BIZARRE: 40 - What They Never Told You

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.

AAP · Jun 27

Fraser's 'itch' doesn't grow despite Carlton's big win

Jagga Smith has given his Rising Star hopes a boost and Josh Fraser notched another win as coach as Carlton downed West Coast at Marvel Stadium.

AAP · Jun 27

They sit there and throw stones: Suns coach hits back

Gold Coast are in a slump, but coach Damien Hardwick says the outside criticism is off the mark as the Suns prepare for Sunday's clash with Fremantle in Perth.

AAP · Jun 26

'Detailed process': Bombers go in-house to pick coach

Essendon have announced the five-person panel that will pick their next senior coach, with James Hird having made it clear he wants to have the role again.

AAP · Jun 26

Rules changes leading to more injuries: Crows coach

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks believes AFL rule changes have led to an increase in soft-tissue injuries as he loses another player to a hamstring strain.

AAP · Jun 26

'We'll look at it': how Freo plan to protect Jackson

Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson has thrust himself into Brownlow medal contention with a series of hot displays, but how will things change with Sean Darcy back?

AAP · Jun 26

Keep the lid on: why Blues ruck isn't thinking finals

A revival under Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser has rekindled hope for a late finals bid, but ruck Marc Pittonet says thinking of September is premature.

AAP · Jun 26

Vixens out to end form slump in 'do-or-die' Fever final

On a four-game losing streak, Melbourne Vixens maintain they can regain their best form against West Coast to reach another Super Netball grand final.

AAP · Jun 26

'Plain and simple' reality as Lions expose Swans

Sydney coach Dean Cox has asked for an immediate response after his side were soundly beaten by Brisbane .

AAP · Jun 25