AFLW stars want league to seize fresh momentum After the success of the exhibition match between Australia and Ireland, AFLW players want the momentum to drive into the regular sport. AAP · Aug 3
How celebrity agent kept rape crimes secret for years Entertainment and sporting manager Ralph Carr managed to hide his sex crimes from media reporting for almost three years because of mental health concerns. AAP · Aug 3
Ralph Carr, entertainment industry and AFL figure, revealed as Melbourne businessman guilty of raping former staffer Suppression order lifted over 66-year-old, who also goes Ralph Carnovale-Carr, after he was found guilty of two counts of rape and one of sexual assault The Guardian - AU · Aug 3
NBL lays out AFL-like criteria for expansion clubs NBL Group chief executive David Stevenson has spoken about the league's plans for expansion and clubs' complaints over travel and flights. AAP · Aug 3
Key Bomber too down on confidence for AFL level Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says defender Ben McKay doesn't have the form or confidence to play at AFL level at the moment. AAP · Aug 2
Crows cruise past Bombers to go fourth in AFL Adelaide have returned to winning ways, beating last-placed Essendon by 72 points to climb to fourth on the AFL ladder. AAP · Aug 2
Top four alive: Demons hold on to defeat battling Suns Melbourne have emerged with a hard-fought nine-point AFL defeat of Gold Coast at People First Stadium. AAP · Aug 2
Carlton caretaker to make coaching call this week After a stunning 9-2 record as Carlton's caretaker, Josh Fraser has says he will make a call this week about whether he enters the Blues coaching process. AAP · Aug 1
'Not panicking': Lions optimistic after horror night The Brisbane Lions will sweat on scans to key players who were injured in a shock 76-point smashing of Carlton just a month out from finals. AAP · Aug 1
'Never surrender': Giants on the hunt for wildcard spot GWS coach Adam Kingsley says the Giants are embracing a mantra introduced by the club's inaugural coach as they hunt a wildcard berth. AAP · Aug 1
Blues smash reigning premiers to enhance finals chances Carlton have produced a remarkable 76-point thrashing of the Brisbane Lions, boosting Josh Fraser's chances of winning the full-time coaching job at the Blues. AAP · Aug 1
Swans' fightback win over Saints marred by injury Sydney were left counting the cost of the injury toll, marring a brave come-from-behind win over St Kilda at Marvel Stadium AAP · Aug 1
We came to win: Dogs defend decision to rest key duo The Bulldogs were held to a season-low 41 points against Fremantle on Friday, and their decision to rest Aaron Naughton and Cody Weightman raised eyebrows. AAP · Aug 1
'In your dreams, champ': Aussie winner's quip to Kenyan Emerging race walk star Isaac Beacroft has overcome a chirpy Kenyan opponent to add to Australia's growing medal tally on the track in Glasgow. AAP · Jul 31
AAP · Jul 31 Treacy the key as Dockers finally beat Bulldogs flood Fremantle forward Josh Treacy has kicked three goals as the Dockers locked in a top-two berth and two home finals with a fighting victory over the Bulldogs.
AAP · Jul 31 Suns coach Hardwick no fan of preseason AFL Origin Asked if he'd like to coach an Origin AFL team, Damien Hardwick couldn't help but criticise the concept he thinks put clubs "behind the eight ball".
AAP · Jul 31 'Class and dignity': Carlton laud captain's milestone Carlton's caretaker coach says captain Patrick Cripps deserves to be celebrated as he hits another milestone in his stellar AFL career.
The Conversation · Jul 31 Sports venues are offering facial recognition to let people in. What are the risks? Queues at sports events can be very long, even at large venues with many entrance gates. To speed things up, Geelong Football Club recently introduced an “express lane” option for club members.
AAP · Jul 30 'That's strange': Cats coach bemused by free kick count Collingwood won the free kick count 24-7 in their loss to Geelong and Cats coach Chris Scott was bemused by the "strange" umpiring.
AAP · Jul 30 Record? What record? Dockers keeping feet grounded Fremantle will create another slice of history on Friday if they can beat the Bulldogs, but coach Justin Longmuir is keeping his eye on the ultimate prize.
AAP · Jul 30 Magpies coach throws support behind Hill as star exits Collingwood have confirmed Bobby Hill's departure from the club, while defending the premiership star who has been racially abused on social media.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 30 AFLW All-Stars game offers a chance to celebrate how Irish players have shaped the game Forty-six Irish players are on current AFLW lists and Saturday’s sold-out game provides a unique opportunity to highlight their influence
AAP · Jul 30 Cats claw into top six with topsy-turvy win over Pies Geelong have held off a fast-finishing Collingwood to claim a 25-point victory at the MCG as the jostling for spots in the AFL's top six heats up.
AAP · Jul 30 Bulldogs spearhead out of crunch Freo clash The Western Bulldogs' attacking stocks have taken a hit ahead of facing Fremantle, while the Dockers have regained a star.
AAP · Jul 30 Roos coach Clarkson hopes to avoid tap on the shoulder North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is given the chance to lead the club to the promised land amidst talk he may not receive a contract extension.