Blues won't overreact to tough AFL opening defeat Carlton coach Michael Voss has no plans of over-reacting to Carlton's tough AFL opening round defeat to Sydney. AAP · Mar 5
Swans explode to life to shatter Blues in season opener An extraordinary 12-goal third quarter from Sydney has delivered the Swans a 63-point comeback win over Carlton in a spiteful AFL season opener. AAP · Mar 4
From the Pocket: AFL’s Final Siren documentary is slick but forgettable It follows some of the best-known footballers in the game. As a result, we don’t really learn anything new The Guardian - AU · Mar 4
'Better equipped': Swans coach eyes finals return Another year, another premiership campaign - only this time, Sydney coach Dean Cox feels better placed to guide the Swans to finals after off-field additions. AAP · Mar 4
'Not lost on us': Dillon oversees plenty of AFL change While the AFL remains a strong code, the last few months have not been smooth and they need to have their house in better order. AAP · Mar 3
'They've shown their dislike': Heeney on Curnow reunion Charlie Curnow's reunion with Carlton is set to take centre stage in the AFL season opener, with new Sydney teammate Isaac Heeney also feeling the hype. AAP · Mar 3
Blues to play two debutants, Weitering set for Curnow Carlton young guns Jagga Smith and Harry Dean will make their AFL debuts on Thursday night, while Jacob Weitering also looks certain to play. AAP · Mar 3
AFL 2026 predicted ladder part two: history suggests Geelong may struggle The Cats remain a flawed team and could find themselves among footy’s lower middle class after last year’s grand final mauling The Guardian - AU · Mar 2
Curnow, Oliver wowing teammates after big moves north The two big recruits to Sydney's AFL clubs have impressed their new teammates even before playing a competition game in fresh colours. AAP · Mar 2
AFL to 'have a chat' after ruck loophole exposed The AFL didn't anticipate players exposing the new ruck rule in the manner Sydney's Brodie Grundy was able to in the practice match against GWS. AAP · Feb 27
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
Injury scare could make clubs reconsider ruck options Clubs could be nervous about throwing their forwards into ruck centre ball-ups after an injury scare to Geelong's Shannon Neale. AAP · Feb 25
Cats breathe easy after Shannon avoids big injury Carlton have beaten Geelong by 15 points in their final pre-season match, but all the talk was about a knock to Cats forward Shannon Neale. 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
AAP · Feb 24 Ex-footy player on trial over dodgy pool promise claims A former footballer has been accused of taking money to install pools but instead leaving giant holes in the backyards of several families.
AAP · Feb 23 '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 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 22 After year of change, Blues aim for sustained success Carlton's new football boss Chris Davies says it's rare to have so many player and off-field changes at a club, all at the same time.
AAP · Feb 20 Port gun's scare as injury woes worsen for GWS A Port Adelaide star has a fresh injury worry while Greater Western Sydney's pre-season woes have continued with more players added to their injury list.
AAP · Feb 16 Blues receive good news for injured star after Origin Star defender Jacob Weitering was among several players injured in State of Origin, but Carlton are confident the vice-captain won't miss out on game time.
AAP · Feb 15 Injured star Matt Rowell won't give Origin the finger Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell hopes State of Origin will thrive into the future despite injuring a finger in Victoria's 24-point win over WA.
AAP · Feb 15 No regrets: Injured Weitering keen to play Origin again Carlton vice-captain Jacob Weitering has been discharged from hospital and will fly home after being cleared of any neck, spinal or internal injuries.
AAP · Feb 14 Weitering taken to hospital after scary Origin injury Jacob Weitering has become the first player to suffer an injury during the AFL's State of Origin rebirth, with the Victorian stretchered off in a neck brace.
AAP · Jan 27 'Trying to go home': Swans give update on veteran Adams Sydney coach Dean Cox has provided an update on midfielder Taylor Adams after the AFL veteran was knocked unconscious in a Saturday-night incident.