The Latest Breaking News from AFL

Adams still part of Magpies' flag puzzle

A groin injury has sidelined Taylor Adams but the experienced midfielder still has a role to play in Collingwood's AFL premiership push.

AAP · Sep 9, 2022

AFL moves Brownlow due to Queen's funeral

The AFL has moved this year's Brownlow Medal count in Melbourne to a night earlier than planned due to a clash with the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

AAP · Sep 9, 2022

Lions banish hoodoo in dramatic AFL final

Brisbane's long drought at the MCG is over after they marched into an AFL preliminary final with a 13-point win over Melbourne.

AAP · Sep 9, 2022

Lions star Daniher out of AFL semi-final

Brisbane's hopes of beating Melbourne in their AFL semi-final have suffered a hammer blow with spearhead Joe Daniher a late withdrawal for family reasons.

AAP · Sep 9, 2022

AFL semi-finals: making the case for another weekend of intrigue

After a barnstorming opening round of finals a ridiculously high bar has been set for this week’s two matches

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2022

AFL Tigers close in on Hopper, Taranto

GWS are expected to play hard ball with Richmond by demanding two first-round draft picks for Jacob Hopper, who wants to be traded to the Tigers.

AAP · Sep 8, 2022

James Hird open to AFL coaching return

James Hird admits he would have to carefully weigh up if a stunning return to AFL coaching is the right move for him.

AAP · Sep 8, 2022

AFL’s broadcast deal provides league with bumper windfall but how egalitarian is it?

The $4.5bn deal will provide much for the game but by shelving some free-to-air matches there may remain barriers to entry

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2022

Goodwin urges Demons to be humble in AFL

Melbourne have moved on from the sledging war with the Brisbane Lions and coach Simon Goodwin wants the Demons to prevail in the finals through contested ball.

AAP · Sep 8, 2022

Fagan urges Lions to beat mental demons

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan admits his team have dished up two dire displays against Melbourne, but believes he has the antidote for their semi-final showdown.

AAP · Sep 8, 2022