Bombers star Heppell hits out at critics Essendon captain Dyson Heppell says the Bombers will continue to have a fun environment at training despite critics of the club's poor start to the AFL season. AAP · May 10, 2022
AFL Round-Up: Essendon stays alive, but Melbourne, Brisbane and Fremantle have kicked away Some timely wins have shaken up the race for the finals, but they're all left chasing the breakaway group of three in 2022. We digest the week that was. ABC News · May 8, 2022
Mansell handed one-match AFL ban Richmond's Rhyan Mansell has been dealt a one-match suspension for striking Collingwood forward Jack Ginnivan. AAP · May 8, 2022
Bombers coach full of praise for Wright Peter Wright's six goals were crucial as Essendon recovered from personnel issues and a 25-point deficit to beat AFL rivals Hawthorn by 27 points. AAP · May 7, 2022
Brave Bombers jag AFL upset over Hawthorn Peter Wright kicked six goals for Essendon, who ran over the top of Hawthorn with an eight-goal final quarter to score their second win of the AFL season. AAP · May 7, 2022
Bombers defy odds with comeback AFL win over Hawks as Lions take down depleted Eagles Essendon overcomes the late withdrawal of five players due to illness to defeat Hawthorn by 27 points, while Brisbane beats an understrength West Coast at the Gabba. Earlier, Geelong, Richmond and Gold Coast tasted success. ABC News · May 7, 2022
Tigers, Pies in old-school AFL blockbuster When Richmond and Collingwood face off in a high-stakes clash at the MCG, it will offer a throwback to games from their rivalry across the decades. AAP · May 6, 2022
Lions players take lead against Eagles Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has handed the reins to his players to prepare for Saturday's AFL match against a COVID-hit and out-of-form West Coast. AAP · May 6, 2022
Breust happy with call to remain at Hawks Luke Breust has opened up on his "hairy" trade period but is happier than ever to have stuck with Hawthorn as the Hawks continue to surprise under Sam Mitchell. AAP · May 6, 2022
Ratten wants Saints bravery against Demons Unfancied Hawthorn pushed Melbourne all the way last weekend and St Kilda coach Brett Ratten wants his players to emulate the Hawks' bravery this Sunday. AAP · May 5, 2022
Bombers coach wants aggressive AFL mindset A horror 1-6 start to the AFL season has poured heat on Essendon coach Ben Rutten, who wants his team to play with more flair and aggression against Hawthorn. AAP · May 5, 2022
Northern Territory footballer Dominique Carbone signs with AFLW club Hawthorn Darwin-born Dominique Carbone moved to Melbourne in 2019 to chase her AFLW dream. After three years of sacrifice and outstanding play in the VFLW and NT, her resolve has won her a contract at the Hawthorn Football Club. ABC News · May 4, 2022
Hawks aim to step up as AFL favourites Hawthorn have impressed under first-year coach Sam Mitchell and will start favourites against struggling Essendon in their AFL clash on Saturday. AAP · May 4, 2022
Demons coach Goodwin back in AFL action Simon Goodwin missed last week with COVID-19 but will return to usual duties when Melbourne take on St Kilda in round eight. AAP · May 2, 2022
The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2022 AFL’s crackdown on umpire dissent is not the end of football as we know it There is mounting evidence that this rule is working and essential to the overall health of the game
AAP · Apr 30, 2022 Depleted Demons hold on against Hawks Melbourne have set up their hard-fought 10-point win over Hawthorn by kicking six goals to three in the third quarter on Saturday at the MCG.
ABC News · Apr 30, 2022 Fremantle beat Geelong by three points in thriller as Melbourne's winning streak stretches to 14 A thrilling win from the Dockers over the Cats in Geelong leaves no doubt over their credentials, while the Dees see off Hawthorn to make it 14 straight wins.
AAP · Apr 29, 2022 Sicily ready for Hawks AFL captaincy test Tough defender James Sicily will fill in as Hawthorn captain for the first time in his 100th AFL match, against reigning premiers Melbourne.
ABC News · Apr 27, 2022 Melbourne AFL premiership trio join Simon Goodwin in missing Hawthorn clash due to COVID-19 isolation Along with coach Simon Goodwin, three of Melbourne's grand final-winning squad enter isolation as COVID-19 disrupts the Demons' preparations for Saturday's match against Hawthorn.
AAP · Apr 27, 2022 Sicily takes reins as Hawks' AFL captain Tough defender James Sicily will captain Hawthorn for the first time in his 100th senior match, when they face reigning premiers Melbourne on Saturday.
AAP · Apr 26, 2022 Demons brace for more COVID-19 infections Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has tested positive for COVID-19 with a number of players likely to have also contracted the virus.
ABC News · Apr 26, 2022 From Melbourne, Fremantle, Sydney and Collingwood to GWS, Essendon and West Coast — the best and worst teams at surge football Momentum is key in modern AFL, and teams who can produce surges of consecutive goals in games can be hard to contain. Andrew McGarry takes a look at who does it best, who stops it best, and who has more work to do on both sides of the ball.
AAP · Apr 25, 2022 McCartin 'fine' after AFL concussion sub Sydney coach John Longmire says doctors were ultra conservative in not allowing concussion-plagued Paddy McCartin back on the field against Hawthorn.
ABC News · Apr 25, 2022 Paddy McCartin fails concussion test in Sydney Swans' comeback AFL win over Hawthorn Sydney is buoyed by the condition of Paddy McCartin after he suffered a head knock and was subbed out during the Swans' come-from-behind victory over Hawthorn in Launceston.
AAP · Apr 25, 2022 Sydney surge past Hawks in AFL comeback The Sydney Swans have finished with a nine-goal final term to notch a 41-point comeback win over Hawthorn at University of Tasmania Stadium in Launceston.