Giants' Kingsley keen to slow Hardwick's rising Suns There's a genuine rivalry between the AFL's two newest clubs, GWS coach Adam Kingsley says as he prepares to pit his wits against old boss Damien Hardwick. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Bombers handed 'wake-up call' by Rozee-inspired Power Port Adelaide duo Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis have taught Essendon's midfielders a lesson in a lop-sided Gather Round encounter at Adelaide Oval. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
'Outrageous' skipper powers Port to big win over Dons Star midfielders Connor Rozee and Jason Horne-Francis were outstanding in Port Adelaide's commanding 69-point home win over Essendon in Gather Round. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Fagan, Lions can show us the path forward: Clarkson After watching his side belted by the Brisbane Lions, North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson will keep the faith as he eyes the bigger picture. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Lions show pride, maul Roos for first AFL win The Brisbane Lions killed the contest against North Melbourne with a seven-goal opening quarter in the Gather Round twilight game at suburban Norwood Oval. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Demons stay focused after blitzing Adelaide mission Christian Petracca won't let Melbourne rest on the laurels of their hot early season form, as the Demons prepare for another quick turnaround to face Brisbane. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Victory hope to strike hammer blow to City in ALM derby If they beat Melbourne City in their upcoming derby, Melbourne Victory can strike a hammer blow to their crosstown rivals' A-League Men finals hopes. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Voss calls on Carlton to banish Gather Round blues Carlton coach Michael Voss says he has learnt valuable lessons from the Blues' failure to handle the hype of the inaugural Gather Round game. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Mariners host Phoenix in likely ALM premiership decider The Premiers Plate is effectively on the line in Gosford on Saturday night, when the second-placed Central Coast Mariners host leaders Wellington. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Hawk Ginnivan wasn't unwanted by Magpies: McRae Collingwood won't home in on Hawthorn's Jack Ginnivan as coach Craig McRae braces for tagger Finn Maginness to again make life difficult for Nick Daicos. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Sydney's Grundy relishing on-field reunion with Adams Sydney ruckman Brodie Grundy is keen to reprise his successful midfield partnership with Taylor Adams, who will debut for the Swans in Gather Round. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Decimated Tigers ponder more forward time for Martin Richmond are down on stocks in attack because of Tom Lynch and Noah Balta's injuries and could be tempted to play Dustin Martin forward more against St Kilda. AAP · Apr 5, 2024
Cats star Blicavs' milestone 'extraordinary': Scott Geelong coach Chris Scott admits he had doubts Mark Blicavs could play one AFL game when he arrived at the club, let alone 250 games. AAP · Apr 4, 2024
Nicks won't give up on winless Crows' AFL finals dream Adelaide will have to defy history if they are to play finals this season after slumping to a 0-4 start with a loss to Melbourne in the Gather Round opener. AAP · Apr 4, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2024 Gather Round folks, the Crows are too plain, too sloppy and too predictable Adelaide fluff their lines on the city’s big opening night but the Demons show their strength in depth
AAP · Apr 4, 2024 Pickett faces AFL scrutiny after Dees' win over Crows Kysaiah Pickett's high contact with Jake Soligo will be looked at by the MRO after Melbourne's 15-point AFL win over Adelaide in the Gather Round opener.
AAP · Apr 4, 2024 Hardwick swings the axe in big Gold Coast Suns shake-up The Gold Coast Suns have dropped six players ahead of Sunday's AFL clash with Greater Western Sydney, in a big statement from coach Damien Hardwick.
AAP · Apr 4, 2024 Hard road, real world set up rising star Gallagher Harvey Gallagher took the hard road to the AFL, but believes his unconventional pathway set him up to deal with injuries and break out at the Western Bulldogs.
AAP · Apr 4, 2024 Kangaroos bracing for Lion-hearted ferocity: Simpkin North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin is forecasting a fierce battle against a Brisbane outfit ruffled by reports of a rift in their playing group.
AAP · Apr 4, 2024 Tide will turn for out-of-favour Bulldog Lobb: coach Rory Lobb is out of favour at the Western Bulldogs but coach Luke Beveridge says the big man has a long future at the AFL club and just needs to bide his time.
AAP · Apr 4, 2024 Port's Georgiades to make AFL comeback after year out Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says forward Mitch Georgiades will play his first AFL game in over a year against Essendon.
AAP · Apr 3, 2024 Marcelo rallies WSW for crucial ALM clash with Roar Western Sydney have the upper hand in the battle for an ALM finals spot and captain Marcelo has urged his side to grasp their opportunity.
AAP · Apr 3, 2024 Demons prepared for Gather Round battle with Adelaide Adelaide have made five changes for the clash with Melbourne, who expect the 0-3 Crows to come out firing in the opening game of the AFL's Gather Round.
AAP · Apr 3, 2024 Kangaroos ready to do the hard stuff against Lions North Melbourne hope to cause Brisbane some more headaches but will have to show they can match the Lions at the contest.
AAP · Apr 3, 2024 Gather Round won't be season-defining: Crows captain There's no bigger stage for Adelaide than opening Gather Round, Jordan Dawson says - but he insists the clash against Melbourne will not be season-defining.