Captain Cripps stars as Carlton thump Port Adelaide Carlton have thrashed a lacklustre Port Adelaide by 34 points to give caretaker coach Josh Fraser a second win from as many games in charge. AAP · May 23
Dockers cop Serong blow as new club record looms Star Fremantle midfielder Caleb Serong has joined Hayden Young on the sidelines, but the Dockers will still be favourites against St Kilda. AAP · May 21
AFLW fixtures in spotlight on men's grand-final weekend The AFL has scheduled six AFLW matches in Victoria around the men's grand final, as part of a 2026 season fixture that culminates in a decider in late November. AAP · May 21
Saints, Blues to open AFLW season in double-header St Kilda and Carlton will open the 2026 AFLW season in the first of four double-headers featuring both women's and men's games this year. AAP · May 18
Carlton interim challenges Blues to build winning habit After a stirring, drought-breaking win, interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser has urged the Blues to make their new-found success a habit. AAP · May 16
Carlton stun Dogs to win first match after coach quits Carlton have produced an inspiring final quarter to stun the Western Bulldogs, winning their first match after Michael Voss quit as Blues coach. AAP · May 16
Carlton interim makes call on Blues full-time role Interim Carlton coach Josh Fraser has made a call on where his future sits, after stepping in to lead the Blues following Michael Voss's exit. AAP · May 15
Clarkson speaks on 'disturbing' effect of coach axings North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has called the "ripple effect" of clubs parting ways with leaders mid-season as "disturbing". AAP · May 14
Past and present Dogs assistants backed for Blues job Luke Beveridge has pointed to Steven King's success in declaring several current and former Western Bulldogs assistants ready to step up as senior coaches. AAP · May 14
The Collingwood assistant ready to become Carlton coach Collingwood coach Craig McRae believes his senior assistant Hayden Skipworth is ready to take charge of his own AFL team. AAP · May 13
From the Pocket: Voss coached the way he played and his brutal football failed Carlton The Blues boss clung to an antiquated way of playing that the competition had long moved past, and that slowly ground his players to dust The Guardian - AU · May 13
'Plan B all-out': Voss unsure what is next post-Blues Michael Voss hopes by resigning as Carlton coach the team will be able to find their way after a horror start to the season. AAP · May 12
Carlton list manager quits hours after Voss news breaks Carlton's list manager Nick Austin has followed coach Michael Voss through the exit door at Carlton. AAP · May 12
Brutal world of AFL senior coaching claims Voss again Michael Voss appeared to have so much going for him when he took over as Carlton senior coach, but in the end too much went wrong. AAP · May 12
AAP · May 12 'Guarantee': Voss defiant as he quits Carlton A defiant Michael Voss says Carlton are now in a better place than when he first joined the Blues as coach.
AAP · May 12 Gawn fears for Cripps after Voss exits Carlton Melbourne captain Max Gawn admits he is worried for Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps following Michael Voss quitting as Blues coach.
AAP · May 7 'He's been huge': Port coach hails emerging attacker Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr is hailing the important emergence of a young forward ahead of a high-stakes clash against the Western Bulldogs.
AAP · May 7 Brisbane Lions' frosty response to whiteboard leak Frosted glass will be installed at the Brisbane Lions headquarters and their whiteboard strategy exercise will continue, albeit with some freshly drafted rules.
AAP · May 6 Nothing cute for Freo in blockbuster clash with Hawks Fremantle will be aiming to win their eighth straight game when they host Hawthorn on Thursday night, with both teams looking to flex their premiership muscle.
The Guardian - AU · May 6 From the Pocket: uncomfortable questions have rightly been asked of Carlton – their response doesn’t cut it There are valid roadblocks to getting full answers on why Elijah Hollands was allowed to play, but a modicum of contrition is not too much to ask
AAP · May 6 Beveridge says illicit drugs policy 'compromises' care Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge insists the AFL's illicit drugs policy "compromises" care due to key people being kept in the dark.
The Independent UK · May 6 Football club fined for not doing enough to remove player from field during mental health issue Australian rules football club Carlton has been fined 75,000 Australian dollars ($54,000) for its lapse handling of a player’s on-field mental health episode
The Guardian - AU · May 5 Carlton fined $75,000 for mishandling of Elijah Hollands’ mental health episode Review finds Blues player should have been removed from game, as AFL require all clubs employ full-time psychologist
AAP · May 5 Carlton receive heavy fine over Hollands mishandling The AFL has fined Carlton $75,000 for their handling of Elijah Hollands' mental health episode in a recent game against Collingwood.
AAP · May 4 Blues under blowtorch ahead of daunting Brisbane task Carlton coach Michael Voss faces an increasingly difficult task to reverse his team's fortunes this season as his future in the role remains a hot topic.