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2022 July
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Belief growing for soaring AFL Magpies
    Collingwood coach Craig McRae has hailed his team's belief after securing a sixth-straight AFL win with a come-from-behind five-point triumph over Gold Coast.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Injuries threaten Suns' AFL finals dream
    Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew's hopes of leading the Suns to a maiden AFL finals berth are looking increasingly unlikely as injuries leave him short in defence.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Pressure builds on Noble after Cats' romp
    Geelong have destroyed North Melbourne by 112 points, their biggest losing margin this season, to heap more pressure on Kangaroos coach David Noble.
  • Sun, Jul 03, 2022
    Scott wants Cats to relish Demons clash
    Geelong coach Chris Scott says the town will be absolutely pumping next Thursday night when they host top side Melbourne in a blockbuster AFL clash.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Bombers stun wasteful Swans in AFL upset
    Essendon have beaten a wasteful Sydney by nine points to strike a blow to the Swans' AFL top-four hopes and ease the pressure on coach Ben Rutten.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Demons ace Gawn set for AFL return
    Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says Demons captain Max Gawn will return from injury for a looming AFL blockbuster against Geelong.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Fyfe, Mundy with point to prove in AFL
    Fremantle's midfield group were pummelled in last week's 31-point loss to Carlton, but they have the chance to atone against Port Adelaide on Sunday.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Greene sees benefit in strong AFL finish
    GWS won't make the AFL finals but co-captain Toby Greene believes there is still plenty left to be gained this season as the Giants host Hawthorn.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Moore hurt as Magpies edge Suns in AFL
    Collingwood star Darcy Moore has injured his knee as the Magpies claimed a sixth-straight AFL win with a five-point victory in a thriller over Gold Coast.
  • Sat, Jul 02, 2022
    Unlucky Clark has surgery after Saints win
    St Kilda jumped back inside the AFL's top-eight with a win over Carlton but young defender Hunter Clark suffered another facial injury which required surgery.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Dogs' belief remains despite Lions loss
    Disappointed by their fade-out against Brisbane, Luke Beveridge is still backing his Western Bulldogs ahead of a difficult run of AFL games.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Dumped Crow has AFL clarity: coach Nicks
    Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Matt Crouch has again been overlooked for AFL selection but has clarity on what he needs to do to earn a recall.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Hawks drop key veteran Shiels again
    Veteran Liam Shiels has been axed from Hawthorn's AFL team for the second time this season as the Hawks prepare to face GWS on Sunday.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Lions' Hipwood sent directly to tribunal
    Brisbane Lions forward Eric Hipwood's perplexing incident with Western Bulldogs defender Ryan Gardner and an umpire has been referred to the tribunal.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Sick Scott expected to coach against North
    Geelong coach Chris Scott has spent time away from the AFL club through illness but is expected to be fit enough to lead the Cats against North Melbourne.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Sydney can't let Bombers game slip: Parker
    Sydney co-captain Luke Parker says the Swans need to get on a roll ahead of the pointy end of the AFL season and can't drop their intensity against Essendon.
  • Fri, Jul 01, 2022
    Wounded St Kilda snap AFL losing run
    St Kilda have recaptured their early-season AFL form, ending a three-game losing run with a pulsating 15-point triumph over Carlton at Marvel Stadium.
2022 June
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Cameron slick as Lions dump Bulldogs
    Brisbane started slowly before finding the response they were chasing in a 41-point AFL defeat of the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba on Thursday night.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Dockers coach backs midfield to the hilt
    Fremantle's midfielders will be looking to bounce back from their poor display against Carlton when they take on Port Adelaide at Optus Stadium on Sunday.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Oliver re-signs with Demons until 2030
    Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has turned his back on the lucrative free agency market in favour of re-signing with the reigning premiers until the end of 2030.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Top AFLW pick to juggle school, travel
    New No.1 draft pick Montana Ham will travel between Melbourne and Sydney as she juggles year 12 with her first AFLW season at the Swans.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Twins stunned by AFLW draft double-up
    Zoe Wakfer attended the AFLW draft in Melbourne to support identical twin sister Lauren, only to be stunned when she was drafted to West Coast as well.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Under-fire St Kilda to give King more help
    St Kilda coach Brett Ratten admits the Saints have become too Max King-focused and will need to switch things up to snap their three-game AFL losing streak.
  • Thu, Jun 30, 2022
    Wingard suffers setback, Hawks duo return
    Hawthorn will welcome back Will Day and Jack Gunston against GWS but Chad Wingard's return has been delayed after he suffered hamstring tightness at training.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Blues' Weitering pushing for AFL return
    Star Carlton defender Jacob Weitering has returned to full training and could make a surprise return from shoulder surgery against St Kilda on Friday night.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Flemings delight in Hawks AFLW draft pick
    Jasmine Fleming is ready to step out of her father Damien's shadow to make her mark as Hawthorn's AFLW No.2 draft pick, and her dad is ready to be her No.1 fan.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Giants out to end tough season well: Kelly
    GWS look set to miss finals for the second time in three years but co-captain Josh Kelly believes there is still plenty to be gained from the 2022 AFL season.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    History says Lions still a shot: Neale
    Lachie Neale and his Brisbane coach Chris Fagan were quick to reference other premiership teams who had recovered from heavy AFL losses like theirs last week.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Lachie Hunter back for Bulldogs in AFL
    Lachie Hunter will play his first AFL match since round five when the Western Bulldogs meet Brisbane, having taken time out to deal with personal issues.
  • Wed, Jun 29, 2022
    Swans pick Montana Ham as AFLW No.1 pick
    Victorian Montana Ham is the AFLW No.1 draft pick with Sydney pouncing on the midfielder with their prized selection after she nominated for the NSW draft pool.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    AFL aims to close protected zone loophole
    Umpires have been told to no longer pay 50m penalties when players run their opponents into the protected area with the intention of creating a split.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    AFL superstar Neale re-signs with Lions
    Brownlow Medal contender Lachie Neale has put to rest any speculation he could return to Fremantle, recommitting to the Brisbane Lions until the end of 2026.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    AFL Tribunal bans Stewart for four games
    Geelong defender Tom Stewart's high bump on Dion Prestia has earned the Cats star a four-game suspension after he was referred directly to the AFL Tribunal.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    De Goey returns to Magpies' AFL training
    Jordan De Goey is back at Collingwood, ending his personal leave from the Magpies amid the fallout from the AFL star's ill-fated mid-season trip to Bali.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    I won't be AFL trade bait: Nic Naitanui
    West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui has declared his intention to be an Eagle for life, even if it means receiving one-year contract extensions from this point on.
