Sicily and Martin grounded, Melksham back from ACL Melbourne forward Jake Melksham shapes as the feel-good story of round 17 after being named to return from an anterior cruciate ligament tear. AAP · Jul 4, 2024
Giants hope to find solution to soft-tissue woes GWS midfielder Josh Kelly will miss four to five weeks with a calf injury, while Sam Taylor is still about a month away from returning. AAP · Jul 4, 2024
Kangaroos an 'easy target' for critics: Clarkson North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has brushed aside stinging criticism from AFL great Paul Roos - and former club employee - about the Kangaroos. AAP · Jul 4, 2024
Time to clean the backyard as Giants prepare for Blues GWS defender Connor Idun says their opposition have scored too heavily in the last two weeks and the Giants must do a better job against Carlton. AAP · Jul 4, 2024
Blues have Boyd's one-game AFL ban reduced to fine Carlton defender Jordan Boyd will play against GWS after a marathon tribunal hearing resulted in his one-game ban reduced to a fine. AAP · Jul 2, 2024
Blues defender Newman marvels at captain Cripps Carlton defender Nic Newman can only watch on in awe as Blues captain Patrick Cripps puts in a year that could surpass his Brownlow Medal-winning season. AAP · Jul 2, 2024
Blues defender Jordan Boyd suspended for high bump Carlton defender Jordan Boyd has received a one-game ban for a high bump on Richmond's Rhyan Mansell, set to rule him out of the AFL clash with GWS. AAP · Jul 1, 2024
Port Adelaide get a whiff of success but coach knows which way the wind blows The Power’s win over the Saints in a forgettable AFL clash is likely to only temporarily release the pressure on Ken Hinkley The Guardian - AU · Jun 30, 2024
Dusty hurt again as Tigers' injury woes continue Dustin Martin was subbed out of Richmond's 61-point defeat to Carlton and faces a battle to get up for the interstate trip to face Fremantle next round. AAP · Jun 30, 2024
Cripps, Walsh shine in the wet as Blues blitz Tigers A stunning third-quarter blitz inspired by Patrick Cripps and Sam Walsh has lifted second-placed Carlton to a 61-point win over AFL rivals Richmond. AAP · Jun 30, 2024
Geelong continue hoodoo over Bombers at wet MCG Wet weather-loving Geelong have awoken from their mid-season slumber to give Essendon a reality check at the MCG, securing a crucial 45-point win. AAP · Jun 29, 2024
Blues, Tigers to resume rivalry in MCG clash High-flying Carlton are warm favourites to account for Richmond in their MCG clash, but coach Michael Voss is taking nothing for granted. AAP · Jun 29, 2024
Voss defends Blues' Walsh from 'ridiculous' commentary Carlton coach Michael Voss has hit out at "ridiculous" commentary after Sam Walsh was on the end of a dangerous tackle from Patrick Dangerfield. AAP · Jun 28, 2024
Roo Wardlaw suffers training concussion The Western Bulldogs will load up on forward-line bigs in their match against North Melbourne following the return of Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy. AAP · Jun 27, 2024
AAP · Jun 27, 2024 Tigers tackle new Dusty dilemma in back end of season A series of short breaks between matches will force Richmond coach Adem Yze to manage some of his senior stars, including Dustin Martin, during the run home.
AAP · Jun 26, 2024 Acres inks new Blues deal, West name continues at Dogs Carlton have re-signed Blake Acres until the end of 2027, while Rhylee West's career-best year has been rewarded at the Western Bulldogs.
AAP · Jun 26, 2024 Bombers coach comfortable with Danger's tribunal win Essendon coach Brad Scott never contemplated Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield not lining up against the Bombers, believing he would overturn a one-game ban.
AAP · Jun 25, 2024 Geelong's Dangerfield cleared of rough conduct Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield has won his challenge against a one-match ban at the AFL Tribunal for rough conduct and is free to play this weekend.
AAP · Jun 24, 2024 Optimistic Hawkins sweating on results of foot scans Geelong spearhead Tom Hawkins has undergone scans on his injured foot, but his path forward won't be known until a series of experts analyse the results.
AAP · Jun 24, 2024 Dangerfield to challenge one-match ban at AFL Tribunal Geelong veteran Patrick Dangerfield will front the AFL Tribunal in a bid to overturn his one-match ban for a dangerous tackle.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 2024 Forget fairness: AFL’s fixture of inequities and quirks does the sport few favours There has to be a better way to schedule the season with a balance between commercial imperatives, high performance and fairness
AAP · Jun 21, 2024 Cats concerns over Dangerfield ban, Hawkins injury Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has been offered a one-match ban and fellow veteran Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury during the 63-point loss to Carlton.
AAP · Jun 21, 2024 Tom De Koning wins sibling battle as Blues belt Cats In-form Carlton ruckman Tom De Koning was too good for his little brother Sam as the Blues dominated Geelong at the MCG.
AAP · Jun 20, 2024 Blues belt Cats by 63 points as Hawkins on crutches Carlton have asserted themselves at the MCG, easily beating Geelong as Cats star Tom Hawkins suffered a foot injury.
AAP · Jun 20, 2024 Ben King ruled out for Suns, Port swing the axe Gold Coast forward Ben King has been ruled out of the Suns' clash with Fremantle due to the knee injury he suffered at training last weekend.