Kangaroos' coach rues late-season 'lost fizz' North Melbourne's AFL season has ended with a second-last finish and a 124-point thrashing at the hands of Hawthorn. AAP · Aug 24, 2024
Hawthorn make AFL top eight with Kangaroos rout Hawthorn have thrashed North Melbourne by 124 points to qualify for the AFL finals for the first time since 2018. AAP · Aug 24, 2024
Strike forces AFL to bring forward Hawks-North clash Industrial action from electrical workers in Tasmania has prompted the AFL to bring forward Saturday's match between Hawthorn and North Melbourne in Launceston. AAP · Aug 23, 2024
Rejuvenated Hawk Worpel ready to seal AFL finals spot Rejuvenated Hawthorn can lock in finals with a win over North Melbourne and midfielder James Worpel is relishing the ride. AAP · Aug 23, 2024
Saints unsure on Battle future as beefed-up offer looms Josh Battle faces a huge decision on his AFL future with Hawthorn keen on luring him away from St Kilda, who are unclear on the free agent's intentions. AAP · Aug 23, 2024
Curnow, Saad and McGovern all a chance for Blues Carlton forward Charlie Curnow is a chance to return against St Kilda this week, while Sydney star Chad Warner and Hawthorn's Jack Scrimshaw have been named. AAP · Aug 22, 2024
Kangaroos ready to make Hawks earn finals berth North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson isn't particularly incentivised to end Hawthorn's season, but hopes his charges can make the Hawks earn a finals berth. AAP · Aug 22, 2024
Dockers told not to get sucked into watching more footy Fremantle need either Hawthorn, Carlton or the Western Bulldogs to lose this weekend to have any hope of reaching the AFL finals. AAP · Aug 22, 2024
Hawks coach Mitchell makes All-Australian wing call Hawthorn coach and three-time All-Australian Sam Mitchell wants selectors to pick players in specialist roles in the 2024 team of the year. AAP · Aug 22, 2024
Hawks hopeful on Day, Jiath returns for AFL finals Hawthorn can guarantee themselves an AFL finals spot with victory over North Melbourne and could be bolstered by the return of two key players in September. AAP · Aug 22, 2024
Hawthorn unveil updated Reconciliation Action Plan Hawthorn president Andy Gowers says the club is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment that helps First Nations people thrive. AAP · Aug 21, 2024
Blues hope for injury relief, Dockers still sidelined Charlie Curnow and Adam Saad both face fitness tests to return for Carlton against St Kilda while Fremantle are without Josh Treacy again against Port Adelaide. AAP · Aug 20, 2024
North veteran Shiels calls time on AFL comeback Announcing his retirement after 16 AFL seasons, North Melbourne veteran and Hawthorn premiership player Liam Shiels will say farewell when plays his old club. AAP · Aug 20, 2024
Dramatic AFL finals race hardest-earnt since 2012 Carlton are set to record the most wins - 14 - by an AFL team finishing a home-and-away eighth since North Melbourne back in 2012. AAP · Aug 19, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2024 Banged-up Blues find a new way to win and salvage their spluttering season Patrick Cripps leads an undermanned Carlton to a brave victory on the road against West Coast to give their AFL finals hopes a huge boost
AAP · Aug 18, 2024 Yze uneasy over star Tigers trade talk Trade speculation is swirling around contracted Richmond duo Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli, much to the frustration of coach Adem Yze.
AAP · Aug 18, 2024 Magpies alive, Dockers stumble in tight AFL finals race Collingwood's thrilling win over Brisbane kept the reigning premiers' season alive as Fremantle tumbled out of the AFL's top eight after a loss to GWS.
AAP · Aug 18, 2024 Clarkson tries to pour water on AFL trade targets fire Kangaroos coach Alastair Clarkson has claimed comments about possible trade targets were more philosophical than specific after he caused a stir in AFL circles.
AAP · Aug 18, 2024 Hawks star Day avoids broken collarbone in big win Hawthorn have beaten Richmond by 63 points to continue their surge towards AFL finals, but are awaiting updates on star midfielder Will Day's collarbone injury.
AAP · Aug 16, 2024 Hunted Hawks thriving as AFL finals carrot looms large Hawthorn are expected to lock in a first finals berth in six years with games against Richmond and North Melbourne left to play, but won't change their mindset.
AAP · Aug 16, 2024 Eagles' coaching job the 'plum' role of AFL: Clarkson Contenders to become West Coast's next senior coach have been dropping like flies, but Alastair Clarkson has spruiked the role as the best in the AFL.
AAP · Aug 16, 2024 Decimated Blues not talking injuries before Eagles game Carlton are decimated without key players, but coach Michael Voss is refusing to talk about injuries as a youthful Blues team prepares to face West Coast.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2024 From the Pocket: Jason Dunstall was the most unlikely champion but became more than a legend Hawthorn full forward had unique strengths suited to a particular era that led to him being inducted as a Legend in the Australian Football Hall of Fame
AAP · Aug 14, 2024 No complacency as Hawks play Tigers in AFL finals push Hawthorn and Richmond enter their AFL clash in contrasting form, but Hawks coach Sam Mitchell has drilled into his side the dangers posed by the Tigers.
AAP · Aug 12, 2024 Saints hoping to win the battle for in-demand Josh St Kilda star Jack Sinclair believes in the direction the Saints are taking, and hopes in-demand teammate Josh Battle will stay to be a part of it.