  • Tue, Jun 28, 2022
    Ratten slams reporting of St Kilda pair
    St Kilda coach Brett Ratten is bemused and disappointed by how an incident surrounding Paddy Ryder and Bradley Hill was incorrectly reported and inflamed.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Carlton desperate to maintain AFL rage
    Carlton are coming off a "signature win" but defender Nic Newman says the Blues are not getting ahead of themselves as they search to end a long finals drought.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Port's Riley Bonner faces time out of AFL
    There is mixed news on the AFL injury front for Port Adelaide, with a fractured cheekbone to sideline Riley Bonner and Zak Butters returning from a knee injury.
  • Mon, Jun 27, 2022
    Saints Ryder, Hill involved in verbal spat
    St Kilda duo Paddy Ryder and Bradley Hill were involved in a verbal spat at a bar, but the Saints deny that was the reason why they didn't play last weekend.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Geelong's Stewart sent to AFL Tribunal
    Geelong's Tom Stewart has been sent to the AFL Tribunal for his bump on Dion Prestia while Fremantle's Nat Fyfe has no case to answer over his umpire contact.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Noble reveals Thomas' loss after criticism
    Coach David Noble revealed Tarryn Thomas was struggling after a death in his family following criticism of the young Kangaroo after Sunday's loss to Adelaide.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Pies still unsure on De Goey's AFL future
    Collingwood are hopeful Jordan De Goey is ready to return amid reports the AFL star is unhappy with the way his latest off-field drama has been handled.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Ratten turns heat on Saints midfield
    St Kilda coach Brett Ratten refused to criticise goalless Max King and the rest of the forward group despite their barren night in the 51-point loss to Sydney.
  • Sun, Jun 26, 2022
    Suns coach backs AFL goal-line technology
    Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew remains in favour of AFL goal-line technology despite being on the receiving end of two calls in a two-point loss to Port Adelaide.
  • Sat, Jun 25, 2022
    Cats pinch classic AFL win against Tigers
    Geelong have secured a remarkable three-point AFL win over Richmond as Jack Henry kicked the matchwinner with a minute remaining in a classic at the MCG.
  • Sat, Jun 25, 2022
    Magpies out to maintain focus in AFL
    The controversy surrounding Jordan De Goey has thrown a spanner in the works as in-form Collingwood chase a fifth straight AFL win in their clash with GWS.
  • Sat, Jun 25, 2022
    Swans overpower Saints in AFL thumping
    Sydney impressed in a 51-point demolition of a lacklustre St Kilda to strengthen their claims for a top-eight spot against a fellow finals contender.
  • Sat, Jun 25, 2022
    Voss hails Carlton's 'signature' AFL win
    Carlton have turned in one of their finest showings of the AFL season to comfortably beat Fremantle by 31 points and remain in the race for the AFL top four.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    AFL forward Lewis re-signs with Hawthorn
    Emerging Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis has re-signed for another four AFL seasons in a major boost for the Hawks' rebuild under coach Sam Mitchell.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Cats' Cameron up for AFL battle v Tigers
    Star forward Jeremy Cameron is yet to fire against an AFL flag contender this season but Geelong's blockbuster clash with Richmond could change that.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Crows axe club champion Crouch again
    Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks denies Matt Crouch's AFL career is at a crossroads despite being dropped for a second time in two months.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    De Goey breaks silence on leave from Pies
    Jordan De Goey has broken his silence through a video released by Collingwood as the fallout of the Magpies star's ill-fated trip to Bali continues.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Decimated Blues defence up for Freo test
    Fremantle's tall timber look set to stretch Carlton's decimated backline but coach Michael Voss is confident the Blues can overcome their injuries.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Finals not heroics driving Blues' Newnes
    Jack Newnes has played 199 AFL games without a final and is more interested in locking in a top-eight spot than reliving his past heroics against Fremantle.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Kennedy kicks five as Eagles sink Bombers
    West Coast forward Josh Kennedy has booted five goals and Willie Rioli chipped in with three as the Eagles posted a shock 10-point win over Essendon.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Liberatore stars, Dogs rout Hawks in AFL
    Mitch Lewis kicked four goals for Hawthorn but Tom Liberatore sparked an avalanche at the other end as the Western Bulldogs posted a 42-point AFL win.
  • Fri, Jun 24, 2022
    Swans embrace high stakes against Saints
    Sydney forward Will Hayward says the Swans are embracing the high stakes of their AFL clash against St Kilda, with the loser likely to lose a top-eight spot.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Blows for Cats and Saints at AFL selection
    Dustin Martin returns for Richmond but Geelong's Patrick Dangerfield and St Kilda duo Paddy Ryder and Brad Hill are all unavailable for the AFL's round 15.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Cunnington provides spark for Kangaroos
    North Melbourne are enduring another difficult AFL season but Ben Cunnington's looming return following a cancer battle is giving the Kangaroos a boost.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Dominant Dees climb back to AFL summit
    Steven May has returned from a club-imposed suspension to help Melbourne snap a three-match AFL losing streak with a dominant 64-point win over Brisbane.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    English signs fresh AFL deal with Bulldogs
    Perth-born ruckman Tim English has signed a two-year contract extension with the Western Bulldogs, rejecting overtures from AFL rivals in Western Australia.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Hawks out to muzzle Dogs' AFL finals hopes
    Hawthorn are doing much better under new coach Sam Mitchell than their 4-9 record suggests and they loom as a significant test for the Western Bulldogs.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Hawthorn name Kennett's AFL successor
    Hawthorn have finally named Jeff Kennett's successor, with the outspoken president to stand down as the Hawks' AFL president in December.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    McRae pleads for De Goey to come back soon
    Collingwood star Jordan De Goey has taken a leave of absence following a week of controversy, but he will be welcomed back with open arms when he is ready.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Suns sign Lukosius, Jeffrey's season over
    Gold Coast have had a major boost with Jack Lukosius re-signing for four years, but Joel Jeffrey will miss the rest of the AFL season after knee surgery.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Swans back Hickey for AFL ruck challenge
    Sydney forward Will Hayward says Tom Hickey's experience will help him overcome a lack of match fitness against St Kilda in Saturday night's AFL clash.
