Kangaroos bounce back in AFLW romp over Demons North Melbourne have returned to the winners' list and the top of the AFLW ladder after fighting back to thump previously unbeaten Melbourne by 31 points. AAP · 10h ago
'Don't want to see that': AFLW concern for winless trio Three AFLW clubs - Essendon, Collingwood and St Kilda - are winless halfway through the season and the league is concerned. AAP · Sep 23
Demons claim top spot, Geelong forward scores screamer Melbourne have kept their perfect start to the AFLW season intact, while Geelong stormed home to claim their fifth straight victory. AAP · Sep 19
Port defender to miss a quarter of AFLW season for bump Demons star Eliza McNamara has undergone surgery for a fractured jaw after copping a brutal bump from Port Adelaide's Ella Heads, leading to a suspension. AAP · Sep 14
Demons crush Port, Swans, Richmond win in AFLW Melbourne have remained unbeaten in the AFLW after five rounds after crushing Port Adelaide by 51 points while Sydney beat GWS and Richmond downed St Kilda. AAP · Sep 13
'Rapt': Lions star Bailey explains contract decision Brisbane Lions star Zac Bailey has turned down a monster offer from Adelaide to re-sign with the dual reigning premiers until the end of 2034. AAP · Sep 8
Carlton are on the wildest of rides with their next generation in the driver’s seat The Blues look well stocked for years to come after Jagga Smith and Harry Dean were standouts in their AFL wildcard final win over the Demons The Guardian - AU · Aug 30
Injuries bite as Demons, Power, Hawks win in AFLW Melbourne have thrashed Brisbane, while Port Adelaide snatched a thrilling win over GWS and Hawthorn beat Collingwood on an AFLW weekend full of injuries. AAP · Aug 30
Demons proud of regained respect despite finals exit Melbourne coach Steven King was devastated by a wildcard exit but believes the Demons managed to regain some respect in his first year at the helm. AAP · Aug 29
Fairytale Blues 'not done yet' after wildcard win After a historic wildcard win when they finished 10th, Carlton can dare to dream of an extended finals run, forward Ben Ainsworth says. AAP · Aug 29
Old habits haunt Dees in frustrating AFL wildcard exit After a year of exciting, attacking football, Melbourne's forward line crumbled under the weight of finals pressure in their wildcard match against Carlton. AAP · Aug 29
Welcome to wildcard heaven as Blues exorcise Demons Carlton have won their AFL wildcard game against Melbourne by 19 points in front of 91,733 fans at the MCG to set up an elimination final against Geelong. AAP · Aug 29
Dynamic Demons ready to put King's plan to finals test Steven King's attacking game style has thrilled Melbourne fans and neutrals all season, but faces a huge test against red-hot Carlton in their wildcard clash. AAP · Aug 28
'It stacks up': Demons ready to strike in AFL finals While Melbourne have injury problems and are coming off an upset loss, Bayley Fritsch says they will head into their final against Carlton with confidence. AAP · Aug 28
The Guardian - AU · Aug 27 AFL finals: why every team can – and can’t – win the 2026 premiership The first season with a wildcard round means 10 clubs are still in with a shot of tasting the ultimate success. We examine their strengths and weaknesses
AAP · Aug 25 All-Australian nod lifts ruck great into rare air Minor premiers Fremantle led the league with five All-Australian selections but all eyes were on record-breaking Melbourne skipper Max Gawn.
AAP · Aug 25 Revitalised Demon relishing life as one of King's men Two-time All-Australian midfielder Jack Steele has rediscovered his best form and played a key role for Melbourne since being turfed from St Kilda.
AAP · Aug 25 Demons consider picking veteran for wildcard final Melbourne have numerous big selection calls to make this week as they prepare for their wildcard match against in-form Carlton at the MCG on Saturday night.
AAP · Aug 21 Butler cops ban, two Saints players fined for staging St Kilda veteran Dan Butler has copped a one-match suspension for rough conduct on the Suns' Mac Andrew, and it may end up being his final game for the Saints.
AAP · Aug 21 'Concerned': Bulldogs veteran in doubt to play finals Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has given an update on captain Marcus Bontempelli, as well as veteran Tom Liberatore ahead of a clash with Melbourne.
AAP · Aug 20 AFL appeals board hands down swift van Rooyen verdict Melbourne will have to win two finals for Jacob van Rooyen to play again this year after the AFL appeals board upheld his three-match ban.
AAP · Aug 19 Demons to challenge star forward's ban at appeals board Demons forward Jacob van Rooyen is still a chance to play again this season after the club announced they will appeal his three-match ban.
AAP · Aug 18 Three-game AFL striking ban upheld for van Rooyen Melbourne must win two finals for Jacob van Rooyen to play again this season, after his three-game striking suspension was upheld at the AFL tribunal.
AAP · Aug 18 'Exhausting': Melbourne coach to keep narrow focus Melbourne coach Steven King says his club will keep a narrow focus when hosting the Western Bulldogs in the last game before the finals.
AAP · Aug 17 Gold Coast young gun signs fresh contract with Suns Gold Coast have locked away a young gun on a fresh contract and a Melbourne midfielder has re-signed with the Demons, rejecting overtures from Port Adelaide.