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.
Australian rules football
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.
Butters dominates as Port Adelaide pip Melbourne
Port Adelaide, led by midfielder Zak Butters, have pipped Melbourne by four points at Adelaide Oval.
North to review crucial error after Swans snatch win
A last-minute interchange infringment has led to Sydney posting a thrilling three-point AFL victory over North Melbourne before a stunned Marvel Stadium crowd.
Bulldogs cruise past Crows for fifth straight AFL win
The Western Bulldogs have claimed a fifth consecutive win as they chase a top-four AFL spot, making light work of Adelaide with a 45-point victory.
Bulldogs thumping the ‘uppercut’ Crows needed: Nicks
Adelaide copped a reality check in a 45-point loss to the Western Bulldogs but coach Matthew Nicks hopes it can prove an important lesson.
Lachie Hunter, Tom Jonas hit with AFL bans
Melbourne's Lachie Hunter and Port Adelaide's Tom Jonas have attracted one-match bans over incidents in the Power's thrilling four-point win on Friday night.
North boss says Hawks’ handling of racism claims ‘poor’
North Melbourne president Dr Sonja Hood has criticised Hawthorn, saying their handling of racism claims established "a monumental set of battle lines".
Electric Dockers pass AFL test with win over Geelong
Fremantle's star midfielders rose to the occasion as the Dockers defeated reigning AFL premiers Geelong by 29 points at Optus Stadium.
Suns scramble but Lions’ AFL strangehold remains
Brisbane have withstood numerous Gold Coast surges to win a ninth-straight Queensland derby, Joe Daniher booting four in the 43-point Gabba win.
Durham the hero as Bombers score dream one-point win
Essendon have broken a 13-game losing streak against Richmond, winning their Dreamtime At The 'G clash by one point with Sam Durham's last-minute goal.
Fagan wary not to tamper with Daniher ‘sweet spot’
Chris Fagan is trying not to jinx the dazzling form of his Brisbane high flyer Joe Daniher after his latest four-goal haul in the win over Gold Coast.
Scott says Merrett is even better than he realised
New Essendon coach Brad Scott says captain Zach Merrett, who starred in their one-point win over Richmond, is an even better player than he realised.
Hardwick fumes after ‘horrible’ Tigers fall to Bombers
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick made his thoughts clear after the Tigers struggled and fell to Essendon by one point at the MCG.
Tasmanian government releases details of AFL deal
The Tasmanian government has released details of its deal with the AFL to fund a new stadium in Hobart to house the league's 19th team.
AFL community wants Hawthorn racism probe to end
Alastair Clarkson's shock leave of absence from North Melbourne has prompted more calls for the Hawthorn racism investigation to be sped up.
Lions midfielders out to match Suns’ ‘purple patch’
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan rates the Suns' current form as good as it's been in years and thinks any mental edge is gone as the Lions seek a ninth-straight win.
Collingwood, Bulldogs hit prime time in AFL fixture
The AFL has confirmed its fixtures for the next block of the home-and-away season, with the Magpies and Bulldogs featuring heavily in standalone matches.
Richmond skipper Nankervis back in AFL Dreamtime boost
Richmond ruckman Toby Nankervis and Essendon defender Jordan Ridley are the big-name inclusions for Saturday night's "Dreamtime at the 'G" blockbuster.
Shocked Kangaroos determined to do it for Clarkson
Shocked North Melbourne players will have extra motivation due to Alastair Clarkson's mental health break, interim Kangaroos coach Brett Ratten says.
Attacking Port coach winding back clock: Demons coach
Melbourne assistant coach Troy Chaplin says an attack-minded Port Adelaide are winding back the clock to the early years of Ken Hinkley's tenure.
Adelaide’s Keays eyes top Dog in AFL milestone match
Adelaide's Ben Keays says he'd relish spending his 100th AFL match playing on Western Bulldogs superstar Marcus Bontempelli.
Bombers loom as Dreamtime litmus test for Tigers
Damien Hardwick will welcome back Toby Nankervis in the centre square as Richmond seek to stamp their AFL premiership credentials against Essendon.
Link to Lions’ glory days beyond Indigenous guernsey
Brisbane's Indigenous guernsey design tells a story of the AFL club's triple-premiership glory days and the men behind it think there could be more on the way.
North Melbourne believe Clarkson will return as coach
Alastair Clarkson has stepped aside indefinitely as North Melbourne coach, citing mental wellbeing issues from an investigation into alleged racism at Hawthorn.