Saints clash a ‘must-win’ as Suns begin post-Dew era
Interim Gold Coast coach Steven King hasn't ruled out applying for the full-time job next year after Stuart Dew's mid-week sacking.
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Cameron out, Cox to shoulder Magpies’ ruck load
Darcy Cameron will miss the AFL clash with Fremantle because of a sore back but Collingwood will welcome a returning trio of key players including Mason Cox.
Lions can ‘chop up’ Melbourne to bury MCG demons: Aker
Jason Akermanis has his theories to explain Brisbane's MCG struggles which Chris Fagan is tired of revisiting ahead of their clash with the Demons on Friday.
Demons pull selection shock with axing of Brodie Grundy
Melbourne have axed star ruckman Brodie Grundy and told him to work on his forward craft in the VFL, while Tom Jonas makes a welcome return for Port Adelaide.
Lions can tackle Demons with improved team defence
The Brisbane Lions' team defence has improved dramatically since their last visit to the MCG, giving coach Chris Fagan confidence they can tackle the Demons.
Eagles drop Gaff to sub role for clash with Tigers
Out-of-form West Coast veteran Andrew Gaff has been relegated to the substitute's role for Sunday's AFL clash with Richmond at Optus Stadium.
‘Energised’ Clarkson will still coach North this season
North Melbourne football manager Todd Viney has updated the timeline of Alastair Clarkson's return to coaching, after he stepped down in mid-May.
King will bounce back, Suns’ Miller to be ‘unleashed’
Stepping in for the sacked Stuart Dew at Gold Coast, Steven King says Touk Miller will be unleashed against St Kilda and is not concerned by Ben King's form.
Chris Scott was right – brother Brad has improved Dons
Geelong coach Chris Scott says Essendon under his twin brother Brad have no obvious weaknesses ahead of a blockbuster clash between the Cats and the Bombers.
Swans’ Dane Rampe banned over off-the-ball bump
Sydney are set to be without co-captain Dane Rampe for AFL clashes with Fremantle and Essendon after the defender was hit with a two-match suspension.
Demons pinch thriller, continue Lions’ MCG hoodoo
Melbourne have come from nowhere to kick the final four goals of the match to defeat the Brisbane Lions by a point in an MCG thriller.
Brisbane’s MCG hoodoo lives on after Demons’ heist
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan admits the Lions' MCG hoodoo "lives on" but believes his team can still win at the venue if they play there win in finals.
Atkins, Flanders step up, Suns respond to Dew sacking
Sam Flanders and Rory Atkins have starred to help Gold Coast past St Kilda in a 26-point win in the side's first game since the sacking of coach Stuart Dew.
Demons’ Goodwin praises Gawn, insists Grundy can return
Max Gawn had his best game of the season but Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists Brodie Grundy can still return to partner the captain in the ruck.
AFL flag favourite Magpies cruise past Dockers
AFL ladder leaders Collingwood blew Fremantle away in a scintillating 10-goal second quarter, laying the platform for a 46-point win at the MCG.
Lyon scathing of ‘lost, confused’ Saints in Suns loss
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has delivered a scathing assessment of his team after a "fumbling, stumbling" 26-point loss to a Gold Coast side with a point to prove.
Emotional AFL win no sugar hit for Gold Coast: King
Gold Coast stand-in coach Steven King is confident the side's response against St Kilda can continue as they cling to hopes of a maiden AFL finals berth.
Carlton surge halts Port’s record winning streak
Carlton have continued their resurgence and ended Port Adelaide's club-record winning streak at 13 games with a 50-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Wayward Hawks grind down Kangaroos for big AFL win
Luke Breust and Mitch Lewis kicked three goals each as Hawthorn snapped a three-match losing streak with a 48-point thumping of North Melbourne.
Ruthless reigning premiers Geelong crush Essendon
Reigning premiers Geelong have sent an ominous warning to the rest of the AFL with a ruthless 77-point smashing of Essendon at GMHBA Stadium.
GWS stun Adelaide in massive boost to AFL finals hopes
GWS have returned to haunt Adelaide as they chased down their opponents for the second time this season to snatch a 14-point AFL victory.
Richmond beat Eagles to continue AFL top-eight charge
Richmond veteran Dustin Martin has kicked two goals from 23 disposals to help lift his side to a 38-point AFL win over West Coast in Perth.
Kangaroos weigh up AFL help after Hawks hiding
A 48-point drubbing from Hawthorn has extended North Melbourne's losing streak to 15 matches, leaving the Kangaroos with just 11 wins in their past 78 outings.
Dustin Martin facing AFL scrutiny for elbow
AFL finals hopefuls Richmond may have to take on Hawthorn without Dustin Martin with the Tigers star facing scrutiny over a behind-play elbow to Alex Witherden.
Phone snub becomes talking point as Tigers beat Eagles
Richmond veteran Dustin Martin has kicked two goals from 23 disposals to help lift his side to a 38-point AFL win over West Coast in Perth.
Sub role helps Eagles veteran Gaff regain his mojo
West Coast veteran Andrew Gaff is set to play a full game against Carlton on Saturday after impressing as the sub against Richmond.
Tigers gun Dustin Martin facing AFL scrutiny for elbow
AFL finals hopefuls Richmond may have to take on Hawthorn without Dustin Martin as the Tigers star faces scrutiny for a behind-play elbow to Alex Witherden.
AFLW players agree on 10-round regular season in 2023
AFLW players will continue to push for an extended competition after agreeing to play a 10-round season and four weeks of finals in 2023.
Fit-again McStay desperate to hold spot in Pies’ attack
Key forward Daniel McStay kicked two goals on return for Collingwood and is determined to hold his place in the side after three months out through injury.
Still room for on-field accidents in AFL: Longmire
Dane Rampe faces a two-match ban over his collision with Lachlan McNeil but Sydney coach John Longmire says his co-captain doesn't deserve to be suspended.
Knee surgery puts McKay out of Blues’ AFL finals push
Harry McKay won't play again this season unless Carlton reach the AFL finals, with the key forward set to miss six to eight weeks with a knee injury.