Experienced Cats know what lies ahead in flag defence New Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says after so many years of falling short, the reigning premiers know how hard it will be to go back-to-back. AAP · Mar 9, 2023
Skipper Merrett not fazed by Bombers legend's criticism New Essendon captain Zach Merrett respects the opinion of club great Matthew Lloyd, who has demanded the Bombers toughen up for the new AFL season. AAP · Mar 9, 2023
AFL captains agree on Brisbane Lions as the only lock-in for finals, but Geelong Cats are the most likely to make grand final The 18 AFL captains have their say on the 2023 season and they only agree on one side as a lock-in to make finals, but it's not the team that's most-favoured to make the grand final in September. ABC News · Mar 9, 2023
Geelong favoured by captains to again make grand final A survey of AFL captains shows most believe premiers Geelong will reach another grand final and Melbourne's Clayton Oliver is their Brownlow Medal favourite. AAP · Mar 8, 2023
Broken Hill garage sale raises further $11,000 for family of Ryan Lines after strep-A complications Broken Hill residents have come together to support the latest fundraising effort for the family of Ryan Lines, with more than $140,000 raised through a variety of funding streams. ABC News · Mar 8, 2023
Bulldogs sign Sam Darcy until the end of 2025 Western Bulldogs rising star Sam Darcy says he's thrilled to re-sign with the club and follow in the footsteps of his dad and grandpa. AAP · Mar 8, 2023
Atkins, Cats hungry as ever for AFL flag defence Geelong midfielder Tom Atkins has been buoyed by the Cats' preparation for the new AFL season, declaring the reigning premiers hungry for more success. AAP · Mar 8, 2023
Human error to blame for St Kilda's audio blunder Game day audio from St Kilda coach Ross Lyon and his assistants was accidentally uploaded to a place where rival AFL clubs could access it. AAP · Mar 8, 2023
O'Meara reveals why Mundy comparisons embarrass him Former Hawk Jaeger O'Meara was lured to Fremantle to replace retired champion David Mundy, but says he can't compare to the champion Docker. AAP · Mar 8, 2023
North's McKay injured, will miss start of AFL season North Melbourne's key backman Ben McKay will miss the opening rounds of the AFL season because of a foot injury. AAP · Mar 8, 2023
Adelaide rebuild is over, finals on the agenda: Smith Adelaide defender Brodie Smith says the Crows have shifted focus from hoping to expecting to win games as the club eyes a return to the AFL finals. AAP · Mar 8, 2023
Mitchell fit as Souths aim to exploit Penrith 'cracks' Latrell Mitchell is fit to face Penrith and will be expected to back up his talk after claiming he could see a disconnect among the Panthers. AAP · Mar 8, 2023
Title fire burns for Townsville WNBL coach of the year Townsville's WNBL coach and former Australian under-19 talent Shannon Seebohm won't be satisfied until his side's dominance translates into a title. AAP · Mar 7, 2023
Buckley: Ginnivan's AFL feats will speak for themselves Collingwood great Nathan Buckley says the proof will be in the pudding when Jack Ginnivan returns from suspension in round three. AAP · Mar 7, 2023
AAP · Mar 7, 2023 Content Casboult relishing King pairing at Suns Key forward Levi Casboult stepped up at his new AFL club last season and now wants to reap the rewards alongside the fit-again Ben King on the Gold Coast.
AAP · Mar 7, 2023 Port content with need for speed: coach Hinkley Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is content with a need for speed as his club eyes a return to the AFL finals.
AAP · Mar 6, 2023 Crows boast most potent attack in years, says Laird Adelaide's triple club champion Rory Laird says the Crows boast their most potent forward line since the 2017 group of attackers who reached the grand final.
AAP · Mar 6, 2023 Cotchin, De Goey clear to play in AFL's opening round The AFL match review officer found Richmond's Trent Cotchin and Collingwood's Jordan De Goey both guilty of offences, but the pair have avoided suspension.
AAP · Mar 6, 2023 Magpie Patrick Lipinski undergoes more shoulder surgery Collingwood midfielder Patrick Lipinski has undergone shoulder surgery after suffering a dislocation during a pre-season match against Hawthorn.
AAP · Mar 6, 2023 Crow Thilthorpe's uphill battle for berth in AFL opener He's the No.2 pick from the 2020 AFL national draft, but Riley Thilthorpe may not be needed for Adelaide's round-one clash with GWS.
AAP · Mar 6, 2023 Gold Coast hold no AFL fears, says fit-again Miller Gold Coast co-captain Touk Miller welcomes expectations of making the AFL finals for the first time while declaring himself over a hamstring injury.
AAP · Mar 6, 2023 Young ready to answer Dockers' AFL leadership call Fremantle leadership group member Hayden Young has overcome the initial doubts he had about whether he could step into the role so early in his AFL career.
ABC News · Mar 6, 2023 Queensland Football Club merchandise makes Melbourne surgeon Ken Sakata extra cash Thousands of people across the world are sporting Melbourne-made jerseys, hoodies and T-shirts for a team that doesn't exist.
AAP · Mar 5, 2023 Fifita fires next to Foran with contract no worry Justin Holbrook is confident David Fifita's contract negotiations won't distract him at Gold Coast this year, after he starred in the win over Wests Tigers.
AAP · Mar 5, 2023 Glory slip up in 1-1 ALW draw with Wanderers Perth Glory have missed the chance to post a fifth straight victory after being held to a 1-1 draw by Western Sydney.