  • Thu, Jun 23, 2022
    Young Bombers eye AFL consistency
    Essendon youngster Ben Hobbs says snaring a second consecutive win over West Coast would set the Bombers up for a strong finish to the season.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    American Pie Mason Cox now an Aussie
    Collingwood ruck-forward Mason Cox has become an Australian citizen, eight years after he was first invited to try out a new sport in front of AFL scouts.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Lions wary of Demons on rare MCG trip
    Jimmy Tunstill will debut for top-of-the-ladder Brisbane in a rare trip to the MCG, where they expect a stuttering Melbourne to get back to their AFL best.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Magpies grant De Goey AFL personal leave
    Collingwood bad boy Jordan De Goey has been given personal leave and will not play in Sunday's game against GWS, with no time frame set for his return.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Minor setback to freshen up Lions' Zorko
    Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko is certain he will return from a hamstring injury immediately after missing Thursday night's AFL heavyweight clash with Melbourne.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Preuss to work on applying AFL aggression
    GWS will be forced to use a makeshift ruck combination in the AFL clash with Collingwood after Braydon Preuss copped his third suspension of the year.
  • Wed, Jun 22, 2022
    Steele a certainty as St Kilda face Swans
    St Kilda skipper Jack Steele will make a timely return from a shoulder injury as his teams heads to Sydney to face the Swans after two recent losses.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Andrews admits AFL form has waned at times
    There has been scrutiny on the form of star Brisbane defender Harris Andrews this season and he's looking for improvement in the second half of the season.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Apologetic De Goey given suspended fine
    Collingwood have handed Jordan De Goey a suspended $25,000 fine for his antics while partying in Bali after he apologised for his "disrespectful" conduct.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Nic Nat in frame as Gov exits hospital
    West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui is set to make his playing return either this week or next, but may need to feature at WAFL level first.
  • Tue, Jun 21, 2022
    Port rucks an AFL puzzle, says Wines
    Port Adelaide's Ollie Wines says his AFL club's thin ruck stocks are a "puzzling question" ahead of hosting Gold Coast on Sunday.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Dogs lose Duryea, English to AFL injuries
    Western Bulldogs utility Taylor Duryea faces two months on the AFL sidelines while his teammate Tim English has been ruled out of playing against Hawthorn.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Gunston, Lewis set for Hawthorn AFL return
    Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says all-Australian forward Jack Gunston is likely to face Western Bulldogs on Friday night while Mitch Lewis is a certainty.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Melbourne's May to return from AFL ban
    Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin is again rejecting claims of behaviour issues as Steven May prepares to return from a one-game ban for a brawl with a teammate.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Surgery for Suns' Powell after leg injury
    Gold Coast have confirmed popular youngster Wil Powell will have surgery on the right ankle he fractured and dislocated during the AFL win over Adelaide.
  • Mon, Jun 20, 2022
    Swans ruck Ladhams to accept AFL ban
    Sydney coach John Longmire says ruckman Peter Ladhams will accept a one-game AFL suspension for striking former teammate Ollie Wines.
  • Sun, Jun 19, 2022
    AFL finals battle set to heat up
    At least 11 teams remain in the hunt for AFL finals spots and even 12th-placed Port Adelaide are hoping to gatecrash the top eight before September.
  • Sun, Jun 19, 2022
    Bailey Smith apologetic on AFL return
    Suspended Western Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith was 'contrite and apologetic' on his return to the club ahead of their clash with Greater Western Sydney.
  • Sun, Jun 19, 2022
    Snapshot for round 14 of the AFL season
    A look at round 14 of the AFL season, where Richmond, Port Adelaide and Gold Coast made finals moves and Toby Greene kicked a career-best seven goals.
  • Sat, Jun 18, 2022
    Bulldogs overrun Giants in AFL shootout
    Western Bulldogs have run away from arch-rivals GWS to win a high-scoring AFL contest by 20 points despite seven goals from Giants forward Toby Greene.
  • Sat, Jun 18, 2022
    De Goey hits back after party video saga
    A video of Collingwood star Jordan De Goey partying at a Bali nightclub has appeared on social media, with the Magpies to investigate the footage.
  • Fri, Jun 17, 2022
    Dons' Draper set for big Saints ruck test
    Paddy Ryder and Rowan Marshall are a formidable combination but Essendon coach Ben Rutten believes ruckman Sam Draper will relish taking on St Kilda's ruck duo.
  • Fri, Jun 17, 2022
    Port coach not dwelling on AFL ladder
    Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says there's nothing to be gained by looking at an AFL ladder which shows his club losing touch with the top eight.
  • Fri, Jun 17, 2022
    Stringer back as Bombers snap AFL streak
    St Kilda looked set to overrun Essendon in their AFL clash but Jake Stringer helped steady the Bombers during the third quarter of their 35-point win.
  • Fri, Jun 17, 2022
    Tim Kelly doing a Gary Ablett at Eagles
    The form of Tim Kelly has been a rare shining light at West Coast this season, with the team on an eight-match losing run ahead of their clash with Geelong.
  • Wed, Jun 15, 2022
    Carlton just getting started: Cripps
    Carlton captain Patrick Cripps believes his AFL club's revival is only just getting started as he eyes his 150th game milestone.
  • Wed, Jun 15, 2022
    Lockett gives Winmar Hall of Fame nod
    The reclusive and legendary Tony Lockett was given the honour of inducting fellow St Kilda champion Nicky Winmar into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
  • Wed, Jun 15, 2022
    Melbourne's Gawn out injured in AFL
    Melbourne's premiership captain Max Gawn will miss up to five weeks of the AFL season because of an ankle injury, in a fresh blow for the Demons.
  • Tue, Jun 14, 2022
    Kangaroos pair accept AFL suspensions
    North Melbourne's Jason Horne-Francis and Lachie Young have accepted AFL suspensions after offering early guilty pleas to their respective charges.
  • Tue, Jun 14, 2022
    Search for flag glory drives Cat Guthrie
    Good friends Cam Guthrie and Mark Blicavs have earned life memberships at Geelong, but the duo are still intent on snaring a flag before their careers end.
  • Tue, Jun 14, 2022
    Sydney ruck Hickey set for AFL return
    Sydney coach John Longmire says ruckman Tom Hickey has recovered from a toe injury and is in the selection frame for Saturday's AFL game against Port Adelaide.
  • Tue, Jun 14, 2022
    Tanking not on West Coast's agenda in AFL
    West Coast stars Elliot Yeo, Dom Sheed, Jeremy McGovern, Liam Ryan, and Wilile Rioli are all in line to return for Saturday's home clash with Geelong.
  • Mon, Jun 13, 2022
    AFL turbulence didn't affect Dees: Goodwin
    Melbourne's AFL premiership defence is in danger of being derailed after a fight between teammates and a third straight defeat, this time against Collingwood.
  • Mon, Jun 13, 2022
    Beveridge wants AFL drugs policy axed
    Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith faces a ban under the AFL illicit drugs policy, which coach Luke Beveridge wants to see abolished.
  • Mon, Jun 13, 2022
    Kangaroos' Horne-Francis handed AFL ban
    North Melbourne's prized No.1 draft pick Jason Horne-Francis has been slapped with a two-game AFL suspension for striking GWS star Josh Kelly.
