Magpies flag changes for massive Hawks clash Jeremy Howe will make a welcome return from injury, but small forward Bobby Hill is ill and is in doubt for Thursday night's big match against Hawthorn. AAP · Aug 4, 2025
I've had a good crack: Ward retires with no regrets Beloved GWS champion Callan Ward knows he won't be part of the maiden Giants premiership team, but he ends his storied AFL career with no regrets. AAP · Aug 4, 2025
Morning Mail: killings hidden in coded diaries of WA settler, huge Gaza protest on Sydney Harbour Bridge, Piastri second in Hungary Diary entries tell bloody story of Australia’s past; tens of thousands cross Sydney Harbour Bridge to protest against Gaza war; thrilling end to Hungarian GP The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2025
Hollands returns as young Blue gets heartbreaking news Elijah Hollands has returned from personal leave following a two-and-a-half month break, and he's set to play in the VFL this weekend. AAP · Aug 3, 2025
Call-up looms for Fyfe after Young scans come through Fremantle have ruled Hayden Young out of Saturday night's clash with Port Adelaide, but there's still a chance he will return before the finals. AAP · Aug 3, 2025
Pissants by Brandon Jack review – is this novel a critique or a celebration of toxic masculinity? Even it isn’t sure The former AFL player’s debut novel barely has a plot, following a group of aggressive, entitled footy players as they get wasted and treat women like props The Guardian - AU · Aug 3, 2025
Star Dockers mid injured in comeback win over Carlton Fremantle have kicked seven goals to one in the last quarter to post a crucial 27-point win over Carlton which keeps them in the hunt for a top-four berth. AAP · Aug 3, 2025
Scott backs Cats' Jezza watch after Port demolition Coleman Medal leader Jeremy Cameron has added another six goals to his season tally in Geelong's dominant win over an undermanned Port Adelaide. AAP · Aug 3, 2025
In-demand star shines as Saints see off North in AFL St Kilda are determined to keep out-of-contract gun Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, who was once again the star of the show in their win over North Melbourne. AAP · Aug 3, 2025
Cut-throat NFL roster cull pits Australian pair against each other with millions at stake The winning punter will enjoy the spotlight and riches at the New Orleans Saints, while the loser will be unemployed The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2025
Sportsbet advertises multi-bets on AFL website after pulling TV ads due to ‘community sentiment’ Ads encouraging sport fans to ‘bet now’ do not breach any rules but gambling reform advocates say it shows industry attempts to self-regulate have failed The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2025
Suns exposure worth pain for Tigers coach Adem Yze said exposing some of his young talent to midfield minutes and getting rookie forward Harry Armstrong back on the park were positives on a tough night. AAP · Aug 2, 2025
Swan stakes All-Australian claim in win over Bombers Superstar Errol Gulden has celebrated his 100th AFL match with a win, while a Swans teammate boosted his All-Australian credentials with a stellar performance. AAP · Aug 2, 2025
Suns trounce toothless Tigers to boost top-four hopes Richmond have kicked just two goals as Gold Coast notched a percentage-boosting 84-point win that enhanced their AFL top-four hopes. AAP · Aug 2, 2025
AAP · Aug 2, 2025 Battling Eagles 'not tough enough': coach Struggling West Coast were confirmed as 2025 wooden spooners in their thumping loss to Melbourne and coach Andrew McQualter delivered a scathing assessment.
AAP · Aug 2, 2025 Coach relishes Demons' ideal response to pressure Melbourne have responded to a week in the AFL spotlight by romping to a straight-forward 83-point win over cellar dwellers West Coast.
AAP · Aug 1, 2025 Beers, tears and existentialism: the unseen side of AFL A daring debut novel from a former Swan shines a light on the absurdity of life as an AFL player, uncovering some dark truths along the way.
AAP · Aug 1, 2025 Fast-finishing Adelaide pip Hawthorn in AFL thriller Fast-finishing Adelaide have kicked six goals to two in the last term to defeat Hawthorn by 14 points and take top spot on the AFL ladder.
AAP · Aug 1, 2025 'Big advocate for ruckmen': Lions address Draper links Brisbane have a tight-knit ruck group, and milestone man Darcy Fort would welcome another member if Essendon's Sam Draper wanted to join the Lions.
AAP · Aug 1, 2025 Hardwick's big-picture pitch to rising, in-demand Suns Damien Hardwick has urged his peripheral talent to buy into Gold Coast's big-picture ambition after retaining Alex Davies in the midfield to play Richmond.
AAP · Aug 1, 2025 Sulking Swans? No way says 100 gamer Gulden Milestone man Errol Gulden says a win over Essendon could spark an unlikely launch pad for Sydney after missing this year's AFL finals.
AAP · Aug 1, 2025 Lyon won't be seduced by Saints' record-breaking win St Kilda have been urged to act as "hard-nosed pros" and refocus after producing one of the greatest comebacks in AFL history against Melbourne.
AAP · Jul 31, 2025 Bulldogs face cold, hard facts in AFL finals bid The Western Bulldogs have three games left to prove their AFL finals credentials after dismantling GWS in a one-sided affair at Marvel Stadium.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025 People love to say ‘sexuality doesn’t matter’ and shouldn’t come up in AFL – so why do players hurl homophobic slurs? When footy players are homophobic on the field, it very clearly expresses disdain for us more than for their opponent
AAP · Jul 31, 2025 No Harley spells big problems for struggling Eagles Star West Coast midfielder Harley Reid will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury, leaving a host of youngsters to steer the ship against Melbourne.