The Latest Breaking News from AFL

'Put him to sleep a bit': Saints managing young gun

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon hopes Mattaes Phillipou will play in the AFL again this season, but is unsure when he might return from his latest injury setback.

AAP · Jul 11, 2025

Voss calls for ball-ups after AFL umpire collisions

Carlton coach Michael Voss says he has a simple solution to one aspect of player-umpire collisions, which are in focus after the league's crackdown last month.

AAP · Jul 10, 2025

Lions gutted as Answerth suffers season-ending injury

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has expressed his disappointment after popular team man Noah Answerth suffered a season-ending injury in the win over Carlton.

AAP · Jul 10, 2025

Hawks tread carefully with son of a gun's future

Cooper Hodge, the son of Hawthorn great Luke Hodge, is eligible to join the Hawks or Brisbane through next year's AFL national draft.

AAP · Jul 10, 2025

'We've fought back': why things are different for Suns

Ben King expects Gold Coast to show they belong when they play the AFL's top three sides over the next three weeks, beginning with flag favourites Collingwood.

AAP · Jul 9, 2025

Crows duo Keays, Rachele no studs in eyes of AFL

The AFL claim Adelaide duo Ben Keays and Josh Rachele ignored repeated warnings not to wear metal studs during games and have been fined.

AAP · Jul 9, 2025

Don't look at the ladder - Swans dig in for finals bid

Star Sydney midfielder Errol Gulden says his team will probably need to win their remaining seven games if they are to make the AFL finals.

AAP · Jul 9, 2025

Mid-season AFL competition is a thought bubble, but major fixture reform is still needed

Some of the AFL’s recent conversation starter was fanciful, but it was also a good indication of where the sport is headed

The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2025

Goal-sneak back for high-flying Pies' interstate test

A fit and healthy Lachie Schultz will return for Collingwood's interstate assignment against a Suns outfit embracing the bright Friday lights.

AAP · Jul 9, 2025

'Faceless, lack of courage': coaches on Voss threats

Michael Voss is preferring to focus on football's brighter side after the Carlton mentor copped death threats his Lions opposite admits come with the territory.

AAP · Jul 9, 2025