The Latest Breaking News on AFL

Why Mitchell's still smiling after Gabba near-miss

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell won't dwell on the missed opportunity in Brisbane as the Hawks instead ponder a potential charge from eighth to win the flag.

AAP · Aug 24, 2025

Fremantle meet the moment as AFL’s final round unfolds in dramatic fashion

The Dockers shrugged off intense pressure to secure a fully-deserved place in this year’s finals, but for the Bulldogs it was the same old story

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2025

Dockers' concern over Serong as Wagner sidelined

Caleb Serong's high contact with an opponent was a talking point after Fremantle locked in their first AFL finals appearance in three years.

AAP · Aug 24, 2025

Bomber's late heroics snatch win over Eagles

Sophie Alexander has kicked the winning goal at the death to deliver Essendon a thrilling five-point win over West Coast for a 2-0 start to the AFLW season.

AAP · Aug 24, 2025

'That's what he does': Greene the hero in Giants win

Inspired by Toby Greene's fourth-quarter performance, GWS have held on for a nailbiting win over St Kilda to guarantee themselves a home final in September.

AAP · Aug 24, 2025

Banned Rankine heads overseas as Crows eye AFL flag

Izak Rankine has headed to Europe as he serves a four-match ban over his homophobic slur, while his Adelaide teammates focus on their AFL flag tilt.

AAP · Aug 24, 2025

Dean Cox backs one-win Eagles to come good again

West Coast have just endured a one-win season for the first time in the club's proud history, but there is optimism the worst is behind them.

AAP · Aug 23, 2025

Slow-starting Swans cop big spray in win over Eagles

Sydney have unleashed a six-goal third-quarter blitz to overcome a half-time deficit and ensure Dean Cox's homecoming was a happy one.

AAP · Aug 23, 2025

Crows' climb an AFL rebuild beacon for Kangaroos

North Melbourne have finished in the AFL's bottom three for six consecutive years but are hopeful of climbing up the ladder next season.

AAP · Aug 23, 2025

Healthy Geelong roll into another finals series

Geelong have cruised past rebuilding Richmond for the second time in eight weeks, triumphing by 39 points to lock up a top-two finish ahead of the finals.

AAP · Aug 23, 2025