Hawks star Newcombe escapes with fine at AFL Tribunal Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe has escaped the AFL Tribunal with a fine, freeing him to play in their opening-round clash against GWS. AAP · Mar 3
'They've shown their dislike': Heeney on Curnow reunion Charlie Curnow's reunion with Carlton is set to take centre stage in the AFL season opener, with new Sydney teammate Isaac Heeney also feeling the hype. AAP · Mar 3
Injury-hit Tasmania tweak training for do-or-die final Ahead of a sudden-death NBL final against Melbourne United, Tasmania JackJumpers coach Scott Roth has revealed the club's injury toll has impacted training. AAP · Mar 3
Touk, Suns have the tools for early Geelong test Suns vice-captain Touk Miller is eager to see how his side stacks up when they host last year's beaten grand finalists Geelong in AFL's Opening Round. AAP · Mar 3
'I could go on forever': Lions far from final product Jaspa Fletcher thinks two-time defending premiers Brisbane, who boast an army of emerging stars, are yet to hit their AFL ceiling. AAP · Mar 3
Blues to play two debutants, Weitering set for Curnow Carlton young guns Jagga Smith and Harry Dean will make their AFL debuts on Thursday night, while Jacob Weitering also looks certain to play. AAP · Mar 3
'Egregious injustice': Cat to return after rape case Geelong coach Chris Scott says Tanner Bruhn will return to action after missing last season while stood down by the AFL when falsely charged with rape. AAP · Mar 3
AFL 2026 predicted ladder part two: history suggests Geelong may struggle The Cats remain a flawed team and could find themselves among footy’s lower middle class after last year’s grand final mauling The Guardian - AU · Mar 2
Curnow, Oliver wowing teammates after big moves north The two big recruits to Sydney's AFL clubs have impressed their new teammates even before playing a competition game in fresh colours. AAP · Mar 2
Dees sign replacement for retired premiership defender Melbourne have turned to VFL affiliate Casey to fill their final list spot for 2026 following the immediate retirement of premiership backman Steven May. AAP · Mar 2
Andrew Dillon reveals AFL’s Olympic-sized ambitions for Brisbane 2032 Australian rules football fit for Olympic stage, Dillon says, as he confirms Origin and Opening Round are here to stay The Guardian - AU · Mar 2
Hawks to appeal star midfielder's rough conduct ban Gun midfielder Jai Newcombe will challenge his one-match ban for rough conduct in a bid to play in Hawthorn's season opener against GWS. AAP · Mar 2
AFL's Opening Round, and Origin here to stay: Dillon AFL chief Andrew Dillon has backed the contentious opening round format and says State of Origin matches are here to stay. AAP · Mar 2
'Catch and cook': stacked Suns the reel deal Daniel Rioli found his niche on the Gold Coast after a move from Melbourne and expects Christian Petracca and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan to do the same. AAP · Mar 1
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1 AFL 2026 predicted ladder part one: Collingwood on a cliff edge as time waits for no one The Craig McRae-era Magpies play exhilarating football but their age profile makes you wince while other, younger teams are preparing to spike
AAP · Mar 1 Butters sizzles as slick Port overpower Eagles Port Adelaide tuned up for the AFL home-and-away campaign with a dominant win over West Coast in their final pre-season hit-out.
AAP · Mar 1 Premiership-winning Demons defender retires from AFL Melbourne defender Steven May has announced his AFL retirement after 251 games, including the Demons' drought-breaking 2021 premiership.
AAP · Mar 1 Dovaston shines in Roos' morale-boosting Magpies win Lachy Dovaston has kicked three goals for North Melbourne as they fought back from 31 points down to beat Collingwood in their AFL pre-season clash.
AAP · Mar 1 Hawks, Dons sweat on MRO findings ahead of AFL openers Hawthorn's Jai Newcombe and Essendon's Sam Durham both face scrutiny from the AFL match review officer, and could be banned for their clubs' season openers.
AAP · Feb 28 'Can't complain': Wanderers smash Bulls in ALM derby Western Sydney have scored a crushing 4-0 away win over ALM rivals Macarthur FC to move within five points of the sixth-placed Bulls.
AAP · Feb 28 Dockers young gun shines in windy win over Crows One of the biggest successes for Fremantle last season showed he is ready to step up his game again with an eye-catching performance against Adelaide.
AAP · Feb 28 Injuries cruel Roar's finals hopes in draw with Perth Brisbane lost strikers Chris Long and Nick D'Agostino to injury in a 1-all draw with Perth Glory that did neither side's finals chances any good.
AAP · Feb 28 Mariners end Jets' winning streak in F3 derby stalemate Newcastle's hopes of breaking a record last set 13 years ago has been destroyed by rivals Central Coast in the latest edition of the F3 derby.
AAP · Feb 28 Saints star showcases new role in win over Bombers While the Saints suffered a couple of injuries in their Ballarat pre-season win over Essendon, Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera showcased his new role to deadly effect.
AAP · Feb 28 Settled Bulldogs finally ready to hit straps early After turning over their entire roster in the space of four years, Canterbury will run out for round one with close to their best 17 from the end of 2025.