The Latest Breaking News from AFL

Grundy stars as Swans thrive amid Sydney wet

Ruckman Brodie Grundy starred for Sydney in their 38-point pre-season win over GWS, with Swans officials downplaying an ankle issue for star Errol Gulden.

AAP · Feb 26

Bulldogs won't look back to go forward in AFL

Ten years on from the Western Bulldogs' drought-breaking premiership, skipper Marcus Bontempelli isn't looking to the 2016 flag for inspiration.

AAP · Feb 25

Blues back Weitering to return for Curnow grudge match

Carlton are confident Jacob Weitering will be fit to face former teammate Charlie Curnow when the new-look Blues take on Sydney.

AAP · Feb 25

From the Pocket: Charlie Curnow was let off too easily for jumping ship

The key forward never quite delivered on the promise or hype at Carlton and in the long term the Blues will be better off without his gravitational draw

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25

Punters take some skin off but gambling giant wagers on

Wagering giant Tabcorp has absorbed the $10 million impact of winning punters in the first half of 2025/26, thanks to the diversification of its business.

AAP · Feb 25

'That's the risk': Star Blue backs himself on long deal

Carlton star Sam Walsh has shunned free agency in favour of signing a bumper eight-year contract extension with the Blues and is adamant his body can hold up.

AAP · Feb 23

'No ruck-craft at all': Gawn's fear over rule changes

New rules that favour athletic rucks could be bad news for some of the AFL's premier big men, but Melbourne champion Max Gawn has a plan to combat the changes.

AAP · Feb 23

Curnow v Carlton clash could get spicy: Cripps

Superstar Swans recruit Charlie Curnow looms as a huge threat to his old side Carlton, who are set to unveil a new-look forward line in the AFL's season-opener.

AAP · Feb 23

Magpies, Cats back big guns' fitness for opening round

Geelong expect Jeremy Cameron to be fit for AFL opening round, while Collingwood skipper Darcy Moore is bullish on his own fitness.

AAP · Feb 23

'Really difficult': ex-coach says star faces big call

Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says there are massive factors that Zak Butters will have to consider about his AFL future beyond this season.

AAP · Feb 19