Crows' fast finish falls short as Gold Coast hang on Gold Coast looked home and dry before Adelaide kicked the game's last five goals to come within six points of the Suns in a low-scoring AFL clash at Carrara. AAP · Mar 16, 2024
Dangerfield lifts Geelong to tight win over Saints St Kilda threatened to pull off an incredible comeback until Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield stepped up to kick the match-winning goal in an AFL thriller. AAP · Mar 16, 2024
Bombers beat Hawks, but Reid injured again in AFL clash Essendon burned off Hawthorn in the last quarter at the MCG, but young defender Zach Reid could have another hamstring injury. AAP · Mar 16, 2024
Demons aim to sharpen AFL connection, contest at MCG Melbourne have made five changes for their MCG game against the Western Bulldogs after falling to Sydney in the AFL's opening round. AAP · Mar 16, 2024
New play kicks goals with tale of AFL and Australia The Melbourne Theatre Company's world premiere production of 37, named for Adam Goodes' jersey number, tells the story of a struggling local football team. AAP · Mar 15, 2024
Giants warned of complacency ahead of Kangaroos clash After a stunning first-up win over the defending AFL premiers, GWS coach Adam Kingsley is wary of what competition strugglers North Melbourne can deliver. AAP · Mar 15, 2024
Suns to disrupt as Rankine returns as a Crow Izak Rankine and Chris Burgess will play for Adelaide against former club Gold Coast as the Suns look to improve to 2-0 under new AFL coach Damien Hardwick. AAP · Mar 15, 2024
Morning Mail: pharmacies defy 60-day script warnings, Australian ‘not bitcoin creator’, EV sales boom 60-day prescriptions haven’t led to wave of pharmacy closures; Australian computer scientist Craig Wright is not bitcoin creator, judge rules The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2024
Political barbs over Hobart stadium as election nears Plans for a new stadium in Tasmania, a condition of the state's licence for an AFL team, have divided the community and the island's politicians. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
Eagles' Reid named among AFL debutants in round one Brownlow medallists Lachie Neale and Tom Mitchell have been sidelined, while a handful of top-10 draft picks will make their first AFL appearance in round one. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
Magpies ready for Grundy, but can they stop him? After his outstanding Sydney debut against Melbourne, Swans ruckman Brodie Grundy comes up against Collingwood - his other former AFL team. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
Suns sharpen Hardwick, but coaching love never wavered Damien Hardwick reckons he lost some coaching sharpness during his brief time out of the AFL caper, but he hasn't questioned his move to the Gold Coast. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
AFL great Tredrea has unfair dismissal claim thrown out Channel Nine was entitled to fire broadcaster and former AFL star Warren Tredrea for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccination, the Federal Court has ruled. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
Saints boss Lyon not bothered by critics' predictions Ross Lyon insists he is simply focused on getting the best out of his team this season and not unfazed by the critics' prediction for St Kilda. AAP · Mar 14, 2024
AAP · Mar 14, 2024 Proverbial penny drops for Port Adelaide backman Jones Port Adelaide defender Lachie Jones is confident of a breakout AFL season after making changes on and off the field.
AAP · Mar 13, 2024 Suns' moment of clarity sets up Rowell for records Jack Lukosius said it felt like all of Damien Hardwick's preseason theories had been projected onto the ground in a near-perfect Gold Coast AFL beginning.
AAP · Mar 13, 2024 Tigers' Lynch set for limited minutes on AFL return Richmond star Tom Lynch will play limited minutes on his return from injury against Carlton as the Tigers attempt to bounce back from their opening-round loss.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2024 Morning Mail: Serco’s secret algorithm, abuse claims over Gaza raid, Greens’ demand on offshore gas The secret algorithm controlling Serco detainees’ lives; Labor told to back down over offshore drilling proposals; calls for investigation over detention of Gaza medics
The Guardian - AU · Mar 12, 2024 37 review – this play about racism in AFL is terrific, thrilling – and a wake-up call Nathan Maynard’s great footy play is physically intense, following two Aboriginal players in a country team during the Adam Goodes era
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Tas Labor open to new stadium if AFL club proves itself Tasmanian Labor appears open to supporting construction of a new stadium but only after the state's AFL club "proves itself".
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Magpies' Cox reprimanded by AFL for pushing Mumford The AFL has reprimanded Collingwood big man Mason Cox for pushing GWS ruck coach Shane Mumford in an incident before the preliminary-final rematch.
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Opening Round balances out MCG grand final: Longmire John Longmire says having Opening Round in Brisbane and Sydney could compensate for the grand final always being played in Melbourne.
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Crows star Walker battles back ailment ahead of opener Adelaide utility Ben Keays is hopeful key forward Taylor Walker can overcome a back injury and play in the Crows' AFL season-opener.
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 North coach Clarkson declines to elaborate on outburst Alastair Clarkson says he wants to "focus on footy" rather than discussing his fine and suspended ban for an explosive pre-season tirade.
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Tigers' Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin and Toby Nankervis are likely to boost Richmond for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster against Carlton.