Bombers out to right past wrongs in huge Suns clash A desire to right the wrongs of their 2023 collapse has Essendon determined to finish 2024 with a bang and keep their finals hopes alive. AAP · Aug 9, 2024
Papenhuyzen not lured by bright lights of Sydney yet Ryan Papenhuyzen can understand any hesitation from Melbourne over a new NRL deal, but he has made clear he does not plan on leaving the club for Sydney. AAP · Aug 9, 2024
Coach Mitchell's blunt message to finals-chasing Hawks Hawthorn's finals hopes are on the line and coach Sam Mitchell says his charges are well aware of the high stakes involved in their clash with Carlton. AAP · Aug 9, 2024
Blues coach Voss defends spearhead Charlie Curnow Carlton coach Michael Voss has urged critics of Charlie Curnow to look beyond his recent form slump, pointing to the star forward's body of work since 2022. AAP · Aug 9, 2024
Lions eye top-two finish as AFL flag push gathers steam Brisbane Lions defender Brandon Starcevich has urged his teammates to maintain a short-term focus as they seek to lock in home-ground advantage for the finals. AAP · Aug 9, 2024
Swans, Suns swing the axe following poor losses Sydney coach John Longmire and Gold Coast counterpart Damien Hardwick have axed four players each following disappointing AFL losses last weekend. AAP · Aug 8, 2024
Magpies won't underestimate wounded Swans for SCG clash Collingwood vice-captain Jeremy Howe is expecting an out-of-form Sydney unit to fight tooth and nail in their must-win Friday night clash at the SCG. AAP · Aug 8, 2024
Glory dealt big ALW blow as Sydney sign Hana Lowry Perth Glory's rebuild has been dealt a big blow after star midfielder Hana Lowry defected to Sydney FC on a two-year deal. AAP · Aug 8, 2024
Authentic Jarrad Schofield loving life as Eagles coach West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield has helped transform the team into one of the best pressure sides, and he's loving his time in the hot seat. AAP · Aug 8, 2024
Crows star Rankine marks return by signing new deal Days out from returning following a suspension, Adelaide star Izak Rankine has signed a new deal to keep him with the Crows until at least the end of 2027. AAP · Aug 8, 2024
'There's no chance' - Cats reflect on snaring Cameron Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron hopes there are more flags to come for the Cats as he prepares to notch his 250-game milestone against Fremantle on Saturday. AAP · Aug 8, 2024
Suns chase 'winning season' with finals out of reach Damien Hardwick is targeting wins in the final three rounds of the year to give Gold Coast a positive season record for the first time. AAP · Aug 8, 2024
Racism saga would be over without lawyers: Clarkson AFL coaching great Alastair Clarkson believes the Hawthorn racism saga would already be over without "legal eagles" intervening. AAP · Aug 8, 2024
Do Lions have the answer to Collingwood's Daicos duo? Emerging star Levi Ashcroft says it will be a dream come true to play AFL with his older brother Will after agreeing to join Brisbane as a father-son pick. AAP · Aug 8, 2024
AAP · Aug 8, 2024 Hardwick declares Gabba goal Dusty's greatest moment Dustin Martin has been lauded as one of the AFL's greatest match-winners by past and present Richmond coaches Damien Hardwick and Adem Yze.
AAP · Aug 8, 2024 Giants blow as ruck Briggs to miss Lions clash GWS ruck Kieren Briggs will be sidelined for their AFL top-four clash against the Lions in Brisbane due to soreness.
AAP · Aug 8, 2024 Lynch weighs up return from injury as Tigers eye 2025 Richmond spearhead Tom Lynch has stepped into full training in recent days and is considering the benefits of a late-season return from injury.
AAP · Aug 8, 2024 'Unprecedented' evidence: Samantha Murphy case delayed The case against Samantha Murphy's alleged killer has been delayed by more than three months as a prosecutors work through a "significant" brief of evidence.
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 Out-of-form Swans shake off criticism after Port hiding Sydney player James Rowbottom has dismissed critics' claims their six-week AFL form slump is a result of players not putting the team first.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 7, 2024 From the Pocket: Gold Coast stuck on road to ruin as horror away form leads to another season wasted With another season set to end without a finals appearance, it is time for the Suns to prove the club isn’t a waste of time, money and talent
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 Eagles to give retiring Andrew Gaff two farewell games West Coast have announced they will select Andrew Gaff for games against North Melbourne and Carlton before he retires.
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 AFL's top-eight finals race could be tightest on record The gap between top and eighth could end up being smallest by the end of the home-and-away season since the AFL introduced a final-eight system back in 1994.
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 Josh Treacy's injury not serious: Dockers coach Star Fremantle forward Josh Treacy is battling a "collision injury" but is still a chance to play against Geelong at Optus Stadium on Saturday.
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 Smiling Scott hints at Stringer staying put Essendon coach Brad Scott will not "confirm or deny" Jake Stringer's future but a wry smile has indicated the veteran will remain at the Bombers.
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 Demons eager to keep slim AFL finals dream alive Melbourne's AFL finals hopes are hanging by a thread after three straight losses but coach Simon Goodwin sees a glimmer of hope.