Lions' concern over key defender's latest setback Brisbane premiership defender Darcy Gardiner faces scans on his injured hamstring after another setback in the Lions' win over Geelong. AAP · Jul 2
Cats coach confident Cameron will fight out of slump Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron is under a spotlight as he battles injury concerns after an unusually quiet display in the loss to Brisbane. AAP · Jul 2
Eagles go on the defensive with out-of-form forward Jack Williams has struggled as a forward this year with just two behinds from four games, but he's set to play as a key defender against Adelaide on Friday. AAP · Jul 2
Fagan 'cool' as Lions star considers playing future Chris Fagan says uncertainty around Lachie Neale's playing future isn't unsettling the Brisbane Lions as they ramp up their bid for a third consecutive flag. AAP · Jul 2
Lethal Lions claw past Cats in top-four statement Kai Lohmann kicked five goals and Brisbane's efficiency in attack was the difference as the reigning premiers exacted revenge on Geelong in a tough away win. AAP · Jul 2
Eagles optimistic AFL career not over for key back The injury absences of Harry Edwards and Reuben Ginbey have left West Coast exposed in defence, and Friday night's bout with Adelaide is another challenge. AAP · Jul 2
Collingwood's 'spiritual leader' back to face Suns Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed the return of a key player for the round-17 clash against out-of-form Gold Coast. AAP · Jul 2
Jack's back, but two fellow Hawks suffer knee injuries While Jack Gunston is back for Saturday's big game against Melbourne amid four changes, two of his Hawthorn teammates have been sidelined with knee injuries. AAP · Jul 2
Ugle-Hagan a long-termer at the Suns, says Hardwick Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is bullish about the futures of two key forwards. AAP · Jul 2
'This circus': Lyon confirms upcoming dinner with Neale Adding another twist to the rampant speculation around Lachie Neale, the Brisbane Lions star is about to have dinner with his old Fremantle coach Ross Lyon. AAP · Jul 2
Solomon expects 'tap on shoulder' in Bombers coach race Essendon caretaker coach Dean Solomon has yet to put his hand up for the fulltime role, but admits he expects a conversation with the club soon. AAP · Jul 2
Giants rule out Josh Kelly return, young ruck re-signs GWS veteran Josh Kelly won't be part of the club's late finals push, while youngster Nick Madden has resisted overtures from rivals to re-sign with the Giants. AAP · Jul 2
Dream switch: former Dee thriving at flying Fremantle Judd McVee has slotted seamlessly into Fremantle's backline, with the former Demon helping the Dockers become the best defensive unit in the league. AAP · Jul 2
Port Adelaide pair backed to extend decorated careers Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr is backing a pair of veterans to continue their decorated careers next year. AAP · Jul 2
AAP · Jul 2 Door opens for forgotten Swan as injury list grows Sydney key forward Hayden McLean has been given a golden opportunity to push his finals case, with coach Dean Cox forced to make four changes due to injury.
AAP · Jul 1 On for young and old as Broncos halves race heats up There is a 14-year age difference between the two and Ezra Mam looms, but Thomas Duffy and Ben Hunt can now prove they are a viable long-term halves pairing.
AAP · Jul 1 'Best footy ahead of us': Lions brace for Cats clash Brisbane enter their AFL blockbuster against Geelong - a rematch of last year's grand final - with increasing confidence they're hitting top form.
AAP · Jul 1 James Hird confirms spot in Essendon coaching race James Hird and Essendon president Andrew Welsh have spoken, as the Bombers step up the search for their new AFL coach next season.
AAP · Jul 1 New faces, new hope as Dogs aim for SCG smash-and-grab Putting an ugly defeat to Sydney behind them, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the side he'll guide to the SCG will be dramatically different.
AAP · Jul 1 'Doesn't get any harder': Lions coach on rivals Geelong Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is comparing his club's rivalry with Geelong to one of the greatest tennis rivalries of all time.
AAP · Jul 1 'Aura': Wilkie backs Lyon for Saints recruiting coup St Kilda co-captain Callum Wilkie says coach Ross Lyon is very good at convincing people, as the club tries to pull off a major recruiting coup.
AAP · Jul 1 'Two steps forward': Longmuir praises unsung Dockers While the Caleb Serongs of the world will take centre stage, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir knows the Dockers' AFL finals charge is built on under-rated stars.
AAP · Jul 1 'Just work through it': Crows star on back injury Adelaide's Riley Thilthorpe is confident he can recapture his All-Australian form after overcoming a nagging back injury.
AAP · Jul 1 No alarm bells at Swans after 'timely' loss to Lions Still second on the ladder, Sydney midfielder James Rowbottom says the AFL flag fancies are far from panicking over a 43-point loss to the Brisbane Lions.
AAP · Jun 30 'Inaccurate': Anderson says Suns aligned despite slump Gold Coast will take a five-game losing streak into Saturday's big home game against Collingwood, but a star Sun remains bullish about his team's prospects.