Hot Hawks still have work to do: coach Mitchell Hawthorn are on the cusp of gatecrashing the top eight, and coach Sam Mitchell is encouraging his charges to continue playing with confidence. AAP · Jun 30, 2024
Sicily injured as Hawks smash Eagles in Perth Hawthorn are on the cusp of crashing their way into the AFL's top eight after posting a thumping win over West Coast at Optus Stadium. AAP · Jun 30, 2024
Eagles' Harley Reid told to brace for another tag test West Coast will welcome back Harley Reid for their AFL clash with Hawthorn, with coach Adam Simpson warning the youngster to get used to being tagged. AAP · Jun 28, 2024
Optus Stadium turf faces slippery slope of criticism West Coast coach Adam Simpson and his Fremantle counterpart Justin Longmuir have spoken out about their concerns over the playing surface at Optus Stadium. AAP · Jun 28, 2024
Roo Wardlaw suffers training concussion The Western Bulldogs will load up on forward-line bigs in their match against North Melbourne following the return of Aaron Naughton and Sam Darcy. AAP · Jun 27, 2024
West Coast take positives from loss with Reid to return Harley Reid will return to bolster a West Coast side that gave a good account of itself in a 30-point defeat to AFL premiership contenders Essendon. AAP · Jun 23, 2024
Collingwood cult hero Dane Swan joins Hall of Fame A leader of Collingwood's famous 'rat pack', Dane Swan has been inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. AAP · Jun 17, 2024
The prince of Punt Road: AFL fans rise as one for Dustin Martin’s 300th Few footballers have meant more to fans than he has to Richmond, and none could have drawn a crowd like the 92,311 who saluted his 300th game The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2024
Belief growing as Hawks prove too good for Tigers Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell would prefer not to have the bye, given the impressive mid-season form of his emerging team. AAP · Jun 15, 2024
Martin's 300 celebrated as Hawks crash party with win Dustin Martin kicked the first goal in his 300th game, but Hawthorn were too good and thumped Richmond by 48 points in front of 92,311 fans at the MCG. AAP · Jun 15, 2024
Collingwood star Daicos all clear for Kangaroos test Nick Daicos has overcome a corked shin, proving his fitness at training for the Magpies and earning the green light to take on North Melbourne. AAP · Jun 14, 2024
Stage set for Martin's milestone as Hawks lie in wait A huge crowd is expected at the MCG as Richmond superstar Dustin Martin reaches the 300-game milestone in a clash with in-form Hawthorn. AAP · Jun 13, 2024
Martin to let his football do the talking in 300th game With the spotlight yet again cast upon him ahead of his 300th AFL game, Richmond superstar Dustin Martin will let his football do the talking on Saturday. AAP · Jun 13, 2024
Overshadowed by Dusty, Hawks toast Jiath milestone Beset by injuries throughout his career, much-loved speedster Changkuoth Jiath will reach the 50-game milestone when Hawthorn take on Richmond in round 14. AAP · Jun 13, 2024
AAP · Jun 12, 2024 Nicks backs struggling Crows to lift against AFL's best AFL flag favourites Sydney pose a massive test for Adelaide as coach Matthew Nicks demands some fight from his out-of-form side.
AAP · Jun 12, 2024 Out-of-form Giants not panicking in flag chase: Greene Toby Greene says his eighth-placed Giants have not faltered in their aspirations for a premiership despite falling to a fourth defeat in five games.
AAP · Jun 12, 2024 AFL has 'gone too far' on free-kick clarity, says Lyon Ross Lyon wants the AFL to stop publicly clarifying controversial umpiring decisions, questioning why certain free kicks are deemed more important than others.
AAP · Jun 11, 2024 Tiger Lynch eyes return for Dustin Martin's 300th game Tom Lynch will push to play for Richmond in Dustin Martin's 300th AFL game while Adelaide could regain Izak Rankine and Taylor Walker against Sydney.
AAP · Jun 11, 2024 GWS star Green defends controversial free against Hawks Midfielder Tom Green says if he hadn't tried to spoil James Sicily late in GWS's tight loss in Launceston, the Hawks captain probably would have kicked a goal.
AAP · Jun 9, 2024 Umpire boss says Andrew-King free was wrong call AFL umpires' boss Steve McBurney says two of Saturday's big free kicks were correct calls, with Gold Coast's Mac Andrew the unlucky exception.
AAP · Jun 8, 2024 Kangaroos rebuild on track: Clarkson After beating West Coast for a first win in 12 games, head coach Alastair Clarkson insists his North Melbourne rebuild is gathering pace.
AAP · Jun 8, 2024 Kingsley hopes returning troops can break Giants' lull The Giants have taken a dive after a hot start to the AFL season, but are hopeful some returning players can help turn the tide.
AAP · Jun 8, 2024 Free kick gives Hawthorn AFL thriller over Giants The Hawks have come from behind to beat the Giants by six points courtesy of a Luke Bruest goal from a free kick with about a minute left to play.
AAP · Jun 7, 2024 In-form Hawks will back themselves for Giant test Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says his emerging team is sticking to its own system more often, rather than adjusting to the opposition.
AAP · Jun 6, 2024 Richmond prepare to celebrate shy icon Martin Richmond coach Adem Yze says his club won't shy away from the magnitude of Dustin Martin's looming 300th AFL match.