Draper insists Bombers will fight on after ‘heartbreak’
Essendon ruckman Sam Draper insists the Bombers won't be defined by their "heartbreaking" defeat against Gold Coast.
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Power coy on Lukosius, Neal-Bullen trade speculation
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee says his club will be "going hard" at the upcoming trade period, with Alex Neal-Bullen and Jack Lukosius in the spotlight.
Demons star Oliver joins Petracca on sidelines
Star Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver won't play again this season after undergoing surgery on his hand, to go with a PCL injury and sore ribs.
Star forwards McKay, Curnow headline Blues injury chaos
Carlton are reeling after a devastating defeat, compounded by injury carnage, but star Jacob Weitering believes the Blues' best is still good enough.
Heppell to retire after seeing Bombers through dark era
Former Essendon captain and decorated stalwart Dyson Heppell has announced his retirement after a career that largely took place in the Bombers' darkest era.
Bombers ready to fight out season as Heppell retires
Dyson Heppell will retire at the end of the AFL season and Essendon are determined to fight out their remaining games against Sydney and Brisbane.
Dyson Heppell to retire at end of Bombers’ AFL season
Decorated Essendon veteran Dyson Heppell has called time on his AFL career and will bow out at the end of their season after 14 years with the club.
Eagles skipper backs Schofield as coach hunt continues
Oscar Allen loves playing for West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield, who has steered the Eagles to consecutive victories over the past fortnight.
Swans’ coach fires up over ‘extraordinary’ Magpie call
Collingwood coach Craig McRae's comments about a contentious umpiring decision have sparked a stinging response from Sydney's John Longmire.
‘We have to win’: red-hot Hawks keep eyes on ball
Hawthorn are favoured to sew up an AFL finals spot but Sam Mitchell's men face must-win clashes with Richmond and North Melbourne over the next fortnight.
Finals starts now for top-four aspirants GWS
GWS midfielder Josh Kelly says the Giants are treating their tough run into September like they are already playing finals.
‘Heartbroken’ Pies not giving up on AFL finals dream
Collingwood ruckman Darcy Cameron is eyeing a strong finish to the home-and-away campaign as the Magpies fight to keep their AFL finals dream alive.
Saints eye Cats challenge after adding to Tigers’ pain
St Kilda have beaten Richmond by 48 points to extend the Tigers' losing run to eight games, but will quickly turn their focus to facing Geelong.
Red-hot Hawks smash Carlton, surge into AFL’s top eight
Hawthorn have replaced Carlton in the top eight after posting their biggest win of the AFL season at a sun-drenched MCG.
Cats peaking at right time as AFL flag race heats up
Geelong's 11-point win over Fremantle has put them in the box seat to secure a top-four berth, and they are right in the hunt for second spot.
Marshall stands tall as Saints add to Tigers’ pain
St Kilda have beaten Richmond by 48 points to extend the Tigers' losing run to eight games, with ruckman Rowan Marshall leading the way.
Coach Goodwin optimistic about Demons’ future
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin insists the Demons will attack their last two games at "full bore" despite their finals aspirations being extinguished.
With finals slipping away, Bombers eye response
After letting their hopes of a finals charge slip away, Essendon will have to regroup and attempt to close their season strongly against Sydney and Brisbane.
Suns delight in rising star Mac Andrew’s late heroics
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick believes match-winner Mac Andrew can become a special player, and is adamant Jack Lukosius's future lies with the Suns.
Suns all but sink Bombers’ AFL finals hopes in thriller
Essendon have all but thrown away their hopes of reaching the AFL finals, losing to Gold Coast by a point after Mac Andrew goaled after the siren.
Horne-Francis lifts Port to thrilling win over Demons
An inspiring last quarter from Jason Horne-Francis has lifted Port Adelaide to a crucial two-point win over Melbourne, ending the Demons' finals chances.
Dangerfield stars as Cats pip Dockers in Perth
Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield committed a horror late blooper, but it didn't end up costing his team in an 11-point win over Fremantle.
Allen’s clutch kick gives West Coast back-to-back wins
West Coast have surged late to beat North Melbourne by five points in Hobart, with Oscar Allen kicking the match-winner with just 18 seconds remaining.
Giants snap Lions’ AFL run
The GWS Giants have ended Brisbane's nine-game AFL winning run with an 18-point away win at the Gabba.
Adelaide Crows keen to take down Bulldogs ‘superstars’
Adelaide have endured a poor season, but they have the chance to pull off a big upset in front of their fans in Sunday's clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Tigers out to end Docklands curse in Saints battle
Richmond are seeking to break a nine-match winless streak at Marvel Stadium in a rare home game at the AFL-owned venue against tenant club St Kilda.
McRae laments umpire call in Magpies’ costly Swans loss
Collingwood coach Craig McRae believes a crucial 50-metre penalty should have been paid to key forward Dan McStay in their three-point loss to Sydney.
Late Gulden goal seals Swans’ comeback against Pies
Sydney have scored a scintillating three-point comeback win to snap their three-game AFL losing streak and hurt reigning premiers Collingwood's finals hopes.
Dan Houston happy at Port, but will he stay?
The future of Port Adelaide star Dan Houston is up in the air despite the 27-year-old being contracted until the end of 2027.
Lions eye top-two finish as AFL flag push gathers steam
Brisbane Lions defender Brandon Starcevich has urged his teammates to maintain a short-term focus as they seek to lock in home-ground advantage for the finals.
Bombers out to right past wrongs in huge Suns clash
A desire to right the wrongs of their 2023 collapse has Essendon determined to finish 2024 with a bang and keep their finals hopes alive.