Swans legend Franklin to return, Demons’ Fritsch out
Lance Franklin will end a three-game absence from Sydney's line-up for what will almost certainly be the Swans legend's final AFL game at the MCG.
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Kingsley says Cats win sparked Giants surge up ladder
GWS have won four of their last five games and coach Adam Kingsley says the round-11 away win over Geelong was a big moment for the in-form Giants.
Demons star Clayton Oliver expected to miss again
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has failed to complete a crucial training session and seems destined to sit out a sixth-straight match for the Demons.
Maynard joins Mihocek on Collingwood casualty list
Collingwood will be without Brayden Maynard and Brody Mihocek for their round-17 match against the resurgent Western Bulldogs.
Tigers to regain Martin, Prestia among five changes
Dustin Martin and Dion Prestia will return as Richmond host Sydney on Thursday night at the MCG, with pressure a key focus for the Tigers.
Suns boss denies Hardwick talks, backs Stuart Dew
Gold Coast chief executive Mark Evans says he hasn't spoken to Damien Hardwick about replacing under-fire coach Stuart Dew.
Dunkley hobbled as Lions eye crucial AFL block
The Brisbane Lions have half an eye on crunch games against Melbourne and Geelong as they prepare to face West Coast without the recuperating Josh Dunkley.
High-scoring Crows to focus on defence against Bombers
Adelaide's Rising Star nominee Luke Pedlar says the Crows' focus will be on defence against Essendon in their looming season-shaping fixture.
McGovern, Kelly set to boost West Coast ‘green shoots’
West Coast put in a brave effort during last week's eight-point loss to St Kilda, but can they maintain that effort against Brisbane at the Gabba?
Bontempelli wants ‘more and better’ from Ugle-Hagan
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli says star forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has proven his match-winning abilities.
Jacob Weitering reported as Carlton smash Hawthorn
Carlton's star fullback Jacob Weitering has been reported for striking Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek during the Blues' 60-point thrashing of the Hawks at the MCG.
A snapshot of the AFL season’s round 16
A look at round 16 of the AFL season, in which Dan Houston emerged as the ultimate hero with an after-the-siren winner for Port Adelaide.
Josh Kelly the hero as Giants stun wasteful Demons
GWS have beaten Melbourne by two points courtesy of Josh Kelly's winner as Demons forward Bayley Fritsch suffered a foot injury in the Alice Springs AFL clash.
Pain not over for young Eagles despite brave effort
West Coast have shown plenty of fight in their eight-point loss to St Kilda, with seven teenagers featuring in their best display of the AFL season.
Ross Lyon expects humiliated Eagles to bounce back
St Kilda will be on alert for a fired-up West Coast outfit in their AFL clash at Optus Stadium.
Collingwood army in full flight for clash with Suns
Ladder-leaders Collingwood will help Gold Coast break their home attendance record in a bumper clash at Heritage Bank Stadium on Saturday.
Lions’ McCarthy cops one-match AFL ban for jumper punch
Lincoln McCarthy's jumper punch in the Brisbane Lions' win over Richmond has cost him a one-match ban, ruling him out of next week's AFL clash with West Coast.
Heeney snatches thrilling draw for Swans against Cats
Isaac Heeney has booted a behind with 30 seconds remaining in the final term to snatch a 54-all draw for a wasteful Sydney against Geelong at the SCG.
Heeney snatches draw for Swans against Cats
Isaac Heeney has booted a behind with 30 seconds remaining in the final term to snatch a draw for a wasteful Sydney against Geelong at the SCG.
Besieged Eagles promise strong response against Saints
West Coast are desperate to produce a strong display against St Kilda on Sunday to make up for last week's embarrassing 171-point loss to Sydney.
Hawks ready to crash and bash with Blues’ mids
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell needs a lift from his midfielders as they face Carlton at the MCG on Sunday.
Rankine stars as Adelaide hammer North Melbourne in AFL
Adelaide's Izak Rankine has kicked five goals in a 66-point thumping of North Melbourne which returns the Crows to the AFL's top eight.
Ugle-Hagan shines as Bulldogs dismantle Dockers
The Western Bulldogs remain firmly in touch with the AFL top four after beating Fremantle by 29 points, with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan kicking four goals.
Collingwood deliver Gold Coast an AFL reality check
Gold Coast's bubble has been burst by a scintillating Collingwood, who have dominated the hosts in a one-sided AFL win that's dented the Suns' finals hopes.
Magpie Markov struts stuff on old Suns stomping ground
Reborn at Collingwood, Oleg Markov has impressed Magpies coach Craig McRae who says the delisted Suns defender fulfils his need for speed.
Houston after-the-siren goal seals thrilling Port win
Port Adelaide's Dan Houston has kicked one of the greatest after-the-siren goals in VFL/AFL history to seal a four-point win over Essendon at the MCG.
Hinkley believes something special is happening at Port
Ken Hinkley believes Port Adelaide are getting "some help from above" as the Power pulled off another memorable victory to extend their win streak to 12.
Suns search for options after Magpies meltdown
Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew is reassessing his player stocks after a horror loss to Collingwood ravaged their hopes of a maiden AFL finals campaign.
Coach Clarkson to return to work at North Melbourne
Alastair Clarkson will resume coaching North Melbourne before the end of the season after easing back into work at Arden St over the next month.
Defence make case, Lions roar after wake up call
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan admits it'll be tough for Daniel Rich to crack back into a defence that fired impressively in a thrashing of Richmond on Thursday.
Gardner, O’Donnell back for injury-hit Bulldogs
The Western Bulldogs have been forced to reshuffle their defence while Sydney have lost gun midfielder Chad Warner for their clash with AFL premiers Geelong.