Lohmann credits Lions teammate for special form Kai Lohmann was down on confidence when teammate Hugh McCluggage urged the Brisbane energizer bunny to watch his own 2024 AFL grand-final highlights. AAP · Jul 21
Docker O'Meara avoids surgery but faces finals fight Jaeger O'Meara is yet to win a finals game during his 206-game AFL career, and the injured veteran faces some hurdles to break that trot this year. AAP · Jul 21
'Fork in the road': Buckley on missing Devils job Nathan Buckley is unlikely to bid for other currently vacant head coaching jobs after being overlooked by the Tasmania Devils. AAP · Jul 20
In-form Adelaide ace fails to overturn three-game ban Adelaide forward Darcy Fogarty has lost his AFL tribunal challenge to a three-game suspension for striking. AAP · Jul 20
AFL legend dubs alleged home invaders 'cockatoos' AFL premiership coach Mick Malthouse has recounted the moment he caught three men allegedly trying to break into his home and was stabbed while letting them go. AAP · Jul 20
Dragons finally make call on NRL head coach St George Illawarra have ended a three-month wait to appoint Shane Flanagan's successor by handing Dean Young a two-year deal. AAP · Jul 20
New Devils boss almost gave up on coaching dream Ken Hinkley almost gave up on his dream, but now has won the job as Tasmania's inaugural head coach when it enters the AFL in 2028. AAP · Jul 20
'Passion, history': inaugural Devils AFL coach secured Tasmania's freshly minted AFL coach Ken Hinkley believes the island can be an attractive spot for players and the club will be out to chase "the best ones". AAP · Jul 19
Collingwood bring Carlton back down to earth just as an AFL wildcard spot seemed in reach The sense of doom may be gone but the Blues needed this win against the Magpies more than any other under Fraser – and they weren’t up to it The Guardian - AU · Jul 19
'Mental block' keeps haunting inconsistent Giants A frustrated GWS coach Adam Kingsley will continue working on why the Giants are suffering a "mental block" in games they should be winning. AAP · Jul 19
Bulldogs pile more misery on Suns in nine-point win The Western Bulldogs have extended Gold Coast's AFL losing run to eight matches with a decisive win at a windy People First Stadium. AAP · Jul 19
Hawks put hapless Tigers to the sword at MCG Hawthorn stars Will Day and Jack Ginnivan will both be available next round after a thumping win for the Hawks over Richmond at the MCG. AAP · Jul 19
Hinkley to be announced as Devils inaugural AFL coach Ken Hinkley has beaten John Longmire and Nathan Buckley in the race to become Tasmania's inaugural coach, with his appointment to be confirmed on Monday. AAP · Jul 19
Collingwood face big calls on veterans for short break Collingwood veterans Scott Pendlebury, Steele Sidebottom and Jack Crisp were carefully managed against Carlton in preparation for a five-day break. AAP · Jul 18
AAP · Jul 18 Lethal Lions mow down Eagles for sixth straight win Brisbane have shrugged off a stiff challenge from West Coast, with Lachie Neale, Will Ashcroft and Kai Lohmann leading the Lions to victory in Perth.
AAP · Jul 18 Collingwood extend winning streak over rivals Carlton A fifth-straight win has boosted Collingwood's finals hopes, the Magpies shutting down arch-rivals Carlton by 21 points in a defensive masterclass at the MCG.
AAP · Jul 18 Turner sent to hospital, souring Demons' win over Roos Matthew Jefferson booted a career-high four goals as Melbourne came from behind to beat North Melbourne, but the win was soured by injuries to two key players.
AAP · Jul 18 'Not formidable' Bulldogs on guard for rebounding Suns Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is preparing for Gold Coast to respond from a seven-week losing run and a tumultuous week off the field.
AAP · Jul 18 Coach Yze wants rebuilding Richmond to shape AFL finals Richmond coach Adem Yze has boldly declared the rebuilding Tigers can shake up the AFL finals race, starting with their MCG clash with top-four-bound Hawthorn.
AAP · Jul 18 Flag fancies Fremantle overpower plucky Port Adelaide Fremantle, after an early fright, have downed Port Adelaide by 28 points to move three wins clear at the top of the AFL ladder.
AAP · Jul 18 No room for complacency as Giants face battling Bombers Having been in the deep end with Essendon himself, GWS defender Jayden Laverde has warned of complacency against the last-placed Bombers.
AAP · Jul 17 Cox shrugs off Heeney injury scare after Crows defeat Sydney star Isaac Heeney looked worse for wear as the Swans fell to Adelaide, but coach Dean Cox has downplayed concerns around one of his prized assets.
AAP · Jul 17 Crows star banned three games for high tackle on Swan Adelaide attacker Darcy Fogarty has been banned for three games for a strike that concussed Sydney veteran Harry Cunningham.
AAP · Jul 17 'Adelaide's rocking': Crows stun Swans in statement win Adelaide are closing in on a top-four finish after defeating second-placed Sydney at the SCG - a result, coach Matthew Nicks says, the Crows "needed".
AAP · Jul 17 Feathers will fly: Lions brace for new Eagle Starcevich West Coast recruit Brandon Starcevich will face his former team for the first time when the Eagles host Brisbane at Optus Stadium on Saturday night.