The Latest Breaking News on AFL

Debutant fires in Essendon's scrappy Dreamtime win

Essendon have responded from a 91-point smashing last week, taking care of Richmond in a sluggish Dreamtime at the 'G contest.

AAP · May 23, 2025

'Everything happens for a reason': Rioli ahead of 100th

After two major controversies this season, Port Adelaide's Indigenous forward Willie Rioli will reach 100 AFL games in the Sir Doug Nicholls round.

AAP · May 23, 2025

Demons jump to the defence of out-of-form spearhead

Jacob Van Rooyen has taken a surprise step back this year, but Melbourne are backing the spearhead to regain his mojo and play a key part in the club's future.

AAP · May 23, 2025

Tighter defence gives Kangas chance to take down Pies

North Melbourne will start rank outsiders against AFL ladder leaders Collingwood but hope their improving team defence can be the key to an upset.

AAP · May 22, 2025

Cats coach has 'inside info' on divisive AFL technology

Geelong coach Chris Scott has challenged the AFL to prove its goal-line technology actually works following another hotly debated call to overturn a goal.

AAP · May 22, 2025

Dogs coach Beveridge in fiery Cornes confrontation

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge's frosty relationship with commentator Kane Cornes reached a flashpoint in a fiery interaction at GMHBA Stadium.

AAP · May 22, 2025

Bailey Smith's new barb pours fuel on Cats-Dogs rivalry

Geelong recruit Bailey Smith has poured more fuel on the fire in his ongoing rivalry with the Western Bulldogs with another pointed dig at his former club.

AAP · May 22, 2025

AFL urged to go beyond mental health round with player voices to tackle stigma

Experts call for sharing of first-person stories to better reach community after pleas for themed round return in wake of Adam Selwood’s death

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2025

Smith shines as Cats survive Dogs' challenge in classic

Bailey Smith was the central figure as Geelong outlasted the Western Bulldogs by 14 points in a high-scoring and entertaining contest.

AAP · May 22, 2025

Blues' Hollands takes leave again as De Koning returns

Carlton's Elijah Hollands has taken personal leave for the second time this season while teammate Tom De Koning headlines the inclusions in round 11.

AAP · May 22, 2025