  • Mon, Jun 13, 2022
    Langer, Barty answer Daniher's MND call
    Justin Langer was a fly-in, fly-out star of the eighth edition of Neale Daniher's Big Freeze, which returned to the MCG for the first time in three years.
  • Mon, Jun 13, 2022
    McRae hails Cox's star turn against Demons
    Collingwood coach Craig McRae has hailed giant American Mason Cox's scintillating match-winning display in a classic Queen's Birthday contest at the MCG.
  • Sun, Jun 12, 2022
    Frustrated Mitchell sees light for Hawks
    Hawthorn have slumped to a 4-9 record following their 13-point loss to Fremantle, but they have pushed the competition's best teams all the way this year.
  • Sun, Jun 12, 2022
    Magpies keep it about themselves in AFL
    Rather than focus too much on Melbourne, Nathan Murphy and his Collingwood teammates say it's all about how they perform in the Queen's Birthday blockbuster.
  • Sun, Jun 12, 2022
    More heat on Kangas after AFL loss to GWS
    GWS co-captain Stephen Coniglio starred as the Giants inflicted more pain on struggling North Melbourne with a 49-point AFL thrashing at Marvel Stadium.
  • Sun, Jun 12, 2022
    Saints count injury cost of AFL loss
    St Kilda will have to make at least three changes against Essendon with Zak Jones injuring his hamstring and Daniel McKenzie and Mitch Owens concussed.
  • Sat, Jun 11, 2022
    AFL set to investigate Bulldogs star Smith
    Bailey Smith has admitted he possessed an illicit substance in late 2021, after the emergence of photos of the Western Bulldogs AFL star with a white powder.
  • Sat, Jun 11, 2022
    Demons call upon Hibberd for Magpies clash
    Michael Hibberd will play his first game of the AFL season for Melbourne in the Queen's Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood, who regain Jamie Elliott.
  • Fri, Jun 10, 2022
    GWS milestone man Ward chasing AFL flag
    Callan Ward will become the first player to reach 200 games for GWS and boasts a glittering personal record, but still hasn't snared the AFL's ultimate prize.
  • Fri, Jun 10, 2022
    High-flying Dockers not scared of the wet
    Fremantle have struggled in the wet this season, but they might get a chance to make up for those poor showings in Saturday's clash with Hawthorn in Perth.
  • Fri, Jun 10, 2022
    Hird welcomed back by Essendon faithful
    James Hird has received a hero's welcome from Essendon supporters after returning to the Bombers for the first time since his dramatic exit as coach in 2015.
  • Fri, Jun 10, 2022
    Lions' Robinson to add grunt vs St Kilda
    Brisbane have recalled Mitch Robinson for the AFL clash with St Kilda after the veteran has struggled to hold his place in the side this season.
  • Fri, Jun 10, 2022
    Patrikios return hinges on AFL vax call
    St Kilda midfielder Georgia Patrikios has committed to the AFLW team for another two seasons but still hasn't complied with the AFL vaccination mandate.
  • Thu, Jun 09, 2022
    AFL to investigate Dees' restaurant fight
    The AFL will investigate Melbourne pair Steven May and Jake Melksham's alcohol-fuelled fight at a restaurant that has embarrassed the reigning premiers.
  • Thu, Jun 09, 2022
    Magpies expect Demons to rise above drama
    Ahead of their Queen's Birthday clash, Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Melbourne are still the AFL benchmark despite recent losses and off-field dramas.
  • Thu, Jun 09, 2022
    Port doctor defended after Tigers' AFL win
    Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has made a fierce defence of veteran club doctor Mark Fisher after a key final-quarter incident in their loss to Richmond.
  • Wed, Jun 08, 2022
    Dockers want to contend for years to come
    Fremantle have shot into flag contention this year following a stunning 9-3 start to the year, but the AFL club doesn't want its success to be short lived.
  • Wed, Jun 08, 2022
    Dons not distracted for Blues game: Wright
    Essendon are undergoing a football review while Kevin Sheedy revisited the supplements saga, but Peter Wright says they remain focused on the Carlton tie.
  • Wed, Jun 08, 2022
    GWS's Hill recovering from cancer surgery
    Giants interim coach Mark McVeigh is in regular contact with Bobby Hill and says the forward is recovering well from surgery after his cancer diagnosis.
  • Wed, Jun 08, 2022
    Lions at the Gabba a yardstick: Ratten
    St Kilda coach Brett Ratten says taking on heavyweights Brisbane on their home turf will give his team a test of their genuine AFL flag credentials.
  • Wed, Jun 08, 2022
    Wheels haven't fallen off Demons: Gawn
    Captain Max Gawn says the wheels haven't fallen off Melbourne, despite losing two consecutive AFL games and Steven May and Jake Melksham's restaurant fight.
  • Tue, Jun 07, 2022
    AFLW's Huntington leaves Bulldogs for GWS
    Western Bulldogs key forward and No.1 draft pick Isabel Huntington has been granted her wish and will join GWS next season in exchange for two draft picks.
  • Tue, Jun 07, 2022
    Daisy Pearce to join Cats' coaching staff
    Melbourne captain Daisy Pearce will join Geelong's coaching ranks as part of an AFL women's coach acceleration program after she retires from the AFLW.
  • Tue, Jun 07, 2022
    Demons send McDonald for surgery in AFL
    Melbourne have sent key forward Tom McDonald for foot surgery while Essendon's Jake Stringer could return from a hamstring strain on Friday night.
  • Tue, Jun 07, 2022
    Freo hit Frederick with one-game ban
    Michael Frederick, one of the reasons for Fremantle's form surge this season, will serve a club suspension this weekend for drinking alcohol on a six-day break.
  • Tue, Jun 07, 2022
    May apologises after ban over altercation
    Melbourne have suspended Steven May for the Queen's Birthday blockbuster after he scuffled with teammate Jake Melksham when he was not supposed to be drinking.
  • Tue, Jun 07, 2022
    Port's injured Fantasia out until July
    Port Adelaide say injury-troubled forward Orazio Fantasia, who is yet to play an AFL game this year, won't return until July as he recovers from a thigh strain.
  • Mon, Jun 06, 2022
    AFL umps admit Ginnivan free-kick errors
    Collingwood sought clarification from the AFL umpiring department over decisions on incidents involving young Magpies forward Jack Ginnivan in round 12.
  • Mon, Jun 06, 2022
    Lachie Weller's worst AFL fears confirmed
    Scans have confirmed Gold Coast speedster Lachie Weller ruptured his right ACL when he crumpled to the turf during the AFL win over North Melbourne.
