Bombers face Anzac Day litmus test against Magpies Essendon captain Zach Merrett says Anzac Day will show them how far they have come since Collingwood mauled them at the end of last season. AAP · Apr 23, 2024
Derm shares big-game wisdom with Pies before Anzac Day Hawthorn great Dermott Brereton, who played for Collingwood in the 1995 Anzac Day clash, has been brought in to speak to the Magpies. AAP · Apr 23, 2024
Bombers welcome back Wright, ponder Anzac Day reshuffle Essendon will welcome back Peter Wright from suspension for their Anzac Day blockbuster against Collingwood and could go tall at the MCG. AAP · Apr 22, 2024
Cats only unbeaten AFL side as Giants fall in round six A snapshot of the AFL action from round six as Geelong extended their unbeaten start at the Gabba and Collingwood flexed their muscle against Port Adelaide. AAP · Apr 21, 2024
AFL admits to umpire error in not penalising Draper Essendon ruckman Sam Draper should have had a crucial free kick paid against him late in the Bombers' thrilling win over Adelaide, the AFL has admitted. AAP · Apr 20, 2024
Bombers won't get carried away with strong start: Scott Essendon coach Brad Scott says his team is satisfied with a strong start to the AFL season but still has lots of improvement to come. AAP · Apr 19, 2024
Essendon's Martin strikes late to sink Crows Essendon have kicked the last two goals of the game to pip Adelaide by three points in an AFL thriller at Adelaide Oval. AAP · Apr 19, 2024
Crows bank on Soligo-led revival after torrid AFL start Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks hopes the emergence of midfielder Jake Soligo underpins a revival after a torrid start to their AFL season. AAP · Apr 18, 2024
Adelaide lose key defender for clash against Essendon Injured Adelaide fullback Jordon Butts has been ruled out of the showdown with Essendon as doubt hovers over another Crow. AAP · Apr 18, 2024
Saints to face under-fire Bulldogs in crucial AFL clash The under-fire Western Bulldogs will look to get back to their contested game and intensity in order to beat St Kilda and give themselves some breathing room. AAP · Apr 17, 2024
Bombers amped for Adelaide return after Power failure Adelaide Oval holds no fears for a rejuvenated Essendon side as they prepare to face the Crows at the venue, two weeks after being thumped there by the Power. AAP · Apr 17, 2024
Galloping Gasometer's great-nephew impressing at Saints St Kilda's Darcy Wilson, the great-nephew of North Melbourne ruckman Mick Nolan, will continue his debut AFL season against the Western Bulldogs. AAP · Apr 16, 2024
Adelaide's Butts in doubt as Crows seek momentum Adelaide fullback Jordon Butts is in doubt for the Crows' game against Essendon as his injury interrupted AFL season continues. AAP · Apr 16, 2024
Liberatore has good news after Beveridge defends Dogs The Western Bulldogs have had good news after Tom Liberatore's on-field collapse, while coach Luke Beveridge has no regrets over how the club handled it. AAP · Apr 16, 2024
AAP · Apr 15, 2024 Crows toss monkey off the back in upset win over Blues Backman Max Michalanney says Adelaide's comeback two-point win over Carlton will ease pressure on the Crows.
AAP · Apr 14, 2024 Geelong, GWS remain undefeated after round five in AFL A snapshot of the action from round five in the AFL as Geelong recorded a 5-0 start to their season for the first time since 2017.
AAP · Apr 13, 2024 Bulldogs to rest Liberatore after dramatic collapse Star Western Bulldogs midfielder Tom Liberatore will be rested next week after he collapsed during their AFL loss to Essendon.
AAP · Apr 12, 2024 'Steep learning curve' for irked pup Sanders: Beveridge Western Bulldogs' coach Luke Beveridge will take a measured approach to teen Ryley Sanders' angry response to being substituted again in the loss to Essendon.
AAP · Apr 12, 2024 Bombers overwhelm Dogs in recovery after Power failure Essendon boast a positive win-loss ledger after kicking 10 of the last 13 goals to run over the top of the Western Bulldogs in a convincing 29-point victory.
AAP · Apr 12, 2024 Port's Finlayson 'cut deeply' over his homophobic slur Coach Ken Hinkley says Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson has been deeply affected after he made a homophobic slur that resulted in a three-game ban.
AAP · Apr 11, 2024 Bulldogs wary of under-fire Bombers' ruck power The Western Bulldogs are preparing to face a fired-up Essendon and coach Luke Beveridge expects the ruck duel to be pivotal to the AFL clash.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2024 Afternoon Update: Penny Wong’s comments spark debate; AFL player suspended over homophobic slur; and an instant coffee taste test Foreign minister clarifies Australian government has not made a decision on recognising Palestinian statehood
AAP · Apr 10, 2024 Port's Finlayson suspended for homophobic slur Port Adelaide forward Jeremy Finlayson will sit out three games after being suspended for making a homophobic remark in an AFL clash against Essendon.
AAP · Apr 9, 2024 Execution, not effort, the issue at Essendon: Scott Brad Scott has backed Essendon's work ethic despite their 69-point thumping by Port Adelaide, insisting other issues were at play in the chastening defeat.
AAP · Apr 8, 2024 Bomber Langford condemns Finlayson's homophobic slur As the AFL ponders its punishment for Jeremy Finlayson over a homophobic slur, Essendon forward Kyle Langford has condemned the Port Adelaide player's actions.