Saints prepare for 'fierce' clash against Essendon edge St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says it's easier said than done to play an on-edge brand of football, as the Saints prepare for Saturday's clash with Essendon. AAP · Mar 29, 2024
Magpies on board, oust Lions in scrappy GF rematch Collingwood have prevailed by 20 points in an AFL grand final rematch to earn their first win of the year and consign the Lions to their worst start since 2018. AAP · Mar 28, 2024
Doedee in 'heartbreaking' injury before Lions' rematch Days out from his Brisbane Lions debut, Tom Doedee's AFL comeback from a torn cruciate ligament has been halted after he suffered a similar injury in training. AAP · Mar 26, 2024
Dons' hands were tied on Wright's rough conduct charge Essendon could not see a way to challenge Peter Wright's rough conduct charge and felt they risked a ban of six matches or more if he had pleaded not guilty. AAP · Mar 26, 2024
Howdy Doedee: 'Competitive unit' poised for Lions debut Self-described competitive unit Tom Doedee is available to make his first AFL appearance for his new club Brisbane in the grand final rematch with Collingwood. AAP · Mar 26, 2024
Time hasn't caught up with senior Magpies: coach Collingwood veterans Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom have had slow starts to the AFL season, but coach Craig McRae has backed them to hit their straps. AAP · Mar 26, 2024
Bombers back Wright ahead of tribunal hearing Essendon forward Peter Wright will front the AFL Tribunal over a rough conduct charge, but Archie Perkins has declared his teammate is a fair player. 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
GWS thump hapless Eagles at Perth bogey ground GWS have started the season with a perfect 3-0 record after posting wins over Collingwood, North Melbourne and now West Coast. AAP · Mar 24, 2024
Saints' King facing one-match AFL ban for rough conduct St Kilda spearhead Max King kicked three goals in an influential display against Collingwood but faces suspension for a high bump on Finlay Macrae. AAP · Mar 22, 2024
Warner leading from front in Swans' engine room Chad Warner has only played 62 AFL games but has stepped up as a Sydney Swans leader in the absence of stars Callum Mills, Luke Parker and Taylor Adams. AAP · Mar 22, 2024
McRae wants less 'cheese' as Magpies struggle in AFL Collingwood coach Craig McRae says some of their best players aren't executing the fundamentals well amid their slump to a 0-3 start. AAP · Mar 21, 2024
Saints pay high price for upset AFL win over Magpies Mason Wood is about to have surgery, Liam Henry has a serious hamstring injury and Max King has been offered a suspension in a triple blow for St Kilda. AAP · Mar 21, 2024
After two exhilarating seasons, Collingwood have been studied and stripped bare A third successive loss – this time to St Kilda – represents a major premiership hangover. Do the Magpies have the quality of greats to bounce back? The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2024
AAP · Mar 21, 2024 Saints honour 'Spud' with upset AFL win over Magpies Premiers Collingwood have slumped to 0-3 after St Kilda upset them by 15 points in the fourth annual game honouring Saints great Danny "Spud" Frawley.
AAP · Mar 21, 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 20, 2024 Lyon proud of Membrey as Saints prepare for Spud's Game Danny "Spud" Frawley will be honoured at the MCG when St Kilda host AFL defending premiers Collingwood in a big round-two clash.
AAP · Mar 19, 2024 Giants can win no matter who, when or where: Taylor Motivated by the heartbreak of their 2023 preliminary final loss, GWS defender Sam Taylor says his side can go full-throttle against any opposition anywhere.
AAP · Mar 19, 2024 No quick AFL fix for Saints as they aim to button down St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says after a frustrating first-up loss to Geelong, his team must focus on regaining top form against premiers Collingwood.
AAP · Mar 19, 2024 McRae confident of righting Magpies' flag defence Collingwood coach Craig McRae says the Magpies' premiership defence can get back on track despite a 0-2 start, as changes loom for their clash with St Kilda.
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 15, 2024 Craig McRae rejects talk of Collingwood flag hangover Collingwood have slumped to 0-2 in their AFL premiership defence after losses to Sydney and GWS, but coach Craig McRae has faith his team can bounce back.
AAP · Mar 15, 2024 Longmire heaps praise on versatile Swans star Heeney Isaac Heeney has shifted more into the midfield to cover for injured teammates this season and the move has paid huge dividends for Sydney coach John Longmire.
AAP · Mar 15, 2024 Magpies still winless as slick Swans end MCG hoodoo Sydney have snapped a five-match losing streak at the MCG as Chad Warner and Isaac Heeney starred in a 33-point thumping of reigning premiers Collingwood.
AAP · Mar 15, 2024 Giants warned of complacency ahead of Kangaroos clash After a stunning first-up win over the defending AFL premiers, GWS coach Adam Kingsley is wary of what competition strugglers North Melbourne can deliver.