The Latest Breaking News from AFL

'We love it': Lions embrace early season AFL challenges

Jarrod Berry says a decade of "brotherhood and resilience" will serve premiers Brisbane well after a frustrating Opening Round loss to the Bulldogs.

AAP · Mar 10

Wounded Lions to fight bans at AFL tribunal

Brisbane Lions defenders Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner will attempt to overturn their suspensions for striking at the AFL tribunal.

AAP · Mar 9

'Give it to them': Dockers up for fresh Geelong test

Fremantle open their 2026 AFL season against fellow premiership aspirants Geelong at a venue where they've had mixed fortunes in recent years.

AAP · Mar 9

Big-name suspensions rub salt into Lions' wounds

Brisbane Lions captain Harris Andrews has been suspended after the dual AFL premiers let a 26-point lead slip in their first-up loss to the Western Bulldogs.

AAP · Mar 7

Rising Aussie para-skier crashes in Paralympic opener

Former AFL prospect and para-alpine skier Josh Hanlon has fallen short in the men's downhill event at the Paralympics, while Lauren Parker made her debut.

AAP · Mar 7

On-song Bulldogs in harmony to sink AFL premiers

Luke Beveridge was singing his side's praises as the Bulldogs rallied from 26 down to beat the two-time reigning AFL champions Brisbane in their own backyard.

AAP · Mar 7

Cats stay calm with Bruhn return something to cheer

Chris Scott was impressed with Tanner Bruhn's AFL return after 17 months out of the game and won't panic despite a one-sided opening-round loss to the Suns.

AAP · Mar 6

'As good as I've seen': Petracca stars for hot Suns

Gold Coast recruit Christian Petracca was at his explosive best as the Suns notched a statement-making 56-point defeat of last year's grand finalists Geelong.

AAP · Mar 6

Ex-Carlton boss's wife says he blamed her for scandal

Ex-Carlton president Luke Sayers' estranged wife claims he "shamelessly" blamed her for a lewd photo scandal, without giving her an opportunity to respond.

AAP · Mar 6

Giants won't rush back injured young gun

GWS will be without young gun Aaron Cadman for the start of the AFL season and won't rush the emerging star's return from injury.

AAP · Mar 6