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
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 27, 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 26, 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 25, 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. AAP · Jun 24, 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 The Guardian - AU · Jun 23, 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 21, 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. AAP · Jun 20, 2024
AAP · Jun 20, 2024 Cats star Cameron has Carlton coach on high alert Carlton are braced for another huge test against a Geelong side featuring dangerous goal-kicker Jeremy Cameron and returning skipper Patrick Dangerfield.
AAP · Jun 18, 2024 Walsh feels fresh Blues can fire again after the bye Carlton star Sam Walsh says Carlton have been able to reset in their bye break ahead of Friday night's big AFL game against Geelong at the MCG.
AAP · Jun 9, 2024 'Ladder doesn't lie': Voss proud of high-flying Blues Carlton sit second on the AFL ladder heading into their mid-season bye after a fourth win from their last five matches, this time against old rivals Essendon.
AAP · Jun 9, 2024 Brad Scott upbeat about Bombers' foundations after loss Essendon sit third at their mid-season bye and coach Brad Scott is bullish about his side's prospects despite losses to Gold Coast and Carlton.
AAP · Jun 9, 2024 Blues burst Bombers' bubble in big AFL win Tom De Koning has shone in the ruck as Carlton flexed their muscles in a 26-point win over Essendon to leapfrog their rivals into second spot on the AFL ladder.
AAP · Jun 7, 2024 Bombers, Blues to rumble in old-school blockbuster Essendon and Carlton will face off in their biggest clash of the past two decades, and Blues great Anthony Koutoufides is delighted to see the rivals thriving.
AAP · Jun 7, 2024 Cats hope patience sets up Dangerfield to thrive Geelong have been conservative with Patrick Dangerfield's hamstring injury in the hope it sets him up to succeed in the back end of the AFL season.
AAP · Jun 6, 2024 Sydney's McCartin returns, Cats' Dangerfield still out Sydney have named key defender Tom McCartin to return against Geelong, a month after his latest concussion, while Patrick Dangerfield won't play.
AAP · Jun 6, 2024 AFL coaches pleased with holding-the-ball clarification AFL officials have given clubs greater clarity on the holding-the-ball rule tweak, a move applauded by coaches Michael Voss, Brad Scott and Alastair Clarkson.
AAP · Jun 4, 2024 Bombers gun Redman sidelined for Blues AFL blockbuster Essendon pair Kyle Langford and Todd Goldstein will have to prove their fitness to face Carlton while hamstrung Mason Redman will miss the blockbuster.
AAP · Jun 3, 2024 McKay twins' banter in full swing ahead of first clash Star Carlton forward Harry McKay will play against his twin, Essendon's Ben, for the first time in the AFL and the brothers will likely line up on each other.