Final-day fixture sets up bumper AFL finals race The AFL finals race its set for a thrilling crescendo after the league confirmed its fixture for round 24. AAP · Aug 7, 2024
Giants welcome back Kelly, Hipwood a chance for Lions GWS will get a much-needed midfield boost with vice-captain Josh Kelly set to return against Brisbane, while the Lions could welcome back forward Eric Hipwood. AAP · Aug 6, 2024
Tigers' dynasty chapter closes with Martin retirement The face of Richmond's dynasty between 2017 and 2020, superstar midfielder Dustin Martin has retired, officially ushering in a new era. AAP · Aug 6, 2024
Hawkins joins tributes to mark Dustin Martin retirement Geelong's Tom Hawkins has joined the chorus of tributes for Richmond's Dustin Martin after both premiership players announced their retirements on the same day. AAP · Aug 6, 2024
Bulldogs in no rush for English to make contract call Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge insists there is no timeline on off-contract Tim English to make a decision about his future beyond this season. AAP · Aug 6, 2024
Wounded Swans focus on rebound, not damning AFL stat Mired in a shocking slump, AFL ladder leaders Sydney gave players a training reprieve to refresh and refocus for the last three rounds. AAP · Aug 6, 2024
Magpies to get creative without De Goey in finals race Collingwood have kept their premiership defence alive but will have to get creative without midfielder Jordan De Goey, starting in their clash with Sydney. AAP · Aug 6, 2024
GWS embrace the challenge of facing the roaring Lions Set to take on Brisbane at the Gabba, where they are 7-2 this season, GWS know they face the sternest of tests despite already overcoming the Lions this year. AAP · Aug 6, 2024
Geelong champion Tom Hawkins calls time on 359-game AFL career Hawkins won three premierships and booted 796 goals for the Cats, leaving the game as Richmond legend Dustin Martin also announced his retirement The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024
Dustin Martin, triple-premiership AFL hero and Richmond legend, announces retirement The Tigers legend has quit the game effective immediately after 302 games and winning three premierships and the 2017 Brownlow medal The Guardian - AU · Aug 6, 2024
Bombers' Duursma sidelined with hamstring strain Essendon winger Xavier Duursma could miss the rest of the home-and-away season while Collingwood midfielder Tom Mitchell's year is over. AAP · Aug 5, 2024
Players unfazed as top coach candidates reject Eagles Jaymie Graham, Dean Cox, Josh Carr and Nathan Buckley have already ruled themselves out of West Coast's coaching role, but the news hasn't affected the players. AAP · Aug 5, 2024
Zurhaar bullish on North's 2025 finals prospects Re-signed star Cam Zurhaar believes North Melbourne are capable of snapping an eight-year AFL finals drought next season, buoyed by improved form since the bye. AAP · Aug 5, 2024
Lions best placed but Fagan wary in tight finals race The Brisbane Lions' week-by-week focus has worked wonders to date and coach Chris Fagan doesn't plan to change it with the AFL finals fast approaching. AAP · Aug 5, 2024
AAP · Aug 5, 2024 All to play for in tightest AFL finals race No side can afford to rest on their laurels with three rounds remaining in the most hard-fought AFL finals race in memory.
AAP · Aug 4, 2024 Cam Rayner shapes as Lions' finals X-factor Cam Rayner is fulfilling his potential in an outstanding season for the Brisbane Lions, who are charging towards September as the new AFL flag favourites.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2024 Port Adelaide are impostors no more as they smash Sydney’s aura of invincibility The Power celebrated Ken Hinkley’s 400th AFL match as a player or coach in style with a fitting tribute to his own understated confidence and swagger
AAP · Aug 4, 2024 Power surge as Pies, Bombers stay alive in thrillers Collingwood and Essendon are still alive in 2024 and Port Adelaide made a huge move in a record-setting win over out-of-form ladder leaders Sydney.
AAP · Aug 4, 2024 Saints handed 'reality check' by rampant Lions St Kilda coach Ross Lyon conceded the premiership-contending Brisbane Lions taught his side some harsh lessons in an 85-point belting.
AAP · Aug 4, 2024 Tight finishes a concern for Dockers after Bombers loss Fremantle let a 25-point lead slip against Essendon and with it, slipped out of the AFL top four. But coach Justin Longmuir hopes they will learn from it.
AAP · Aug 4, 2024 Flag-favourite Lions put St Kilda to the sword Cam Rayner and Joe Daniher combined for seven goals as the second-placed Brisbane Lions gained a handy percentage boost from their emphatic win over St Kilda.
AAP · Aug 4, 2024 Bombers beat Dockers to keep AFL season alive Essendon have beaten Fremantle by a point to keep their AFL season alive and strike a blow to the Dockers' top-four hopes.
AAP · Aug 4, 2024 Local hero Green caps stunning GWS comeback over Hawks After trailing for the majority of the game, GWS have mounted an unlikely fourth-quarter comeback to stun top-eight rivals Hawthorn in Canberra.
AAP · Aug 4, 2024 Jaymie Graham another out of running for Eagles job Former West Coast player and current Fremantle assistant Jaymie Graham has joined a growing list of coaches to rule themselves out of the Eagles' senior job.
AAP · Aug 4, 2024 'Utterly unacceptable': Longmire laments Swans loss Sydney coach John Longmire has lashed a lack of effort after the Swans lost by 112 points to Port Adelaide, the club's fifth biggest loss in their history.