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.
Australian rules football
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.
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.