  • Mon, Jun 06, 2022
    Stars to boost Tigers, Lynch out again
    Star Richmond forward Tom Lynch will miss another week with a hamstring issue but the Tigers could welcome back as many as three other premiership stars.
  • Mon, Jun 06, 2022
    Tigers' Hardwick calls for soft cap rise
    Richmond coach Damien Hardwick believes removing part of a senior mentor's wage from the soft cap needs to happen to keep experienced people in the AFL.
  • Sun, Jun 05, 2022
    Collingwood young gun Henry sinks Hawks
    Oliver Henry has kicked the match-winning goal in time-on during the final term as Collingwood held on for a thrilling four-point AFL win over Hawthorn.
  • Sun, Jun 05, 2022
    Magpies to quiz AFL on Ginnivan free kicks
    Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan is in the AFL spotlight again after a series of high tackles from Hawthorn opponents, only some of which resulted in free kicks.
  • Sun, Jun 05, 2022
    Snapshot for round 12 of the AFL season
    A look at round 12 of the AFL season, where West Coast's losing streak extended to eight matches and Melbourne lost their second game on the trot.
  • Sat, Jun 04, 2022
    Sydney Swans stun Demons in AFL thriller
    The Sydney Swans have upset reigning AFL premiers Melbourne, recovering after conceding the first five goals to defeat the Demons by 12 points at the MCG.
  • Fri, Jun 03, 2022
    Adelaide's AFL rebuild on track: Nicks
    Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his rebuild of the Crows is on track despite entering Saturday's AFL game against West Coast on a five-game losing streak.
  • Fri, Jun 03, 2022
    Cameron stars in Cats' AFL win over Dogs
    Cats forward Jeremy Cameron has starred early and late to boost Geelong to an important 13-point AFL victory over the Western Bulldogs at Marvel Stadium.
  • Fri, Jun 03, 2022
    De Goey eyeing Collingwood AFL extension
    Free agent Jordan De Goey is eyeing a longer stay at Collingwood, while coach Craig McRae says the Magpies won't be moved by opposition interest.
  • Fri, Jun 03, 2022
    Dees' intensity dialled up for Swans clash
    After seeing Melbourne's 17-match winning streak ended, coach Simon Goodwin has noticed a renewed energy in his AFL side ahead of the meeting with Sydney.
  • Fri, Jun 03, 2022
    St Kilda boss not interested in Clarkson
    St Kilda have started to talks with coach Brett Ratten about a contract extension and won't call Alastair Clarkson, chief executive Matt Finnis says.
  • Fri, Jun 03, 2022
    Suns want to make Darwin an AFL fortress
    Gold Coast star Touk Miller wants the Suns to make the most of their time in Darwin by completing a Top End double against North Melbourne on Saturday.
  • Thu, Jun 02, 2022
    Bulldogs find mojo ahead of Cats AFL test
    The Western Bulldogs are chasing a fourth-straight AFL win when they take on Geelong, with both sides looking to cement their positions in the top-eight.
  • Thu, Jun 02, 2022
    Demons bring back four AFL stars for Swans
    Melbourne have responded to a rare AFL loss by bringing back four premiership stars, including Christian Salem, for their round 12 clash with the Sydney Swans.
  • Thu, Jun 02, 2022
    Longmuir defends Fyfe's return via WAFL
    North Melbourne great Wayne Carey says it's ridiculous to send Nat Fyfe to the WAFL this weekend, but Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir disagrees.
  • Thu, Jun 02, 2022
    Ratten edging towards new Saints AFL deal
    St Kilda coach Brett Ratten's tenure at the AFL club is increasingly likely to be extended into next year and beyond, with contract talks now taking place.
  • Wed, Jun 01, 2022
    Dangerfield backs mid-season AFL trades
    A mid-season trade period is back on the AFL agenda, with Geelong superstar and Players' Association president Patrick Dangerfield in favour of the idea.
  • Wed, Jun 01, 2022
    Goodwin opens up on mental health battle
    Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has revealed in detail for the first time how he lost passion for the AFL amid mental health struggles during the 2019 season.
  • Wed, Jun 01, 2022
    Hawks close in on AFL ruck relief
    Ned Reeves and Max Lynch are edging closer to returns as Hawthorn weigh up ruck options ahead of their AFL meeting with in-form Collingwood.
  • Wed, Jun 01, 2022
    New Tas stadium $750m price tag queried
    Documents show the $750 million price tag for a proposed new stadium linked to Tasmania's AFL bid was a ballpark figure and could cost more.
  • Wed, Jun 01, 2022
    Petracca healthy for Swans AFL clash
    Melbourne star Christian Petracca has overcome a bout of flu that limited his output last week as the Demons suffered their first loss of the AFL season.
  • Wed, Jun 01, 2022
    Rohan, Stanley pushing for Cats AFL return
    Geelong forward Gary Rohan is likely to return for the Cats, almost a year to the day since he broke Western Bulldogs with a match-winning goal after-the-siren.
  • Wed, Jun 01, 2022
    Roos' Stephenson in the mix for AFL recall
    Jaidyn Stephenson is back in the AFL mix at North Melbourne but coach David Noble says the VFL's standard made it hard to show he'd lifted his intensity.
  • Wed, Jun 01, 2022
    Swans star Franklin's striking ban stands
    AFL superstar Lance Franklin has failed to overturn his one-game ban for striking Richmond's Trent Cotchin and will miss the Sydney Swans' round-12 match.
2022 May
  • Tue, May 31, 2022
    Adelaide's Walker wants to play on in AFL
    Adelaide's all-time leading goalkicker Taylor Walker says he wants to continue his AFL career next year but the Crows are yet to offer a fresh contract.
  • Tue, May 31, 2022
    Eagle Kennedy not ready to call it quits
    West Coast coach Adam Simpson says he hasn't given any thoughts to how many more games veterans Josh Kennedy and Shannon Hurn will play this year.
  • Tue, May 31, 2022
    Embattled Bombers aim big in AFL review
    Essendon president Paul Brasher has declared the Bombers can win an AFL premiership within three years as the embattled club embarks on a mid-season review.
  • Mon, May 30, 2022
    Carlton's Weitering set to miss six weeks
    A shoulder injury will sideline Carlton star Jacob Weitering for six weeks after he was hurt during the Blues' narrow four-point loss to AFL rivals Collingwood.
  • Mon, May 30, 2022
    Essendon president announces AFL review
    Underperforming AFL club Essendon are undertaking a review of their entire football department after a horror first half of the 2022 season.
  • Mon, May 30, 2022
    Port's Fantasia hit by another injury
    Port Adelaide's football manager Chris Davies says there's no timeline yet on just how long Orazio Fantasia will be sidelined by another injury.
