St Kilda's unsung hero targets GWS ace's hottest boot St Kilda coach Ross Lyon and his GWS counterpart Adam Kingsley say the duel between Callum Wilkie and Jesse Hogan will be vital to their Gather Round chances. AAP · Apr 11, 2025
Sub's role is Long-gone for Ned after big AFL game Ned Long has shone for Collingwood in their win over Sydney, starring in the midfield after several substitute roles this season. AAP · Apr 11, 2025
In-form Darcy a major challenge for surging Lions Brisbane star Josh Dunkley says regardless of Norwood Oval's dimensions, Western Bulldogs forward Sam Darcy presents a stern AFL challenge. AAP · Apr 11, 2025
Storm sell out AAMI in record time with AFL Gathering With no AFL in Victoria this weekend, the Melbourne Storm have produced a historically quick sell-out for their NRL clash with the New Zealand Warriors. AAP · Apr 11, 2025
Tigers could have handled Balta saga better: Riewoldt Jack Riewoldt says Richmond let the Noah Balta selection saga bubble along for too long, as the lawyer representing the man attacked by the defender weighed in. AAP · Apr 11, 2025
Traded like assets, expected to be loyal: the unique double standard of being an Australian footy player Few issues in Australian sport generate as much media noise or emotional fan reactions as player movement, especially in our major winter codes the National Rugby League (NRL) and Australian Football League (AFL). The Conversation · Apr 11, 2025
AFL Coaches Association is a paper tiger: Ross Lyon St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says the AFL Coaches Association is a paper tiger amid controversy over football department funding. AAP · Apr 11, 2025
AFL fines Cats' Smith $1000 for flipping off fan Geelong's Bailey Smith has been fined $1000 for misconduct over his double-"bird" salute to an Adelaide fan during the Gather Round opener. AAP · Apr 11, 2025
Hot Pies storm Adelaide for big AFL win over Swans Led by Steele Sidebottom and Beau McCreery, Collingwood have dominated Sydney for a 31-point win at Adelaide Oval. AAP · Apr 10, 2025
Crows coach Nicks narrows focus in pursuit of AFL scalp Matthew Nicks doesn't believe Adelaide will start to knock off heavyweight sides and push for an AFL finals berth until they stop leaking so many points. AAP · Apr 10, 2025
AFL star Jesse Hogan and his love of chess: ‘Within a month, I was stone-cold addicted’ Having honed his craft during hours spent travelling with the GWS Giants, it hasn’t been unusual for the forward to be up at 3am playing an online game The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2025
Grundy relishing big AFL ruck duels, with Cameron next Sydney ruckman Brodie Grundy's duel with Collingwood big man Darcy Cameron will be a feature of Friday night's clash at Adelaide Oval. AAP · Apr 10, 2025
Worpel back for Hawks as guns return in Gather Round Hawthorn midfielder James Worpel is among the high-profile players named to return from injuries during the AFL's Gather Round showpiece. AAP · Apr 10, 2025
Tigers leave out Noah Balta ahead of sentencing Noah Balta has been left out of Richmond's team to take on Fremantle despite completing his club-imposed ban, ahead of his sentencing for assault. AAP · Apr 10, 2025
AAP · Apr 10, 2025 Car-drawn horse, footy field of bison: farm hits city AFL footballers have been bumped from their regular home by 35 bison as one entertainer gets ready to show 800,000 people "what's possible with horses".
AAP · Apr 10, 2025 'Bucket-list' footy bonanza lines up for $100m goal A festival of football in Australia's festival state is attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors and delivering a massive boost for the local economy.
AAP · Apr 10, 2025 Barossa Valley's AFL game kicks off sales pitch The Barossa Valley township of Lyndoch will host its first AFL games this weekend with SA's premier showcasing the beauty of the famed wine region.
AAP · Apr 10, 2025 Dockers opt for slow approach with Fyfe as guns return Fremantle are set to welcome back some big guns for their Gather Round clash with Richmond, as coach Justin Longmuir welcomes a "selection squeeze".
AAP · Apr 10, 2025 'More anger': Hawks hunt revenge in Port grudge match Hawthorn star Nick Watson admits the Hawks will travel to Gather Round with "more anger" for their grudge match against Port Adelaide.
AAP · Apr 10, 2025 Eagles drop 'disappointed' Kelly for Blues AFL clash West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says dropping Tim Kelly is a case of rewarding the right behaviours and nothing more.
AAP · Apr 10, 2025 AFL boss seeks out coaches in bitter row over salaries The AFL's football boss has sought out coaches to hear their concerns over the salaries and demands on assistant coaches.
AAP · Apr 10, 2025 Concussed Lion Starcevich up to eight weeks from return Brandon Starcevich is still eight weeks away from playing despite the Brisbane Lions premiership defender returning to training after his latest concussion.
AAP · Apr 9, 2025 Dangerfield, Cameron seal Cats' comeback to sink Crows Geelong have fought back from 30 points down and kicked five goals to one in the final quarter to beat Adelaide in a thrilling start to Gather Round.
AAP · Apr 9, 2025 AFL, SA showing no signs that Gather Round will move AFL boss Andrew Dillon and SA Premier Peter Malinauskas have launched the third Gather Round in Adelaide, with no signs the fixture will move elsewhere.
AAP · Apr 9, 2025 Dillon says Richmond's call on Balta AFL return AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has confirmed that Richmond defender Noah Balta can return to playing during Gather Round as he awaits his assault sentencing.