Scott blames 'rust' for Cats fade-out against Magpies Geelong coach Chris Scott expects his team to improve after losing to Collingwood, but Tom Stewart will be sidelined with a knee injury. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
Magpies manage emotions on way to big win Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe faces surgery after fracturing his forearm in the big win over Geelong. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
Magpies beat Cats but lose star Jeremy Howe, hospitalised with a broken arm Collingwood's Jeremy Howe was in agony when stretchered off the MCG with a fractured forearm early in the Magpies' win over Geelong. The New Daily · Mar 17, 2023
Jeremy Howe's gruesome arm injury leaves Collingwood players emotional in win over Geelong Collingwood captain Darcy Moore admitted it was difficult to continue playing their season opener against Geelong after Jeremy Howe's "distressing" arm injury. ABC News · Mar 17, 2023
Adelaide battle back to earn ALW draw against Newcastle Newcastle Jets led 2-0 at halftime but it was not enough to earn more than a share of the points against Adelaide United in the A-League Women. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
'Brownlow Bont' to lead Bulldogs in big Demons opener Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is expecting big things from Marcus Bontempelli in 2023, as he leads a side that can 'shake up the competition'. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
Injury scare for GWS veteran Phil Davis Struck down by two serious hamstring injuries last year, GWS defender Phil Davis has damaged an ankle at training. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
AFL suspends use of disability zone by TV networks after footy fans air their concerns The AFL has suspended TV networks' use of a marked wheelchair space for the rest of round 1 after a father and son struggled to find appropriate seating during a footy game. ABC News · Mar 17, 2023
Walters sees 1990s qualities in current Broncos team Brisbane prop Pat Carrigan is set to face St George Illawarra after emergency dental surgery as the Broncos celebrate past glories and look to repeat them. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
Canberra, Victory battle in high stakes ALW fixture Melbourne Victory could seal a position in the A-League Women's finals if they beat Canberra United at McKellar Park on Saturday afternoon. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
Dragon Sloan grows up, buries hatchet with Griffin St George Illawarra fullback Tyrell Sloan has admitted he was a "big sook" and "needed to grow up" after losing the Dragons' fullback jersey last year. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
Clarkson turns selection eye towards North's AFL future North Melbourne sprung a selection surprise for their clash with West Coast when veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein was overlooked in favour of Tristan Xerri. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan admits there are too many gambling ads and hints at tighter restrictions The CEO’s comments follow criticism from politicians, players and fans who support a ban on TV and radio adverts The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2023
Clarkson still unsure on racism investigation timeline North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has no line of sight on how long the investigation into racism allegations from his time at Hawthorn will take. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
AAP · Mar 17, 2023 WNBL juggernauts square off in grand finals series Townsville will hope to make it sweet 16 when they face the Southside Flyers in the WNBL grand final series on a 14-game win streak.
AAP · Mar 17, 2023 Lions coach lauds hyped Ashcroft ahead of AFL debut Brisbane coach Chris Fagan expects hyped youngster Will Ashcroft to handle his AFL debut against Port Adelaide with aplomb.
AAP · Mar 16, 2023 Essendon spearhead Wright re-signs until 2027 Essendon spearhead Peter Wright has backed the AFL club's direction under new coach Brad Scott by signing a four-year contract extension.
AAP · Mar 16, 2023 Blues coach Voss wants extra time to decide AFL draws Debate is again raging about whether the AFL should decide drawn matches with extra time, after the Richmond-Carlton season opener ended all square.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023 Concussion dominates headlines as NRL and AFL seasons get under way Australia’s biggest sporting bodies are threading a very fine needle with concussion and long-term brain damage
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023 Dustin Martin makes his mark as AFL season opens with stalemate at the MCG A scrappy contest ended in a draw as the Tigers’ talisman showed signs of his best after a difficult 2022
The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023 Late Lynch goal seals thrilling draw in Tigers-Blues season opener Tom Lynch's last-gasp heroics have snatched a thrilling draw for Richmond in the AFL season opener against traditional rival Carlton.
Daily Record · Mar 16, 2023 Hamilton Accies captain Dylan McGowan's return would be down to his 'professionalism', says boss John Rankin has hinted that his skipper may make his first-team return on Saturday
AAP · Mar 16, 2023 Lynch goal seals draw in Tigers-Blues AFL season opener Richmond and Carlton have played out a thrilling draw in the AFL season opener as Tom Lynch and Charlie Curnow kicked three goals each at the MCG.
AAP · Mar 16, 2023 Steven May out injured as Dees take on 'Dinosaur Dogs' A calf injury has sidelined Melbourne's star defender Steven May in a huge blow for the Demons ahead of their round-one AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs.
AAP · Mar 16, 2023 Still no timeline for Nic Naitanui's Eagles return Star West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui is running again, but there's still no clarity about when he will return to AFL action following his Achilles injury.