UNBELIEVABLE: 45 - The Untold Story

Battling Bombers to stick with Merrett, McKay moves

Essendon have shifted pieces of the on-field puzzle under interim coach Dean Solomon, who intends to persevere with key players in new positions.

AAP · Jun 7

Eagles back frustrated Waterman to regain magic touch

West Coast forward Jake Waterman cut a frustrated figure throughout Saturday's six-point loss to Port Adelaide, with his goalkicking wobbles a big worry.

AAP · Jun 7

Blues forward pleased time-wasting tactics paid off

Harry McKay kicked three crucial goals in Carlton's win over Essendon, but it was his time-wasting tactics that were the biggest talking point out of the match.

AAP · Jun 7

Ginbey blow: will the next key back please stand up?

Reuben Ginbey's quad injury has left West Coast with a major headache, and Brandon Starcevich could be part of the makeshift solution.

AAP · Jun 7

He's a freak: Butters laps up tough battle with Reid

Harley Reid went from playing it nice to burying Zak Butters into the turf during an entertaining tit-for-tat battle at Optus Stadium.

AAP · Jun 6

Freo fans urged to fire up as coach maintains focus

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir wants his players to remain grounded but is happy for supporters to get excited about the club's AFL premiership chances.

AAP · Jun 6

'We're a middling team': Hardwick takes Lions loss hard

Gold Coast's inability to match Brisbane, and the ineffectiveness of their star midfield, has flattened coach Damien Hardwick ahead of a tough stretch of games.

AAP · Jun 6

Ginbey injured as Port survive frenetic Eagles comeback

West Coast's frenetic final-quarter comeback has fallen just short, with Port Adelaide holding on for a six-point win to keep their Wildcard hopes alive.

AAP · Jun 6

Morris puts 'belted' Suns to sleep with career haul

Logan Morris has earned high praise after a career night as the Lions snapped a three-game losing streak and created some headaches for rivals Gold Coast.

AAP · Jun 6

Clarkson admits Kangaroos couldn't jump over bye hurdle

North Melbourne were run off their feet by a dominant Fremantle side in Bunbury, despite coming off a week's rest during their mid-season bye.

AAP · Jun 6