Is Harley Reid copping a bad rap from AFL umpires? West Coast coach Andrew McQualter says he wants to analyse vision before potentially approaching the AFL about how umpires are treating Harley Reid. AAP · Jul 24
Dockers rip Eagles to shreds in latest derby demolition Fremantle have kicked 11 goals to one in the second half to power their way to their fifth-straight western derby win over West Coast. AAP · Jul 24
No time for slip ups: Bulldogs wary of battling Tigers The Western Bulldogs have plenty on the line against Richmond, with Luke Beveridge's men aiming to climb the AFL ladder to avoid the finals wildcard. AAP · Jul 24
Coach Cox tips more spite in Swans-Giants derby Sydney Swans coach Dean Cox expects a typically intense and spiteful AFL derby against GWS with both clubs needing a win in Saturday's clash at Engie Stadium. AAP · Jul 24
AFL western derby pushes for standalone Friday stage Fremantle will tackle West Coast in a rare Friday night derby, while Melbourne are aiming to keep their perfect MCG record intact when they face Geelong. AAP · Jul 23
Derby dislike: Why Harley Reid will be centre stage Fremantle have lost star midfielder Hayden Young to illness for Friday night's western derby, while key defender Brennan Cox is being managed. AAP · Jul 23
Injury toll has silver lining for derby-focused Giants Stand-in GWS captain Stephen Coniglio isn't fazed by the battling club's crowded casualty ward as he eyes a crosstown clash with a wobbly Sydney Swans outfit. AAP · Jul 22
Docker O'Meara avoids surgery but faces finals fight Jaeger O'Meara is yet to win a finals game during his 206-game AFL career, and the injured veteran faces some hurdles to break that trot this year. AAP · Jul 21
Eagles star banned, Lions defender escapes with a fine Liam Baker is set to miss Friday night's western derby unless the West Coast hard nut can overturn his rough conduct charge at the AFL tribunal. AAP · Jul 19
Flag fancies Fremantle overpower plucky Port Adelaide Fremantle, after an early fright, have downed Port Adelaide by 28 points to move three wins clear at the top of the AFL ladder. AAP · Jul 18
Dockers star out of Port game, Mason Cox keeps his spot Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he will only rest players if they really need it as the Dockers close in on the minor premiership. AAP · Jul 16
Minor premiership within grasp as Flagmantle takes hold The Flagmantle craze is already in overdrive as Fremantle start hot favourites against a Port side missing Zak Butters and Mitch Georgiades. AAP · Jul 15
From the Pocket: Fremantle have the power and poise to ride the hype to an AFL premiership These Dockers are a far cry from Ross Lyon’s era thanks to a coach who is the perfect counterbalance to Wharfie Time mayhem The Guardian - AU · Jul 15
Swans star shakes off nerves, pushes for injury return Trying not to let his latest injury play on his mind, Sydney star Justin McInerney says he's on track to resume his role in the Swans' premiership push. AAP · Jul 15
AAP · Jul 14 'Life or death' as Giants aim to gatecrash finals race Finals have come early for GWS with fit-again midfielder Xavier O'Halloran describing their bid to secure a wildcard spot a matter of "life or death".
BANG Premier · Jul 13 Angelina Jolie hopes her new movie Without Blood will ‘spark conversation’ as US release confirmed The actress and filmmaker’s latest directorial project, adapted from Alessandro Baricco’s novel, has secured a US theatrical distributor following its Toronto International Film Festival premiere.
AAP · Jul 13 Star man poised to fire as Crows take on 'underdog' tag Adelaide match-winner Izak Rankine missed last year's finals series through suspension but is in hot form again as the Crows eye a huge clash with Sydney.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 12 GWS Giants save their best for the best to show they are capable of a deep finals run The Giants pegged back a 39-point deficit against an injury-ravaged Geelong to add another scalp to AFL wins over Fremantle, Brisbane and Melbourne
AAP · Jul 9 Giants veteran winding back clock in AFL finals hunt GWS veteran Jake Stringer is nearing career-best numbers in attack at age 32, helping the Giants remain in the finals hunt ahead of a meeting with Geelong.
AAP · Jul 9 Fremantle ruck battle heats up as Cox shows his swagger Former Magpies big man Mason Cox has put himself in the box seat to lock down Fremantle's No.2 ruck role after putting in a strong display against Sydney.
AAP · Jul 9 On notice: AFL crackdown on head rubs hits prime time Fremantle defender Luke Ryan and Sydney counterpart Dane Rampe were thrust into the spotlight after giving away free kicks for head rubs.
AAP · Jul 9 Freo overcome first-half shocker to obliterate Swans Fremantle have overcome a five-goal haul from Charlie Curnow and a 25-point second-quarter deficit to beat Sydney by 38 points at Optus Stadium.
AAP · Jul 8 Battle of the bigs as Freo and Swans fight for top spot Top spot and bragging rights will be on the line when Fremantle host Sydney at a sold out Optus Stadium on Thursday night.
AAP · Jul 8 Dockers make surprise ruck move ahead of blockbuster Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy is being managed for Thursday night's blockbuster against Sydney, with the move opening the door for Mason Cox's return.
AAP · Jul 7 Magpies keep 'hat in ring' for in-demand Lachie Neale Collingwood believe they remain in the race for dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale as other clubs attempt to woo the Brisbane Lions legend.