Goodwin buoyed by Oliver's AFL return in loss to Swans Clayton Oliver's performance on return after a turbulent off-season was a positive for Melbourne to take out of their loss to Sydney in the AFL season opener. AAP · Mar 7, 2024
Lions an AFL Blue-print for Voss ahead of Gabba return Replicating the long-term consistency of teams like Brisbane is now Carlton's goal after they surged home in 2023 to end a nine-year AFL finals drought. AAP · Mar 7, 2024
Grundy, Swans surge past Melbourne in AFL season opener Isaac Heeney starred and Brodie Grundy got one over his old side as Sydney opened the new AFL season with a 22-point victory over Melbourne. AAP · Mar 7, 2024
Saints' Tim Membrey opens up on mental health battle St Kilda's Tim Membrey has spoken publicly for the first time about his mental health battles, which led to his late withdrawal from an AFL final last year. AAP · Mar 7, 2024
Tigers pick Naismith for AFL comeback against Suns Former Sydney ruckman Sam Naismith will make his AFL return with Richmond when he lines up in their season opener against Gold Coast. AAP · Mar 7, 2024
Sydney Swans beat Melbourne Demons in AFL 2024 ‘Opening Round’ – as it happened Goal-by-goal report: The Swans got the new season under way with victory over the Demons at the SCG as Brodie Grundy got one over his former club The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2024
Running man Rayner's midfield moment arrives at Lions Cameron Rayner's running ability has improved enough to earn him more midfield minutes in one of few tweaks for beaten AFL grand finalists Brisbane. AAP · Mar 7, 2024
McRae defends Magpies' approach in back-to-back aim Collingwood Craig McRae insists the Magpies are fully focused on 2024, even after recently launching a documentary about last year's AFL premiership. AAP · Mar 7, 2024
Morning Mail: what Sam Kerr allegedly said to police, tobacco giant’s $55,000 donation, Nikki Haley quits race Matildas captain allegedly called British officer a ‘stupid white bastard’ in taxi row; first donation by BAT for 13 years came amid vaping crackdown The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2024
McRae gets AFL's Opening Round push in league heartland The AFL has launched the 2024 season in rugby league heartland and Collingwood's premiership coach Craig McRae understands why. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
AFL's nod to killed umpire at season launch The AFL has paid tribute to umpire Jesse Baird, allegedly murdered along with his partner Luke Davies, as a new season begins. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
Clarkson awaits sanction over 'inappropriate' comment The AFL is set to rule on a possible sanction for North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson over his expletive-laden exchange with two St Kilda players. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
AFL brings in 21-day concussion protocol at local level AFL and AFLW players will continue to abide by the league's 12-day concussion protocols, but younger players will be treated more conservatively. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
Adelaide's injured Thilthorpe out for three months Adelaide's Riley Thilthorpe will miss between 12 and 14 weeks because of a knee injury suffered in the last quarter of an AFL trial game. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
AAP · Mar 6, 2024 Giants launch AFL season with hope GWS captain Toby Greene has invoked rivalry instead of hatred ahead of a coming clash with the Magpies as the AFL launches the 2024 season in Sydney.
AAP · Mar 6, 2024 Gawn expects Grundy to settle the score at AFL reunion Charging across the Murray River for an opening-round date with Sydney, Melbourne captain Max Gawn expects former teammate Brodie Grundy to run out hot.
AAP · Mar 6, 2024 Crows' Rachele craves consistency, not X-factor status Adelaide's Josh Rachele says he wants to become a more consistent AFL player who isn't remembered merely as an X-factor.
AAP · Mar 6, 2024 AFL to host tribute for slain couple The AFL will host a tribute for long-time umpire Jesse Baird and partner Luke Davies, whose bodies were recovered on February 27.
AAP · Mar 5, 2024 AFL captains predict Lions will get back to grand final Half of the AFL's 18 captains believe the Brisbane Lions can make it back to this year's grand final after losing a classic decider last September.
AAP · Mar 5, 2024 Political football, Tassie AFL club launch looms Tasmania's AFL team will soon reveal its colours, logo and jumper design amid a state election campaign that could deliver further political curveballs.
AAP · Mar 5, 2024 Expectations running high for rising Tigers star Bolton Electric Tiger Shai Bolton is entering his prime years and his Richmond teammates expect him to explode this AFL season.
AAP · Mar 5, 2024 Webster cops huge ban in AFL's concussion crackdown The AFL's bid to crackdown on concussion has meant St Kilda's Jimmy Webster received a far greater suspension than he would have even 12 months ago.
AAP · Mar 5, 2024 Dockers suffer blow with Darcy to miss AFL season start Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy and emerging wingman Nathan O'Driscoll will both miss the early rounds of the AFL season through injury.
AAP · Mar 5, 2024 Former Tiger Trent Cotchin to mentor Lions' AFL leaders Richmond's former premiership-winning captain Trent Cotchin will work with Brisbane's leaders in a new off-field role as the beaten grand finalists hunt a flag.
AAP · Mar 5, 2024 Beveridge opens up about 'courageous' Bulldogs review Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge remained confident in his job throughout the club's long review following a bitterly disappointing 2023 campaign.