Carlton beat Sydney by 15 points as fast-finishing Swans give Blues a late scare After bursting out to an early lead, Carlton are forced to hang on in the last quarter as Sydney's charge falls just short. ABC News · May 20, 2022
Dockers rewarded as AFL releases fixtures Fremantle will be back under the Friday night spotlight after their hot start to the AFL season. AAP · May 20, 2022
These are strange times to follow Essendon but new AFLW team can buoy fans As their AFL men’s side slumps, long-suffering Bombers fans are finding hope in the women’s debut in August The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2022
Combative Carlton up for Swans challenge Carlton coach Michael Voss has laid down the challenge to his Blues of bouncing back from a five-day break for their AFL blockbuster against Sydney. AAP · May 19, 2022
Smashing clearances and defending the counter — how Carlton coach Michael Voss is closing gaps for the Blues It's been a long time without success for the Carlton club but now, under new coach Michael Voss, it looks like the Blues have arrived. But what's changed, and is it real this time? Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson investigate. ABC News · May 18, 2022
Blues won't pick coach's son at AFL draft Casey Voss put his hand up as a possible AFL mid-season draft selection with a starring role for South Australia in a second-tier state game. AAP · May 16, 2022
Blues' Williams to miss 10 weeks in AFL A high-grade calf injury will sideline Zac Williams for at least the next 10 weeks as Carlton continue their march towards an AFL finals appearance. AAP · May 16, 2022
Swans brace for AFL litmus test Sydney bounced back to form with a 58-point win over Essendon but face a much tougher test in Friday night's match against Carlton. AAP · May 16, 2022
Blues' win spoils Cameron farewell Carlton have spoiled GWS coach Leon Cameron's farewell match as they ran away with an impressive 30-point victory at Giants Stadium. AAP · May 15, 2022
Melbourne beat West Coast by 74 points to extend winning streak, Gold Coast stun Fremantle Melbourne have now won 16 games on the trot, with West Coast the latest team to be soundly beaten by the reigning champs. Earlier, Gold Coast pulled off their best win of the year over Fremantle. ABC News · May 15, 2022
GWS aim to launch from Cameron send-off The Giants' AFL finals hopes are slim but experienced midfielder Callan Ward is hopeful they can lift against Carlton in Leon Cameron's final match in charge. AAP · May 14, 2022
Blues on guard for GWS lift for Cameron GWS will look to send off outgoing coach Leon Cameron in style in their AFL clash with Carlton at Giants Stadium. AAP · May 13, 2022
Carlton's Harry McKay suffers injury blow Coleman medallist Harry McKay will be out of action for at least six weeks because of a knee injury as Carlton continue their AFL finals bid. AAP · May 11, 2022
From Melbourne to West Coast — your AFL team's position summed up in two lines Want a quick summary of where your team is after eight rounds of the AFL season? From flag favourites Melbourne to cellar-dwellers West Coast, Andrew McGarry sums up each of the 18 sides in two lines. ABC News · May 10, 2022
AAP · May 10, 2022 Cerra content to be Cripps' AFL offsider Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra is happy to play second fiddle to skipper Patrick Cripps, who is in blistering form and has the Blues flying.
AAP · May 9, 2022 Cripps cleared by AFL over Murphy tackle The AFL match review officer has ruled Carlton captain Patrick Cripps' actions in tackling Adelaide's Lachlan Murphy did not constitute a reportable offence.
Chicago Sun-Times · May 8, 2022 One man’s footy fetish Horse-racing journalist Ron Flatter fell in love with Aussie rules football in 1982 and has remained faithful ever since.
AAP · May 8, 2022 Cripps stars as Carlton smash Crows in AFL Blues skipper Patrick Cripps was in a dominant mood as he overcame Jackson Hately's tag to lead Carlton to a comfortable AFL win over Adelaide.
ABC News · May 8, 2022 Carlton beat Adelaide by 48 points to claim fourth spot, Melbourne still unbeaten after seeing off St Kilda The Blues hit top gear to romp to a 48-point victory over the Crows, moving up to fourth spot on the AFL ladder in the process.
ABC News · May 6, 2022 AFLW players, coaches frustrated ahead of proposed season start A lack of clarity about the expected start date in August is again raised by players and coaches, with preseason preparations potentially only weeks away.
AAP · May 6, 2022 AFLW season situation 'bad': Blues coach Frustration is at boiling point from AFLW players and clubs with Carlton coach Daniel Harford saying the lack of a timeline for next season is a "bad outcome."
ABC News · May 5, 2022 Inside the game: How teammates forge unspoken disposal bonds in the quest for AFL success From quick handballs that release an outside player to pinpoint kicks to a leading forward, connections are crucial in footy. But which players connect the most? Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson investigate.
AAP · May 5, 2022 Crows coach Nicks to miss Carlton clash Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks will miss his AFL club's game against Carlton after being placed under the AFL's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.
AAP · May 4, 2022 Lions' AFL discard Keays to captain Crows Less than three years after being axed by Brisbane, Ben Keays has been named as Adelaide's captain for their looming AFL game against Carlton.
AAP · May 3, 2022 Blues overturn defender Young's AFL ban Carlton have managed to overturn defender Lewis Young's AFL suspension for bumping North Melbourne forward Cameron Zurhaar at the tribunal.