Dockers told not to get sucked into watching more footy Fremantle need either Hawthorn, Carlton or the Western Bulldogs to lose this weekend to have any hope of reaching the AFL finals. AAP · Aug 22, 2024
From the Pocket: Western Bulldogs face up to unholy trinity with destiny in their own hands The unpredictable Bulldogs have the coach, talent and firepower to be among the AFL premiership threats but are still to lock in a finals spot The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024
Cats' Irish star, luckless Tiger ruck retire from AFL Geelong's Irish premiership star Zach Tuohy has become the latest AFL player to announce he will retire at the end of the 2024 season. AAP · Aug 21, 2024
Blues hope for injury relief, Dockers still sidelined Charlie Curnow and Adam Saad both face fitness tests to return for Carlton against St Kilda while Fremantle are without Josh Treacy again against Port Adelaide. AAP · Aug 20, 2024
Dramatic AFL finals race hardest-earnt since 2012 Carlton are set to record the most wins - 14 - by an AFL team finishing a home-and-away eighth since North Melbourne back in 2012. AAP · Aug 19, 2024
Blues brand back in vogue after gutsy win over Eagles Carlton can secure a finals berth with victory over St Kilda at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, and the team is riding a wave of confidence after beating the Eagles. AAP · Aug 18, 2024
Banged-up Blues find a new way to win and salvage their spluttering season Patrick Cripps leads an undermanned Carlton to a brave victory on the road against West Coast to give their AFL finals hopes a huge boost The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2024
Cripps stars as injury-hit Blues crush Eagles in Perth Carton's finals fate is back in their own hands after they overcame West Coast on the back of a star display from skipper Patrick Cripps. AAP · Aug 18, 2024
Hunted Hawks thriving as AFL finals carrot looms large Hawthorn are expected to lock in a first finals berth in six years with games against Richmond and North Melbourne left to play, but won't change their mindset. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
Gaff-inspired Eagles look to bury injury-hit Blues Carlton's finals hopes are hanging by a thread, and they face a resurgent West Coast outfit who are keen to farewell retiring wingman Andrew Gaff on a high. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
Wood re-signs as Essendon coach in AFLW first Essendon coach Natalie Wood has re-signed until the end of 2026 and is due to become the first woman to coach more than four AFLW seasons. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
Decimated Blues not talking injuries before Eagles game Carlton are decimated without key players, but coach Michael Voss is refusing to talk about injuries as a youthful Blues team prepares to face West Coast. AAP · Aug 16, 2024
Freo roll dice on debutant ruck, Warner out for Swans Fremantle have handed Liam Reidy an AFL debut for Saturday's clash with GWS, while Sydney star Chad Warner will miss Friday night's encounter with Essendon. AAP · Aug 15, 2024
No complacency as Hawks play Tigers in AFL finals push Hawthorn and Richmond enter their AFL clash in contrasting form, but Hawks coach Sam Mitchell has drilled into his side the dangers posed by the Tigers. AAP · Aug 14, 2024
AAP · Aug 13, 2024 Star forwards McKay, Curnow headline Blues injury chaos Carlton are reeling after a devastating defeat, compounded by injury carnage, but star Jacob Weitering believes the Blues' best is still good enough.
AAP · Aug 12, 2024 AFLW seasons over for Bulldog, Tiger after ACL tears The dreaded ACL tear has struck again ahead of the AFLW season, with Richmond's Montana McKinnon and Western Bulldog Mua Laloifi suffering the injury.
AAP · Aug 12, 2024 McKay joins list as banged-up Blues face injury crisis Carlton's injury crisis could get even worse after star forward Harry McKay was sent for scans on a suspected quadriceps injury.
AAP · Aug 12, 2024 'We have to win': red-hot Hawks keep eyes on ball Hawthorn are favoured to sew up an AFL finals spot but Sam Mitchell's men face must-win clashes with Richmond and North Melbourne over the next fortnight.
AAP · Aug 11, 2024 Blues' horror injury toll as AFL finals hopes take hit Carlton coach Michael Voss expects a strong response from his injury-ravaged side after the Blues coughed up their place in the AFL top eight.
AAP · Aug 11, 2024 Red-hot Hawks smash Carlton, surge into AFL's top eight Hawthorn have replaced Carlton in the top eight after posting their biggest win of the AFL season at a sun-drenched MCG.
AAP · Aug 10, 2024 Carlton embracing pressure of Hawthorn blockbuster Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident his Blues will stand up to the pressure as their premiership hopes go on the line against Hawthorn at the MCG.
AAP · Aug 9, 2024 Coach Mitchell's blunt message to finals-chasing Hawks Hawthorn's finals hopes are on the line and coach Sam Mitchell says his charges are well aware of the high stakes involved in their clash with Carlton.
AAP · Aug 9, 2024 Blues coach Voss defends spearhead Charlie Curnow Carlton coach Michael Voss has urged critics of Charlie Curnow to look beyond his recent form slump, pointing to the star forward's body of work since 2022.
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 Eagles to give retiring Andrew Gaff two farewell games West Coast have announced they will select Andrew Gaff for games against North Melbourne and Carlton before he retires.
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 AFL's top-eight finals race could be tightest on record The gap between top and eighth could end up being smallest by the end of the home-and-away season since the AFL introduced a final-eight system back in 1994.