Suns defender primed for shut-down job on Lion Cameron
Gold Coast defender Sean Lemmens will be bracing for the bounce back of Brisbane small forward Charlie Cameron after he was kept goalless on the weekend.
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Bulldogs Lobb a wing and a prayer in quest for top four
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge believes spearhead Rory Lobb can cause opposition teams plenty of headaches by spending time on the wing this season.
AFL boss McLachlan not worried about Tassie upheaval
Tasmania's parliament is in chaos over the proposed new stadium in Hobart, but AFL boss Gillon McLachlan is not worried about the state's team being at risk.
Cripps says Blues are not in a rut ahead of Magpie test
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says the Blues must stay upbeat as they search for form ahead of Sunday's big AFL match against traditional rivals Collingwood.
AFL boss hopeful of mediation in Hawthorn racism saga
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan is hopeful mediation can still be achieved in the Hawthorn racism investigation, despite the saga stretching into an eighth month.
Walker leads Adelaide to thrashing of St Kilda
Adelaide, with Taylor Walker kicking five goals, have thrashed St Kilda by 52 points to reach the AFL's top eight.
Cox stands tall, Magpies back on top of AFL ladder
Mason Cox has starred in the ruck for Collingwood, who climbed back to the top of the AFL ladder with a dominant 65-point win over GWS.
North defender Corr, Demons midfielder Sparrow banned
North Melbourne will be without Aidan Corr against Sydney after he received a one-match ban for striking, while Melbourne's Tom Sparrow has also been suspended.
Snapshot for round nine of the AFL season
A snapshot of round nine of the AFL season as Richmond stunned Geelong and the Western Bulldogs piled more misery on under-fire Carlton.
De Goey can take Magpies to a new level: McRae
Jordan De Goey's influential display in a 65-point thrashing of GWS had Collingwood coach Craig McRae singing the explosive midfielder's praises.
Demons thrilled as van Rooyen shines under spotlight
Jacob van Rooyen has impressed Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin with his strong form in a 54-point win over Hawthorn after beating a controversial striking charge.
Lions lift in second half as Daniher boot sinks Bombers
Joe Daniher has booted six goals against his former club as Brisbane overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to beat Essendon by 42 points at the Gabba.
Bulldogs survive late surge from desperate Carlton
A week under the AFL microscope was not enough for Carlton to secure a much-needed win, with the Western Bulldogs prevailing by 20 points at Marvel Stadium.
Carlton’s season delicately placed after latest loss
Carlton's supporter base is growing increasingly restless but coach Michael Voss and football boss Brad Lloyd believe the Blues can turn their season around.
Bombers bright spots offer light in four-game AFL skid
The performances of Mason Redman and Andrew McGrath were bright spots Brad Scott could cling to after Essendon fell to a fourth-straight AFL loss.
Thousands rally to denounce $715m Hobart AFL stadium
The under-fire Tasmanian premier has been told to stick plans for a AFL stadium up his rear end as thousands voiced opposition to the controversial project.
Fans turn away in droves as Eagles crash and burn
West Coast's injury crisis has hit a new low, with Jack Darling and Jamaine Jones the latest players added to the growing list.
Darling injured as Suns crush Eagles in Friday fizzer
Gold Coast have piled on eight goals to one in the second quarter to post a 70-point win over West Coast at Optus Stadium.
Richmond fire to end Geelong’s AFL winning streak
Richmond have posted consecutive victories for the first time this season, upsetting reigning premiers Geelong by 24 points at the MCG.
Port forward Rioli suspended for two weeks by tribunal
Port Adelaide forward Junior Rioli will miss two matches after being suspended for a strike that concussed Essendon defender Jordan Ridley.
Hawthorn racism investigation hits documents impasse
The panel investigating allegations of historic racism at Hawthorn has issued a statement, revealing an impasse over a request for documents.
Show Geelong’s Stewart respect: Tigers coach Hardwick
Tigers fans have been urged to respect Geelong's Tom Stewart, with Richmond coach Damien Hardwick saying the club has moved on from an ugly incident last year.
Bombers’ Ridley recovering well after Junior Rioli hit
Essendon feared Jordan Ridley would miss multiple matches because of concussion but the defender is recovering well after he was struck by Junior Rioli.
Clarkson unloads on Hawthorn, panel over racism saga
Alastair Clarkson has launched an extraordinary tirade against his former club Hawthorn, describing their handling of the racism saga as "shameful".
Response to Buddy booing proves we’re growing: Longmire
Sydney coach John Longmire has been heartened by the AFL community's response to last weekend's booing of Lance Franklin.
Eagles coach Simpson backs Jack Darling to the hilt
West Coast forward Jack Darling has endured a forgettable season, but coach Adam Simpson is backing the premiership forward to get out of his slump.
Parish joins Bombers’ casualty list for Lions AFL clash
A calf injury to Darcy Parish has added to Essendon's woes while ex-cricketer James O'Donnell will debut just 35 days after signing with the Western Bulldogs.
Controversial van Rooyen AFL ban thrown out on appeal
Melbourne's Jacob van Rooyen is free to play this weekend after the AFL Appeals Board overturned a two-game ban he'd copped for striking.
Eagles on guard for Suns grass-muncher Rowell
West Coast will be on alert for star Suns midfielders Matt Rowell and Noah Anderson when the teams meet in round nine at Optus Stadium.
Cats to carefully manage Patrick Dangerfield’s return
Geelong will carefully manage captain Patrick Dangerfield's return from a hamstring injury, planning to hold him back from playing even when he is ready.
Lions coach Fagan feels ‘slandered’ by racism saga
A day after Alastair Clarkson unloaded on the AFL's racism investigation at Hawthorn, Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan says he feels "slandered" by the process.