  • Mon, May 30, 2022
    Tassie AFL bid faces hardest yards: Fagan
    Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says it's a no-brainer for a Tasmanian team to enter the AFL but warns the bid faces its hardest yards before an August vote.
  • Mon, May 30, 2022
    Warner didn't hear final whistle: Swans
    Sydney coach John Longmire says Chad Warner didn't hear the whistle before kicking the ball into the crowd in a controversial end to the game against Richmond.
  • Mon, May 30, 2022
    We're hurting: Essendon coach Rutten
    Essendon coach Ben Rutten says his AFL club is hurting at being in a lowly 16th spot with just two wins entering their mid-season bye.
  • Sun, May 29, 2022
    Blues' star Weitering to weigh up surgery
    A shoulder injury is set to sideline Carlton star Jacob Weitering after he was hurt during Sunday's narrow four-point loss to AFL rivals Collingwood.
  • Sun, May 29, 2022
    Hawk Frost banned on AFL match review
    Hawthorn's Sam Frost has been offered a one-match suspension by the AFL's match review officer for front-on contact on a Gold Coast opponent.
  • Sun, May 29, 2022
    MCG heaves for AFL blockbuster
    The Collingwood-Carlton thriller attracted 80,627 fans - the second-biggest crowd at an AFL match since the start of the global pandemic.
  • Sun, May 29, 2022
    Snapshot for round 11 of the AFL season
    A look at round 11 of the AFL season, where Melbourne suffered its first loss of the season and struggling West Coast made unwanted history.
  • Sun, May 29, 2022
    Top-four Saints pile more misery on North
    St Kilda are back in the AFL top four with a 53-point win over North Melbourne, who were competitive after a week of turmoil, but ultimately were outclassed.
  • Sun, May 29, 2022
    Verbal exchange healthy: Essendon coach
    Essendon coach Ben Rutten has no concern over a heated verbal exchange between two of his star players during their AFL loss to Port Adelaide.
  • Sat, May 28, 2022
    Beaten Demons face AFL selection issues
    Melbourne will be without All-Australian Steven May and might also be missing fellow defender Harrison Petty for next week's clash with the Sydney Swans.
  • Sat, May 28, 2022
    Emerging talent key in Brisbane AFL win
    Brisbane have rallied after a slow opening quarter to secure a 14-point AFL win over GWS, thanks to superstar Lachie Neale and an impressive support cast.
  • Sat, May 28, 2022
    English stars as Bulldogs crush Eagles
    The Western Bulldogs have equalled the record for most goalkickers in a VFL/AFL match during their 101-point demolition of West Coast in Perth.
  • Sat, May 28, 2022
    Hardwick, AFL at odds over umpire call
    The AFL has ticked off a controversial umpiring call in Sydney's win over Richmond after Tigers coach Damien Hardwick queried the reasoning behind the decision.
  • Sat, May 28, 2022
    Saints brace for AFL bounce from 'Roos
    Despite the dramas at Arden St this week, St Kilda coach Brett Ratten expects a fired-up North Melbourne as they mark captain Jack Ziebell's 250th game.
  • Sat, May 28, 2022
    Surging Fremantle end Demons' AFL streak
    Melbourne's 17-game AFL winning streak has come to an end in stunning fashion with Fremantle piling on the last 10 goals to score a 38-point victory at the MCG.
  • Sat, May 28, 2022
    Swans star Franklin offered one-game ban
    Sydney superstar Lance Franklin has been ruled out of the Swans' AFL clash with Melbourne after being handed a one-game ban for striking Trent Cotchin.
  • Fri, May 27, 2022
    AFL can do more on career transition: CEO
    AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan insists it is on the entire football industry to ensure players are ready for life once their careers are over.
  • Fri, May 27, 2022
    AFL rivalry front of Magpies' minds
    Collingwood and Carlton have 128 wins apiece from 260 AFL-VFL encounters in one of the competition's most fierce traditional rivalries.
  • Fri, May 27, 2022
    Blues' Walker to juggle AFLW, NRLW
    Brooke Walker has signed with Parramatta in the NRLW and will miss the opening two-to-three weeks of the AFLW season before returning to Carlton.
  • Fri, May 27, 2022
    Crows coach bullish about Geelong trip
    Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says despite the formlines his team is confident of scoring a rare win in Geelong in Saturday's AFL game against the Cats.
  • Fri, May 27, 2022
    Roos' rebuild pain to be expected: Fagan
    Brisbane's Chris Fagan is hoping North Melbourne stick with embattled coach David Noble, saying any AFL rebuild is going to come with some pain along the way.
  • Fri, May 27, 2022
    Suns hold edge in AFL ruck battle v Hawks
    Gold Coast ruckman Jarrod Witts will be expected to give his midfielders first use of the ball against Hawthorn's part-timers during the AFL clash in Darwin.
  • Thu, May 26, 2022
    Adelaide's Seedsman to miss AFL season
    Adelaide winger Paul Seedsman won't play this AFL season as he continues to struggle with ongoing effects from being concussed last December.
  • Thu, May 26, 2022
    Defiant Noble in for 'long haul' at North
    North Melbourne coach David Noble insists he is "not going anywhere" as the embattled Kangaroos wade through one of the trickiest periods in their AFL history.
  • Thu, May 26, 2022
    Embattled North welcomes help of legends
    North Melbourne chief executive Ben Amarfio says he would gladly welcome any of the despairing Kangaroos legends back at the struggling AFL club.
  • Thu, May 26, 2022
    In-form Tigers wary of Swans in AFL
    Richmond and Sydney both sit at 6-4 going into their AFL clash at the SCG, but Damien Hardwick has played down suggestions the Swans are vulnerable at home.
  • Thu, May 26, 2022
    Mates Voss, McRae start coaching rivalry
    An outstanding social media post from old Brisbane teammate Simon Black has put the focus on Carlton coach Michael Voss and Collingwood counterpart Craig McRae.
  • Thu, May 26, 2022
    Mature-aged Hayes re-signs with St Kilda
    Mature-aged St Kilda recruit Jack Hayes has penned a new two-year deal despite suffering a season-ending ACL tear in the Saints' round six win last month.
  • Thu, May 26, 2022
    Roos' Noble disputes Horne-Francis reports
    Reports No.1 draft pick Jason Horne-Francis was suspended by North Melbourne for flying home for Mother's Day are incorrect, Kangaroos coach David Noble says.
  • Thu, May 26, 2022
    Swans suffer ruck blow ahead of Tiger test
    Sydney ruckman Tom Hickey, Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith and Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker are big names unavailable for round 11 of the AFL season.
