'Magic' dreaming of Darwin having its own AFL team At the launch of the Sir Doug Nicholls round, the esteem that current Indigenous players have for Michael 'Magic' McLean was clear. AAP · May 11
AFL set to continue with Friday-night double headers While having two games in the prime-time Friday night slot has divided opinion, the AFL will use it again when the fixturing for rounds 16-22 is confirmed. AAP · May 11
Bookmaker subject to AFL integrity unit probe continues in role for Gold Coast Suns A disgraced bookmaker continues to work inside the Gold Coast Suns’ dressing room even while he is subject to an AFL integrity unit investigation The Guardian - AU · May 11
Dees star Pickett learns MRO fate ahead of Hawks clash Kysaiah Pickett faced scrutiny over his high contact on West Coast's Jake Waterman but is free to play in Melbourne's huge clash with Hawthorn in round 10. AAP · May 11
'Work to do': AFL targets Indigenous player boost The AFL is considering a range of measures to boost the number of Indigenous players in the league following a significant decline in recent seasons. AAP · May 11
Pies dismiss rebuild talk as Swans test looms Matthew Lloyd believes Collingwood have been exposed and need to rebuild their list, but Magpies forward Lachie Schultz is adamant they are in flag contention. AAP · May 11
AFL to plough funds into addressing racism as league grapples with Indigenous drop-off The AFL will divert around $300,000 from Indigenous guernsey sales towards initiatives designed to address culturally unsafe environments and racism The Guardian - AU · May 11
Woeful rabble v flag contenders: a tale of two AFL clubs in Western Australia The once-mighty Eagles are a shadow of their former selves while the Dockers are flying high; the contrast between them could not be more stark The Guardian - AU · May 10
AFL integrity unit to investigate Gold Coast Suns’ team manager over alleged links to gambling firm Gold Coast Suns have made an assurance they are acting within AFL rules, despite a key dressing room figure’s alleged links to a bookmaking company The Guardian - AU · May 9
Trait 'overrated' but Pendlebury an exception to rule Geelong coach Chris Scott has joined the chorus lauding Scott Pendlebury ahead of the Collingwood veteran's AFL games record-equalling appearance. AAP · May 8
Still 'our future': Eagles back Hewett to find mojo Elijah Hewett has endured a disappointing start to the AFL season, but West Coast believe a stint in the WAFL will do him the world of good. AAP · May 8
Witts backed to respond as Suns head to Darwin fortress Gold Coast will be out to extend a strong record at their home away from home in Darwin when they take on St Kilda without overlooked ruckman Jarrod Witts. AAP · May 8
Communications minister Anika Wells repays $10,000 in incorrect travel expenses Anthony Albanese rejects calls for Wells to resign over the breaches, saying she had done the right thing and had also apologised The Guardian - AU · May 8
Charges dropped for two AFL stars accused of affray AFL premiership players Dion Prestia and Steven May will no longer face criminal charges over a fight in a coastal town. AAP · May 8
AAP · May 7 Get excited: Flagmantle set to go into overdrive Fremantle are on the verge of equalling a club-record winning run, and coach Justin Longmuir is confident his maturing group will be able to handle the hype.
AAP · May 7 Neale's numbers stack up as AFL rivals circle With a decision to make on his playing future, Lachie Neale is tracking towards his most impactful season since arriving at the Brisbane Lions in 2019.
AAP · May 7 We got hit in the face: Hawks rue the one that got away Hawthorn's 15-point loss to Fremantle came with the added blow of an injury to Tom Barrass, and coach Sam Mitchell wasn't happy after the match.
AAP · May 7 Freo unleash five-goal burst to sink Hawks in thriller Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass is facing a period on the sidelines with injury on a bad night for his side as they lost by 15 points to Fremantle.
AAP · May 7 Lions youngster given ban for using homophobic slur Brisbane Lions draftee Koby Evans has become the latest AFL-listed player to be suspended for using homophobic language in a VFL game.
AAP · May 7 Wallabies star backs overdue Anzac Day Bledisloe first Fraser McReight isn't sure why the Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test, slated to debut next year, isn't already on the rugby calendar.
The Guardian - AU · May 7 Change in Sportsbet policy engulfs AFL identities amid scrutiny of gambling links A subtle tweak of policy by Sportsbet has embroiled a three-time premiership captain and an emerging female voice who judged last year’s Norm Smith medal
AAP · May 7 'That's what we explore': Giants coach on name change GWS coach Adam Kingsley says he's open to a name change for the AFL club, with the Giants yet to find the answer on how best to tackle the region.
AAP · May 7 McRae defends Pendlebury ahead of record-breaking game Collingwood coach Craig McRae has mounted a staunch defence of Scott Pendlebury as the star veteran prepares to break the VFL/AFL games record.
AAP · May 7 Swans hopeful on Curnow recovery as Bombers drop McKay Sydney star Charlie Curnow and GWS spearhead Jesse Hogan are sidelined for round nine, while Essendon have lost patience with underperforming Ben McKay.
The Guardian - AU · May 6 From the Pocket: uncomfortable questions have rightly been asked of Carlton – their response doesn’t cut it There are valid roadblocks to getting full answers on why Elijah Hollands was allowed to play, but a modicum of contrition is not too much to ask