The Latest Breaking News from AFL

Demons appeal forward's ban ahead of finals

Melbourne are desperate to have spearhead Jacob van Rooyen available for finals and will head to the tribunal to appeal the forward's three-match striking ban.

AAP · Aug 17

Sports leagues’ concussion guidelines must be broadened as brain health concerns rise

Recently, the Australian Football League (AFL) was rocked when it was revealed a Geelong player with a history of concussion had been asked to waive his legal rights to claim for any future brain trauma.

The Conversation · Aug 17

'Wade through the swamp': fans urged to back Bombers

Essendon coach Dean Solomon has urged Bombers fans to turn up for their last game of the season after another small crowd attended the loss to Sydney.

AAP · Aug 16

Demons forward banned ahead of AFL finals

Melbourne are set to be without key forward Jacob van Rooyen for the start of the finals after he was suspended for contact to an opponent's head.

AAP · Aug 16

'No one to blame but us': Giants' finals hopes vanish

GWS recovered from an early 16-point deficit to kick nine straight goals and beat West Coast by 54 points.

AAP · Aug 16

'A lot of players back': Magpies surging into finals

Collingwood will consider managing players for their final home-and-away game, but could also regain four stars for their clash with Brisbane.

AAP · Aug 15

Hawks coach becomes 'glorified fan' in landmark finish

Fresh off a second draw against Collingwood this season, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell had to sit back and marvel while taking the remarkable result in.

AAP · Aug 15

Demons surge to fifth but key forward faces MRO wait

Melbourne scored a big win over the Power at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night, but forward Jacob van Rooyen is set to face MRO scrutiny after a high hit.

AAP · Aug 15

Cats coach 'not privy' to Kolodjashnij update

As Geelong await the AFL's findings on their concussion crisis, coach Chris Scott says he doesn't know whether Jake Kolodjashnij will be back playing next week.

AAP · Aug 15

Cats survive North scare to keep top-four hopes alive

Geelong has survived a massive scare from North Melbourne, coming back from 39 points down then prevailing by 15 in a see-sawing game to stay in the top six.

AAP · Aug 15