The Latest Breaking News from AFL

Bombers coach defends struggling recruit Weideman

Sam Weideman has gone goalless in four-straight games for Essendon but coach Brad Scott has gone in to bat for the out-of-sorts former Melbourne forward.

AAP · Jun 28, 2023

Lions keep Zorko in cotton wool for Tigers clash

Dayne Zorko is back from injury but remains out of the Brisbane Lions' side as coach Chris Fagan experiments with his line-up in the hunt for an AFL flag.

AAP · Jun 27, 2023

Morning Mail: Australian universities join global top 20, fears for swift parrot, do rent caps work?

Universities of Melbourne, Sydney and New South Wales make list for first time; almost one in six units offloaded for less than they were bought for

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2023

King's call to arms as Suns experience AFL deja vu

Ben King is relishing the sense of occasion and feels opportunity is knocking on Gold Coast's door ahead of a crucial fortnight of AFL fixtures for the club.

AAP · Jun 27, 2023

Port Adelaide's Drew revels in unsung midfield status

Port Adelaide's Willem Drew says he's the unsung member of Port Adelaide's midfield, and he wouldn't have it any other way.

AAP · Jun 27, 2023

‘Culture of silence’: AFL and AFLW players fearful of speaking out on racism, report finds

Players Association report found there is still often a lack of clear or fair process for dealing with human rights issues

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2023

Injured Adelaide defender Murray in selection frame

Adelaide assistant coach James Rahilly says key defender Nick Murray remains a chance to play against North Melbourne despite a hamstring injury.

AAP · Jun 27, 2023

First Eagles domino falls as Waterman career in doubt

West Coast's strength and conditioning coach will leave at the end of the season, while the AFL career of Jake Waterman is in doubt due to a medical condition.

AAP · Jun 26, 2023

Power wary of post-bye blues ahead of Bombers clash

Port Adelaide want to avoid becoming yet another AFL team to fall victim to the mid-season bye when they face top-eight rivals Essendon in round 16.

AAP · Jun 26, 2023

Morning Mail: tributes follow sudden death of Simon Crean, teen’s 500 days in solitary, Australia on top in Ashes

Australia’s political leaders honour the legacy of the former Labor leader following his shock death, aged 74

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25, 2023