Bombers make call on gun midfielder's bump ban Essendon have accepted Sam Durham's suspension for a high bump and will be without him for some crunch fixtures. AAP · Jun 10, 2025
Kangaroos keen to muscle in on footy-mad WA North Melbourne's venture to WA is off to a perfect start, with the Kangaroos coming from 18 points down to beat West Coast in Bunbury. AAP · Jun 8, 2025
Cornes, Dillon apologise to umpires over Schultz saga AFL boss Andrew Dillon and media commentator Kane Cornes have apologised to the four umpires caught in the Lachie Schultz concussion saga. AAP · Jun 5, 2025
Suns' top-four spot on line in Geelong 'litmus test' Finals hopefuls Gold Coast head to Geelong for the first time in four years, facing a huge test and hell-bent on strengthening their grip on a top-four spot. AAP · Jun 5, 2025
Rowell cleared but is mature-age Demon in strife again? Star Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has escaped sanction for his glancing blow on an opponent, but Melbourne's Aidan Johnson faces a nervous wait. AAP · Jun 1, 2025
Bolton shines brightest as Dockers rain on Suns' parade Shai Bolton was the difference for Fremantle as they resisted Gold Coast's late flurry to register a tough 11-point win in enemy territory. AAP · May 31, 2025
How young Dockers midfielder is coping with the trolls Fremantle midfielder Matthew Johnson is only three years into his AFL career but he's already experienced the sad world of online trolling. AAP · May 30, 2025
Dockers call on star to face Suns after Pearce blow Fremantle have turned to a veteran star after losing skipper Alex Pearce, while the Magpies and Tigers also have big guns back at their disposal. AAP · May 29, 2025
Dockers star giving former boss Hardwick headaches Fremantle gun Shai Bolton presents a tough match-up for any opposition coach - even one who knows him as well as former Richmond boss Damien Hardwick. AAP · May 29, 2025
From the Pocket: AFL players are taught to conquer their fears but some need saving from themselves Port Adelaide’s Darcy Byrne-Jones was doing what was expected of him when running back with the flight of the ball, but the time has come for a step change The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2025
Fremantle skipper wins tribunal challenge, free to play Fremantle captain Alex Pearce's rough conduct charge and his proposed three-match ban have been dismissed by the AFL Tribunal. AAP · May 27, 2025
Suns to debut academy gun following 'nepo baby' jibe Just days after being labelled the AFL's "nepo baby", Gold Coast have chosen to announce another academy star who will make their debut. AAP · May 27, 2025
'Hard-done by' Pearce heads to AFL Tribunal over ban Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir maintains the collision that led to captain Alex Pearce's three-game rough conduct ban was nothing more than a "footy act". AAP · May 26, 2025
Mills banned for one game, adding to Swans' AFL woes After his first AFL game this season, Sydney captain Callum Mills has been banned for one game on a rough conduct charge. AAP · May 26, 2025
AAP · May 26, 2025 Star defender latest Bomber to suffer injury Essendon defender Ben McKay has been ruled out of the match against Brisbane at the Gabba after becoming the latest Bomber to suffer an injury.
AAP · May 25, 2025 Hawks face huge tests as Dons, Eagles battle injuries Hawthorn's status as flag contenders will be put to the test in coming weeks, while Essendon and West Coast must find ways to compete without key players.
AAP · May 25, 2025 Why Dockers coach sees ruck conundrum as a good thing Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy is set to be passed fit this week, but some think the Dockers will be better served by not selecting him against Gold Coast.
AAP · May 24, 2025 Alex Pearce learns his fate after heavy collision Fremantle are set to weigh up their options after skipper Alex Pearce was handed a three-match ban for the collision that concussed Port's Darcy Byrne-Jones.
AAP · May 24, 2025 Dockers crush Power but star defender faces AFL ban Luke Jackson starred in the ruck and Murphy Reid kicked four goals to guide Fremantle to an important win over Port, but the victory could come at a big cost.
AAP · May 23, 2025 'Everything happens for a reason': Rioli ahead of 100th After two major controversies this season, Port Adelaide's Indigenous forward Willie Rioli will reach 100 AFL games in the Sir Doug Nicholls round.
AAP · May 23, 2025 Luke Jackson feels the love as Dockers stalk top eight Luke Jackson will once again play as Fremantle's sole ruck, with teammates wrapping their arms around the star as rumours swirl about a move back to Melbourne.
AAP · May 23, 2025 Love is in the air as star Eagle re-signs until 2027 West Coast have re-signed a trio of players, including a star who briefly considered joining arch-rivals Fremantle at the end of last year.
AAP · May 22, 2025 Giants give Greene light for skipper's new role With injuries depleting Greater Western Sydney's midfield stock, crafty forward Toby Greene is set to spend time breaking opposition hearts onball instead.
AAP · May 21, 2025 'Not a disaster': Hinkley brushes early handover talk Ken Hinkley insists Port Adelaide's 4-6 record isn't disastrous as he attempts to reverse the AFL club's fortunes this season before handing over to Josh Carr.
AAP · May 20, 2025 GWS lose young gun, TDK return looms for Blues GWS onballer Finn Callaghan is set to spend at least a month on the sidelines with a shoulder injury, while Carlton could regain ruck Tom De Koning.