Blue banned for drink driving, AFL punishes teammate On the same day the AFL confirmed Lachie Cowan's punishment for taking an illicit substance, teammate Wade Derksen has been handed a drink-driving club ban. AAP · Oct 16
AFL sanctions Lachie Cowan after Carlton player’s illicit drug use at house party Blues defender apologises after being found guilty of ‘conduct unbecoming’ and handed two-match ban following off-season night out The Guardian - AU · Oct 16
AFL warns players ahead of hair tests for drugs There was a sting in the tail for players on Friday as the AFL confirmed Lachie Cowan's two-game ban for his illicit drug use. AAP · Oct 15
AFL to suspend Cowan for two games, Hayward cleared The AFL is set to confirm on Friday that Lachie Cowan has been banned for two games after he needed hospital treatment last Sunday morning. AAP · Oct 15
Blues say weekend incident being investigated by AFL Carlton are in discussions with the AFL after their players Will Hayward and Lachie Cowan needed separate hospital visits on Sunday morning. AAP · Oct 14
Former Blues skipper shocked by player hospital visits Questions continue to linger over the circumstances that led to the hospitalisation of AFL players Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward, as a Carlton great weighs in. AAP · Oct 12
Roos defeat Dockers, Blues down Swans in Sydney North Melbourne are on top of the ladder and Carlton are lurking just outside the top four after the two teams posted strong AFLW wins on Sunday. AAP · Oct 11
Two Carlton players treated in hospital after off-season night out Club issues brief statement about Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward, saying latter suffered minor cut to head after a fall The Guardian - AU · Oct 11
Blues duo discharged after hospital treatment AFL club Carlton says players Will Hayward and Lachie Cowan's trips to hospital this weekend stemmed from separate incidents. AAP · Oct 11
Can young theatre-makers act for 50 hours straight, fuelled by pizza and determination? They’ve done it before Australia’s oldest youth-owned arts company – whose alumni include Hilary Bell and Trevor Ashley – marks its 50th year with the theatrical endurance fundraiser The Guardian - AU · Oct 7
Ambitious Blues open to Fagan approach Football boss Chris Davies says Carlton would be derelict in their duty if they weren't open to approaching triple-premiership coach Chris Fagan. AAP · Oct 5
Brisbane Lions chase historic three-peat having remained AFL’s great constant Excellence has not waned under Chris Fagan and while this is their fourth grand final in a row, it is the first they have gone into as favourites The Guardian - AU · Sep 25
Dockers, Lions defenders suffer grand final heartbreak Fremantle have left defender Brennan Cox out of their AFL grand final team to keep the faith with Oscar McDonald, while Brisbane are also unchanged. AAP · Sep 24
Swans forward wants out, set to join rising Blues Key forward Joel Amartey has played his last game for Sydney and will return to his Victorian home after Carlton offered a deal too good to turn down. AAP · Sep 23
AAP · Sep 22 Winding journey: stars align for fringe Docker McDonald Fremantle veteran Brennan Cox appears set to miss out on a grand final berth even if he trains down the house on Wednesday.
AAP · Sep 20 After Daicos, Brownlow medal history awaits top Dog While Collingwood's Nick Daicos is the overwhelming favourite to win the Brownlow, another AFL star could share in a slice of medal history.
AAP · Sep 19 Demons claim top spot, Geelong forward scores screamer Melbourne have kept their perfect start to the AFLW season intact, while Geelong stormed home to claim their fifth straight victory.
AAP · Sep 13 Roos survive Blues scare to keep AFLW record alive North Melbourne's record-breaking winning streak has extended to 32 matches, while Fremantle overcame injury to beat Essendon in Perth.
AAP · Sep 11 Danger stands tall, star Cats battle in AFL finals exit Patrick Dangerfield backed it up on the big stage, but other high-profile Cats struggled to make an impact in their AFL semi-final loss to Fremantle.
AAP · Sep 11 'Truth established' over ex-Carlton chief's lewd photo The former wife of an ex-PwC chief executive and AFL club boss says she's glad the truth is out after settling her defamation case against him.
AAP · Sep 10 Defender gives Carlton the blues as he stays a Bulldog Western Bulldogs defender Buku Khamis has made a decision on his AFL future amid interest from Carlton.
AAP · Sep 10 How Cats great would get the most out of hobbled star Tom Hawkins believes there is a key reason why former teammate Jeremy Cameron can still fire for Geelong despite carrying injury concerns into their semi-final.
AAP · Sep 9 Axed Blues forward opens up after AFL axing Carlton have delisted seven players, with Elijah Hollands and former GWS star Zac Williams the biggest casualties.
AAP · Sep 8 'Rapt': Lions star Bailey explains contract decision Brisbane Lions star Zac Bailey has turned down a monster offer from Adelaide to re-sign with the dual reigning premiers until the end of 2034.
AAP · Sep 7 Cats' star trio ready to fire as midfielder ruled out Geelong have dispelled fears over Jeremy Cameron, Max Holmes and Patrick Dangerfield ahead of their knockout semi-final against Fremantle in Perth.