Devils downed by Demons in club's maiden VFLW game The Tasmania Devils' first VFLW game has ended in scoreline disappointment, with a four-goal loss to the Casey Demons in front of a home crowd. AAP · May 16
Magpies rule out ruckman for battle with Grundy Collingwood ruckman Darcy Cameron has been ruled out of taking on Sydney at the SCG due to an ankle injury in another blow for the Magpies. AAP · May 13
Pies dismiss rebuild talk as Swans test looms Matthew Lloyd believes Collingwood have been exposed and need to rebuild their list, but Magpies forward Lachie Schultz is adamant they are in flag contention. AAP · May 11
Lions youngster given ban for using homophobic slur Brisbane Lions draftee Koby Evans has become the latest AFL-listed player to be suspended for using homophobic language in a VFL game. AAP · May 7
McRae defends Pendlebury ahead of record-breaking game Collingwood coach Craig McRae has mounted a staunch defence of Scott Pendlebury as the star veteran prepares to break the VFL/AFL games record. AAP · May 7
Brisbane Lions leader defends culture with one regret Brisbane Lions co-captain Hugh McCluggage has reflected on a weekend that included the leaking of private strategy notes and a homophobic slur investigation. AAP · May 5
Excitement builds in Tasmania as state gets behind Devils ahead of AFL entry A hot start to the VFL season has attracted big crowds on the Emerald Isle to leave fans eagerly anticipating the step up in 2028 The Guardian - AU · May 5
Draftee sorry for homophobic slur amid AFL crackdown Brisbane draftee Koby Evans is the latest AFL player facing suspension for using a homophobic slur, less than a fortnight after St Kilda's Lance Collard. AAP · May 4
Injury-plagued St Kilda star learns hamstring fate St Kilda star Max King will be sidelined for about six weeks as the forward's injury absence from the AFL team extends into a whole two years. AAP · May 2
Injury-plagued St Kilda spearhead breaks down again St Kilda forward Max King has suffered another injury setback, hurting his left hamstring in his second game back for the Saints' VFL team. AAP · May 2
Suns' Hardwick fires up over AFL draft changes The AFL has again come under fire over its contentious changes to the draft system, this time from disgruntled Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick. AAP · May 1
St Kilda forwards ruled out of clash with Carlton St Kilda will take on Carlton without injured recruit Liam Ryan, while spearhead Max King isn't yet ready to be considered for a recall at senior level. AAP · Apr 30
Magpies strike balance as Pendlebury milestone looms Collingwood are acutely aware of Scott Pendlebury's imminent breaking of the VFL/AFL games record while planning when to rest the veteran. AAP · Apr 28
Cruel blow for Magpies defender as Hill returns in VFL Unlucky Collingwood defender Reef McInnes has suffered another serious knee injury in the same VFL game where Bobby Hill made his return to action. AAP · Apr 24
The Guardian - AU · Apr 24 ‘Homophobia has no place’: AFL takes aim at own appeals board over Lance Collard’s reduced ban Andrew Dillon ‘specifically rejects’ reasoning for slashing suspension as verdict is upheld after St Kilda player allegedly used homophobic slur
AAP · Apr 24 'Unbridled enthusiasm': Saint to return through VFL One of St Kilda's most important players could be back in the AFL as early as next week as he makes his long-awaited injury comeback.
AAP · Apr 23 AFL appeals board under fire for homophobia findings Lance Collard's lengthy suspension for a homophobic slur was reduced on appeal, but the AFL has smashed the appeals board over the decision and its reasoning.
AAP · Apr 23 Collard's 'crippling' homophobic slur ban reduced The AFL appeal board has slashed St Kilda forward Lance Collard's suspension for using a homophobic slur in a VFL match.
AAP · Apr 17 Collard maintains innocence as Saints appeal long ban St Kilda are taking young forward Lance Collard's nine-game ban for using a homophobic slur to an AFL appeals hearing.
AAP · Apr 16 'We're not there yet': rebuilt Suns search for new high Damien Hardwick thinks it will take Gold Coast a little longer to reap the rewards of their impressive off-season AFL recruitment drive.
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 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 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 10 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 Returning Giants not going to solve problems: Kingsley GWS coach Adam Kingsley is set to field his strongest line-up yet and has swung the axe after labelling one key player's performance as "okay".