  • Wed, May 25, 2022
    AFL coaches defend under-fire umpires
    Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin and his Geelong counterpart Chris Scott are disappointed the standard of umpiring is again in the AFL spotlight.
  • Wed, May 25, 2022
    Dogs' Beveridge addresses Naughton remarks
    Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says his number one priority in press conferences is protecting his players after cryptic comments about Aaron Naughton.
  • Wed, May 25, 2022
    Hawthorn bracing for AFL ruck headaches
    Hawthorn are unlikely to have a recognised ruckman available for the Hawks' AFL clash with Gold Coast and the Suns' in-form big man Jarrod Witts.
  • Wed, May 25, 2022
    Richmond ponder Lynch replacement options
    With Tom Lynch sidelined, Richmond coach Damien Hardwick could play a smaller forward line centred around Jack Riewoldt in the AFL match against Sydney.
  • Tue, May 24, 2022
    Chicken-wing tackle earns Docker AFL ban
    Fremantle player Sam Switkowski will serve a two-game ban after he was sent to the AFL tribunal for his chicken-wing tackle on Collingwood's Jack Ginnivan.
  • Tue, May 24, 2022
    Lions lick wounds, wary of Giants in AFL
    Brisbane captain Dayne Zorko has labelled their shock Hawthorn loss a reality check, but knows it could easily be repeated unless they plug a leaky defence.
  • Tue, May 24, 2022
    Suns' Jeffrey relishes Darwin AFL return
    Joel Jeffrey is relishing the return to his Darwin home, fresh off a breakout five-goal haul that launched the Gold Coast Sun player's AFL career.
  • Mon, May 23, 2022
    Dangerfield set for stint on AFL sidelines
    Patrick Dangerfield will have to complete a mid-season training block to strengthen his injured calf before returning to bolster Geelong's AFL finals push.
  • Mon, May 23, 2022
    Riewoldt calls on AFL to support players
    Nick Riewoldt has called on the AFL to give players more support when they leave the league, after ex-teammate Sam Fisher's arrest on a drug trafficking charge.
  • Mon, May 23, 2022
    Swan veteran Kennedy out for 8-10 weeks
    Sydney veteran Josh Kennedy will help out with some coaching duties while he spends the next two months on the sidelines with a serious hamstring injury.
  • Sun, May 22, 2022
    Bomber Redman cops one-match AFL ban
    Essendon defender Mason Redman has been offered a one-match AFL ban for a strike to the throat that left Richmond's Dion Prestia with a hoarse voice.
  • Sun, May 22, 2022
    Magpies supersub sinks Dockers in Perth
    Collingwood sub Oliver Henry has unleashed a three-goal blitz in the final term to help lift his side to a 36-point win over Fremantle in Perth.
  • Sun, May 22, 2022
    McVeigh puts his stamp on AFL's Giants
    Greater Western Sydney surprised West Coast with several positional changes in Mark McVeigh's first match as caretaker coach on their way to a 52-point win.
  • Sun, May 22, 2022
    Richmond's Indigenous stars light up AFL
    In the AFL's Sir Doug Nicholls Round, it was only fitting that Richmond's Indigenous players made significant contributions to their team's Dreamtime success.
  • Sun, May 22, 2022
    Saints coach heaps praise on King, Hill
    St Kilda coach Brett Ratten has lauded Max King as the difference in a tough contest against Adelaide, and paid tribute to Bradley Hill on his 200th match.
  • Sat, May 21, 2022
    Cats win, but Danger nursing tight calf
    Geelong have withstood a fierce early challenge from Port Adelaide to win by 35 points win at home, but Patrick Dangerfield went off late with a tight calf.
  • Sat, May 21, 2022
    Demons make it 17 straight, defeat North
    Clayton Oliver starred as Melbourne cruised to a 17th-straight AFL win, overcoming a persistent but outclassed North Melbourne by 47 points at Marvel Stadium.
  • Sat, May 21, 2022
    Hamstrung Kennedy out of AFL action
    Swans' Josh Kennedy will be scrutinised by the AFL match review officer over a high hit on Blues' Sam Docherty but has bigger concerns over a hamstring injury.
  • Sat, May 21, 2022
    North's Noble to clarify umpiring with AFL
    North Melbourne coach David Noble says he will be making a phone call to the AFL after being confused by some umpiring decisions in the loss against Melbourne.
  • Sat, May 21, 2022
    Richmond win adds to Bombers' AFL woes
    Richmond firmed up their spot in the AFL top-eight and consigned Essendon to another week under the blowtorch with a 32-point triumph at the MCG.
  • Sat, May 21, 2022
    Stengle shines again for Cats in Port win
    Geelong coach Chris Scott says they knew what they were doing when they recruited small forward Tyson Stengle and brought him to his third AFL club.
  • Sat, May 21, 2022
    Suns confident Thompson avoided third ACL
    Luckless Gold Coast defender Rory Thompson suffered a knee injury against the Western Bulldogs but the Suns are confident he's avoided another ACL rupture.
  • Sat, May 21, 2022
    Swans' Kennedy cops one-match AFL ban
    Sydney co-captain Josh Kennedy is set for a lengthy stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury and also faces a one-match AFL ban for striking.
  • Fri, May 20, 2022
    Beveridge after consistency from Bulldogs
    The Western Bulldogs appear to have got their AFL season back on track but coach Luke Beveridge wants to see consistency from the 2021 grand finalists.
  • Fri, May 20, 2022
    Curnow, Blues hold off Swans in AFL
    Carlton key forward Charlie Curnow booted six goals as the Blues resisted a stern challenge from Sydney to win their AFL clash by 15 points.
  • Fri, May 20, 2022
    Saints back youngsters to cover injuries
    Coach Brett Ratten expects exciting teenagers Nasiah Wangaeneen-Milera and Marcus Windhager to make their most of their chances against Adelaide.
  • Thu, May 19, 2022
    AFL, AFLW players could join forces on pay
    The AFL and AFLW collective bargaining agreements will both expire at the end of their respective seasons, opening the door for possible joint negotiations.
  • Thu, May 19, 2022
    AFLW players to get huge pay rise
    AFLW players have been handed an average 94 per cent pay rise under a new one-year deal with the AFL, but are eyeing a longer season in the future.
  • Thu, May 19, 2022
    Bombers lack consistent hard edge: coach
    Essendon coach Ben Rutten says the Bombers' hardness has proved conditional in their horror start to the AFL season and has demanded a response.
  • Thu, May 19, 2022
    Combative Carlton up for Swans challenge
    Carlton coach Michael Voss has laid down the challenge to his Blues of bouncing back from a five-day break for their AFL blockbuster against Sydney.
