'Urgency' at Essendon in bid to end AFL finals pain There is a new drive at Tullamarine, as Essendon's players work to lift the former powerhouse out of mediocrity and into a new era of success. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
Magpies' Cox apologises for pushing Giants' ruck coach Mason Cox has apologised for shoving Greater Western Sydney ruck coach Shane Mumford before Collingwood's AFL opening-round match against the Giants. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
Suns get instant proof of Hardwick preachings: King Gold Coast forward Ben King says the Suns got an instant justification of new coach Damien Hardwick's tactics in their win against Richmond. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
Blues contact Johnston over racism class action claims Carlton chief executive Brian Cook says the AFL needs to be "concerned" about the class action alleging historic racism in the game. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
GWS veteran Haynes out of the woods, in for flag chase After overcoming a long health battle, GWS veteran Nick Haynes is looking to recapture his All-Australian form and push for a maiden premiership with the club. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
Port ace Butters cleared for AFL premiership-opener Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr says dynamic on-baller Zak Butters has overcome an ankle injury and is a certain starter against West Coast. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
Oliver's AFL form one bonus as Demons lick wounds Melbourne vice-captain Jack Viney says the Demons were beaten at the contest "convincingly" in their season-opening loss to Sydney last Thursday night. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
Finals-chasing City seek to back up against Wanderers Three days after beating leaders Wellington, Melbourne City are determined to back up against Western Sydney in a game crucial to the A-League Men finals race. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
Cats hungry to contend after premiership defence flop Geelong's 2022 premiership defence ended with a whimper and a 12th-placed finish in 2023, but speedster Max Holmes says it has made the Cats hungrier than ever. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
Holmes unfazed by contract speculation, Judd comparison Geelong young gun Max Holmes appeared poised for a breakout AFL season and is happy to handle high expectations and speculation about his future. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
Suli's new love of training spicing life at Dragons St George Illawarra centre Mosese Suli played superbly in the opening round NRL win over Gold Coast and attributes it to a new-found resolve off the field. AAP · Mar 10, 2024
Sam Docherty’s endless ‘kicks in the guts’ show us the power of overcoming adversity The Carlton defender has endured more setbacks than most AFL players but faces another stint on the sidelines after a third ACL tear The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2024
Gielnik hat-trick steers Victory to Adelaide rout Emily Gielnik's hat-trick led Melbourne Victory to a 4-1 win over Adelaide United while Melbourne City beat Newcastle 2-0 courtesy of Hannah Wilkinson's double. AAP · Mar 10, 2024
Hawks level play-off series 1-1 with OT win over United Unsung Will Hickey's huge offensive rebound and putback forced overtime and helped carry Illawarra to a series-squaring five-point win over Melbourne. AAP · Mar 10, 2024
AAP · Mar 10, 2024 Bruhn set to take-off as Geelong midfield evolves After getting better the longer 2023 went on, youngster Tanner Bruhn is set for more midfield time in his second season at Geelong.
AAP · Mar 10, 2024 Jets players facing punishment for late fadeout Adam Taggart scored two second-half goals to secure a 2-2 draw for Perth Glory, and Newcastle coach Rob Stanton wasn't happy with his team's fadeout.
AAP · Mar 10, 2024 AFL to investigate Cox's 'bizarre' pre-match stunt GWS forward Brent Daniels has called out Collingwood's Mason Cox's pre-match stunt with Giants ruck coach Shane Mumford as "bizarre".
AAP · Mar 9, 2024 Stop downplaying racism, integrity boss tells sports Sport Integrity Australia chief David Sharpe says national sports leaders must stop downplaying racism as fresh claims emerge involving the AFL.
AAP · Mar 9, 2024 Collingwood will learn lessons from GWS defeat: McRae Collingwood may have been denied the perfect start to their premiership defence by GWS but coach Craig McRae says his players are already licking their wounds.
AAP · Mar 9, 2024 O'Halloran up next for GWS after Ward's injury blow GWS midfielder Callan Ward's shoulder injury is expected to sideline him for two months, opening the door for Xavier O'Halloran to step up in his absence.
AAP · Mar 9, 2024 Popovic encouraged by win for much-improved Victory Melbourne Victory coach Tony Popovic has been left chuffed with his team's performance at Adelaide United where they ran out 2-1 winners.
AAP · Mar 9, 2024 Dragons' Sloan credits tough Flanagan chats for reboot St George Illawarra No.1 Tyrell Sloan, who's started the NRL season with a hat-trick, has credited coach Shane Flanagan for helping him flourish.
AAP · Mar 9, 2024 Taggart the hero as Glory snatch 2-2 draw against Jets Socceroos coach Graham Arnold had a front-row seat to the Adam Taggart show as Perth Glory came from 2-0 down to snatch a 2-2 draw against Newcastle.
AAP · Mar 9, 2024 Giant wake-up call for Collingwood in loss to GWS Callum Brown, Jesse Hogan and Brent Daniels all hit the scoreboard regularly to help GWS to a decisive 32-point win over AFL premiers Collingwood.
AAP · Mar 9, 2024 Fornaroli at the double as Victory roll Adelaide United A goal in each half from Bruno Fornaroli has lifted Melbourne Victory to third in the A-League Men with a 2-1 win against Adelaide United.