'He's a pro': Sore Daicos battles on as Carlton loom Collingwood need to fix their connection issues in attack while Craig McRae hopes sore Nick Daicos will be better for the run after their loss to Fremantle. AAP · Apr 10
'A happy footballer': Crows star returning to form Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks was rapt after one of their most important players impressed in the Gather Round win over Carlton. AAP · Apr 9
Crows' second term sinks Blues in Gather Round opener While Carlton were downed by Adelaide for their third-straight loss, it proved a more competitive performance from the Blues. AAP · Apr 9
Tex's Crows ready to make Gather Round statement Adelaide and Carlton will kick off Gather Round and Crow Taylor Walker wants to hit the ground running, and keep the showpiece event in South Australia. AAP · Apr 8
Embattled Blues out to avoid another costly drop-off Carlton's drop-offs late in games has the Blues and coach Michael Voss under the pump but spearhead Harry McKay is confident they can fix the issue. AAP · Apr 8
Blues recruit's striking ban upheld by AFL tribunal Will Hayward will miss Carlton's Gather Round match against Adelaide after the AFL tribunal upheld his one-game ban for striking. AAP · Apr 7
'Get on with it': Voss blocks out Blues blowtorch Under-fire coach Michael Voss remains focused on steering Carlton out of their rut amid intense scrutiny on the beleaguered AFL club. AAP · Apr 7
Sharper Hawks claim thriller over Cats with one mad minute of the utmost drama Hawthorn and Geelong have offered some of the best football of the modern era in their Easter Monday clashes, but this year’s classic surpasses them all The Guardian - AU · Apr 6
Blues to appeal recruit's striking ban at AFL Tribunal After recruit Will Hayward was suspended for striking, Carlton have made a call on whether to appeal his ban ahead of a huge clash with Adelaide. AAP · Apr 6
Carlton coach's job 'absolutely' safe for Gather Round Carlton coach Michael Voss faces another week of fierce scrutiny, but has received support from his playing group and former captain Sam Docherty. AAP · Apr 4
A family holiday, a lewd photo and a defamation suit. Inside the Luke Sayers saga and the AFL’s day in court In court documents, Cate Sayers claims the AFL took only two weeks to clear her husband of making the social media post and any wrongdoing The Guardian - AU · Apr 3
Blowtorch on Blues intensifies after latest meltdown North Melbourne kicked the last five goals at Marvel Stadium to overrun Carlton and ensure another week of fierce scrutiny for Michael Voss and his team. AAP · Apr 3
North skipper backs recalled Darling to fire Jack Darling kicked three goals for North Melbourne's VFL side last week and has earned a senior recall after Tristan Xerri was suspended for misconduct. AAP · Apr 2
Brownlow winners boost Suns, Power in AFL tests Gold Coast and Port Adelaide will welcome back their respective Brownlow Medal winners in AFL round four, while Sydney have regained superstar Isaac Heeney. AAP · Apr 2
AAP · Apr 2 King's confident Demons are learning how to win again Melbourne lost their self-belief in the final days under Simon Goodwin last season but have rediscovered that confidence with new coach Steven King at the helm.
AAP · Apr 1 Roos not relying on second-half Blues snooze Carlton are yet to win a quarter after halftime this season but North Melbourne are preparing for the Blues to bring their best on Good Friday.
AAP · Apr 1 Clarkson cautious of dangerous beleaguered Blues North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes his charges are playing under-fire Carlton at the worst possible time in their season.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 1 From the Pocket: Voss has had every chance to succeed but Carlton backed the wrong coach The Blues still prioritise a bulldozing brand of football but that’s not how the top teams are playing in this AFL season
AAP · Mar 31 North skipper's message to banned ruck star Xerri North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey wants teammate Tristan Xerri to learn a lesson out of his AFL suspension and return with his trademark competitive edge.
AAP · Mar 31 Blues star backs Voss as players' mentality questioned Sam Walsh insists Carlton players are taking ownership of their performances as they seek a solution to their damaging second-half fade-outs.
AAP · Mar 30 Ex-AFL player faces jail time after guilty verdict A former footballer has been taken into custody after a jury convicted him of ripping off families with his pool business, following four trials for the matter.
AAP · Mar 29 Blues' mental woes grow in second-half horror show Carlton have thrown away a 43-point lead in their loss to Melbourne and lost all six quarters played after halftime in their matches this season.
AAP · Mar 29 'Special' Pickett inspires Dees win in Gawn milestone Melbourne have celebrated captain Max Gawn's 250-game milestone with a remarkable comeback win over Carlton from 43 points down at the MCG.
AAP · Mar 28 Demons want on-field response in Gawn milestone game Melbourne coach Steven King wants the Demons to deliver a response against Carlton in a match also marking skipper Max Gawn's 250th AFL game.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 27 Celia Pacquola: ‘I always thought I was going to be single forever and absolutely happily so’ The Australian actor and comedian on kayaks, love and the value of being a ‘gasper mum’