Demons to support stranded, injured AFLW star Purcell
Melbourne midfielder Liv Purcell is recovering in Adelaide after suffering facial fractures during the Demons' AFLW pre-season game against Port Adelaide.
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Giants star Coniglio ready for Bulldogs confrontation
Determined to secure a top-four finish, GWS star Stephen Coniglio won't let shoulder soreness stop him from causing trouble for the Western Bulldogs.
AFLW confident of regaining momentum, hitting metrics
With metrics around crowd numbers and TV audiences hanging over the AFLW's head, the competition is confident it can regain momentum.
Dan Houston’s AFL season over after bump ban stands
Port Adelaide will consider appealing a five-game ban for star defender Dan Houston, which is set to end his AFL season and likely his career at the club.
Goodwin reiterates Petracca will stay, Viney signs on
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin believes Christian Petracca's meeting with his teammates was an important step forward for the disgruntled Demons star.
Richmond star Shai Bolton open to returning to WA
Richmond playmaker Shai Bolton will return to Western Australia for family reasons should the Tigers be compensated properly for losing a contracted star.
Dramatic AFL finals race hardest-earnt since 2012
Carlton are set to record the most wins - 14 - by an AFL team finishing a home-and-away eighth since North Melbourne back in 2012.
Magpies alive, Dockers stumble in tight AFL finals race
Collingwood's thrilling win over Brisbane kept the reigning premiers' season alive as Fremantle tumbled out of the AFL's top eight after a loss to GWS.
Yze uneasy over star Tigers trade talk
Trade speculation is swirling around contracted Richmond duo Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli, much to the frustration of coach Adem Yze.
Clarkson tries to pour water on AFL trade targets fire
Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson has claimed comments about possible trade targets were more philosophical than specific after he caused a stir in AFL circles.
Hawks star Day avoids broken collarbone in big win
Hawthorn have beaten Richmond by 63 points to continue their surge towards AFL finals, but are awaiting updates on star midfielder Will Day's collarbone injury.
Port’s Houston sent to tribunal with AFL future unclear
Port Adelaide star Dan Houston has been referred directly to the AFL Tribunal, charged with rough conduct over his high bump on Adelaide's Izak Rankine.
Cats to lick wounds, move on after missed top-four shot
After Geelong spurned a golden opportunity to seal a top-four berth in their loss to St Kilda, they will try to quickly move on to their clash with West Coast.
Saints stun Cats to keep AFL top-four race open
St Kilda have pulled off a brilliant 51-point turnaround to beat Geelong by 18 points and strike a blow to the Cats' hopes of a top-four AFL finish.
Coach insists Lions remain optimistic after tough loss
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan insists his side can bounce back from blowing a golden opportunity to beat Collingwood and still impact the AFL finals.
Coach in awe of ‘Nick Show’ after Magpies down Lions
Collingwood have pinched a one-point win over the wasteful Brisbane Lions at the MCG to keep alive their hopes of sneaking into the AFL finals.
Demons end horror week with big AFL win over Suns
Melbourne have ended a week to forget off the field in style, posting a comprehensive 54-point AFL win over Gold Coast at People First Stadium.
Essendon’s season crumbles in familiar fashion
Essendon coach Brad Scott maintains the Bombers are better placed this season despite missing finals for a third-straight year.
Slow-starting Swans end Essendon’s finals dreams
Essendon's finals dreams are over after being overrun by ladder-leaders Sydney, with the Swans booting 12 goals to four in the second half.
Young guns have Giants believing in deep finals run
GWS are attempting to once again contend for the AFL premiership, and the emergence of Aaron Cadman and Darcy Jones has given them a point of difference.
Eagles’ coaching job the ‘plum’ role of AFL: Clarkson
Contenders to become West Coast's next senior coach have been dropping like flies, but Alastair Clarkson has spruiked the role as the best in the AFL.
Pies’ late AFL finals bid hangs on Lions tussle
Collingwood are desperate to keep their slim AFL finals chances alive but must overcome a Brisbane Lions outfit hell-bent on cracking the top-four.
Beveridge takes aim at powerful AFL player managers
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has hit out at AFL player managers, declaring he wants clubs to have more power in the player movement market.
Suns eyeing first winning season ahead of Demons clash
Gold Coast winger Sam Clohesy believes if the Suns can achieve a winning season for the first time it would be massive for the AFL club.
Kevin Sheedy to step down from Essendon board
AFL legend Kevin Sheedy will step down from Essendon's board in September, saying he feels the club is in safe hands now.
Freo roll dice on debutant ruck, Warner out for Swans
Fremantle have handed Liam Reidy an AFL debut for Saturday's clash with GWS, while Sydney star Chad Warner will miss Friday night's encounter with Essendon.
Lukosius ‘required’ at Gold Coast amid trade rumours
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says Jack Lukosius is a "required player" at the AFL club amid growing trade speculation surrounding the forward.
Kingsley guarantees Coniglio return against Dockers
Stephen Coniglio has finally overcome a shoulder injury, leaving GWS coach Adam Kingsley confident the midfielder will play against Fremantle.
Magpies’ McRae reflects on ‘selfish’ umpire comments
Collingwood's Craig McRae caused a stir with his contentious commentary on umpires and admits he let his frustration get the better of him.
Lions defender Jack Payne out until AFL finals
The Brisbane Lions' defensive stocks will be stretched until finals with backman Jack Payne ruled out for the rest of the home-and-away season.
Richmond table ‘really good’ offer to free agent Graham
Free agent Jack Graham is weighing up contracts from Richmond and West Coast as a host of Tigers teammates consider their own playing futures.