Port demand tribunal reform after Butters 'debacle' Port Adelaide want a reform of the AFL Tribunal process in the wake of the Zak Butters case which has been labelled a debacle. AAP · Apr 16
From the Pocket: AFL tribunal verdicts sit as uneasily as any in recent memory The charges against Lance Collard and Zak Butters became classic ‘he said, she said’ cases but invariably it boiled down to what the AFL said The Guardian - AU · Apr 15
'A tough grind': injured Crows forward to miss again A key Adelaide forward will remain on the sidelines due to injury, but two teammates will be available for selection after exiting concussion protocols. AAP · Apr 15
'Dubbed a liar': Port to appeal Butters verdict Port Adelaide star Zak Butters has received backing from the AFLPA as his club confirm they will appeal a tribunal verdict that he abused an umpire. AAP · Apr 14
Saints consider appealing Collard's ban over slur The AFL tribunal has suspended St Kilda forward Lance Collard for seven weeks for using a homophobic slur towards a VFL opponent. AAP · Apr 14
Port star 'disappointed' as umpire abuse charge upheld The AFL tribunal has found Port Adelaide acting captain Zak Butters guilty of directing abusive and insulting language towards AFL umpire Nick Foot. AAP · Apr 13
Saints' Collard to learn sanction for homophobic slur St Kilda forward Lance Collard will learn via an AFL hearing how heavy a suspension he will receive for using a homophobic slur towards a VFL opponent. AAP · Apr 13
Port gun to fight umpire abuse charge at tribunal Port Adelaide star Zak Butters will fight a charge of umpire abuse after being sent directly to the AFL tribunal following an incident in Gather Round. AAP · Apr 13
Rain puts dampener on Gather Round despite AFL’s hype and schmoozing All the sport’s heavy hitters were in Adelaide this week – leaking, lurking and long lunching – before some excellent football broke out The Guardian - AU · Apr 12
'He's in a holding pattern': Saints coach on Collard St Kilda's coach says Lance Collard is in a holding pattern while awaiting sanction for again using a homophobic slur. AAP · Apr 12
Saints log slogging win over Port to steady season St Kilda have beaten Port Adelaide by 14 points in the last match of the latest edition of the AFL's Gather Round. AAP · Apr 12
'Cement your spot': Port's challenge to young brigade Port Adelaide assistant coach Stuart Dew says a batch of young players are being challenged to cement their spot amid the club's exploration of its squad. AAP · Apr 11
Saints ponder move after homophobic slur guilty verdict St Kilda forward Lance Collard has been found guilty of using a homophobic slur against a VFL opponent and will now await his sanction. AAP · Apr 10
Collard denies slur allegations at AFL Tribunal St Kilda forward Lance Collard will wait to learn his fate after denying allegations at the AFL Tribunal that he used a homophobic slur against an opponent. AAP · Apr 9
AAP · Apr 2 'Sledgehammer' keeps Fagan honest after quickfire wins Brisbane coach Chris Fagan isn't sure if Hugh McCluggage will return from a calf injury that's seen him miss the last three games.
AAP · Apr 2 Collard to face tribunal for alleged homophobic slur Lance Collard's swinging high hit on a VFL opponent has already earned him a suspension but it's an alleged homophobic slur that has put his career in jeopardy.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 29 Kysaiah Pickett turns Carlton inside out with his presence, power and raw talent Kozzy-conscious Blues left pointing fingers, shaking heads and bumping into one another as Melbourne celebrate Max Gawn’s 250th in style
AAP · Mar 29 AFL star sent to tribunal for wiping blood on opponent North Melbourne's Tristan Xerri could be suspended for multiple AFL matches after he was charged with serious misconduct for wiping blood on an opponent.
AAP · Mar 28 Collard facing AFL investigation again for alleged slur Two years after serving a six-game ban for a homophobic slur, St Kilda player Lance Collard is under investigation again.
AAP · Mar 28 Coach wants more to rise high with superstar Saint St Kilda head into the AFL bye sitting 1-3, and coach Ross Lyon says more players need to lift to reach the level of young star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
AAP · Mar 28 Dropping Nasiah tag pays off as Lions overwhelm Saints Brisbane dropping a tag on Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera proved pivotal as the reigning premiers beat St Kilda by 33 points for their first win of the AFL season.
AAP · Mar 26 St Kilda on guard for stalking Lions to pounce St Kilda coach Ross Lyon has dismissed Brisbane's winless start to the AFL season, expecting the defending champions to "throw a bit" at his AFL team.
AAP · Mar 26 Fagan's NBA-style fix to 'ludicrous' AFL salary surge Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has tossed up an NBA-style salary cap shake-up to address an issue he fears will "harm" the AFL industry.
AAP · Mar 24 War of words 'good fun' but not focus: father-son star Brisbane midfield star Will Ashcroft has enjoyed following the off-field back-and-forth between St Kilda and the Lions ahead of their Marvel Stadium meeting.
AAP · Mar 22 Coach wants Giants to take offence to the next level Better offence and centre-square efforts are on the to-do list for GWS coach Adam Kingsley, who hopes to get some key players back to take on Collingwood.