Celebrity agent cries as jailed for 'abhorrent' rape Entertainment industry figure Ralph Carr will be in custody for at least four years after a jury found him guilty of raping a younger woman. AAP · Aug 24
Gawn to make history as Dockers dominate All-Aust squad Max Gawn is poised to become the first nine-time All-Australian while minor premiers Fremantle have dominated the extended squad. AAP · Aug 24
X-factor flying as Pies eye finals opener Collingwood's explosive match-winner Jordan De Goey has laughed off his latest injury scare as he eyes another AFL premiership tilt. AAP · Aug 24
Banned Sydney Swans players not welcome at Brownlow ceremony as AFL delays inquiry until police probe concludes AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon faces media for first time since players stood down, saying ‘the way we treat women says a lot about who we are’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 24
'Trying to decide': Butters on move, King leaves Suns Zak Butters has told Port Adelaide he wants to return to Victoria, with Ben King doing likewise at Gold Coast, in moves with massive trade implications. AAP · Aug 24
Back to go forward: Eagles insist rebuild is on track West Coast have ended 2026 on an 11-match losing streak, but there is plenty of hope ahead for the rebuilding club despite the poor results. AAP · Aug 24
Fremantle to launch AFL premiership bid on a Thursday The AFL has released the finals fixture, confirming Fremantle's hotly-anticipated qualifying final against Hawthorn will be on a Thursday night. AAP · Aug 24
Star Bulldog has no qualms about MCG wildcard clash The Western Bulldogs must play their wildcard game against lower-ranked Collingwood at the MCG and off a shorter break, but Ed Richards won't complain. AAP · Aug 24
Sydney Swans’ tears flow after AFL football’s week in the sewer The Swans beat North Melbourne at the SCG, but the result mattered little at the end of a week that has been a wake-up call for all connected to club The Guardian - AU · Aug 24
'Clear standout': Bombers confirm McVeigh as new coach Essendon have confirmed Mark McVeigh will be their new AFL senior coach ahead of candidates including James Hird, ending a tumultuous selection process. AAP · Aug 23
Wharfie time? We'll be ready, say Hawks Fremantle are a perfect 12-0 at Optus Stadium this year and boast 'Wharfie Time' if the game gets close, but Hawthorn aren't running scared. AAP · Aug 23
Swans crisis: AFL boss denies league has culture issue AFL boss Andrew Dillon has launched the finals with a strongly-worded statement, also noting five Sydney players won't be invited to Brownlow medal night. AAP · Aug 23
Watson takes jaw-dropping mark as Hawks crush Eagles Nick Watson took a mark-of-the-year contender before injuring his hand in Hawthorn's dominant victory over West Coast at a wet Optus Stadium. AAP · Aug 23
AFL wildcards locked in as Blues seek to do 'damage' The AFL has confirmed details for the two wildcard round fixtures at the MCG as Carlton seek to carry their hot run of form into the finals. AAP · Aug 23
AAP · Aug 23 Power brace for star midfielder's free agency call All signs point towards Zak Butters leaving Port Adelaide and coach Josh Carr expects a clear picture on the star midfielder's future within days.
AAP · Aug 23 'Right path': Bombers eye new era after wooden spoon Port Adelaide star Mitch Georgiades kicked five goals to lift his side to victory in a final-round dead rubber and hand Essendon the wooden spoon.
AAP · Aug 22 'With a rush': Cats star closes on AFL finals return Geelong will take a six-game winning streak into the AFL finals and coach Chris Scott is confident about what they can achieve.
AAP · Aug 22 'Reward for hard work': Adelaide coach has finals ace Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has one big difference entering this year's finals campaign compared to last season.
AAP · Aug 22 Veteran stars as Crows sink GWS, clinch top-six spot Adelaide, with veteran forward Taylor Walker booting six goals, have downed GWS by 56 points to secure a spot in the top six.
AAP · Aug 22 'Definitely': Cats bullish on making big AFL finals run Geelong coach Chris Scott says any team in the AFL finals will be hard to beat if they have a good day and he's upbeat about the Cats' chances.
AAP · Aug 22 Lions give Kangaroos a fright in tight AFLW GF re-match Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich feels his team are closing the gap on North Melbourne after giving the defending premiers an almighty fright.
AAP · Aug 22 Bulldogs, Demons sweat on injuries after MCG thriller The Western Bulldogs are sweating on an ankle injury to star forward Aaron Naughton after upsetting Melbourne in a finals-shaping contest at the MCG.
AAP · Aug 22 Red-hot Blues topple AFL minor premiers ahead of finals Carlton have continued their remarkable resurgence under Josh Fraser by surging into the AFL wildcard round with victory over Fremantle.
AAP · Aug 22 Former captain's future unclear as Dons salute skipper Essendon captain Andy McGrath's 200th game could also be former skipper Zach Merrett's last for the AFL club in a season-ending clash with Port Adelaide.
AAP · Aug 22 Top four on the line for Hawks, Eagles fight for pride Hawthorn will be aiming to lock in a top-four berth and celebrate a trio of milestones when they take on struggling West Coast in Perth.