Jake Stringer to make Bombers return against Saints
Essendon dynamo Jake Stringer will play his first game of the season against St Kilda but coach Brad Scott says there's no pressure on him to be the hero.
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Coach Longmire not focusing on Swans’ MCG return
Sydney coach John Longmire is focusing on the big test against Melbourne rather than addressing the Swans' return to where they suffered a grand final mauling.
Swallow’s 200th a milestone in Suns’ history
David Swallow will make history as Gold Coast's first 200-game player when he runs out against Geelong, and the AFL club's desperate to rise to the occasion.
Beveridge identifies McInerney as a Lions midfield key
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says ruckman Oscar McInerney played a key role last week as Brisbane dominated Melbourne at the stoppages.
Ginnivan to make case for return through Magpies VFL
While he has impressed at training during his two-game illicit-drug ban, Collingwood's young star Jack Ginnivan won't be gifted an AFL start against Richmond.
Bulldogs’ 0-2 start has surprised under-siege Beveridge
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is adamant they can emerge from their poor start to the AFL season, with a big game looming on Thursday against Brisbane.
Beveridge praises Ugle-Hagan’s response to racial slur
Western Bulldogs player Jamarra Ugle-Hagan took a day off after the racial abuse directed at him, but will play on Thursday against Brisbane.
Analyse this: Ashcroft goes extra mile on AFL crusade
Will Ashcroft's professionalism is already famous at the Brisbane Lions but the measures the Rising Star nominee has taken continue to surprise his peers.
Magpies’ Adams out to make most of AFL twilight years
Collingwood veteran Taylor Adams reflected on his career while sitting out injured during last year's finals and is determined to enjoy what's left.
Don’t boo Bowes: Suns’ plea for Cat’s homecoming
Gold Coast captain Touk Miller hopes Suns fans respect Jack Bowes in his probable AFL return with new club Geelong.
Saints boss evokes Winmar as racism flares again in AFL
St Kilda chief executive Simon Lethlean says it's completely inappropriate that 30 years after Nick Winmar's gesture, the game is still dealing with racism.
Suns’ Charlie Ballard faces AFL ban for striking
Gold Coast's Charlie Ballard could miss the AFL crunch clash with Geelong after being offered a one-match suspension for striking.
Tigers hopeful but Martin in doubt for Pies clash
Yet another hamstring issue has put Richmond superstar Dustin Martin in serious doubt for Friday night's AFL blockbuster against Collingwood.
AFL coaches Scott, Lyon want centre bounce scrapped
The traditional centre bounce is a talking point again, with Geelong coach Chris Scott and St Kilda counterpart Ross Lyon saying they would get rid of it.
Tigers’ Broad cops four-game AFL ban for sling tackle
Richmond defender Nathan Broad has been given a four-game ban at the AFL Tribunal for his sling tackle on Adelaide's Patrick Parnell.
Gawn backs Grundy to take No.1 ruck role for Demons
Injured Melbourne captain Max Gawn says Brodie Grundy has shown over the past few weeks that he's ready to be the team's top ruckman.
Snapshot for round two of the AFL season
A look at round two of the AFL season, where Collingwood emerged as the early benchmark while North Melbourne and St Kilda kept their unbeaten starts alive.
Brad Scott keeping a lid on Bombers’ hot AFL start
Kyle Langford kicked a career-best five goals as Essendon kept their unbeaten start to the AFL season alive with a 28-point win over Gold Coast.
Richmond’s Nathan Broad to face AFL tribunal
A sling tackle on Adelaide's Patrick Parnell is set to cost Richmond defender Nathan Broad at least three matches after he was sent to the AFL tribunal.
AFL investigating racial abuse aimed at Ugle-Hagan
Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan was allegedly the target of racial abuse from a St Kilda fan during an AFL match on Saturday night.
Sydney thump Hawks in AFL as young Swans forwards fire
Sydney have outclassed Hawthorn to cruise to a 81-point victory with two young forwards among those to make the most of a dominant display.
Gawn feared he was gone for season with knee injury
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says he shed a tear on Friday night, thinking his knee injury against Brisbane might have threatened his AFL career.
Port must learn lessons from Magpie mauling: Jonas
Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas says his team remains inconsistent and must quickly learn the lessons from their 71-point loss to Collingwood.
Sydney co-captain Mills tips Swans to fill Buddy vacuum
Sydney co-captain Callum Mills is confident Sydney can cover the absence of veteran key forwards Lance Franklin and Sam Reid in Sunday's clash with Hawthorn.
Bombers to build Stringer towards AFL return
Jake Stringer will play in the VFL rather than face Gold Coast but Essendon are adamant it will hold him in good stead to shine later in the AFL season.
Magpie speed just one part of the puzzle: Port coach
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says controlling Collingwood's speed will be just one key factor in their MCG match.
Bevo’s Bulldogs on guard for stopgap Saints mix
St Kilda are still without injured forwards Max King and Tim Membrey but the Western Bulldogs defenders won't let their guard down in their round-two clash.
Demons hold out hope for injured Max Gawn
Melbourne ruckman and captain Max Gawn will have scans on a potentially serious knee injury suffered early against Brisbane at the Gabba.
Injury-hit Giants name first-round pick for AFL debut
Teenager Harry Rowston has been named to make his AFL debut against West Coast as GWS lost Josh Kelly, Lachie Whitfield and Harry Perryman to injuries.
Lights out as Lions win after Gabba blackout
Play had to be halted for nearly 40 minutes midway through the final quarter at the Gabba after a power outage before Brisbane went on to beat Melbourne.
Attitude adjustment behind Lions’ roaring response
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan thinks his men learnt plenty from a round one humbling after bouncing back against Melbourne at the Gabba.