Bombers' Wright to miss first half of AFL season Injured key forward Peter Wright will miss the first half of the AFL season in a massive blow to Essendon's chances of climbing the ladder. AAP · Mar 18, 2023
GWS coach Kingsley sounds 'tsunami' warning for Crows GWS coach Adam Kingsley hopes his back-to-the-future game plan will have Adelaide panicking at Giants Stadium in round one. AAP · Mar 18, 2023
Familiar nerves accompany Brad Scott's Bombers debut Essendon coach Brad Scott is embracing some familiar nerves as he prepares to lead the Bombers for the first time in their AFL season opener against Hawthorn. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
Magpies beat Cats but lose star Jeremy Howe, hospitalised with a broken arm Collingwood's Jeremy Howe was in agony when stretchered off the MCG with a fractured forearm early in the Magpies' win over Geelong. The New Daily · Mar 17, 2023
Wright dislocates shoulder in major Bombers blow On the same morning his new four-year contract was announced, Essendon key forward Peter Wright suffered a dislocated shoulder at training. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
Afternoon Update: Australia to buy US cruise missiles; AFL boss thinks there’s too many gambling ads; and NZ TikTok ban Australia spending $1.3bn to purchase 220 Tomahawk cruise missiles to accompany the Virginia class submarines being bought from the US The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2023
Injury scare for GWS veteran Phil Davis Struck down by two serious hamstring injuries last year, GWS defender Phil Davis has damaged an ankle at training. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
AFL suspends use of disability zone by TV networks after footy fans air their concerns The AFL has suspended TV networks' use of a marked wheelchair space for the rest of round 1 after a father and son struggled to find appropriate seating during a footy game. ABC News · Mar 17, 2023
Clarkson turns selection eye towards North's AFL future North Melbourne sprung a selection surprise for their clash with West Coast when veteran ruckman Todd Goldstein was overlooked in favour of Tristan Xerri. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan admits there are too many gambling ads and hints at tighter restrictions The CEO’s comments follow criticism from politicians, players and fans who support a ban on TV and radio adverts The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2023
Clarkson still unsure on racism investigation timeline North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has no line of sight on how long the investigation into racism allegations from his time at Hawthorn will take. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
Lions coach lauds hyped Ashcroft ahead of AFL debut Brisbane coach Chris Fagan expects hyped youngster Will Ashcroft to handle his AFL debut against Port Adelaide with aplomb. AAP · Mar 17, 2023
Suns 'clique' together with King's AFL return Ben King's return has bolstered Gold Coast's forward line and reunited a formidable young group for the AFL opening-round clash with Sydney. AAP · Mar 16, 2023
Morning Mail: AI cracks government ‘voiceprint’ security, Aukus nimby anger, Cure sick at ticket rorts Technology exposes security flaw in voice identification system used by Centrelink; Wollongong gears up for nuclear fight; Ticketmaster fees criticised The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023
AAP · Mar 16, 2023 Blues coach Voss wants extra time to decide AFL draws Debate is again raging about whether the AFL should decide drawn matches with extra time, after the Richmond-Carlton season opener ended all square.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023 Concussion dominates headlines as NRL and AFL seasons get under way Australia’s biggest sporting bodies are threading a very fine needle with concussion and long-term brain damage
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023 Dustin Martin makes his mark as AFL season opens with stalemate at the MCG A scrappy contest ended in a draw as the Tigers’ talisman showed signs of his best after a difficult 2022
The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023 Late Lynch goal seals thrilling draw in Tigers-Blues season opener Tom Lynch's last-gasp heroics have snatched a thrilling draw for Richmond in the AFL season opener against traditional rival Carlton.
AAP · Mar 16, 2023 Lynch goal seals draw in Tigers-Blues AFL season opener Richmond and Carlton have played out a thrilling draw in the AFL season opener as Tom Lynch and Charlie Curnow kicked three goals each at the MCG.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023 AFL 2023 season opener: Richmond and Carlton draw – as it happened The opening match of the 2023 season at the MCG ended in a dramatic draw
AAP · Mar 16, 2023 Steven May out injured as Dees take on 'Dinosaur Dogs' A calf injury has sidelined Melbourne's star defender Steven May in a huge blow for the Demons ahead of their round-one AFL clash with the Western Bulldogs.
AAP · Mar 16, 2023 Still no timeline for Nic Naitanui's Eagles return Star West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui is running again, but there's still no clarity about when he will return to AFL action following his Achilles injury.
AAP · Mar 16, 2023 North hope Sheezel enjoys debut without extra pressure North Melbourne co-captain Jy Simpkin says No.3 draft pick Harry Sheezel is ready to contribute to his new team on AFL debut against West Coast.
AAP · Mar 16, 2023 Michalanney is Crows' first father-son to play in AFL Defender Max Michalanney is set to become Adelaide's first father-son selection to play an AFL game when he debuts against GWS.
AAP · Mar 16, 2023 Dockers star Walters misses out on Ross Lyon reunion Fremantle are taking a careful approach with Michael Walters, deciding the veteran will make his comeback from an Achilles injury via the WAFL.