  • Thu, May 19, 2022
    Fyfe to play through pain in AFL return
    Fremantle AFL skipper Nat Fyfe is on track to return against Brisbane in round 12, but he won't be pain-free when he steps out onto the field.
  • Thu, May 19, 2022
    Mitchell back into Hawks' AFL midfield
    Experienced Hawthorn on-baller Tom Mitchell will return to the centre square in the AFL clash with Brisbane after a week off through illness.
  • Thu, May 19, 2022
    Power resist rushing Dixon back to AFL
    Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says Charlie Dixon will spend at least one more week in the SANFL before he is considered for an AFL return.
  • Wed, May 18, 2022
    Demons to face AFL selection squeeze
    Unbeaten AFL leaders Melbourne are set to welcome back Christian Salem and Michael Hibberd in coming weeks but face a tough task to work out their best line-up.
  • Wed, May 18, 2022
    Grieving Alberti keeps fighting for AFLW
    Susan Alberti, one of the AFLW's fiercest supporters, turned 75 this week, but amid the celebrations she is grieving the death of her husband Colin North.
  • Wed, May 18, 2022
    Long calls for Bombers Dreamtime statement
    Essendon are under intense scrutiny after a horror start to the AFL season and Michael Long wants to see a turnaround in the Dreamtime clash with Richmond.
  • Wed, May 18, 2022
    Lumumba ends battle with Collingwood
    Collingwood premiership player Heritier Lumumba claims he is walking away from his long-running dispute with the Magpies to release the burden in his life.
  • Wed, May 18, 2022
    Rohan's AFL return set to boost Cats
    Geelong star Gary Rohan has not played an AFL game since September last year but is finally ready to return to action against Port Adelaide this week.
  • Wed, May 18, 2022
    Treloar wants to be a Bulldog to the end
    Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar says running out onto the ground with daughter Georgie for his 200th AFL game will be one of his proudest moments.
  • Wed, May 18, 2022
    United confident of ALM semi fightback
    Coach John Aloisi is confident Western United can overcome a 1-0 deficit from their first A-League Men semi-final leg against Melbourne Victory.
  • Tue, May 17, 2022
    Alberti bemoans delay in AFLW start date
    While the details of the next AFLW season should be known soon, prominent women's football supporter Susan Alberti says it's taken far too long.
  • Tue, May 17, 2022
    Dew confident on new Suns coaching deal
    Out of contract at the end of the AFL season, Stuart Dew believes he will earn a new deal to stay in charge at Gold Coast into 2023 and beyond.
  • Tue, May 17, 2022
    Hipwood can't wait for Lions' talls to gel
    Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood has successfully returned to AFL action and can't wait for the second-placed Lions to get back all of their injured tall forwards.
  • Tue, May 17, 2022
    Hird, Solomon help out GWS' AFL coach
    James Hird will move into an expanded coaching role with GWS to help former Essendon teammate Mark McVeigh after Leon Cameron's departure from the Giants.
  • Tue, May 17, 2022
    Pickett fails in bid to overturn AFL ban
    Richmond's Marlion Pickett will miss the Dreamtime blockbuster after the Indigenous star failed to overturn his one-match ban at the AFL tribunal.
  • Tue, May 17, 2022
    Playing with Rowell good fun for Suns gun
    Gold Coast midfielder Noah Anderson is revelling in an extended run of games alongside good friend Matt Rowell as the Suns threaten the AFL's top eight.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Blues' Williams to miss 10 weeks in AFL
    A high-grade calf injury will sideline Zac Williams for at least the next 10 weeks as Carlton continue their march towards an AFL finals appearance.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Heppell fires back at Essendon's critics
    Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says the Bombers will reinforce the need to support their teammates after Dylan Shiel was mocked by Sydney's Luke Parker.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Maurice Rioli Jr eyes AFL Dreamtime stage
    Maurice Rioli Jr hopes to become the latest member of his family to shine on the Dreamtime at the 'G stage, in front of what's set to be a blockbuster crowd.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Richmond take a swing at Pickett AFL ban
    Richmond will challenge Marlion Pickett's rough conduct charge at the AFL tribunal in a bid to have him available for the Dreamtime match against Essendon.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Senior Kangaroos must step up: Jy Simpkin
    As North Melbourne wallow in the AFL's doldrums, vice-captain Jy Simpkin says it is on the club's senior players to lift ahead of facing premiers Melbourne.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Swans brace for AFL litmus test
    Sydney bounced back to form with a 58-point win over Essendon but face a much tougher test in Friday night's match against Carlton.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Twilight grand final possible: AFL chief
    The AFL's chief executive Gillon McLachlan is ruling out a night grand final but says a twilight start for this year's premiership decider is on the table.
  • Mon, May 16, 2022
    Ugle-Hagan leaning on fellow AFL No.1 pick
    Western Bulldogs forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan admits the pressure of being an AFL No.1 draft pick can get to him but has found support in Sydney's Paddy McCartin.
  • Sun, May 15, 2022
    Blues' win spoils Cameron's farewell
    Carlton have spoiled GWS coach Leon Cameron's farewell match as they ran away with an impressive 30-point victory at Giants Stadium.
  • Sun, May 15, 2022
    GWS overawed by farewell occasion: Cameron
    Greater Western Sydney coach Leon Cameron believes emotions got the better of the Giants in his farewell match as Carlton denied them a winning send-off.
  • Sun, May 15, 2022
    Suns shine in rain to down Dockers in AFL
    Gold Coast have claimed a major AFL scalp, defeating high-flying Fremantle by 36-points at a soggy Metricon Stadium to move to the verge of the top eight.
  • Sun, May 15, 2022
    Tiger Tom Lynch escapes AFL ban
    Richmond forward Tom Lynch is free to play in Saturday's Dreamtime clash with Essendon after being cleared of any wrongdoing over his high fend-off.
  • Sat, May 14, 2022
    English ill, Dogs' concern over Naughton
    Tim English is set to miss another week with severe flu and Aaron Naughton is a doubt with a knee injury after the Western Bulldogs' vital win over Collingwood.
  • Sat, May 14, 2022
    GWS aim to launch from Cameron send-off
    The Giants' AFL finals hopes are slim but experienced midfielder Callan Ward is hopeful they can lift against Carlton in Leon Cameron's final match in charge.
  • Sat, May 14, 2022
    Magpies make no excuses for AFL defeat
    Collingwood were struck down by illness ahead of their clash with the Western Bulldogs but coach Craig McRae does not want to use it as an excuse for the loss.
  • Sat, May 14, 2022
    North coach Noble praises support
    North Melbourne coach David Noble has indicated he's had support from players and people outside the club following intense scrutiny of a post-game spray.