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.
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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.
Injuries sour Blues’ AFL win as Curnow kicks 10 goals
Charlie Curnow has kicked a career-best 10 goals in Carlton's 71-point AFL win over West Coast, but the Blues have several new injury worries.
Fears for injured Ashcroft after Lions hold off Cats
Geelong were slow out of the blocks but eventually pushed Brisbane, who won by 11 points as the Lions lost Will Ashcroft to a potentially serious knee injury.
Scott not ‘devastated’ after Cats near miss at Gabba
Geelong's two-game AFL winning streak has been ended by Brisbane in a tense, low-scoring Gabba affair that gave coach Chris Scott food for thought.
Late Collingwood fightback takes down Power in AFL epic
Collingwood have pulled off another famous last-quarter comeback to beat Port Adelaide by two points in an instant AFL classic in Adelaide .
Dockers embrace chaotic brand despite loss to Sydney
Fremantle's finals hopes are officially over, but coach Justin Longmuir says there's still plenty to gain from the final five weeks of the season.
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.
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.