AFL tribunal upholds Archer, Lynch, Scrimshaw bans North Melbourne's Jackson Archer's three-game suspension was upheld by the AFL Tribunal, while Tiger Tom Lynch and Hawk Jack Scrimshaw had no luck either. AAP · Mar 16, 2025
Hardwick in McQualter's corner after horror Eagles flop New West Coast coach Andrew McQualter is confident he'll be able to find quick answers after his team suffered a demoralising 87-point loss to Gold Coast. AAP · Mar 16, 2025
Believe the hype: dazzling debuts remind us the AFL future comes fast Next crop of budding stars led by Sam Lalor, Murphy Reid and Levi Ashcroft make immediate impact while a prized Blues recruit is made to wait The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2025
Ben King kicks six but Suns sweat on Ballard injury Gold Coast have thrashed West Coast by 87 points at Perth's Optus Stadium, but scans will reveal whether defender Charlie Ballard has torn his ACL. AAP · Mar 16, 2025
City set ALW unbeaten streak record with Adelaide win Melbourne City have set a new A-League Women unbeaten streak of 19 games with a 4-3 win over Adelaide United, while Newcastle beat Brisbane 3-2. AAP · Mar 16, 2025
Giants' Keeffe earns reward as late shot sinks Demons Lachie Keeffe was the hero for GWS as they came from behind to beat Melbourne by three points in a thrilling finish at a wet and windy MCG. AAP · Mar 16, 2025
Crows content but yet to prove anything: Nicks Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is content with a season-opening win but says his Crows are yet to prove anything. AAP · Mar 16, 2025
Injuries no excuse for lacklustre Saints, says Lyon Adelaide, with a dozen players kicking goals, have overwhelmed St Kilda by 63 points in their season-opener at Adelaide Oval. AAP · Mar 16, 2025
Glory ALM coach taking fan boos on the chin Perth Glory are on track to collect their second consecutive A-League Men wooden spoon after slumping to a 3-1 loss to fellow strugglers Brisbane Roar. AAP · Mar 16, 2025
Horses for courses: Cox flexible on McCartin's best fit Tom McCartin will be swung between Sydney's forward and back lines throughout this AFL season, coach Dean Cox says. AAP · Mar 15, 2025
Pies' Pendlebury sub plan all about management Craig McRae has outlined Collingwood's planning around using Scott Pendlebury as the substitute for the first time in his 405-game career against Port Adelaide. AAP · Mar 15, 2025
Hinkley urges battered Power to maintain their belief Port Adelaide are trying to pick up the pieces after suffering the heaviest defeat of Ken Hinkley's coaching tenure in round-one thrashing from Collingwood. AAP · Mar 15, 2025
Bulldogs turn focus to Magpies celebration match The Western Bulldogs will head into their 100-year celebration match against Collingwood with confidence - but without key players. AAP · Mar 15, 2025
North youngster banned over horror collision North Melbourne's Jackson Archer and Sydney's Justin McInerney have received three-match suspensions from the match review officer. AAP · Mar 15, 2025
AAP · Mar 15, 2025 Roar beat Glory 3-1 in ALM wooden spoon battle Perth Glory are in grave danger of collecting a second consecutive wooden spoon after slumping to a 3-1 loss to fellow strugglers Brisbane Roar.
AAP · Mar 15, 2025 Bulldogs optimistic on defender after horror collision The injury-ravaged Western Bulldogs have claimed a 16-point win over North Melbourne, but defender Luke Cleary was involved in a horror collision.
AAP · Mar 15, 2025 No problems for Houston as Magpies destroy Power Dan Houston's Collingwood debut went off without a hitch as the All-Australian defender shone in a statement win over his former club Port Adelaide.
AAP · Mar 15, 2025 Wanderers come from behind for big ALM victory The Western Sydney Wanderers appeared down and out against Melbourne Victory before a second-half skirmish at CommBank Stadium.
AAP · Mar 15, 2025 Longmuir says Freo 'not tough enough' after AFL belting Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir did not mince his words after his team was blown away by Geelong in their season-opening game.
AAP · Mar 15, 2025 Hawk Scrimshaw dealt three-match ban for Ridley hit Hawthorn are set to be without defender Jack Scrimshaw for at least three matches after he was suspended over a high hit on Essendon's Jordan Ridley.
AAP · Mar 15, 2025 Headbands rule as Smith, Reid shine in Cats' domination Fremantle's AFL debutant Murphy Reid kicked four goals in six minutes, while star recruit Bailey Smith shone for Geelong in their thumping AFL win.
AAP · Mar 14, 2025 Crows star Rankine set for full-time midfield role Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Izak Rankine will play predominantly as a midfielder this season after carving a reputation as a dangerous forward.
AAP · Mar 14, 2025 Demons' refreshed midfield band faces Giant test All eyes will be on Clayton Oliver and Christian Petracca when they line up in Melbourne's refreshed midfield against a red-hot Greater Western Sydney.
AAP · Mar 14, 2025 Friendship on hold as McQualter, Hardwick go to battle Andrew McQualter is looking forward to coaching West Coast for the first time as he comes up against former mentor Damien Hardwick on Sunday.
AAP · Mar 14, 2025 City determined not to overthink ALW record shot Melbourne City are on the verge of setting a new record unbeaten streak in the A-League Women but are determined not to let it get to them.