'Exhausted' Eddie Betts details toll of racial abuse Police are investigating racial abuse yelled at the children of an AFL legend while they were playing in their yard as support floods in for the family. AAP · Mar 29, 2024
Carlton recruit Hollands 'humbled' by Blues support Carlton Elijah Hollands has earned the respect of his new teammates after making up for an off-season mistake to play an important role in his Blues debut. AAP · Mar 29, 2024
'Confident' McKay powers Blues' Good Friday romp Carlton stars Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow have run riot against winless North Melbourne, kicking nine goals between them in a 56-point win at Marvel Stadium. AAP · Mar 29, 2024
Key trio to bolster Bombers, sore Demons named Gun midfielder Darcy Parish will return for Essendon against St Kilda, while Melbourne have named Jake Lever and Clayton Oliver despite injury scares. AAP · Mar 28, 2024
Blues bolstered by handy ins for AFL Good Friday match Jacob Weitering and Caleb Marchbank return and Elijah Hollands will make his Carlton debut in the Good Friday clash with North Melbourne. AAP · Mar 28, 2024
'Save our Saints' president Andrew Plympton dies at 74 The AFL world is in mourning following the death of former St Kilda president Andrew Plympton from lung cancer. AAP · Mar 25, 2024
'Our season's not over': Lions mull reset options The Brisbane Lions are contemplating a new-look back six to face Collingwood, as both of last year's grand finalists look to solve a winless start to 2024. AAP · Mar 25, 2024
New Roo Fisher raring to face Carlton ex-teammates Former Blue Zac Fisher is enjoying life at North Melbourne and is ready to show what he can do when he faces Carlton for the first time on Good Friday. AAP · Mar 25, 2024
Blues confident of avoiding AFL post-bye slump Carlton had a bye just two rounds into the AFL season but defender Mitch McGovern is confident the disruption won't affect the Blues' red-hot start. AAP · Mar 24, 2024
Lions' AFL flag belief not shaken by history: Zorko Brisbane face a high-stakes clash with Collingwood after their bye, looking to get back on track in their AFL flag chase after losses to Carlton and Fremantle. AAP · Mar 21, 2024
Big MCG crowds fuel AFL single-round attendance record Three bumper MCG crowds and the redeveloped GMHBA Stadium have helped the AFL set a single-round attendance record. AAP · Mar 17, 2024
Lions coach Fagan wants answers to mid-game wobbles Brisbane are 0-2 after opening their season with losses to Carlton and Fremantle, but coach Chris Fagan is optimistic his side can still make the top four. AAP · Mar 17, 2024
Lions great wants new role for Zorko in Dockers test Reeling from a first-up loss to Carlton, Brisbane need to make changes with two key players absent for their trip west to face Fremantle. AAP · Mar 15, 2024
Tigers bracing for Blues' McKay-Curnow dynamic duo Richmond will have to find a way to handle Carlton's twin towers Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay if they are to beat the Blues at the MCG. AAP · Mar 13, 2024
AAP · Mar 13, 2024 Tigers' Lynch set for limited minutes on AFL return Richmond star Tom Lynch will play limited minutes on his return from injury against Carlton as the Tigers attempt to bounce back from their opening-round loss.
AAP · Mar 12, 2024 Tigers' Big Three set to return for Blues blockbuster Tom Lynch, Dustin Martin and Toby Nankervis are likely to boost Richmond for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster against Carlton.
AAP · Mar 11, 2024 Blues contact Johnston over racism class action claims Carlton chief executive Brian Cook says the AFL needs to be "concerned" about the class action alleging historic racism in the game.
AAP · Mar 10, 2024 Latest Docherty AFL injury 'levelled' Blues: coach Voss Carlton coach Michael Voss says the Blues are gutted for much-loved player Sam Docherty, who will need his third knee reconstruction and is out for the season.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2024 Sam Docherty’s endless ‘kicks in the guts’ show us the power of overcoming adversity The Carlton defender has endured more setbacks than most AFL players but faces another stint on the sidelines after a third ACL tear
AAP · Mar 9, 2024 Carlton's Docherty suffers third ruptured ACL Carlton's Sam Docherty has suffered the third ruptured ACL of his career, with the latest setback in his horror run of illness and injury ending his season.
AAP · Mar 9, 2024 Williams silences internal doubts in Blues' comeback Defender Zac Williams put his personal doubts to rest with a strong performance in Carlton's stunning comeback win over Brisbane in their AFL season opener.
AAP · Mar 8, 2024 Coleman's cruel injury blow as Lions lick wounds Brisbane have confirmed a torn anterior cruciate ligament for key defender Keidean Coleman in the wake of the Lions' deflating home defeat by Carlton.
AAP · Mar 8, 2024 Blues back from dead in one-point Gabba upset Carlton have come from 46 points behind to upset Brisbane by one point at the Gabba, while Lions star Keidean Coleman suffered a likely ACL tear.
AAP · Mar 7, 2024 Lions an AFL Blue-print for Voss ahead of Gabba return Replicating the long-term consistency of teams like Brisbane is now Carlton's goal after they surged home in 2023 to end a nine-year AFL finals drought.
AAP · Mar 7, 2024 Tigers pick Naismith for AFL comeback against Suns Former Sydney ruckman Sam Naismith will make his AFL return with Richmond when he lines up in their season opener against Gold Coast.