Dogs coach laments injury carnage in AFL Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says Cody Weightman is among three Dogs players injured in a 17-point AFL loss to Port Adelaide. AAP · May 6, 2022
Tigers, Pies in old-school AFL blockbuster When Richmond and Collingwood face off in a high-stakes clash at the MCG, it will offer a throwback to games from their rivalry across the decades. AAP · May 6, 2022
Dockers crush Roos for sixth straight win Fremantle have overcome the loss of six players to COVID protocols to post a huge win over North Melbourne in Perth. AAP · May 6, 2022
In-form Port down Bulldogs by 17 in AFL Port Adelaide have beaten the Western Bulldogs by 17 points at Adelaide Oval for their third straight win of the season. AAP · May 6, 2022
Demons dump four players for Saints clash Reigning AFL premiers Melbourne have dropped four players for Sunday's game against St Kilda. AAP · May 6, 2022
Swans have point to prove in AFL flag race Sydney defender Nick Blakey believes the Swans are still a long away off reigning premiers Melbourne and red-hot Brisbane in the AFL premiership race. AAP · May 6, 2022
AFLW players, coaches frustrated ahead of proposed season start A lack of clarity about the expected start date in August is again raised by players and coaches, with preseason preparations potentially only weeks away. ABC News · May 6, 2022
AFLW season situation 'bad': Blues coach Frustration is at boiling point from AFLW players and clubs with Carlton coach Daniel Harford saying the lack of a timeline for next season is a "bad outcome." AAP · May 6, 2022
Hardwick, McRae ready to match wits in AFL Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is excited to take on former Tigers VFL coach and new Collingwood mentor Craig McRae for the first time. AAP · May 6, 2022
Star Tiger Short signs five-year extension Richmond half-back Jayden Short has signed a five-year AFL extension until the end of 2027 in a massive boost for the Tigers. AAP · May 6, 2022
Breust happy with call to remain at Hawks Luke Breust has opened up on his "hairy" trade period but is happier than ever to have stuck with Hawthorn as the Hawks continue to surprise under Sam Mitchell. AAP · May 6, 2022
Dogs on upward AFL curve: coach Beveridge Despite sitting 10th on the AFL ladder, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says he's seen some good signs in his team as they prepare to play Port Adelaide. AAP · May 5, 2022
Ratten wants Saints bravery against Demons Unfancied Hawthorn pushed Melbourne all the way last weekend and St Kilda coach Brett Ratten wants his players to emulate the Hawks' bravery this Sunday. AAP · May 5, 2022
Two-time Grand Final winner Ailish Considine on AFL uncertainty, her latest success and her future The Clare woman is still basking in the glow of Adelaide's second triumph in three seasons and wants to play on in Australia for as long as she can Irish Mirror · May 5, 2022
ABC News · May 5, 2022 Adelaide Crows coach Matthew Nicks contracts COVID, Port Adelaide's Ollie Wines attacked by 'a thousand anti-vaxxers' Port Adelaide midfielder Ollie Wines says he has been targeted by people opposed to vaccination. Meanwhile, Crows coach Matthew Nicks will miss Sunday's game after contracting COVID-19.
AAP · May 5, 2022 Thompson back in AFL after four years out After recovering from two knee reconstructions, Gold Coast defender Rory Thompson will make his AFL comeback against Sydney.
AAP · May 5, 2022 Bombers coach wants aggressive AFL mindset A horror 1-6 start to the AFL season has poured heat on Essendon coach Ben Rutten, who wants his team to play with more flair and aggression against Hawthorn.
ABC News · May 5, 2022 Inside the game: How teammates forge unspoken disposal bonds in the quest for AFL success From quick handballs that release an outside player to pinpoint kicks to a leading forward, connections are crucial in footy. But which players connect the most? Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson investigate.
AAP · May 5, 2022 Generation next to step out for Fremantle Debutant Jye Amiss and fellow teenager Josh Treacy will be key pillars in attack when Fremantle face North Melbourne in Perth on Friday night.
AAP · May 5, 2022 COVID-19 sidelines Nicks, Simpson, Saints AFL senior coaches Matthew Nicks and Adam Simpson, West Coast players and four members of St Kilda's football department are sidelined because of COVID-19.
AAP · May 5, 2022 Key Magpies fall ill before Tigers clash Collingwood's Taylor Adams, Brayden Maynard and Nick Daicos have missed training through illness but will be given every chance to recover to face Richmond.
AAP · May 5, 2022 Crows coach Nicks to miss Carlton clash Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks will miss his AFL club's game against Carlton after being placed under the AFL's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
AAP · May 5, 2022 Port's finals flop now irrelevant: Hinkley Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley say his AFL club's preliminary final loss to the Western Bulldogs is largely irrelevant to Friday night's clash.
AAP · May 5, 2022 Tigers' Martin to return against Magpies AFL superstar Dustin Martin will return to action against Collingwood in a massive boost for Richmond's season.
AAP · May 5, 2022 Goodwin extends AFL deal with Demons Melbourne premiership coach Simon Goodwin has signed a two-year contract extension, meaning he will be at the Demons at least until the end of the 2024 season.