Jim Stynes’ AFL record looms large for durable Magpie
Collingwood's Jack Crisp avoided a suspension for a dangerous tackle and is now closing on breaking Jim Stynes' long-held record for most consecutive games.
Australian rules football
Midday AFL start ‘not great’ in heat: Lions star
Brisbane star Lachie Neale admits midday matches in Queensland early in the season should be avoided after having to play in "extreme" heat against West Coast.
Buddy Franklin hopes Hollywood Hawks go all the way
AFL great Lance Franklin isn't surprised by how well former teammate and Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is doing and believes the Hawks' best is as good as anyone.
Shadow of doubt: cricket appeal for stadium roof review
Cricket's national body is unsure whether the sport can be played at a planned new stadium because of shadows caused by the design of its roof.
Moving on: Suns recruit Noble puts Pies pain behind him
Gold Coast trade recruit John Noble is eager to move on from his traumatic Collingwood exit as he eyes finals success with Damien Hardwick and the Suns.
Debut set for Port young gun with Tourette syndrome
Tom Cochrane will become the first AFL player with Tourette syndrome when he makes his debut for Port Adelaide against Essendon on Thursday night.
Heartbroken Dockers aim to bounce back in western derby
Fremantle are 0-2 following losses to Geelong and Sydney, but the players remain upbeat heading into Sunday's derby against arch rivals West Coast.
Eagles star Reid fined for misconduct over gesture
West Coast's former No.1 draft pick Harley Reid has been fined $1000 for misconduct after flashing a middle finger to Brisbane Lions fans.
Carlton star McKay sidelined due to personal reasons
Carlton star Harry McKay will be sidelined indefinitely as the key forward deals with personal issues.
Goodwin backs ‘100 per cent fine’ Gawn for AFL response
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says he should have put a sock in it with his cryptic post-game comments on Sunday about captain Max Gawn.
Driver fined for refusing test after journalist’s death
A driver who refused to give police a blood test after sports journalist Sam Landsberger walked into his truck and died has been fined $1500 and convicted.
Lions tread unique path to AFL grand-final rematch
Chris Fagan insists Brisbane will solve the forward-line puzzle created by Joe Daniher's exit, with Darcy Fort given a chance to shine in a grand-final rematch.
Hawks outclass Bombers to extend unbeaten AFL start
AFL premiership hopefuls Hawthorn have two wins from as many starts this season after toppling traditional rivals Essendon by 26 points at the MCG.
Friendship on hold as McQualter, Hardwick go to battle
Andrew McQualter is looking forward to coaching West Coast for the first time as he comes up against former mentor Damien Hardwick on Sunday.
Fagan in awe: ‘scratchy’ Lions win grand-final rematch
Brisbane have dug deep to defeat Sydney by four points in their AFL grand-final rematch at the SCG, where Zac Bailey kicked four goals.
No problems for Houston as Magpies destroy Power
Dan Houston's Collingwood debut went off without a hitch as the All-Australian defender shone in a statement win over his former club Port Adelaide.
Horses for courses: Cox flexible on McCartin’s best fit
Tom McCartin will be swung between Sydney's forward and back lines throughout this AFL season, coach Dean Cox says.
North youngster banned over horror collision
North Melbourne's Jackson Archer and Sydney's Justin McInerney have received three-match suspensions from the match review officer.
Giants’ Keeffe earns reward as late shot sinks Demons
Lachie Keeffe was the hero for GWS as they came from behind to beat Melbourne by three points in a thrilling finish at a wet and windy MCG.
Ben King kicks six but Suns sweat on Ballard injury
Gold Coast have thrashed West Coast by 87 points at Perth's Optus Stadium, but scans will reveal whether defender Charlie Ballard has torn his ACL.
Hardwick in McQualter’s corner after horror Eagles flop
New West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is confident he'll be able to find quick answers after his team suffered a demoralising 87-point loss to Gold Coast.
AFL tribunal upholds Archer, Lynch, Scrimshaw bans
North Melbourne's Jackson Archer's three-game suspension was upheld by the AFL Tribunal, while Tiger Tom Lynch and Hawk Jack Scrimshaw had no luck either.
Dockers ruck Jackson rubbishes AFL trade talk
Amid speculation about his AFL future, Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson insists he isn't interested in a trade away from the West Australian club.
Dangerous Lions forward’s positive injury update
Brisbane forward Kai Lohmann won't need surgery and could miss just one game after an ankle injury in the reigning premier's season-opening defeat of Sydney.
Archer ban looms on monster night for AFL tribunal
North Melbourne's Jackson Archer, Hawthorn defender Jack Scrimshaw and Richmond forward Tom Lynch will challenge their suspensions at the AFL tribunal.
The AFL’s 20th team, drugs and Devils: Dillon opens up
Andrew Dillon admits there's an obvious "romantic" option when the time comes for the AFL to add a 20th team, yet it'll be a complex call for multiple reasons.
Unsuccessful appeal: AFL won’t budge on Shield final
The Sheffield Shield final won't be played at Adelaide Oval after the AFL rejected appeals from cricket and the South Australian government.
Port laud prized recruit Lukosius ahead of Pies clash
Port Adelaide assistant coach Tyson Goldsack hopes experienced recruit Jack Lukosius makes an instant impact against Collingwood on Saturday night.
Six new faces: Demons make big selection statement
After a tumultuous summer, Melbourne will have a total of six new players when start their season on Sunday with "Jim's Game" against GWS at the MCG.
Scott hopes ‘stable’ Bombers become destination club
Essendon, who have re-signed coach Brad Scott, will unleash exciting draftee Isaac Kako in their round-one match against Hawthorn.
Bulldog Bontempelli’s calf injury ‘progressing nicely’
Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli hopes to be back close to Gather Round as he recovers from a complex calf injury.