North break Bombers hoodoo, key Roo facing MRO drama North Melbourne have beaten Essendon to break a losing streak stretching back to 2016, but a bizarre blood-wiping incident is likely to land a Roo in hot water. AAP · Mar 28
Lightning strikes twice in Super Netball thriller The Sunshine Coast Lightning have celebrated a tense one-goal win for the second consecutive week, this time beating the NSW Swifts. AAP · Mar 28
Praise for Cyclone Treacy as Dockers overpower Richmond Josh Treacy continues to emerge as an AFL force, delivering a commanding performance in wet conditions as Fremantle downed a rebuilding Richmond by 60 points. AAP · Mar 28
Coach wants more to rise high with superstar Saint St Kilda head into the AFL bye sitting 1-3, and coach Ross Lyon says more players need to lift to reach the level of young star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera. AAP · Mar 28
Demons want on-field response in Gawn milestone game Melbourne coach Steven King wants the Demons to deliver a response against Carlton in a match also marking skipper Max Gawn's 250th AFL game. AAP · Mar 28
Sydney clinch vital derby win, Newcastle beat United The Newcastle Jets have beaten fourth-placed Adelaide United to keep their finals hopes alive, while Sydney FC upset Melbourne Victory in the A-League Women. AAP · Mar 28
Tasmania Devils back up VFL debut with second win A week after securing their maiden win, the Tasmania Devils have edged past Port Melbourne for an undefeated start to life in the VFL. AAP · Mar 28
Dropping Nasiah tag pays off as Lions overwhelm Saints Brisbane dropping a tag on Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera proved pivotal as the reigning premiers beat St Kilda by 33 points for their first win of the AFL season. AAP · Mar 28
They kept hitting him: Harley Reid's maturity praised Harley Reid's mature response to being physically targeted has earned high praise, and the West Coast star will be aiming for another big effort against Port. AAP · Mar 27
Injury concerns won't stop Magpies taking risks: coach Collingwood will likely be without Darcy Moore against Brisbane but coach Craig McRae has backed how they've managed their captain's hamstring problem. AAP · Mar 27
No excuses: Giants won't blame injuries for poor start Undermanned GWS enter the bye sitting 1-3 after their loss to Collingwood but coach Adam Kingsley won't use a big injury list as an excuse. AAP · Mar 27
'Guys are wound up': Goorjian hoses down superstar spat Brian Goorjian has played down the superstar bust-up between his Sydney ace Kendric Davis and 36ers' Bryce Cotton after the NBL championship series went 1-1. AAP · Mar 27
Roar close on ALW finals berth with big Perth win Brisbane Roar have fought past Perth Glory for a 5-2 win as they close in on an A-League Women finals berth. AAP · Mar 27
Moore, Pendlebury worries sour Magpies' win over Giants Led by Nick Daicos, Collingwood have claimed a 33-point win over undermanned and wasteful GWS, but have injury worries over Darcy Moore and Scott Pendlebury. AAP · Mar 27
AAP · Mar 27 Winless Bombers out to reveal true character Essendon enter their clash with North Melbourne under a fierce blowtorch but believe they are capable of much better than their first two performances.
AAP · Mar 27 AFL concedes Crows dudded by umpires again Geelong's Tom Atkins convinced umpires a free-kick was his in a decision the AFL has since clarified should have gone Adelaide's way in a tight contest.
AAP · Mar 27 Fast-starting Dockers set to face cyclone's wrath The AFL clash between Fremantle and Richmond will go ahead despite a cyclone hitting Western Australia.
AAP · Mar 26 St Kilda on guard for stalking Lions to pounce St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has dismissed Brisbane's winless start to the AFL season, expecting the defending champions to "throw a bit" at his AFL team.
AAP · Mar 26 Cats bullish on prompt return for skipper Dangerfield Fresh off an important win over Adelaide, Geelong appear likely to regain skipper Patrick Dangerfield from injury against Hawthorn.
AAP · Mar 26 Crows won't change approach to fix slow starts Adelaide have been left to rue slow starts for two consecutive weeks but coach Matthew Nicks is confident they don't need to change anything.
AAP · Mar 26 Cats claw past slow-starting Adelaide for crucial win Slow-starting Adelaide have suffered consecutive heartbreaking losses after Geelong fought past the Crows' late comeback to claim a crucial eight-point win.
The Independent UK · Mar 26 Leigh Ryswyk comes out as AFL’s first gay footballer: ‘We want to feel safe anywhere we go’ Ex-Brisbane Lions player says public reaction has ‘blown me away’
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26 AFL braces for increase in positive tests under ‘stronger’ new illicit drugs policy Every men’s and women’s player to be tested twice per year with those prevented from playing to be listed as ‘unavailable’
AAP · Mar 26 'No knee-jerk reaction': Bombers coach on grim opening Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't make mass changes to his under-performing side despite a lacklustre two losses to open their AFL season.
AAP · Mar 26 Giants get back up to speed for Pies clash GWS are out to reclaim their trademark by speeding up the game when they take on Collingwood in a rare appearance on the Friday night stage.