
The Richmond Football Club says it will continue to support Marlion Pickett, who was remanded in Perth over a series of burglaries.
Wright kicks five on return as Bombers crush Carlton
Essendon's third-quarter blitz laid the platform as key forward Peter Wright starred on return from injury in a 34-point win over Carlton on Sunday night.
Voss feels supported by Blues under blowtorch
Carlton's latest on-field failure poured more heat on Michael Voss but the second-year coach believes his players and the club hierarchy are on the same page.
Pies’ Daicos picked to face Demons despite illness
Collingwood star Josh Daicos missed training through illness but has been named to play in the King's Birthday clash with Melbourne.
Blues skipper Cripps will bounce back: Voss
Patrick Cripps has been below his best in recent weeks but Carlton coach Michael Voss believes his captain will soon return to a level he is more accustomed to.
AFL player Marlion Pickett bailed on burglary charges
Richmond Football Club player Marlion Pickett has been granted bail after facing a Perth court on allegations he was involved in several commercial burglaries.
St Kilda to fight Butler’s one-match ban at tribunal
It will be a busy session at the AFL tribunal with St Kilda forward Dan Butler, Hawthorn captain James Sicily and Richmond's Rhyan Mansell all facing charges.
Demons hang tough to snap Collingwood winning streak
Bayley Fritsch kicked three goals in Melbourne's hard-fought four-point win over AFL leaders Collingwood in the King's Birthday blockbuster.
Bombers on alert for battle with under-siege Blues
Essendon enter their clash with Carlton in better form but club great Dustin Fletcher says they can't take anything for granted against their old AFL rivals.
Hawthorn continue Lions’ horror AFL record at MCG
The Brisbane Lions have suffered another MCG horror show, losing to a young and determined Hawthorn team by 25 points in a major boilover.
Walker kicks 10 goals as Adelaide demolish West Coast
Taylor Walker has celebrated his 250th AFL match with a 10-goal goal haul in Adelaide's 122-point thrashing of West Coast.
Shai Bolton shines as Tigers beat Dockers in the wet
Richmond speedster Shai Bolton has tallied 33 disposals as the Tigers survived a late Fremantle fightback in a 15-point AFL win in Perth.
AFL attempting to find leak in Hawthorn racism probe
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan says they are asking questions about how the Hawthorn racism claims were first leaked to the media.
Fagan assesses Gunston’s value ahead of Hawks reunion
Jack Gunston's radar has been off for Brisbane, but coach Chris Fagan argues he's contributing in other more subtle ways ahead of the clash with his old club.
Beleaguered Blues feel fans’ pain: Acres
Carlton are under mounting pressure to turn their AFL season around, Blake Acres admits, as the spotlight intensifies on Blues coach Michael Voss.
Butler banned for one game over Blakey dangerous tackle
St Kilda forward Dan Butler is the latest player to fall foul of an AFL crackdown on dangerous tackles, receiving a one-game suspension.
Power beat Bulldogs to surge to 10th-straight AFL win
Port Adelaide have won 10 games on the bounce after Charlie Dixon's four-goal haul on return helped the Power to a 22-point win over the Western Bulldogs.
Slipping Bulldogs confident of regaining AFL form
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is confident his charges can regain top form after sliding away from the AFL's upper rung with three straight defeats.
Hawks star Sicily to face MRO scrutiny for tackle
Hawthorn star James Sicily could be the latest player to be suspended under the AFL's tackling crackdown after concussing Brisbane Lions star Hugh McCluggage.
Demons’ Oliver out of blockbuster with infected blister
Star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver will miss the Demons' King's Birthday clash with Collingwood as he fights an infected blister.
Rested Lions ring changes for Hawks MCG clash
Chris Fagan admits the Brisbane Lions have a wealth of options as he looks to replace the suspended Dayne Zorko and settle on his best defensive unit.
Saints overrun Swans to spoil Franklin celebration
St Kilda have booted five goals in the final term to claim their first AFL win at the SCG since 2009 as Lance Franklin reached another landmark for the Swans.