Clear conscience helps me cope with racism saga: Fagan
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says his clear conscience is helping him cope with being involved in the AFL's racism saga regarding his time at Hawthorn.
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Experienced Hoskin-Elliott dropped by Collingwood
Ladder-leaders Collingwood have axed forward Will Hoskin-Elliott for their meeting with AFL strugglers North Melbourne.
Port coach Hinkley wary of Richmond’s post-Hardwick era
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he's wary of Richmond without Damien Hardwick, who quit as coach of the Tigers.
Adelaide coach braces for ultimate AFL challenge
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks describes his club's clash against the Brisbane Lions as the ultimate AFL challenge in one decisive area.
Humphrey bearing the load as Suns set up in Darwin
Ben Ainsworth says the AFL performances of teenager Bailey Humphrey have inspired the side ahead of a decisive two-week stretch in Darwin.
McRae prepared for Tiger interest in assistant coaches
Collingwood's assistant coaches, including Justin Leppitsch, could be in the mix to coach Richmond but Magpies boss Craig McRae welcomes the interest.
Port coach Hinkley won’t rush fresh contract talks
Despite the sudden Richmond vacancy, Port Adelaide's Ken Hinkley says his club won't deviate from their plan to open fresh contract talks in August.
Caretaker McQualter ready to take reins at Tigers
Richmond interim coach Andrew McQualter is confident he can get the Tigers focused to take on Port Adelaide and says he hasn't thought about the full-time role.
AFL coaching tougher than ever: Lions’ Fagan
Chris Fagan can understand why Damien Hardwick felt he couldn't continue as Richmond coach, but says there's still fuel in his tank to lead the Brisbane Lions.
Walker, Doedee to return for Crows, but doubt on Smith
Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker and defender Tom Doedee will return to AFL action against Brisbane, but doubt lingers over sore defender Brodie Smith.
Caretaker Kangaroos coach is giving Clarkson space
Interim North Melbourne coach Brett Ratten says he is reluctant to contact Alastair Clarkson during the under-pressure mentor's time away from the AFL club.
Star Swan Heeney desperate to rebound from form slump
Star Sydney forward Isaac Heeney concedes his form has been up and down this season, but he's confident he can become an elite player again.
Cats’ Irish debutant, De Koning brothers back in AFL
Former GAA Young Footballer of the Year Oisin Mullin will join fellow Irishmen Zach Tuohy and Mark O'Connor in the Geelong team that takes on GWS in round 11.
Hawks hold out hope Clarkson returns for flag reunion
Hawthorn president Andy Gowers hopes Alastair Clarkson will feel comfortable enough to attend the club's 10-year premiership reunion later this year.
Hawthorn CEO resigns from embattled AFL club
Justin Reeves has stepped down from his role as Hawthorn chief executive as the AFL club comes under increasing pressure over the racism investigation.
Pittonet deal not linked to De Koning future: Voss
Carlton coach Michael Voss is adamant ruckman Marc Pittonet's new four-year deal isn't linked to out-of-contract tall Tom De Koning's future at the AFL club.
Lyon tried to lure McQualter back to St Kilda
Richmond caretaker coach Andrew McQualter's sliding doors moment could have landed him back at St Kilda as an assistant to Ross Lyon this season.
Geelong young guns Holmes, Clark cut down by injury
Geelong are hopeful of regaining Max Holmes after the mid-season bye, but there's no timeline for the return of Jhye Clark after he suffered a foot injury.
Riewoldt expects Hardwick to coach again in AFL
Richmond veteran Jack Riewoldt says it would be a shame if his long-time coach Damien Hardwick does not return to a senior role in the AFL.
Moore stars as Magpies compound Carlton’s woes
Collingwood captain Darcy Moore led from the front and Brody Mihocek kicked four goals as the Magpies posted a 28-point win over AFL arch-rivals Carlton.
Snapshot for round 10 of the AFL season
A snapshot of round 10 of the AFL season as North Melbourne lamented a costly error, Essendon snatched a Dreamtime thriller and Hawthorn demolished West Coast.
Brownlow favourite Daicos likely to be fined for punch
Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos is likely to stay eligible for the Brownlow Medal as he faces scrutiny for a gut punch in the win over Carlton.
Lachie Weller knocking for crucial Suns’ Darwin double
Lachie Weller has been missed by Gold Coast as he overcomes a knee injury that could keep him sidelined for crucial back-to-back Darwin games.
Demons won’t let Gawn be physically targeted again
Melbourne skipper Max Gawn was physically targeted by Port Adelaide in the Demons' four-point loss and fellow ruckman Brodie Grundy insists it was a one-off.
Crows tip Walker, Thilthorpe to return against Lions
Adelaide expect forwards Taylor Walker and Riley Thilthorpe to return from injury as the Crows digest their 45-point loss to the Western Bulldogs
Kangaroos communication breakdown led to bench blunder
North Melbourne have reviewed the chaotic final minute of their loss to Sydney, determining poor communication was to blame for a crucial interchange error.
AFL guns Oliver, Johannisen out with hamstring injuries
Melbourne' Clayton Oliver has had a minor setback and the news is worse for the Western Bulldogs' Jason Johannisen after the pair sustained hamstring injuries.
Premiership coach Hardwick quits AFL club Richmond
Damien Hardwick, who coached Richmond to three premierships, has quit the AFL club amid the Tigers' lacklustre start to the 2023 season.
Hardwick the mastermind of a modern-day Tigers dynasty
Damien Hardwick will depart Richmond as a coaching legend, whose legacy rivals that of the great Tom Hafey.
No last dance as Hardwick stuns with end to Tiger time
Triple Richmond premiership coach Damien Hardwick has stood aside effective immediately, saying the Tigers are the football 'love of my life'.
‘Mini’ McQualter ready to lead Richmond as caretaker
Long-time Richmond assistant coach Andrew McQualter will take over the reins at the Tigers until season's end after Damien Hardwick's shock departure.