Saints eye AFL finals 'shake-up' as Lions test looms Callum Wilkie is confident St Kilda can "shake up" the AFL finals mix, starting in Sunday's clash with the high-flying Brisbane Lions. AAP · Aug 3, 2024
Giant Buckley wary of Hawthorn's 'incredible momentum' GWS defender Jack Buckley is wary of red-hot Hawthorn's "incredible momentum" ahead of their clash at Manuka Oval in Canberra. AAP · Aug 3, 2024
Suns road hoodoo continues after defeat to Eagles Gold Coast's losing streak on the road has stretched to 16 games after they coughed up a 23-point lead in their 10-point loss to West Coast. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
AFL revamps academy, father-son draft system for 2025 After growing frustration over talent access following the 2023 draft, AFL clubs have been granted more flexibility around academy and father-son picks. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
Stadium images fail to allay Cenotaph sight worries Newly released renders of Hobart's proposed AFL stadium haven't eased concerns about the visual impact on the city's nearby Cenotaph. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
Dislocated finger downs Giant until at least finals After playing with an injured finger for weeks, GWS goalkicker Jake Riccardi will miss out on the remainder of the AFL home-and-away season following surgery. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
Mitchell's young Hawks up for Giant learning curve Hawthorn are one of the hottest teams in the AFL but still have some big tasks ahead of them if they are to gatecrash the finals, starting with GWS in Canberra. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
Power coach Ken Hinkley wary of fluttering Swans Sydney have lost four of their past five games ahead of a high-stakes AFL clash with Port Adelaide, who won't be lulled into a false sense of security. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
Blues keen to find form in Magpie Pendlebury's 400th Carlton coach Michael Voss is more focused on getting the Blues charging towards the AFL finals than ruining Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury's 400th game. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
Tigers, Roos not driven by avoiding AFL wooden spoon Richmond and North Melbourne insist they are ignoring the ladder ahead of a clash that could decide which club is handed this year's wooden spoon. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
Pendlebury transforms from 'skinny boy' to AFL legend Scott Pendlebury was once a "skinny boy" from country Victoria, now the Collingwood legend will become the sixth VFL/AFL player to reach 400 games. AAP · Aug 2, 2024
Eagles told to play on edge against Suns West Coast took it up to Fremantle last week, and they're being urged to maintain that combative mindset in Friday night's AFL clash with Gold Coast in Perth. AAP · Aug 1, 2024
AFL again resists pull of grand final under lights The AFL admits it will continue to weigh up the merits of a grand final under lights after locking in this season's decider for a traditional 2.30pm timeslot. AAP · Aug 1, 2024
Bennett throws support behind Perth Bears NRL bid It seems just a matter of time before Perth is granted a licence to become the NRL's 18th franchise, and Wayne Bennett is confident it will be a success. AAP · Aug 1, 2024
AAP · Aug 1, 2024 Clarkson hopes to defend racism allegations in court AFL premiership coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is called to appear in Federal Court after documents were lodged as part of the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga.
AAP · Jul 31, 2024 AFL accept Carlton's handling of McKay head knock The AFL say they are comfortable with the way Carlton have managed Harry McKay since he copped a knock to the head against North Melbourne almost two weeks ago.
AAP · Jul 31, 2024 Aliir Aliir credits Swans' tough love for AFL success Port Adelaide defender Aliir Aliir loves being a role model to others and says his time at Sydney helped teach him what was needed to become an AFL player.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2024 From the Pocket: Scott Pendlebury can still hear a game’s heartbeat as he hits remarkable milestone Collingwood great will become just the sixth VFL/AFL footballer to play 400 matches with his inimitable style far from outdated
AAP · Jul 31, 2024 Fans sign up, show up in record 2024 AFL campaign The AFL is enjoying one of its tightest seasons in history, and the fans have voted with their feet by rocking up to games in record numbers.
AAP · Jul 31, 2024 Ex-AFL agent Ricky Nixon to fight fake merch charges Former player manager Ricky Nixon is accused of obtaining property by deception through the sale of fraudulent AFL memorabilia.
AAP · Jul 31, 2024 Ellis retires after 251 games and 'amazing' AFL journey Dual Richmond premiership player and Gold Coast Suns utility Brandon Ellis has retired, effective immediately.
AAP · Jul 30, 2024 Nat Fyfe's one-match ban upheld at AFL Tribunal Fremantle have failed to overturn Nat Fyfe's one-match ban for striking, but Gold Coast's Bodhi Uwland enjoyed a win at the AFL Tribunal.
AAP · Jul 30, 2024 Collingwood to defend fresh racism claims in court Calls have come for Collingwood to be stripped of premiership points as the reigning AFL premiers face fresh racism allegations in court.
AAP · Jul 30, 2024 Swans focus on ending form slump, not AFL ladder Sydney coach John Longmire is taking the AFL ladder out of the equation and keeping his focus on guiding an injury-hit Swans out of their form slump.
AAP · Jul 30, 2024 Magpies star De Goey in doubt for Pendlebury's 400th Collingwood coach Craig McRae says sore and injured players are pushing hard to try and play in club legend Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.