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Star Eagle all class during worrying concussion battle

West Coast are still unsure when Jeremy McGovern will front a panel of concussion experts in what will decide his AFL fate.

AAP · May 22, 2025

AFL giant Walls gives message from beyond the grave

A decorated player, a ruthless coach and an insightful media performer, Robert Walls has been remembered as a "big softie" around his family.

AAP · May 22, 2025

Demon Petracca reaffirms AFL future ahead of milestone

Christian Petracca has fought back tears while detailing last year's life-threatening injuries, and insists he is committed to Melbourne's future success.

AAP · May 21, 2025

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'Not a disaster': Hinkley brushes early handover talk

Ken Hinkley insists Port Adelaide's 4-6 record isn't disastrous as he attempts to reverse the AFL club's fortunes this season before handing over to Josh Carr.

AAP · May 21, 2025

'We don't want to do that': Swans coach on repeat bans

Poor discipline and bad technique is costing Sydney, says coach Dean Cox after two key players were suspended for separate high hits on Carlton defenders.

AAP · May 21, 2025

Legends demand AFL action on falling Indigenous numbers

Two of footy's Indigenous greats hope Sir Doug Nicholls Round can spark action to reverse the falling number of First Nations players on AFL club lists.

AAP · May 21, 2025

Darwin dominance done, Suns clock on for next shift

Gold Coast have refocused after another successful Darwin jaunt, Bailey Humphrey keen to continue his form surge on a Melbourne trip to face St Kilda.

AAP · May 21, 2025

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Concussions could force Eagles star McGovern to retire

West Coast says the AFL will decide the next step for Jeremy McGovern as the veteran defender struggles to recover from his latest concussion.

AAP · May 20, 2025

Liberal state slide after federal election hammering

Support for a state Liberal government has fallen to a 16-year low, with the party's pet stadium project failing to score with voters, polling shows.

AAP · May 20, 2025

Scott backs in key AFL official after pub meeting

The AFL has been under fire in recent times over various issues but the league has had the strong backing from an unlikely source after a pub meeting.

AAP · May 20, 2025

Essendon legend Hird makes call on coaching future

Not even a provocative statement from a powerful former Essendon president will distract Bombers coach Brad Scott from his mission of reigniting the club.

AAP · May 20, 2025

15 years ago, I urged the AFL to launch a mental health round. Now it’s time for action

The death of former AFL footballer Adam Selwood, less than four months after the death by suicide of his twin Troy, is an unfathomable tragedy for the Selwood family.

The Conversation · May 20, 2025

'Robust' discussion on the menu as AFL, coaches meet

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon is having a series of meetings with AFL coaches amid growing unhappiness among the clubs about head office.

AAP · May 19, 2025

'There's a chance': Buckley flags interest in Devils

Collingwood great Nathan Buckley has met with Tasmania Devils boss Brendon Gale and is open to joining the AFL expansion club as its inaugural coach.

AAP · May 19, 2025

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AAP · May 18, 2025

Crows beware - Eagles have learnt how to win

West Coast have posted their first win under coach Andrew McQualter after producing their best pressure display of the season in a 28-point win over St Kilda.

AAP · May 18, 2025

Brave Eagles do it for Selwood in shock win over Saints

West Coast have posted their first win under coach Andrew McQualter, overcoming a five-goal haul from Jack Higgins to post a 28-point victory over St Kilda.

AAP · May 18, 2025

Final-term 'annihilation' sparks Demons over Lions

Clayton Oliver found form as Melbourne came from 24 points behind to shock Brisbane in an 11-point Gabba win that left the Lions with work to do.

AAP · May 18, 2025

Selwood fondly remembered as AFL world mourns

A minute's silence has been held before West Coast's AFL clash with St Kilda to pay tribute to Adam Selwood, who died on Saturday.

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AAP · May 17, 2025

'Blackmail': the bitter debate threatening an AFL dream

One state's long quest for an AFL team has descended into a divisive debate over a new stadium, the future of which could soon be decided by a handful of MPs.

AAP · May 17, 2025

Key Bulldog Weightman to miss rest of AFL season

The Western Bulldogs continue to pile on big scores despite coach Luke Beveridge confirming they will be without a vital forward for the rest of the season.

AAP · May 17, 2025

Bolton brilliance helps Dockers cause a giant boilover

Fremantle have snapped their two-game losing streak and claimed their first win at Engie Stadium thanks to a Shai Bolton special in their victory over GWS.

AAP · May 17, 2025

'Old School Ross' still has place at Saints: Riewoldt

Former St Kilda captain Nick Riewoldt says his old coach Ross Lyon is still driving high standards which they will need in a danger game against West Coast.

AAP · May 17, 2025

AFL in shock as tributes flow for ex-Eagle Adam Selwood

West Coast great John Worsfold has led tributes to Eagles premiership star Adam Selwood, who has died just three months after his twin brother Troy passed away.

AAP · May 17, 2025

'It'll all pan out': Kiddy's return gives Fagan options

Coach Chris Fagan isn't sure how his halfback jigsaw will end up fitting after Jarrod Berry's absence allowed Keidean Coleman to slot in for an AFL return.

AAP · May 16, 2025

Swans duo banned over high hits on Blues defenders

Sydney's Joel Amartey has been banned for three games after his bump concussed Carlton's Jordan Boyd, while Justin McInerney has copped a one-match ban.

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