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
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 18, 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 12, 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 · Dec 11, 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 26, 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 21, 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 16, 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 14, 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 12, 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. AAP · Nov 9, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Nov 9, 2023 Ron Barassi: Melbourne bids final goodbye to Australian rules football visionary In a state funeral at the MCG the player and coach will be remembered for defying AFL tradition and impacting the game on a broader scale
AAP · Nov 9, 2023 Sustained success the driver for Bombers star Prespakis Making finals in just the club's second season should be merely the start of sustained success for Essendon, Bombers AFLW star Maddy Prespakis says.
AAP · Nov 5, 2023 Saints miss top eight despite Blues triumph Despite triumphing by 20-points over Carlton, St Kilda continue the chase for their first-ever AFLW finals series, having lost their top-eight spot to Sydney.
AAP · Nov 2, 2023 Voss, Blues hand Fantasia an AFL career lifeline Former Port Adelaide and Essendon forward Orazio Fantasia has extended his AFL career by joining Carlton as a de-listed free agent.
AAP · Oct 31, 2023 Carlton recruit avoids cocaine possession conviction Carlton AFL club recruit Elijah Hollands said he made a mistake and is "extremely remorseful" after appearing in a Gold Coast court for possessing cocaine.
AAP · Oct 31, 2023 Carlton, Bombers, AFL decry racial abuse of AFLW player Essendon have pledged to identify a supporter accused of hurling racial insults at Carlton AFLW player Vaomua Laloifi, with an AFL lifetime ban awaiting them.
AAP · Oct 28, 2023 Bombers beat Blues to claim first AFLW finals berth Essendon have sealed a berth in their first AFLW finals campaign after making light work of Carlton with a 32-point victory at Windy Hill.
AAP · Oct 21, 2023 Goldsworthy steers Giants to AFLW triumph over Blues A bag of five goals from 18-year-old Zarlie Goldsworthy has led Greater Western Sydney to a thrilling two-point triumph over AFLW finals hopefuls Carlton.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2023 Tony Birch: ‘I got into a lot of fights. I was a very good street boxer’ Life could have turned out very differently for Birch, who was twice expelled from school as a boy. The celebrated author reflects on masculinity, AFL and surviving domestic violence
The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023 Pokies venues owned by AFL clubs claim renovations and pay tv subscriptions as ‘community benefit’ Venues owned by four clubs legally claimed a total of $8.6m in operating costs under Victorian scheme
AAP · Oct 15, 2023 Magpies into AFLW's top-eight with win over Blues Collingwood have stunned rivals Carlton with a clinical performance at Ikon Park to win their AFLW contest by 17 points.