Injury fears for Cats star after strong win over Saints Geelong have strengthened their grip on an AFL finals spot with a convincing win over St Kilda, despite losing speedster Max Holmes to an ankle injury. AAP · Jul 16
Essendon slapped with $20,000 fine for umpire contact The AFL has handed down a fine to Essendon after the club's fifth incident this season of a player making careless contact with an umpire. AAP · Jul 16
'Not true': Pendlebury's swift answer to future plans Scott Pendlebury has told Collingwood coach Craig McRae he is not considering playing for another club as the Magpies legend weighs up his future. AAP · Jul 16
Hawks receive mixed injury news as star suffers setback Hawthorn will welcome back a trio of proven stars to face Richmond, but midfield gun Will Day is set for a short stint on the sidelines. AAP · Jul 16
Dockers star out of Port game, Mason Cox keeps his spot Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says he will only rest players if they really need it as the Dockers close in on the minor premiership. AAP · Jul 16
'Speed and class': Swans' timely boost for Crows clash Sydney utility Braeden Campbell will play his first AFL game of the year after a pre-season injury, lining up against Adelaide with fit-again Logan McDonald. AAP · Jul 16
Hird's coaching comeback supported by former Bomber After recently speaking to James Hird for the first time since he left Essendon, former Bomber Jake Melksham supports the push for him to return as coach. AAP · Jul 15
When 43 become one: Australia’s most merged footy club keeps the country spirit alive Victoria’s rural-urban drift has forced mortal sporting enemies to join forces in Ouyen, diluting proud identities in the gradual contraction of rural football The Guardian - AU · Jul 15
Cats swing changes, but St Kilda coach remains wary Geelong have made seven changes to their side for a vital home clash against St Kilda on Thursday night, but the Saints aren't letting their guard down. AAP · Jul 15
Minor premiership within grasp as Flagmantle takes hold The Flagmantle craze is already in overdrive as Fremantle start hot favourites against a Port side missing Zak Butters and Mitch Georgiades. AAP · Jul 15
From the Pocket: Fremantle have the power and poise to ride the hype to an AFL premiership These Dockers are a far cry from Ross Lyon’s era thanks to a coach who is the perfect counterbalance to Wharfie Time mayhem The Guardian - AU · Jul 15
Bombers have 'no idea' if Merrett will request trade Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon has dismissed suggestions Zach Merrett has checked out of the Bombers as the club prepares for him to request another trade. AAP · Jul 15
AFL removes Nicky Winmar from Australian Football Hall of Fame after assault conviction AFL commission says ‘violence against women has no place’ after former player was found guilty of three assault charges The Guardian - AU · Jul 15
'A great leader': Port's unsung next interim captain Port Adelaide's Miles Bergman says he's looking forward to seeing what the club's next interim captain will bring to the leadership role. AAP · Jul 15
AAP · Jul 15 Hird momentum grows, Solomon 'consumed' by Bombers job Interim Essendon coach Dean Solomon expects a "tap on the shoulder" from club hierarchy, but is yet to put himself in the process for the full-time role.
AAP · Jul 15 Police charge Crows star over traffic accident Police have charged a Crows star with two offences after he was involved in a traffic accident on the way to training last Friday.
AAP · Jul 15 Swans star shakes off nerves, pushes for injury return Trying not to let his latest injury play on his mind, Sydney star Justin McInerney says he's on track to resume his role in the Swans' premiership push.
AAP · Jul 14 Free Billy: Pie's charge downgraded at AFL tribunal The AFL tribunal has downgraded Collingwood defender Billy Frampton's rough conduct suspension to a fine, freeing him to play against Carlton.
AAP · Jul 14 'Might have gone too far': Crows coach on 'wild child' Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks describes a star defender as his 'wild child', but admires his leadership at the Crows.
AAP · Jul 14 Demons resigned to ruling out injured star for season Coach Steven King concedes the odds of Jack Viney playing this season are lengthening but Melbourne can welcome back two players to face the Kangaroos.
AAP · Jul 14 Cats coach addresses Merrett trade report Geelong coach Chris Scott insists some information must remain "private and confidential" amid reports he made direct contact with Zach Merrett about a trade.
AAP · Jul 14 'Life or death' as Giants aim to gatecrash finals race Finals have come early for GWS with fit-again midfielder Xavier O'Halloran describing their bid to secure a wildcard spot a matter of "life or death".
AAP · Jul 14 'Nowhere else': Walter shuns rivals to stay at Suns Gold Coast youngster Jed Walter has shunned interest from interstate rivals to remain at the Suns on a three-year deal, describing the club as his home.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 13 Taking down the Nicky Winmar statue points to a troubling double standard in our public spaces Statue honouring the Noongar man’s stand against racism was swiftly removed – yet so many monuments to men who killed and dispossessed Aboriginal people still stand
AAP · Jul 13 Port star 'itching' for possible farewell game Port Adelaide's in-demand free agent Zak Butters will have surgery on his injured ankle this week as he attempts to return for one more game this season.