'I'd play 15 rucks': Lions' cult hero staying humble Oscar McInerney has put his grand final heartache in perspective and reflected on the special bond he shares with fellow Brisbane ruckman Darcy Fort. AAP · Mar 20, 2025
Carlton ignore 'noise', make just one change for Hawks Carlton coach Michael Voss is keeping faith with his team, making just one change in the wake of a nightmare capitulation against wooden-spooners Richmond. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
Battered Hawks upset United to force NBL title decider The NBL championship series will go to a deciding fifth game after the injury-hit Illawarra Hawks pulled off a remarkable road win over Melbourne United. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
Coaches split on contentious Archer tribunal verdict A former hard-nosed player, Carlton coach Michael Voss believes AFL followers need to get accustomed to suspensions for incidents like Jackson Archer's. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
Humble Boak to break Port legend Ebert's games record Port Adelaide veteran Travis Boak says he's humbled at breaking the legendary Russell Ebert's games record for the club. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
From the Pocket: Carlton must catch up on the need for speed to restore their shaken belief The Blues rely on ‘pounding the rock’ under coach Michael Voss but could learn much from how the most successful teams now play the game The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2025
Crows winless streak at MCG irrelevant: coach Nicks Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says his club's 11-game winless streak at the MCG is irrelevant to the looming clash against Essendon. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
Tigers won't throw Dusty-like Lalor to the wolves Richmond's No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is already earning comparisons to Dustin Martin but coach Adem Yze is determined not to throw him to the wolves. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
Concussed Bombers star Ridley feeling 'normal' Essendon star Jordan Ridley has pulled up well after entering concussion protocols but Bombers coach Brad Scott is glad the defender will miss at least a week. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
Ferocious, cheeky or ‘nightmare fuel’? Meet Rum’un, Tasmania’s new AFL mascot Rum’un growls like Nosferatu and sports fur made from recycled school polo shirts, track pants and backpacks The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2025
Voss says Curnow's return won't fix Carlton's woes Under-fire Carlton will be boosted by the return of Charlie Curnow but coach Michael Voss insists the spearhead won't be the Blues' silver bullet. AAP · Mar 18, 2025
Magpies forwards eye lift-off from Houston's delivery Dan Houston's outstanding Collingwood debut has whetted the appetite for what is to come as the Magpies seek to bounce back into AFL premiership contention. AAP · Mar 18, 2025
'Gung-ho' Cochrane confident in Suns making top four Despite never having played finals in their 15-season existence, Gold Coast will storm into a top-four finish this year, ex-Suns chairman Tony Cochrane says. AAP · Mar 18, 2025
No.1 draft pick unfazed by 'Dusty' hype at Tigerland No.1 draft pick Sam Lalor is delivering on the hype with a distinctly Dustin Martin-like flavour but he won't be leaning in on comparisons with the AFL great. AAP · Mar 18, 2025
AAP · Mar 18, 2025 Resilient Brisbane Lions move on from adversity Feeling for his struggling teammates, Hugh McCluggage says the Brisbane Lions have to "park" the adversity they have been through recently.
AAP · Mar 18, 2025 Hinkley won't jump early as Port coach, calls for calm Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he's staying the course amid criticism of his succession plan with assistant Josh Carr.
AAP · Mar 18, 2025 Jiath in frame for return as Hawks lose Scrimshaw Hawthorn defender Changkuoth Jiath is primed to make his return from injury as the Hawks look to overturn Jack Scrimshaw's three-match suspension.
AAP · Mar 18, 2025 Magpies declare De Goey 'fit to perform' in AFL return Collingwood have declared premiership star Jordan De Goey available to make his first AFL appearance of the season following knee bruising.
AAP · Mar 17, 2025 Archer ban looms on monster night for AFL tribunal North Melbourne's Jackson Archer, Hawthorn defender Jack Scrimshaw and Richmond forward Tom Lynch will challenge their suspensions at the AFL tribunal.
AAP · Mar 17, 2025 Dockers ruck Jackson rubbishes AFL trade talk Amid speculation about his AFL future, Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson insists he isn't interested in a trade away from the West Australian club.
AAP · Mar 17, 2025 Embarrassed Port deny coach succession plan caused flop Assistant coach Chad Cornes says Port Adelaide's coaching succession plan wasn't a factor in a 91-point loss to Collingwood he described as embarrassing.
AAP · Mar 17, 2025 Poor MCG record won't rattle confident Crows: Crouch Adelaide midfielder Matt Crouch says his club's 10-game losing streak at the MCG won't play on their minds ahead of meeting Essendon at the venue.
AAP · Mar 17, 2025 Bulldogs' nod to old Footscray in centenary celebration The Western Bulldogs will revert to the traditional Footscray name as they celebrate their AFL/VFL centenary in a blockbuster round-two clash with Collingwood.
AAP · Mar 17, 2025 Hawks finding other gears in hot AFL start Hawthorn have found a way to win tough and head into a blockbuster clash with Carlton on the verge of their best start to a season in more than a decade.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2025 Western Bulldogs revive Footscray moniker for centenary game – and possibly beyond The AFL club will revert to their old name to mark their centenary this week, as it explores reviving their traditional identity on an annual basis