Giants ponder returns, cling to finals hopes Giants star Toby Greene is closing in on an injury return but the club's AFL finals hopes could be dashed before he's given the all-clear. AAP · Jul 30
I'm sick of it: why Eagles coach wants to beat Richmond There will be a host of West Coast players fighting for their futures over the coming weeks as the Eagles attempt to finally get one back over Richmond. AAP · Jul 30
How laidback Lion is handling contract hype Logan Morris has continued to thrive as an AFL forward despite the extra attention and hasn't let speculation about his future cloud his thinking in Brisbane. AAP · Jul 30
Dazed and confused: Fremantle's dynamic duo wreak havoc Shai Bolton and Murphy Reid have become huge midfield weapons for Fremantle this season, leaving the Bulldogs with a big headache ahead of their round-21 clash. AAP · Jul 30
Daicos-Mullin match-up to shape huge AFL clash Oisin Mullin couldn't play in the All-Ireland final for Mayo but his job on Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos could be huge in the context of Geelong's season. AAP · Jul 29
From the Pocket: No surprise as booing of Isaac Quaynor is met with the usual equivocation The response to the Collingwood defender’s treatment in Adelaide was largely predictable – though Pies coach Craig McRae came closest to nailing it The Guardian - AU · Jul 29
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bridie O'Donnell on the ‘precarious business’ of the Tour de France From Victoria’s beleaguered Labor Party moving onto its third premier in one term ahead of November’s state election, to the national rise of One Nation and collapsing major party support – it’s been a chaotic year in Australian politics. And we’ve barely passed the halfway mark. The Conversation · Jul 29
Double-headers dominate final AFL fixtures An MCG double-header and AFLW games before the men dominate the AFL's fixture release for round 23 and 24. AAP · Jul 29
The right thing for rugby league lovers? Devil in the detail as NRL subtly slides away from free-to-air TV The full implications of the $5.3bn broadcast deal will not be felt immediately but fans will soon come to realise the game is creeping behind a paywall The Guardian - AU · Jul 28
'Very bad look': Brisbane defender given three-game ban Brisbane's Ty Gallop has been banned for three games for serious misconduct by the AFL tribunal. AAP · Jul 28
Fractures, tears and knocks: Lion's long road to 100 Noah Answerth's list of injuries would rival most as the tough-as-nails Brisbane Lions defender approaches a long-awaited 100th AFL game. AAP · Jul 28
From Sports Apps to Casino Lobbies: Why Live Digital Entertainment Keeps Growing Sports apps, streaming platforms and casino lobbies now use the same tools to keep audiences watching, interacting and coming back inkl · Jul 27
Bailey Smith Seemingly Responds To Viral TikTok Accusing Him Of Dating Multiple Women At Once AFL star Bailey Smith, has seemingly responded to a viral TikTok in which he was accused of dating multiple women at the same time. Pedestrian.tv · Jul 27
'Be respectful': Crow's message to booing fans Some Adelaide fans have come under fire for booing Collingwood's Isaac Quaynor and Crows winger Isaac Cumming has urged them to be respectful. AAP · Jul 27
AAP · Jul 27 Brisbane young gun sent to tribunal for shove Brisbane youngster Ty Gallop will be at the mercy of the AFL tribunal over his shove on Port Adelaide's Mitch Georgiades.
AAP · Jul 27 AFL season over for luckless Saint, Giants dynamo St Kilda have received bad news on the injury front for unlucky forward Max King, while fellow AFL finals hopefuls GWS also suffered a giant setback.
AAP · Jul 27 Crows play down 'soft' criticism after loss Adelaide's Isaac Cumming believes losing to Collingwood was a pre-finals wake-up call but has dismissed the suggestion the Crows are too soft to win the flag.
AAP · Jul 26 Injuries haven't dimmed AFL players' Origin enthusiasm South Australia will return to the AFL's Origin arena and face Western Australia, while past injuries haven't scared off players from wanting to take part.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26 Morning Mail: Israeli siblings owed Australian protection; Europe’s tough wildfire fight; swimmers win gold in Glasgow Trio able to seek protection over Gaza fears; authorities battle massive blazes in France and Spain; swimmers boost Commonwealth Games medal haul
AAP · Jul 26 Fiery Lyon defends Saints after King's failed comeback St Kilda coach Ross Lyon is standing by the decision to play Max King after the Saints spearhead broke down in his first AFL game in more than two years.
AAP · Jul 26 No inhibitions: Bulldogs hatch plan to take down Freo Fremantle are roaring towards the minor premiership, but the Bulldogs will be looking to create waves when they travel to Perth to tackle the flag favourites.
AAP · Jul 25 Richards, Bontempelli put Richmond to the sword The Western Bulldogs have moved to within percentage of the top six after thrashing Richmond by 57 points in a one-sided contest in Melbourne.
AAP · Jul 25 Bombers sweat on scans as young gun avoids ACL tear Essendon interim coach Dean Solomon says young gun Sullivan Robey has avoided a dreaded ACL tear but the Bombers are still awaiting scans.
AAP · Jul 25 Gulden makes history as Swans bounce back in derby win Errol Gulden became the first Swans player to notch more than a kilometre gained in a game as Sydney thumped GWS in their AFL derby clash.
AAP · Jul 25 Seven's heaven for Gunston in big Hawks win Jack Gunston kicked his 600th AFL goal among a bag of seven to help Hawthorn canter to an 93-point win over Essendon and tighten their grip on a top-four spot.