'Different week': Bulldogs close in on wildcard spot The Western Bulldogs can lock in a wildcard spot, at least, if they beat North Melbourne and coach Luke Beveridge wants them to embrace the pressure. AAP · Aug 5
Carlton star full of praise for selfless coach Fraser After Carlton's stunning 76-point demolition of reigning premiers Brisbane, Blues star Sam Walsh has shared his thoughts on caretaker coach Josh Fraser. AAP · Aug 5
Top footy codes drowning in grog and gambling adverts Alcohol advertising has a firm grip on Australia's two major football codes, with children exposed to the ads every time they watch a match. AAP · Aug 4
Collingwood utility added to growing injury list A Collingwood utility has been added to the club's growing injury list, but Melbourne are hopeful a star defender could return this weekend. AAP · Aug 4
'That'll do me': Clarkson addresses North future As speculation mounts over his future at Arden St, North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has addressed his contract situation. AAP · Aug 4
Doubt and frustration, but Suns skipper keeping faith Gold Coast captain Noah Anderson admits frustration at slipping from finals contention but remains bullish about the future of the Suns. AAP · Aug 4
'Most important': Victory boss hopeful of Mata return Spanish superstar Juan Mata won't be rushed into a decision on whether he returns to Melbourne Victory, but he is new coach Giovanni Savarese's top priority. AAP · Aug 4
'A little dip': Reigning premier Brisbane on shock loss Brisbane midfielder Jarrod Berry says the Lions won't be jumping at shadows in response to their shock loss to Carlton. AAP · Aug 4
'Comfortable anywhere': Fremantle embrace MCG challenge One of Fremantle's key forwards is adamant the Dockers are comfortable playing anywhere as they prepare to meet Melbourne at the MCG. AAP · Aug 4
'A stretch': Coaches speak on AFL's controversial memo The AFL has warned clubs they risk being sanctioned should they rest players in round 24, but several coaches say they won't be paying attention to the memo. AAP · Aug 4
Another Richmond premiership hero calls it quits Just six premiership players will remain at Richmond from their golden era, with defender Nathan Broad to retire after the Tigers' round 23 game. AAP · Aug 4
‘I might be on to something here’: how one man gamified AFL pain and glory in an online sensation The creator of the viral game Footy Redraft says he has been shocked by the exclusively positive feedback after millions of seasons were simulated by players in less than a month The Guardian - AU · Aug 3
Hawthorn coach Mitchell makes call on future Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has signed a contract extension through to the end of the 2030 AFL season. AAP · Aug 3
'Lot of nonsense': Dearden clears air on Cowboys future North Queensland's co-captain is aiming for a round 26 return from injury as he opened up on speculation around his future at the club. AAP · Aug 3
AAP · Aug 3 How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years Entertainment and sporting manager Ralph Carr managed to hide his sex crimes from media reporting for almost three years because of mental health concerns.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 3 Ralph Carr, entertainment industry and AFL figure, revealed as Melbourne businessman guilty of raping former staffer Suppression order lifted over 66-year-old, who also goes Ralph Carnovale-Carr, after he was found guilty of two counts of rape and one of sexual assault
AAP · Aug 3 NBL lays out AFL-like criteria for expansion clubs NBL Group chief executive David Stevenson has spoken about the league's plans for expansion and clubs' complaints over travel and flights.
AAP · Aug 2 Key Bomber too down on confidence for AFL level Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says defender Ben McKay doesn't have the form or confidence to play at AFL level at the moment.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 2 Josh Fraser morphs from low-key interim coach to best man for top Carlton job The Blues’ 76-point demolition of the reigning premiers Brisbane indicated just how much the club’s young talent is responding to Fraser
AAP · Aug 2 Crows cruise past Bombers to go fourth in AFL Adelaide have returned to winning ways, beating last-placed Essendon by 72 points to climb to fourth on the AFL ladder.
AAP · Aug 2 Top four alive: Demons hold on to defeat battling Suns Melbourne have emerged with a hard-fought nine-point AFL defeat of Gold Coast at People First Stadium.
AAP · Aug 2 Yze praises veterans after Tigers beat wayward Eagles Richmond coach Adam Yze praised his veterans after the Tigers snapped an eight-game losing streak by defeating an inaccurate West Coast at the MCG.
AAP · Aug 1 Carlton caretaker to make coaching call this week After a stunning 9-2 record as Carlton's caretaker, Josh Fraser has says he will make a call this week about whether he enters the Blues coaching process.
AAP · Aug 1 'Not panicking': Lions optimistic after horror night The Brisbane Lions will sweat on scans to key players who were injured in a shock 76-point smashing of Carlton just a month out from finals.
AAP · Aug 1 'Never surrender': Giants on the hunt for wildcard spot GWS coach Adam Kingsley says the Giants are embracing a mantra introduced by the club's inaugural coach as they hunt a wildcard berth.