Hawks ready to embrace monster Bulldogs task Hawthorn are full of belief after their gripping win over Geelong and are thrilled at the prospect of backing up against the unbeaten Western Bulldogs. AAP · Apr 9
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
The AFL shamed me: ex-Port coach on controversial fine Former Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says the AFL shamed him, then exploited him, over his controversial $20,000 fine. AAP · Apr 8
Hawks hopeful over duo, Dangerfield return uncertain After Jack Gunston and James Sicily played through pain in an epic win over Geelong, Hawthorn are optimistic the duo will be fit to face the Western Bulldogs. AAP · Apr 6
Sharper Hawks claim thriller over Cats with one mad minute of the utmost drama Hawthorn and Geelong have offered some of the best football of the modern era in their Easter Monday clashes, but this year’s classic surpasses them all The Guardian - AU · Apr 6
Hawthorn write their names into Cats rivalry history Hawthorn have claimed bragging rights in an Easter Monday classic, with Jack Gunston the hero as the Hawks scraped out a one-point win over Geelong. AAP · Apr 6
Cat's comeback looms, with AFL an immediate option As Geelong prepare for their Easter Monday blockbuster, coach Chris Scott is enthusiastic that one of their stars is on the verge of returning. AAP · Apr 5
Curnow will prove critics wrong: Papley on Swans star Critics can continue to write off Charlie Curnow, but fellow Sydney forward Tom Papley insists the new spearhead will live up to the hype. AAP · Apr 1
Cats win will be icing on cake for Mitchell milestone Hawthorn are yet to show they can consistently beat the best AFL sides and Easter Monday will be another stern test for Sam Mitchell's men AAP · Mar 31
Winless Bombers out to reveal true character Essendon enter their clash with North Melbourne under a fierce blowtorch but believe they are capable of much better than their first two performances. AAP · Mar 27
Cats bullish on prompt return for skipper Dangerfield Fresh off an important win over Adelaide, Geelong appear likely to regain skipper Patrick Dangerfield from injury against Hawthorn. AAP · Mar 26
Geelong skipper sidelined, Magpies pair return Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is set for some time on the sidelines, while a key Collingwood pair return. AAP · Mar 24
Hird weighs in as battling Bombers confront rough start Essendon veteran Kyle Langford says it's up to the players to turn around the Bombers' horror start to the season, while former coach James Hird has weighed in. AAP · Mar 24
Bereft Bombers poke, prod and point fingers against Port. What were they even trying to do? Essendon lacked energy and cohesion. If they don’t learn to defend, other clubs will continue to run rings around them The Guardian - AU · Mar 22
AAP · Mar 20 Port coach demands defensive lift against Bombers Port Adelaide's new coach Josh Carr is pinpointing improving team defence as his top priority after his tenure-opening loss.
AAP · Mar 20 Swans defender fined over theatrical dive in Hawks loss Tom McCartin came under scrutiny for his dive in Sydney's loss to Hawthorn, but Mabior Chol has no case to answer over his tackle on Nick Blakey.
AAP · Mar 20 Police investigating after bottle thrown at Hawks stars Nick Watson kicked the last goal of the game and was involved in an animated exchange with Sydney fans after Hawthorn's 17-point victory at the MCG.
AAP · Mar 19 Hawks out to use long AFL break to their advantage After hitting form in a hard-fought win over Sydney, Hawthorn face an extended 18-day wait for their next fixture because of a bye in round three.
AAP · Mar 19 'Work in progress': Swans' boom recruit needs time Former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow needs more time to settle at Sydney, his coach says, with team cohesion expected to come through experience.
AAP · Mar 18 Gunston, Newcombe lift Hawks past Swans Hawthorn have clawed back from a 20-point deficit to overrun Sydney in a hard-fought victory, with evergreen veteran Jack Gunston kicking four goals.
AAP · Mar 18 'False sense of security': Hawthorn coach warns players Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is warning his players about any false sense of security of meeting an injury-hit Sydney at the MCG.
AAP · Mar 17 Less-heralded Swans reaping rewards of focus on Curnow Star recruit Charlie Curnow has kicked less than 10 per cent of Sydney's goals this season but his teammates love how the big forward helps other players score.
AAP · Mar 16 AFL legend Franklin set for local footy comeback Former AFL goal-kicking machine Lance Franklin will return to his former junior club Dowerin for a one-off appearance to help raise funds.
AAP · Mar 13 A 'gulf' between Essendon and AFL's best: coach Left to lament Essendon's inability to defend against Hawthorn, coach Brad Scott says the Bombers are under no illusions how far they are from the AFL's best.
AAP · Mar 13 Hawks' Mitchell delighted as dual rucks get rolling After Ned Reeves and Lloyd Meek combined with aplomb against Essendon, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell indicated two rucks is a winning formula he will stick with.