Suspended Lance Collard resumes training with Saints
St Kilda player Lance Collard has resumed training with his teammates after being handed a six-match ban for directing homophobic slurs towards VFL opponents.
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Dustin Martin sidelined again with lingering back issue
Richmond star Dustin Martin is still struggling with a back injury and won't be able to front up for their away clash with Port Adelaide.
St Kilda’s Collard suspended for using homophobic slurs
First-year St Kilda player Lance Collard has been suspended for six games after directing homophobic slurs towards two opponents in a VFL game.
Eagles star Ryan calls AFL tackling bans ‘ridiculous’
Suspended duo Charlie Cameron and Toby Bedford have found an ally in Liam Ryan after the West Coast star labelled the bans "ridiculous" and "laughable".
Gawn a chance for Dees, Port’s Finlayson out for season
Melbourne captain Max Gawn is likely to feature against Fremantle, while Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson has suffered a season-ending injury.
GWS are giants when it comes to social media: Whitfield
GWS have earned the ire of the Swans for their social media antics, but Giants defender Lachie Whitfield says the off-field banter is part of the rivalry.
Cox ‘invested in Swans’ as Eagles coaching talk grows
Sydney coach John Longmire says Dean Cox remains focused on their AFL flag push, as interest from West Coast around the Swans' assistant continues to grow.
No joy for Giants’ Bedford, Lion Cameron at Tribunal
GWS' Toby Bedford and Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron have both failed at the AFL Tribunal to overturn respective three-match bans for tackling.
Lion Cameron cops three-match ban on day of carnage
Three players, including Brisbane star Charlie Cameron, have received three-match bans on a day of carnage at the AFL Match Review.
Simmo has a special place in my heart: Eagles’ Ryan
The Adam Simpson era at West Coast is officially over, and forward Liam Ryan hopes interim coach Jarrad Schofield gets handed the reins full-time.
AFL investigating St Kilda youngster over homophobia
The AFL is investigating after St Kilda youngster Lance Collard became the latest player to have allegedly used homophobic slurs during a game.
Suns hold fort to cut Power’s top-four bid short
Gold Coast have maintained their home fortress with a 14-point defeat of Port Adelaide that denied the Power a move to fourth on the AFL ladder.
Got to be better: Hinkley’s Horne-Francis warning
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley admits Jason Horne-Francis needs to learn how to handle the moment when he invites the opposition to "come after" him.
GWS tagger Bedford faces scrutiny over Taranto tackle
GWS tagger Toby Bedford is facing possible suspension over the tackle that concussed Richmond's Tim Taranto.
Lions surge into fourth, but Cameron may be in strife
Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale has produced a glittering display to help lift Brisbane to a 13-point win on a day when West Coast farewelled Adam Simpson.
Simpson says goodbye as West Coast fans pay tribute
Premiership coach Adam Simpson was feeling the love during an emotional send-off in front of West Coast fans.
Hot Lions brace for tough litmus test against Swans
Brisbane are back in the AFL premiership mix following a six-game winning streak, but their hot form will receive a huge test against Sydney on Sunday.
Coach delighted as Bulldogs bounce back to bite Blues
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was outstanding as the Western Bulldogs rebounded from last week's loss to score a massive win over Carlton at Marvel Stadium.
Eagles players urged to do it for departing ‘Simmo’
West Coast players will be feeling mixed emotions when they front up against the Brisbane Lions in the first match since coach Adam Simpson's departure.
Suns’ Hardwick says spraying players wasn’t ideal
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says he's seeking a response against Port Adelaide after his public rebuke of his players.
Bulldogs bounce back with upset AFL win over Blues
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was outstanding as the Western Bulldogs rebounded from last week's loss to score a massive win over Carlton at Marvel Stadium.
Magpies ‘running out of time’ in flag defence: McRae
Collingwood sit outside the top eight with six games to go and coach Craig McRae admits the Magpies are running out of time.
Cats shake off Magpies to charge into AFL top four
Top-four chasing Geelong have shaken off Collingwood to claim a 20-point victory at the MCG for their third win on the bounce.
New Eagles coach axes Darling, Dimma makes five changes
West Coast veteran Jack Darling has been dropped for the first time in his AFL career, while Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick also rung in the changes.
Long apprenticeship helped shape Eagles interim coach
The race is on to replace departed Eagles mentor Adam Simpson with interim coach Jarrad Schofield and Brett Montgomery among those said to be in the running.
Sore Blues stars Curnow, Weitering set to face Dogs
Carlton stars Charlie Curnow and Jacob Weitering are expected to play against the Western Bulldogs despite pulling up sore from the defeat to GWS.
Voss needs ‘convincing’ to change Brownlow criteria
Isaac Heeney's Brownlow Medal chance is over but the Sydney superstar still hopes to get plenty out of the AFL season with the Swans eyeing premiership glory.
Thilthorpe back for Crows, Dockers skipper falls short
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has fallen short in his bid to return this week from a fractured arm, but Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe is back.
Ex-Eagles defender sues West Coast, AFL over concussion
Former West Coast defender Brad Sheppard has launched a case in the WA Supreme Court after alleging medical negligence in the treatment of his concussions.
St Kilda coach hopes upset can spark a Saints revival
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hopes last week's upset win over ladder leaders Sydney can help kick-start the Saints' development in his second stint in charge.
Small Magpies forwards can still swoop on Cats: Scott
Decimated by injury, Collingwood are poised to field a smaller forward line against Geelong but Cats coach Chris Scott expects that to make their clash tougher.