Dustin Martin in doubt for Tigers' Hardwick reunion Richmond star Dustin Martin has suffered a corked calf and the Tigers could be unwilling to risk him for their AFL opener against Damien Hardwick's Gold Coast. AAP · Mar 5, 2024
Carlton star Walsh out indefinitely with back issue Carlton will be without Sam Walsh for at least the first two games of their AFL season and potentially longer as the star midfielder deals with a back issue. AAP · Mar 4, 2024
Newman embraces hype as Blues launch AFL flag tilt Carlton head back to the Gabba for an AFL opening-round showdown with Brisbane, eager to live up to the hype around their 2024 premiership chances. AAP · Mar 3, 2024
Flag focus over Brownlow for Lions' co-captain Neale Brisbane Lions ball-magnet Lachie Neale insists an AFL premiership is his only target despite again entering a new season among the Brownlow Medal favourites. AAP · Mar 3, 2024
Demons aim high after AFL off-season from hell A tumultuous off-season has turned a blowtorch on Melbourne as they seek to use adversity to their advantage in launching another AFL premiership assault. AAP · Mar 2, 2024
Demons new boy Caleb Windsor sizzles, eyes early debut No.7 draft pick Caleb Windsor and St Kilda recruit Jack Billings are in the frame for selection in Melbourne's AFL season-opener against Sydney. AAP · Feb 28, 2024
Blues star Walsh's return unclear due to 'grumbly' back Carlton star Sam Walsh is dealing with a "grumbly" back issue, and the Blues are unsure when he will be available to play. AAP · Feb 23, 2024
Geelong's Guthrie hurts quad in AFL practice match Geelong midfielder Cam Guthrie has suffered a potential quad injury in the opening minutes of the Cats' AFL practice match against Carlton. AAP · Feb 22, 2024
Walsh, Martin in doubt for Carlton's first AFL game Star Carlton midfielder Sam Walsh, the best player of last year's AFL finals series, is in doubt for the Blues' round one clash with the Brisbane Lions. AAP · Feb 21, 2024
Carlton every bit as close as three-peat Lions: Voss Carlton coach Michael Voss says his resurgent Blues have built a bond as strong as the powerful Brisbane Lions team he led to three AFL premierships. AAP · Feb 16, 2024
Carlton coach Voss signs two-year contract extension Michael Voss has signed a two-year contract extension as coach of Carlton, while chief executive Brian Cook has also committed to remain at the AFL club. AAP · Feb 14, 2024
New Blues leader Curnow puts AFL finals behind him Carlton's dual Coleman medallist Charlie Curnow is not dwelling on his disappointing first AFL finals series, vowing to return better in 2024. AAP · Feb 6, 2024
Star Tigers forward Lynch ruled out of AFL opener Richmond's Tom Lynch will miss the AFL opener but is targeting his first game in almost a year when the Tigers meet Carlton in their early season blockbuster. AAP · Feb 6, 2024
Carlton's Silvagni to miss AFL season after knee injury Carlton utility Jack Silvagni has been ruled out for the entire AFL season after hurting his knee at training. AAP · Jan 25, 2024
AAP · Dec 18, 2023 Continuity vital for Marchbank in defining AFL season Unlucky with injuries throughout his career, Caleb Marchbank is finally enjoying a strong pre-season as Carlton gear up for an AFL premiership tilt in 2024.
AAP · Dec 12, 2023 AFL rivals Magpies, Tigers to open pre-season series Collingwood will get their AFL premiership defence under way when they open the pre-season series with a match against rivals Richmond at Ikon Park.
AAP · Dec 12, 2023 Bulldogs land Laloifi, Gavalas in three-club trade The rebuilding Western Bulldogs have landed veteran Carlton defender Mua Laloifi and versatile midfield-forward Ellie Gavalas as part of a three-club trade.
AAP · Dec 11, 2023 Cripps sees Silvagni role in Blues' AFL flag pursuit Third-generation Carlton player Jack Silvagni's position came under threat last season but captain Patrick Cripps believes his teammate has a key role to play.
AAP · Nov 26, 2023 Recruits Hollands, Fantasia determined to boost Carlton Carlton coach Michael Voss insists Elijah Hollands is prepared to work hard to earn respect in the AFL following the Blues recruit's two-game drug ban.
AAP · Nov 21, 2023 Carlton's 1970 premiership star Ted Hopkins dies at 74 Ted Hopkins, who went from being a little-known rover to a grand-final hero after booting four goals in a famous win over Collingwood in 1970, died on Monday.
AAP · Nov 16, 2023 Blues recruit Hollands given AFL ban for drug charge Carlton recruit Elijah Hollands will not be eligible to be selected for the first two games of the AFL season after being hit with a conduct unbecoming charge.
AAP · Nov 16, 2023 AFL to 'wait and see' on future of Opening Round The AFL is not ready to commit to Opening Round becoming a permanent part of the fixture list after starting the 2024 season in Queensland and NSW.
AAP · Nov 14, 2023 AFL opening round locked in for Queensland, NSW The Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast, Sydney and GWS will host big Victorian clubs in the AFL's inaugural 'opening round' schedule in 2024.
AAP · Nov 12, 2023 Dees, Dons to battle local clubs in AFL's Gather Round Adelaide and Port Adelaide will host blockbuster fixtures against Melbourne and Essendon to kick off 'Gather Round' in round four of the 2024 AFL season.
AAP · Nov 9, 2023 AFL legend Ron Barassi farewelled at MCG A crowd of thousands has farewelled the late Ron Barassi at a state memorial at the MCG, many of them wearing Melbourne's red-and-blue colours as a tribute.