'Pretty gritty': Moore says much to learn from ugly win Collingwood captain Darcy Moore says last Thursday's scrappy win over Carlton can be healthy nourishment for the Magpies ahead of the Anzac Day blockbuster. AAP · Apr 20
Re-signed Sun embraces grind as Hawks test awaits Re-signed Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller, after kicking two vital goals in a tense win against Essendon, has urged his restocked side to embrace the grind. AAP · Apr 20
Moore bullish as Bombers lose backman to injury again While Essendon captain Andrew McGrath says morale has been strong this year, the Bombers will go into Anzac Day without one of their most important players. AAP · Apr 20
Key Hawks banned for costly gut punches Hawthorn is set to be without James Sicily and Dylan Moore against Gold Coast after the pair were suspended for gut punches on Port Adelaide's Logan Evans. AAP · Apr 19
'Cry me a river': Bombers big improvers in Coast scare Essendon were spanked by 95 points on their last visit to the Gold Coast but the improved outfit left this time lamenting one that got away. AAP · Apr 18
'Chook lotto': Hardwick unloads after Bombers escape Suns coach Damien Hardwick has demanded clarity around the holding the ball rule after his midfield was well held by an improved Essendon in a tight win. AAP · Apr 18
'We're not there yet': rebuilt Suns search for new high Damien Hardwick thinks it will take Gold Coast a little longer to reap the rewards of their impressive off-season AFL recruitment drive. AAP · Apr 16
Suns' 'bulls' on parade but skipper sidelined Sam Collins is eager to see how Matt Rowell and Christian Petracca combine in their first Gold Coast AFL outing together. AAP · Apr 14
Suns still need to close gap to AFL's best: Hardwick Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says the Suns still aren't on the same level as the AFL's best teams after their loss to Sydney. AAP · Apr 11
'A week's a long time in footy': perplexed Demons coach Melbourne coach Steven King isn't sure why his team was so lethargic when suffering an upset loss to strugglers Essendon. AAP · Apr 11
Coach calls for calm after Bombers snap losing streak Essendon have prevented the longest losing streak in the club's history with a 45-point upset victory against Melbourne. AAP · Apr 11
Unwanted record looms, but Bomber sees signs of life In-form Melbourne will start warm favourites against Essendon, who are on the verge of a club-record AFL losing streak. AAP · Apr 10
Richards leads Bulldogs inclusions for big Hawks clash The ladder-leading Western Bulldogs have made four changes for their big Norwood Oval match on Saturday against Hawthorn. AAP · Apr 9
'Maintain the rage': Demons coach challenges players Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season. AAP · Apr 9
AAP · Apr 7 Milestone man Melksham feeding off young Dees' energy Veteran forward Jake Melksham will fittingly play his 250th AFL game when a revitalised Melbourne take on his former club Essendon in Gather Round.
AAP · Apr 5 Stars sidelined as Bulldogs count cost of Bombers win Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has offered a sobering assessment of his unbeaten charges while he will be without two of his biggest stars for a period.
AAP · Apr 5 Battling Bombers stare down unwanted record Coach Brad Scott has put the onus on his leaders to keep Essendon galvanised amid the demoralising prospect of breaking the club's longest losing streak.
AAP · Apr 5 Injury blows sour Bulldogs' win over battling Bombers The unbeaten Western Bulldogs have claimed a 34-point victory over battling Essendon but suffered multiple injury blows.
AAP · Apr 4 'Have a go': Winless Bombers urged to take on Bulldogs Essendon are expected to equal their club-record losing streak of 17 games when they play the in-form Western Bulldogs on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.
AAP · Apr 2 North skipper backs recalled Darling to fire Jack Darling kicked three goals for North Melbourne's VFL side last week and has earned a senior recall after Tristan Xerri was suspended for misconduct.
AAP · Apr 2 It's dangerous: Bulldogs on alert for struggling Dons The Western Bulldogs are determined not to fall into the complacency trap when they take on wooden-spoon favourites Essendon on Sunday.
AAP · Apr 2 'Hard work's done': Dons adamant this isn't a rebuild Essendon coach Brad Scott insists his AFL side's rebuild started three years ago, as he searches for answers to avoid an unwanted club-record losing streak.
AAP · Apr 1 Clarkson cautious of dangerous beleaguered Blues North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes his charges are playing under-fire Carlton at the worst possible time in their season.
AAP · Mar 31 North skipper's message to banned ruck star Xerri North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey wants teammate Tristan Xerri to learn a lesson out of his AFL suspension and return with his trademark competitive edge.
AAP · Mar 30 Bombers still believers as big Anzac Day clash looms Jye Caldwell says there's still plenty of positivity around Essendon despite their winless start, and feels they will be up for the annual Anzac Day match.