'Two steps forward': Longmuir praises unsung Dockers While the Caleb Serongs of the world will take centre stage, Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir knows the Dockers' AFL finals charge is built on under-rated stars. AAP · Jul 1
'Just work through it': Crows star on back injury Adelaide's Riley Thilthorpe is confident he can recapture his All-Australian form after overcoming a nagging back injury. AAP · Jul 1
No alarm bells at Swans after 'timely' loss to Lions Still second on the ladder, Sydney midfielder James Rowbottom says the AFL flag fancies are far from panicking over a 43-point loss to the Brisbane Lions. AAP · Jul 1
'Inaccurate': Anderson says Suns aligned despite slump Gold Coast will take a five-game losing streak into Saturday's big home game against Collingwood, but a star Sun remains bullish about his team's prospects. AAP · Jun 30
'Back them in': Crows boss keeps faith after shock loss Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is ruling out a dramatic response after a horror loss to Port Adelaide, saying he's backing his players in to bounce back. AAP · Jun 30
Port Adelaide star on verge of comeback from injury Port Adelaide assistant coach Hamish Hartlett says utility Miles Bergman could be available for their home clash against North Melbourne. AAP · Jun 30
Demons open to trading picks to secure Suns youngster After meeting Bailey Humphrey last year, Melbourne are open to trading high draft picks to secure the unsettled Gold Coast youngster. AAP · Jun 30
Star Lions veteran expected to play on in 2027 Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has revealed it will be Dayne Zorko's call if the star veteran plays on next year, when he will turn 38. AAP · Jun 30
'Disappointed': Lewis critical of AFL over concussion The year after Jordan Lewis was knocked out during a 2010 match, but still returned to the field that day, the AFL passed tougher concussion guidelines. AAP · Jun 29
Demons apologise to May's partner over privacy breaches Melbourne have apologised to Sachi Dade, the partner of former Demons player Steven May, after she mounted legal action alleging three privacy breaches. AAP · Jun 29
'Wasn't a good thing': coaches lament AFL howlers Another disallowed goal after the siren, and a behind that wasn't, have prompted more commentary around the AFL and how the game is run. AAP · Jun 29
Cruel blow for Swans forward in run to finals Key forward Joel Amartey will miss AFL flag fancies Sydney's run to September, while West Coast defender Harry Edwards' season is over through concussion. AAP · Jun 29
'We're not a charity': Cats coach on absent goalsneak Geelong coach Chris Scott can't shed any light on the curious case of absent attacker Tyson Stengle but says there's a limit to his club's empathy. AAP · Jun 29
Setting Suns lower sights to AFL wildcard round Gold Coast have slumped to a fifth straight loss on the back of their 51-point defeat to Fremantle, but coach Damien Hardwick isn't giving up on the season yet. AAP · Jun 28
AAP · Jun 28 Dockers backman feels the love as win streak hits 14 Fremantle have shot two games clear on top of the ladder following their 51-point hammering of Gold Coast, with Brennan Cox one of the unsung heroes.
AAP · Jun 28 Kangaroos back misfiring spearhead to find form After another wayward outing in front of goal, North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey has been backed to soon rediscover his best.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 28 Zak Butters zigs, zags and rips Adelaide apart to show why he’s the most sought-after AFL player in the land From his first game, the hyperactive Port star has bowed to no one. He played one of his best ever in Showdown 60
AAP · Jun 28 Suns humbled as Dockers snare sweet revenge in Perth Fremantle have avenged last year's one-point elimination final loss to Gold Coast with a 51-point romp in Sunday's rematch at a rocking Optus Stadium.
AAP · Jun 28 Bombers in 'swamp' as Solomon talks on coaching chances Dean Solomon remains undecided if he will go through Essendon's process of choosing a permanent leader after the club selected a panel to pick the next coach.
AAP · Jun 28 'Never miss': Dolphins iron man reveals secrets Dolphins winger and point-scoring whiz Jamayne Isaako has not missed a game for the club and he credits the power of the mind and a key habit for his success.
AAP · Jun 27 'That hasn't happened': Port ace on his future call Port Adelaide's Zak Butters is rejecting reports he's told some teammates that he's leaving the club at the end of the season.
AAP · Jun 27 Weitering suffers setback but Blues juggernaut rolls on Carlton have soared to six straight wins, with the absence of All-Australian fullback Jacob Weitering barely felt as the Blues surge towards a wildcard berth.
AAP · Jun 27 'Touch and go': Collingwood backman closes on return Collingwood could welcome back a big name next Saturday for the massive away game against Gold Coast as the AFL finals race heats up.
AAP · Jun 27 Butters stars as Port pound Crows in Showdown upset Port Adelaide, with acting captain Zak Butters dominating, have thrashed Adelaide by 26 points in a huge Showdown upset.
AAP · Jun 27 Coach plays down niggle as Magpies do a ton of damage Lachie Schultz kicked four goals and Nick Daicos contributed three as Collingwood capitalised on Richmond's turnovers for a convincing win at the MCG.