Bontempelli leads Bulldogs to tough win over Magpies Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos were outstanding for their respective sides as the Western Bulldogs overran Collingwood for a tough 18-point win. AAP · May 31, 2024
Magpies great Pendlebury to be sidelined for a month Scott Pendlebury's 400th AFL game will be pushed back with the Collingwood champion to miss at least a month due to a bicep muscle tear. AAP · May 31, 2024
AFLW's western derby to be held at Optus Stadium Daisy Pearce's first Western Derby as coach will be held at the 60,000-capacity Optus Stadium as West Coast and Fremantle look to break records. AAP · May 31, 2024
Marvel or the moon, Pies unfazed by home venue shake-up MCG specialists Collingwood will play a second straight home game at Marvel Stadium on Friday night, this time against tenant club the Western Bulldogs. AAP · May 30, 2024
Flynn named for Eagles debut, Pies make five changes Matt Flynn is poised for his long-awaited West Coast debut, while Collingwood have made five changes after being hit by more injury chaos. AAP · May 30, 2024
Dockers back in Amiss, Walters forced to sweat Fremantle forward Jye Amiss will get the chance to fix his goalkicking woes in Sunday's clash with Melbourne, but Michael Walters is no guarantee to be picked. AAP · May 30, 2024
Dogs need more hands to make light work of Pies Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs are trying to cope with having key players sidelined by injuries heading into their AFL clash in round 12. AAP · May 29, 2024
Tears shed as Kangaroos select Payne, Teakle in too Geordie Payne has been selected by North Melbourne with pick No.1 in the AFL's mid-season rookie draft, while ex-Port ruckman Brynn Teakle is headed there too. AAP · May 29, 2024
'Embarrassed' Lobb still in Bulldogs' plans: Beveridge Luke Beveridge has reassured an "apologetic and embarrassed" Rory Lobb that he remains in the Bulldogs' selection mix despite reports of an AFL trade request. AAP · May 29, 2024
Pendlebury ruled out of wounded Pies' clash with Dogs Scott Pendlebury has failed to complete Collingwood's training session because of an arm injury and has been ruled out of their Western Bulldogs encounter. AAP · May 29, 2024
Magpies' injury toll mounts with De Goey still out Collingwood's injury toll shows no sign of abating, with Jordan De Goey among a host of stars sidelined for the defending premiers. AAP · May 27, 2024
Controversy reigns as AFL umpires turn blind eye to common sense An umpire’s job is to apply the rules. But many of us want our officials (and those who instruct them) to have a better feel for the game’s big moments The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2024
Lions, Cats looking for a way to rediscover their mojo Round 11 of the AFL produced some fascinating results, with Geelong losing a fourth game in a row and Brisbane slipping further off the pace with another loss. AAP · May 26, 2024
AFL ticks off free kick as Magpies fume after draw Fremantle have kicked the last four goals to snatch a dramatic draw against Collingwood and the AFL has since ticked off on a controversial late free kick. AAP · May 24, 2024
AAP · May 24, 2024 Dockers back Amiss to overcome goalkicking wobbles Fremantle forward Jye Amiss has the yips, but coach Justin Longmuir is confident the 20-year-old will be able to regain his mojo soon.
AAP · May 23, 2024 Longmuir backs wobbly Dockers to find the target again Fremantle's accuracy in front of goal will be a big talking point when they face Collingwood at Optus Stadium.
AAP · May 23, 2024 Don't change your ways 'Nev' Amiss, Dockers coach urges Fremantle spearhead Jye Amiss suffered from goalkicking yips last week, but he's being backed to turn things around in their clash with Collingwood.
AAP · May 23, 2024 Nicks bemused at Crows links with pack of trade targets Coach Matthew Nicks says Adelaide will be active in the trade market, but he is bemused at his club being linked with an array of potential targets.
AAP · May 20, 2024 Treacy not concerned about hit-and-miss Dockers Jye Amiss and Nat Fyfe are among the Fremantle stars who have struggled for goalkicking accuracy this season, but Josh Treacy has had no such problem.
AAP · May 19, 2024 Dockers set to welcome back Sean Darcy for Pies test Fremantle expect Sean Darcy to be cleared of a calf injury in time to return against Collingwood in round 11, resuming his ruck partnership with Luke Jackson.
AAP · May 18, 2024 Great Scott, Magpies' marathon man leads by example Young Collingwood teammates are encouraged to tap into Scott Pendlebury's professionalism and extraordinary durability as the Magpies great nears 400 games.
AAP · May 18, 2024 Rankine blow adds more pain for Crows as Pies fly home Collingwood kicked the last goal of the match and survived a late scare to beat Adelaide at the MCG in another tight game, despite suffering two more injuries.
AAP · May 17, 2024 Mixed news on two Eagles stars for Demons clash West Coast have decided to save Elliot Yeo for next week's clash with Adelaide, but Jeremy McGovern has been cleared to take on the Demons on Sunday.
AAP · May 17, 2024 Bobby Hill ready to stand up and lead Magpies attack Collingwood forward Bobby Hill is ready to step up and be a leader in the Magpies' decimated AFL attack against Adelaide.
AAP · May 16, 2024 De Goey returns as Magpies back stopgap forward mix Jordan De Goey will return from injury to bolster the Magpies' midfield against Adelaide, but Tom Mitchell has been ruled out again with a lingering foot issue.