Fagan wary of Dockers kick-starting season at Gabba
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan knows Fremantle will see their trip to the Gabba as an opportunity to snap out of an early-season funk.
Australian rules football
Cats coach Scott ponders Cameron 100-goal puzzle
Jeremy Cameron's on track to be the first AFL player to kick 100 goals in a season since 2008, but Chris Scott doesn't think it would benefit Geelong as a team.
Hawks swing axe with Lewis, debutants to face Bulldogs
Hawthorn spearhead Mitch Lewis will play his first game of the AFL season against a Western Bulldogs side that welcomes back gun midfielder Bailey Smith.
Tasmania’s lengthy battle for AFL inclusion
Tasmania is on the cusp of having its own team in the AFL after a fight spanning decades.
Kangaroos lose star midfielder for Demons clash
North Melbourne have lost star midfielder Luke Davies-Uniacke to injury for their clash against premiership fancies Melbourne at the MCG.
Inside focus key to Bontempelli’s hot form
Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli is in red-hot form as he prepares to play his 200th AFL game, against Hawthorn in round seven.
Ladder leaders St Kilda inching forward: coach Lyon
Ahead of their first Friday night match of 2023, against Port Adelaide, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says their goals haven't changed despite leading the ladder.
Nat Fyfe looms as answer to Dockers’ midfield woes
Fremantle's Nat Fyfe is on track to return to playing duties next week, with the 31-year-old potentially making a surprise appearance in the midfield.
White-hot Cameron leads emerging Brisbane Lions attack
Fresh from 17 goals in three weeks, Charlie Cameron says his defensive work-rate is helping the Brisbane Lions build a formidable forward line.
Collingwood run down Essendon in Anzac Day classic
Collingwood have surged from 28 points down at three-quarter-time to break Essendon hearts in famous fashion in front of a record Anzac Day crowd at the MCG.
Bombers coach Brad Scott compares Daicos to Chris Judd
Essendon coach Brad Scott has paid a serious tribute to Nick Daicos after the Collingwood youngster sank the Bombers with an extraordinary performance.
Widow of AFL great calls for better concussion support
Action is needed to stop athletes taking the field when concussed, the widow of former footballer Danny Frawley has told a Senate inquiry.
Stadium cash tipped to pave way for Tasmanian AFL team
The federal government is expected to announce funding for a new stadium in Hobart, paving the way for the AFL to grant Tasmania entry into the competition.
Magpies, Bombers gear up for monster Anzac Day clash
A huge crowd is expected at the MCG for the traditional Anzac Day clash as Collingwood and Essendon both try to continue their strong starts to the AFL season.
Gold Coast co-captain Touk Miller tears knee meniscus
Gold Coast say co-captain Touk Miller will be on the AFL sidelines for the "short-to-medium" term after tearing the lateral meniscus in his left knee.
Dockers goalsneak Michael Frederick to miss 3-4 weeks
Fremantle will be without goalsneak Michael Frederick for Saturday's match against Brisbane, but Heath Chapman and Sam Switkowski have a chance to return.
Van Rooyen helps Demons to comeback win over Richmond
Fourth-game forward Jacob van Rooyen kicked three final-quarter goals to lift Melbourne to an 18-point victory over Richmond in front of 83,985 fans at the MCG.
Tigers forward Cumberland must work harder: Hardwick
Richmond forward Noah Cumberland's three-goal first quarter against Melbourne showcased his potential but he faded quickly as the Tigers were overrun.
Illness no Anzac Day barrier for in-form Magpies
Collingwood's Jordan De Goey, Darcy Moore and Nathan Kreuger have been on the sick list but they will take on Essendon in a much-anticipated Anzac Day clash.
Experienced Saints duo back to face Blues
St Kilda's Jack Steele and Tim Membrey will play against Carlton, while Gold Coast have called up Jarrod Witts and Levi Casboult to face North Melbourne.
Lobb enemy No.1 as Bulldogs beat Dockers in Perth
Western Bulldogs forward Rory Lobb copped rough treatment from his former Dockers teammates - and the crowd - in his team's 49-point win.
Docker Matt Taberner cut down, but Cox not the answer
Fremantle spearhead Matt Taberner is set to spend an extended period on the sidelines after undergoing back surgery.
Dew reverts to Eddie’s notes as Suns search for wins
Time spent in camp with Eddie Jones while he was still England rugby coach has helped Stuart Dew refine and reinforce his own style in the AFL with Gold Coast.
More talk needed on AFL tackles: Tigers coach Hardwick
As the AFL moves to clear up confusion over dangerous tackles, Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has called for more clarity around the issue.
Power insist Jonas bump accidental in win over Eagles
Todd Marshall's concussion and Tom Jonas's big bump have marred Port Adelaide's clinical 40-point AFL win over West Coast.
Dockers star Brayshaw cleared by match review officer
Star Fremantle midfielder Andrew Brayshaw has been cleared by the match review officer in a welcome boost for the struggling Dockers.
Charlie Cameron kicks seven as Lions defeat Giants
A career-high seven goals for Charlie Cameron has helped Brisbane beat GWS by 21 points at Manuka Oval for a third straight AFL win.
Geelong smash Swans to cap off AFL flag unveiling
Geelong have produced a near-carbon copy performance of their 2023 grand final win to obliterate Sydney again with a ruthless 93-point smashing.
Force flanker Callan taken to hospital with neck injury
Western Force flanker Ollie Callan has been taken to hospital after injuring his neck in the 30-17 win over the Highlanders.
Magpies call up Kreuger for Essendon ruck battle
Craig McRae rates Essendon's Sam Draper and Andrew Phillips the best ruck duo in the AFL but has backed Nathan Kreuger to tackle the imposing pair on Anzac Day.
Demons stars Gawn, Oliver cleared to face Richmond
Melbourne captain Max Gawn and star midfielder Clayton Oliver have trained freely and will take their place in Monday's vital match against Richmond at the MCG.