'A happy footballer': Crows star returning to form Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks was rapt after one of their most important players impressed in the Gather Round win over Carlton. AAP · Apr 9
'Bringing the heat': Dockers wary of wounded Magpies Dockers forward Isaiah Dudley reckons a Collingwood side coming off a tough loss to Brisbane makes them opponents to be wary of. AAP · Apr 9
Crows' second term sinks Blues in Gather Round opener While Carlton were downed by Adelaide for their third-straight loss, it proved a more competitive performance from the Blues. AAP · Apr 9
Richards leads Bulldogs inclusions for big Hawks clash The ladder-leading Western Bulldogs have made four changes for their big Norwood Oval match on Saturday against Hawthorn. AAP · Apr 9
Collingwood back Nick Daicos to return and deliver Nick Daicos and Scott Pendlebury are due to return for Collingwood against Fremantle and forward Beau McCreery is confident they are ready to make an impact. AAP · Apr 9
Collard denies slur allegations at AFL Tribunal St Kilda forward Lance Collard will wait to learn his fate after denying allegations at the AFL Tribunal that he used a homophobic slur against an opponent. AAP · Apr 9
'Maintain the rage': Demons coach challenges players Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season. AAP · Apr 9
AFL 'not blind' to Western Sydney challenges Football participation numbers in Western Sydney are in the spotlight and AFL chief operating officer Tom Harley acknowledges the challenges the sport faces. AAP · Apr 9
It's been hard: Flanagan vows to turn Dragons around Shane Flanagan insists he is still the right man to turn St George Illawarra around, while knowing he needs wins fast to keep his job as Dragons coach. AAP · Apr 9
Lions' All-Australian boost as hot Roos await Two integral Brisbane Lions should return to face a confident North Melbourne, who were unlucky to settle for a draw when they met last season. AAP · Apr 9
Whatever it takes: Port's sights set on top draftee Coach Josh Carr says Port Adelaide will do whatever it takes to land potential No.1 draftee Dougie Cochrane despite changes to the AFL draft bidding system. AAP · Apr 9
Tex's Crows ready to make Gather Round statement Adelaide and Carlton will kick off Gather Round and Crow Taylor Walker wants to hit the ground running, and keep the showpiece event in South Australia. AAP · Apr 8
From the Pocket: Music works for a showman like Charlie Cameron but fans need space between the notes Not every moment, and not every game, is worthy of Sweet Caroline The Guardian - AU · Apr 8
Dillon, Malinauskas haggle over AFL Gather Round deal This is the last year of the current AFL Gather Round deal and there's no indication yet when a new agreement might be announced. AAP · Apr 8
AAP · Apr 8 Star Collingwood duo declared fit to face Fremantle Collingwood coach Craig McRae has cleared a star duo to return from injury in Friday night's clash against Fremantle in Adelaide.
AAP · Apr 8 Embattled Blues out to avoid another costly drop-off Carlton's drop-offs late in games has the Blues and coach Michael Voss under the pump but spearhead Harry McKay is confident they can fix the issue.
AAP · Apr 8 'Find a solution': Crows great on latest umpiring error Former Adelaide captain Taylor Walker wants solutions to be found following a series of umpiring errors that have gone against his AFL club.
AAP · Apr 8 The AFL shamed me: ex-Port coach on controversial fine Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says the AFL shamed him, then exploited him, over his controversial $20,000 fine.
AAP · Apr 7 We were 'pathetic': Eagles leaders cop the blame West Coast's 128-point loss to Sydney is the fifth largest defeat in the club's history, and the team's leaders are taking it to heart.
AAP · Apr 7 'Finally worked it out': Pickett's light-bulb moment Jake Lever has shone a light on a fresh aspect of explosive Melbourne star Kysaiah Pickett's game that his teammates are relishing this season.
AAP · Apr 7 Blues recruit's striking ban upheld by AFL tribunal Will Hayward will miss Carlton's Gather Round match against Adelaide after the AFL tribunal upheld his one-game ban for striking.
AAP · Apr 7 Star Fremantle midfielder to remain on sidelines Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says a key pair of players will spend another week on the sidelines and miss the Gather Round clash against Collingwood.
AAP · Apr 7 Milestone man Melksham feeding off young Dees' energy Veteran forward Jake Melksham will fittingly play his 250th AFL game when a revitalised Melbourne take on his former club Essendon in Gather Round.
AAP · Apr 7 'Get on with it': Voss blocks out Blues blowtorch Under-fire coach Michael Voss remains focused on steering Carlton out of their rut amid intense scrutiny on the beleaguered AFL club.
AAP · Apr 6 Hawks hopeful over duo, Dangerfield return uncertain After Jack Gunston and James Sicily played through pain in an epic win over Geelong, Hawthorn are optimistic the duo will be fit to face the Western Bulldogs.