Carlton without Walsh for Kangaroos Good Friday clash
Carlton will head to their Good Friday clash with North Melbourne without midfielder Sam Walsh, who will only return to action after back surgery next weekend.
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Wood eases Saints injury concerns ahead of Suns game
While Jimmy Webster has joined St Kilda's long injury list, in-form utility Mason Wood and Liam Stocker have been cleared to play against Gold Coast.
Cotchin, Riewoldt ‘managed’ for Tigers’ clash with Dogs
Richmond have opted to rest triple-premiership heroes Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt for their round-four clash with the Western Bulldogs at the MCG.
Rayner shift helps lethal Lions power past Magpies
Brisbane Lions players Cam Rayner and Charlie Cameron have combined for 10 goals to hand Collingwood their first loss of the AFL season.
Daniher shows critics ‘how he rolls’ in Lions win
Brisbane tall forward Joe Daniher responded after a week of criticism with a key role in a defeat of Collingwood - not that he would have heard the noise.
McRae says Crisp episode no excuse as Magpies go cold
Collingwood coach Craig McRae offered his support for the under-investigation Jack Crisp and no excuses after his quiet night in a loss to Brisbane.
Carlton put undefeated start on the line against Roos
Unbeaten Carlton will look to improve their goalkicking accuracy as they target a win over North Melbourne at Marvel Stadium.
Port coach Hinkley dismisses criticism from club great
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he won't be distracted by club great Warren Tredrea saying his future as coach is untenable.
Dogs surprised by Tigers resting Cotchin, Riewoldt
Richmond's decision to "manage" stars Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt for their round-four clash came as a surprise to Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge.
Lyon reads little into Saints’ encouraging 3-0 start
Wary of a talented Gold Coast side that upset reigning premiers Geelong, St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is downplaying his team's 3-0 start to the season.
Sam Walsh to return to bolster unbeaten Blues
Carlton will regain gun midfielder Sam Walsh against Adelaide after beating North Melbourne to register their best start to an AFL season since 1995.
AFL leaders St Kilda steamroll Gold Coast
Ross Lyon's St Kilda have extended their winning start to the AFL season to four matches with a 53-point victory over a disappointing Gold Coast outfit.
Demons’ coach Goodwin bullish on Pickett signature
In-demand Kysaiah Pickett is weighing up his AFL future, but Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is confident the premiership player will recommit to the club.
GWS’ Kingsley rubbishes ‘wrong’ criticism of Coniglio
GWS coach Adam Kingsley has defended Stephen Coniglio against claims he was consistently "badgering" umpires in the lead-up to a dissent free kick.
Luke Jackson midfield experiment to continue at Dockers
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he saw plenty of upside in Luke Jackson's midfield experiment, and he wants it to evolve further.
Fagan’s message to Daniher in ‘pick on Joey week’
Joe Daniher and Eric Hipwood have been in the firing line in Brisbane's 1-2 start to the season, and their coach admits the criticism is partly warranted.
Magpies star Crisp under investigation for leaked video
Collingwood star Jack Crisp is under investigation after a video full of crude Snapchats circulated on social media.
Dare to be different: ‘Wilmot Way’ takes hold at Lions
Brisbane have a live one in Darcy Wilmot, whose confidence to be himself on and off the field is bringing dare and a welcome nuisance value to the AFL club.
Wines backs Hinkley after Tredrea’s ‘untenable’ crack
Port Adelaide star Ollie Wines has defended coach Ken Hinkley, who is under growing pressure in the wake of Saturday night's Showdown loss to the Crows.
Upbeat Dangerfield backs Cats to rally from 0-3 hole
New Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says lack of confidence is affecting the AFL reigning premiers as they try to rally from their winless start.
Richmond can return to flag-winning ways: McIntosh
Richmond have had a mixed start to the AFL season but dual premiership player Kamdyn McIntosh is confident they can be flag contenders.
Hinkley’s future as Port coach untenable: Tredrea
Port Adelaide great Warren Tredrea says Ken Hinkley's position as the club's head coach beyond this season has become untenable.
Ugle-Hagan’s racism reaction ‘iconic’: Beveridge
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's channelling of Nicky Winmar's anti-racism stance capped an "iconic night" for the Western Bulldogs forward, coach Luke Beveridge says.
Star forward duo can’t win flag: Brisbane legend Brown
Key forward duo Eric Hipwood and Joe Daniher have not shown enough to convince Brisbane Lions champion Jonathan Brown they can challenge for the premiership.
Blues aim to buck their poor form with new AFLW coach
Carlton VFL assistant coach Mathew Buck will take over the Blues' AFLW side, following their 14th-place finish last season and the axing of Daniel Harford.
Jack Ginnivan back in unbeaten Magpies’ selection mix
Jack Ginnivan kicked two goals on return from suspension in the VFL, putting his hand up for an AFL recall as Collingwood prepare to take on Brisbane.
Magpies to get creative in solving ruck dilemma
Brisbane's Oscar McInerney presents a huge challenge for a makeshift Collingwood ruck division in their blockbuster clash at the Gabba.
Bulldogs back on track, eyeing Tiger test
Defender Liam Jones is confident the Western Bulldogs can build on their gritty win over Brisbane as they prepare for a tough encounter with Richmond.
King influence key as Saints backs seek to shade Suns
Max King hasn't featured this season because of a shoulder injury but he could play a role in St Kilda's planning for a clash with twin brother Ben King.
‘Hatred’ fuels Power-Crows AFL Showdown: Hinkley
Despite a ceasefire in the public slanging match that gripped Adelaide last year, the enmity between the Crows and the Power remains as fierce as ever.
Hawks need reward for effort after two big AFL losses
Amid the pre-match focus on AFL coaches Sam Mitchell and Alastair Clarkson, Hawthorn badly need a better performance against North Melbourne.