The Latest Breaking News from MCG

Tigers to regain Martin, Prestia among five changes

Dustin Martin and Dion Prestia will return as Richmond host Sydney on Thursday night at the MCG, with pressure a key focus for the Tigers.

AAP · Jul 5, 2023

Swans legend Franklin to return, Demons' Fritsch out

Lance Franklin will end a three-game absence from Sydney's line-up for what will almost certainly be the Swans legend's final AFL game at the MCG.

AAP · Jul 4, 2023

Jacob Weitering reported as Carlton smash Hawthorn

Carlton's star fullback Jacob Weitering has been reported for striking Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek during the Blues' 60-point thrashing of the Hawks at the MCG.

AAP · Jul 2, 2023

Water off a duck's back as Jackson braces to face Dees

Prized Fremantle recruit Luke Jackson will be aiming to continue his recent hot form when he takes on his former side Melbourne at the MCG on Saturday.

AAP · May 24, 2023

Saints beat GWS by 12 points as Max King kicks four, Magpies beat Blues by 28 points, Hawks smash Eagles by 116

GWS pushes St Kilda all the way, but the Saints get a vital four points to consolidate their spot in the eight, after the Magpies roll on with a win over rivals Carlton and the Hawks smash the Eagles in Launceston.

ABC News · May 21, 2023

Hobart AFL stadium deal reveals penalties for late build, inability to host games by 2028

Tasmania's AFL licence contract is released, showing the government will be penalised $4.5 million if the stadium build runs late – and another $4.5 million if the arena is not ready to host games by 2028.

ABC News · May 21, 2023

From Collingwood to Hawthorn, your AFL team's position after nine rounds summed up in two paragraphs

Want a quick rundown on where your team is at after nine rounds of the AFL season? From flag favourites Collingwood to potential wooden spooners Hawthorn, Andrew McGarry sums up each side.

ABC News · May 18, 2023

Richmond beat Geelong by 24 points to keep season alive, Gold Coast demolish West Coast by 70 points

Richmond celebrate a much-needed upset win over Geelong and their best showing of the season to date, while Gold Coast grind West Coast into the Perth Stadium dirt.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

Collingwood apologise to Lance Franklin and Sydney for crowd booing in MCG clash

Collingwood captain Darcy Moore and coach Craig McRae issue an apology to Sydney's Lance Franklin after he was routinely booed by members of the crowd during Sunday's match at the MCG.

ABC News · May 8, 2023

AFL star Lance Franklin booed by Collingwood fans at MCG, baffling Sydney Swans' coach John Longmire

AFL great Lance Franklin became the latest star player to be booed by opposition fans, leaving Sydney coach John Longmire bemused and Collingwood counterpart Craig McRae nonplussed.

ABC News · May 7, 2023