The Latest Breaking News from AFL

Ratten hits back at St Kilda champ Riewoldt's criticism

Ahead of a grudge match with St Kilda, Brett Ratten has fired back at Saints legend Nick Riewoldt's critique of his time coaching the AFL club.

AAP · Jul 19, 2023

Dockers ponder how to fill Sean Darcy ruck void

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy will miss at least two weeks with an ankle injury, with coach Justin Longmuir yet to decide how to fill the void.

AAP · Jul 19, 2023

Clarkson to return as North coach in round 21

Alastair Clarkson will resume coaching North Melbourne ahead of the Kangaroos' round 21 clash with Melbourne.

AAP · Jul 19, 2023

AFL wildcard round 'fraught with danger': Bombers coach

Essendon coach Brad Scott believes a push to introduce a NBA-style wildcard weekend into the AFL would be "fraught with danger".

AAP · Jul 18, 2023

Lions raw but must remain bold and brave: Dayne Zorko

A review of their devastating one-point AFL loss to Melbourne has taught the Brisbane Lions plenty about how to close out a game, Dayne Zorko says.

AAP · Jul 18, 2023

Knee surgery puts McKay out of Blues' AFL finals push

Harry McKay won't play again this season unless Carlton reach the AFL finals, with the key forward set to miss six to eight weeks with a knee injury.

AAP · Jul 17, 2023

Bulldog Bailey Smith overcomes flu, set to face Bombers

Western Bulldogs flyer Bailey Smith will face Essendon after missing his side's AFL loss to Sydney with an illness.

AAP · Jul 17, 2023

AFLW players agree on 10-round regular season in 2023

AFLW players will continue to push for an extended competition after agreeing to play a 10-round season and four weeks of finals in 2023.

AAP · Jul 17, 2023

Franklin set to spearhead Swans against Fremantle

Hampered by injuries throughout the AFL season, veteran forward Lance Franklin is on track to play a third consecutive game against Fremantle this week.

AAP · Jul 17, 2023

Still room for on-field accidents in AFL: Longmire

Dane Rampe faces a two-match ban over his collision with Lachlan McNeil but Sydney coach John Longmire doesn't believe his co-captain deserves to be suspended.

AAP · Jul 17, 2023