The Latest Breaking News on AFL

Essendon's 'best case' for keeping free agent ruck

Sam Draper has been presented with a case that Essendon remains his best option, but Bombers coach Brad Scott won't pressure the ruck into making a call.

AAP · Aug 20, 2025

Magpies make Hill concession, Howe concussion call

Norm Smith Medallist Bobby Hill's chances of returning for Collingwood's AFL finals campaign are fading, but Jeremy Howe is fit to play against Melbourne.

AAP · Aug 20, 2025

Coach weighs in as AFL grants Crows' wish over slur ban

A rival coach says Adelaide star Izak Rankine shouldn't be demonised as he awaits a looming ban from the AFL for making a homophobic slur.

AAP · Aug 19, 2025

Blues want speed, depth as star's exit looms

Ruckman Tom De Koning's 100th game for Carlton looms as his last for the club, while coach Michael Voss knows what the Blues need to improve their list.

AAP · Aug 19, 2025

Saints, Nas aim to 'shift the dial' after massive deal

Now Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has become the AFL''s first $2 million player, he and St Kilda are targeting a finals return.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025

'Two-game season': Suns aim to seal first finals spot

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is upbeat about their two season-defining games in round 24, despite the grief that shrouded their loss to GWS.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025

Star Crow still waiting for homophobic slur ban

Adelaide's Izak Rankine remains uncertain how long he'll be banned by the AFL for using a homophobic slur, with a verdict now expected on Wednesday.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025

AFL set for final day of drama this damp squib of a season so desperately needs

The season has taken the longest of roads to get to this point, but with a dramatic final round on the cards, the destination might mean more than the journey

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2025

Hill-start unlikely as Magpies push for top-four spot

Collingwood's Bobby Hill has had limited involvement in the back end of the AFL season through personal issues and is unlikely to return against Melbourne.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025

Lions forward out with dodgy calf, Berry still a chance

Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood might not play again until the preliminary final, but Jarrod Berry is still a chance to feature against Hawthorn on Sunday.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025