The Latest Breaking News on AFL

AFL invite backlash as they make it up as they go with Willie Rioli case

Inconsistency at head office has resulted in a tedious, toxic, utterly avoidable mess. The whole thing could have been handled so much better

The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2025

Jamie Elliott kicks six goals as Pies down Dockers

Jamie Elliott and Jack Crisp have played match-winning roles as Collingwood overcame a lopsided inside 50m count to post a brave 14-point win over Fremantle.

AAP · May 8, 2025

Home advantage big for Western in Adelaide final

Western United are confident playing at homeground Ironbark Fields can give them the extra edge needed to topple Adelaide United in their elimination final.

AAP · May 8, 2025

Oliver 'frustrated' at AFL speculation: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says there was nothing more to Clayton Oliver's AFL week off than the health and well-being of the star midfielder.

AAP · May 8, 2025

Max gone? Mitchell wants to see back of Dees skipper

Melbourne captain Max Gawn is in vintage form and has been giving Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell headaches ahead of their MCG clash in round nine.

AAP · May 8, 2025

Swans hopeful McDonald will make AFL return this season

Sydney's Logan McDonald will have surgery again after going under the knife in the off-season, but coach Dean Cox is hopeful he can make his return this season.

AAP · May 8, 2025

Hawks rest Barrass, Bulldogs lose Adam Treloar

Tom Barrass will sit out Hawthorn's clash with Melbourne as Sam Mitchell manages the experienced defender's workload with an eye towards the AFL finals.

AAP · May 8, 2025

Dockers won't swing axe after St Kilda horror show

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the Dockers have shared the blame over their horror loss to St Kilda and he has no plans of swinging the axe.

AAP · May 7, 2025

AFL dream 'will end' without pro-stadium vote

The AFL aspirations of a state will be "over" if a parliamentary vote doesn't give the green light to a controversial waterfront stadium.

AAP · May 7, 2025

From the Pocket: Fremantle still look good on paper – but since when has that mattered?

This Dockers side still has a lot of deficiencies around the edges and is both flattered and burdened by lofty expectations

The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2025