De Koning knows expectations for AFL return: Voss
Carlton coach Michael Voss says ruckman Tom De Koning's recent omission won't sway his future at the club and he understands the expectations for a AFL berth.
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Carlton ready to up the ante in bumper Lions clash
Fresh off belting West Coast by 108 points, Carlton are confident they can back up against a genuine finals contender in the Brisbane Lions.
Dangerfield backs Tassie poaching contracted AFL talent
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is all for the new Tasmanian club poaching contracted players from rival teams when it joins the AFL in 2028.
Dockers coach turns up the heat on misfiring midfield
Fremantle copped a battering in the clearances against Brisbane last week, and coach Justin Longmuir wants to see a big turnaround against Hawthorn on Saturday.
New Tassie club is great but don’t forget NSW: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire says there's still so much untapped talent in NSW, and he hopes the AFL remains committed to the state for the long term.
AFL wants Tasmania competitive from day one
Tasmania's list build will throw up challenges for existing AFL sides, with the league determined to see its new club competitive from the outset.
Midfield time can take Pickett to another level: coach
Kysaiah Pickett has re-signed with Melbourne until the end of 2027 and coach Simon Goodwin believes the forward can go to another level via his midfield bursts.
Essendon’s Durham accepts dangerous tackle ban
Three players will miss round eight for dangerous tackle offences after Essendon's Sam Durham joined Matthew Johnson and Sam Petrevski-Seton in accepting a ban.
In-form Lions only scratching the surface: Dunkley
Brisbane will be aiming to make it five wins on the trot when they take on Carlton at Marvel Stadium on Friday night.
Canberra gives Giants-Bulldogs rivalry extra spice
GWS will take a four-game losing streak against the Western Bulldogs and an eight-game drought at Manuka Oval into Saturday night's big clash.
Firing Sun King dismisses AFL trade rumours
Gold Coast's Ben King has little interest in the chatter around his AFL future, adamant he is content hunting a finals berth with the Suns.
Force hope brutal honesty can erase ill discipline
Ill discipline cost the Western Force dearly in their round-10 loss to the Reds and they hope some straight talking can bring improvement against the Crusaders.
Roos forward Charlie Comben could be back in 10 weeks
North Melbourne forward Charlie Comben has undergone surgery on his badly broken leg and is considered a strong chance to play again this season.
Tasmania granted AFL team after lengthy fight
Tasmania will have a team in the AFL, after the island state was officially awarded the league's 19th licence by CEO Gillon McLachlan.
AFL confirms Wednesday Tasmanian licence announcement
The AFL's 19th licence is confirmed with outgoing chief executive Gillon McLachlan announcing he will be in Tasmania on Wednesday.
Essendon’s Durham banned for dangerous tackle
Essendon's Sam Durham is the latest player cited under the AFL's crackdown on dangerous tackles, receiving a one-match ban for rough conduct on Mark Blicavs.
Lions in double injury blow, Power’s Duursma sidelined
Port Adelaide midfielder Xavier Duursma has a knee injury and could miss 10 weeks while Brisbane duo Dayne Zorko and Daniel Rich won't play against Carlton.
New AFL boss won’t interfere with racism investigation
Andrew Dillon intends to let the independent investigation into allegations of historic racism at Hawthorn play out without interference from the league.
Lion Neale expects hot Dockers in Gabba test
Fremantle arrive in Brisbane in a precarious position after a 2-4 season start but Lions co-captain Lachie Neale says the Dockers midfield still poses a threat.
Juric hopes Cortnee Vine has more time to shine in ALW
Sydney FC winger Cortnee Vine will play a big role in the A-League Women grand final but there is uncertainty over whether she sticks around next season.
Adelaide, Collingwood sweating on pivotal pair
Adelaide's Rory Laird and Collingwood's Steele Sidebottom have been named for Sunday's AFL clash despite lingering fitness worries over the star pair.
Carlton coach Voss hits out a ‘crazy’ AFL rule
Carlton coach Michael Voss believes the need to omit a player for them to be the AFL sub is the "craziest rule he's ever seen".
Martin, Tigers not far off best says coach Hardwick
Dustin Martin is a "spirit level" at Richmond, Damien Hardwick says, with the AFL coach confident a big game is looming for his star man and the Tigers.
Bulldogs out to celebrate Bontempelli’s AFL milestone
Hunting their fourth win from five games, the Western Bulldogs want two reasons to celebrate as skipper Marcus Bontempelli brings up his 200th AFL appearance.
Shuey out for four weeks with ankle and hammy injuries
West Coast have received mixed news on the injury front with skipper Luke Shuey out for at least four weeks and Shannon Hurn on track for a return.
Parish likes Bombers’ direction as he weighs up future
Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish has a huge decision to make on his AFL future as rival clubs line up offers for the prolific ball-winner.
Fagan, Clarkson bullish on Tasmanian AFL team
A Tasmanian AFL team would have no problem attracting players, Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson says, while Brisbane's Chris Fagan would love to be involved.
Lever tips Demons to reap rewards from new injury plan
Melbourne star Jake Lever was rested in round five as part of the AFL club's fresh approach to injury management and felt immediate benefits from his week off.
Youth tipping point could come for North: Clarkson
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson says there could be a tipping point where he needs to throw young players in the deep end, depending on results.
Port aim to crack Saints’ defensive rock with patience
Port Adelaide will need to pick their moments and be ready for a tough contest when they take on St Kilda, easily the best defensive team so far this season.
Fremantle’s milestone-man Jaeger O’Meara not happy
Jaeger O'Meara will notch his 150-game milestone in Saturday's clash with Brisbane, but the Fremantle midfielder isn't happy with his own form.