Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown
Worn down by illness and injury, Brisbane star Lachie Neale found his best form to help the Lions to a crucial 24-point victory over ladder-leaders Collingwood.
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End of an era as Riewoldt, Cotchin retire on a high
Seven goals from stars Dustin Martin and Shai Bolton have powered Richmond to victory over North Melbourne in Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt's final AFL game.
Voss challenges Blues to make most of AFL finals shot
Carlton have ended a decade-long AFL finals drought with a four-point win over Gold Coast but Blues coach Michael Voss says the journey is just beginning.
Magpies forward McCreery banned for dangerous tackle
Collingwood forward Beau McCreery has been offered a one-game suspension for a dangerous tackle on Brisbane Lions defender Darcy Wilmot.
St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats’ flag defence
St Kilda can taste finals for just the second time in 12 years after ending Geelong's premiership defence with a hard-fought 33-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Sydney triumph over fast-finishing Adelaide in AFL
Sydney's hold on a finals spot has strengthened with a one-point away win over Adelaide, who now can't make the AFL playoffs.
Controversial Crows loss stands as AFL concedes error
Adelaide's chances of playing in the AFL finals remain shot after Gillon McLachlan ruled out overturning their loss to Sydney after an umpiring blunder.
Beveridge ‘comfortable’ with Bulldogs coaching future
Lowly West Coast have dragged themselves off the bottom of the ladder after stunning the Western Bulldogs by seven points in the upset of the AFL season.
‘Nothing off table’ as Demons weigh up Grundy, forwards
Melbourne have secured their finals double chance, holding off an outstanding challenge from Hawthorn to win by 27 points at the MCG.
Tanking allegations ‘cut deep’: Eagles coach Simpson
West Coast coach Adam Simpson has used the Eagles' upset of the Western Bulldogs to hit out at critics who claimed the club was tanking for the No.1 draft pick.
Port Adelaide content with Jonas head-knock protocols
Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas has overcome a nasty head knock to play a role in his team's 16-point win over Fremantle in Perth.
No long-term concerns over Ben King, Gold Coast insist
Ben King could be put on ice for the final two weeks of Gold Coast's AFL campaign as the highly regarded spearhead continues to nurse a swollen knee.
Swans clash the biggest of my career: Crows coach Nicks
Coach Matthew Nicks has described Adelaide's clash with Sydney as the biggest match of his career as the Crows seek to stay in the AFL finals hunt.
Port deny succession plan after Hinkley re-signs
Port Adelaide have finally agreed to a contract extension for long-time coach Ken Hinkley as the Power attempt to win the club's second AFL premiership.
Magpies forced into big changes for Lions blockbuster
Collingwood will be without four of their best players this weekend after ruling Jordan De Goey and Bobby Hill out for the clash with the Brisbane Lions.
Matildas providing lessons for AFL leaders Collingwood
Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold's legendary penalty shootout performance has provided a lesson in resilience for AFL ladder-leaders Collingwood.
Demons slam ‘outrageous’ claims against coach Goodwin
Melbourne have slammed "unsubstantiated" and "outrageous" claims made against Demons coach Simon Goodwin.
Demons’ Goodwin dismisses fresh allegations against him
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has called the latest allegations made against him in a long-running dispute "absolute rubbish".
Clarkson bullish on North even if McKay leaves
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson is keen for Ben McKay to stay but believes the Kangaroos can still flourish even if the key defender moves to Essendon.
Lions coach Fagan certain Magpies won’t be complacent
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has dismissed suggestions Collingwood are more focused on finals than their top-of-the-table blockbuster at Marvel Stadium.
Bomber Stringer, Cat Hawkins lead big AFL inclusions
A host of star forwards will return to action this weekend, with Bomber Jake Stringer, Cat Tom Hawkins, Blue Harry McKay and the Suns' Ben King all named.
Saints buoyed by Membrey’s return for AFL finals push
Tim Membrey impressed with a typically hard-running display on return from a knee injury and shapes as a key figure in St Kilda's push for an AFL finals spot.
No regrets for Nic Naitanui as Eagles ruck star retires
West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui says he has exhausted every avenue to keep his AFL career alive following a serious achilles tendon injury.
McCartin calls time in AFL after concussion battle
Sydney defender Paddy McCartin has announced his AFL retirement because of concussion issues after 63 games with the Swans and St Kilda.
Injured Wingard faces surgery with AFL career in limbo
Out-of-contract Hawthorn forward Chad Wingard will undergo surgery on a ruptured achilles tendon with no certainty over his playing future next season.
Docker Sturt’s stressful journey earns him 2024 deal
Fremantle forward Sam Sturt has booted seven goals over the past fortnight to prove he has what it takes to shine in the AFL arena.
Swans run over Suns to climb into AFL top eight
Sydney have fought off a determined Gold Coast challenge to run away to a 24-point victory and continue their late-season surge towards a finals spot.
Lions survive Crows AFL comeback in tense Gabba win
Brisbane have clung on in a tense six-point win against a valiant Adelaide to ensure their AFL top-two aspirations remain alive.
Fagan confident Gunston injury not career-ending
Jack Gunston suffered a suspected knee injury that will likely end the Brisbane recruit's season but not his career, according to coach Chris Fagan.
Blues on right side of review in AFL win over Demons
Carlton survived a late Melbourne fightback to post a four-point victory in a huge boost to their chances of ending a decade-long AFL finals drought.
Blues coach Voss backs crucial touched ball decision
Carlton coach Michael Voss believes Caleb Marchbank did get a hand to Christian Petracca's shot in the crucial moment of the nail-biting win over Melbourne.