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 18, 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. AAP · Aug 16, 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 The Guardian - AU · 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 14, 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. AAP · Aug 12, 2024
Hawks racism report author accused of stealing $779k The author of Hawthorn's damning report into racism, Phil Egan, is accused of fleecing almost $800,000 from an Indigenous organisation he worked for. AAP · Aug 12, 2024
'We have to win': red-hot Hawks keep eyes on ball Hawthorn are favoured to sew up an AFL finals spot but Sam Mitchell's men face must-win clashes with Richmond and North Melbourne over the next fortnight. AAP · Aug 12, 2024
Blues' horror injury toll as AFL finals hopes take hit Carlton coach Michael Voss expects a strong response from his injury-ravaged side after the Blues coughed up their place in the AFL top eight. AAP · Aug 11, 2024
Red-hot Hawks smash Carlton, surge into AFL's top eight Hawthorn have replaced Carlton in the top eight after posting their biggest win of the AFL season at a sun-drenched MCG. AAP · Aug 11, 2024
Carlton embracing pressure of Hawthorn blockbuster Carlton coach Michael Voss is confident his Blues will stand up to the pressure as their premiership hopes go on the line against Hawthorn at the MCG. AAP · Aug 10, 2024
AAP · Aug 9, 2024 Coach Mitchell's blunt message to finals-chasing Hawks Hawthorn's finals hopes are on the line and coach Sam Mitchell says his charges are well aware of the high stakes involved in their clash with Carlton.
AAP · Aug 8, 2024 Racism saga would be over without lawyers: Clarkson AFL coaching great Alastair Clarkson believes the Hawthorn racism saga would already be over without "legal eagles" intervening.
AAP · Aug 7, 2024 AFL's top-eight finals race could be tightest on record The gap between top and eighth could end up being smallest by the end of the home-and-away season since the AFL introduced a final-eight system back in 1994.
AAP · Aug 6, 2024 GWS embrace the challenge of facing the roaring Lions Set to take on Brisbane at the Gabba, where they are 7-2 this season, GWS know they face the sternest of tests despite already overcoming the Lions this year.
AAP · Aug 5, 2024 'Culturally harmful': Hawks alleged racism claims aired Conversations between AFL club Hawthorn staff and Indigenous players aired in court papers allegedly show racist remarks and players urged to end relationships.
AAP · Aug 5, 2024 All to play for in tightest AFL finals race No side can afford to rest on their laurels with three rounds remaining in the most hard-fought AFL finals race in memory.
AAP · Aug 4, 2024 Local hero Green caps stunning GWS comeback over Hawks After trailing for the majority of the game, GWS have mounted an unlikely fourth-quarter comeback to stun top-eight rivals Hawthorn in Canberra.
AAP · Aug 3, 2024 Giant Buckley wary of Hawthorn's 'incredible momentum' GWS defender Jack Buckley is wary of red-hot Hawthorn's "incredible momentum" ahead of their clash at Manuka Oval in Canberra.
AAP · Aug 2, 2024 Dislocated finger downs Giant until at least finals After playing with an injured finger for weeks, GWS goalkicker Jake Riccardi will miss out on the remainder of the AFL home-and-away season following surgery.
AAP · Aug 2, 2024 Mitchell's young Hawks up for Giant learning curve Hawthorn are one of the hottest teams in the AFL but still have some big tasks ahead of them if they are to gatecrash the finals, starting with GWS in Canberra.
AAP · Aug 1, 2024 Clarkson hopes to defend racism allegations in court AFL premiership coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is called to appear in Federal Court after documents were lodged as part of the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga.