Giant's special advice to off-contract skipper Greene Off-contract GWS captain Toby Greene leaving Sydney to return home to Victoria? Not a chance, says Giants defender Connor Idun - it's too cold. AAP · May 12
Giants 'contest beast' fired up for Bombers reunion Earning an AFL lifeline, GWS defender Jayden Laverde will face off against former side Essendon for the first time as the Giants suffer more injuries. AAP · May 7
Brisbane Lions leader defends culture with one regret Brisbane Lions co-captain Hugh McCluggage has reflected on a weekend that included the leaking of private strategy notes and a homophobic slur investigation. AAP · May 5
Fagan hits out at 'hero' parent for whiteboard leak Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has slammed the leaking of confidential notes by a member of the public, describing the Essendon fan as a "hero". AAP · May 2
Rampant Lions crush Bombers as McKay cops bronx cheers The Brisbane Lions have destroyed struggling Essendon by 64 points at Marvel Stadium, the in-demand Zac Bailey starring with four goals. AAP · May 2
Lions recruit to keep level head in clash with Bombers Ruck star Sam Draper faces a familiar foe when the Brisbane Lions travel to take on his old side Essendon in round eight. AAP · May 1
AFL premiers to debut young tall after Allen's injury The Brisbane Lions have opted to debut a young tall, taken at pick 43 in last year's AFL draft, following a long-term foot injury to star recruit Oscar Allen. AAP · Apr 30
'It clicked, finally': Magpies buoyant for Hawks test Collingwood's record Anzac Day win over Essendon was a big confidence boost heading into their AFL blockbuster against Hawthorn at the MCG. AAP · Apr 29
'Crucial': Magpies welcome back Moore for Hawks clash While all the focus this week has been on Scott Pendlebury, Collingwood will regain their captain and defensive general from injury for the Hawthorn clash. AAP · Apr 29
Magpies strike balance as Pendlebury milestone looms Collingwood are acutely aware of Scott Pendlebury's imminent breaking of the VFL/AFL games record while planning when to rest the veteran. AAP · Apr 28
Masterclass on Anzac Day encapsulates why unflappable Scott Pendlebury is so good At times during the Pies’ big win at the MCG the 38-year-old appeared to be playing 10 simultaneous games of chess – and Essendon had no answer The Guardian - AU · Apr 26
Magpies use experience to deadly effect against Bombers Collingwood coach Craig McRae says they are far from the finished product, noting their Anzac Day triumph came off the back of five weeks' work. AAP · Apr 25
'Incredibly frustrating': Bombers belted on Anzac Day Essendon's ball use was horrible when the game was on the line and Collingwood made them pay dearly with a record Anzac Day winning margin. AAP · Apr 25
Pendlebury likely to rest up after Anzac Day heroics Evergreen Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury will likely wait an extra week to break the VFL/AFL games record following a remarkable Anzac Day performance. AAP · Apr 25
AAP · Apr 24 From East Freo to the MCG: Bomber marvels at big year After playing an Anzac Day game a year ago in front of 2607 WA fans, the Bombers-Magpies clash will be a somewhat bigger occasion this time for a young forward.
AAP · Apr 24 'Don't overthink it': Suns mids search for answers Touk Miller has addressed Gold Coast's curious midfield struggles ahead of a Hawthorn test in Tasmania that will reveal how the Suns are travelling.
The Conversation · Apr 24 The AFL’s Anzac Day game: how a shared tradition became a two-club monopoly On Anzac Day, Collingwood and Essendon will meet at the MCG for their annual blockbuster in front of more than 90,000 people.
AAP · Apr 23 Magpies make Anzac Day call on skipper, Hill return Collingwood are taking a conservative approach with hamstrung captain Darcy Moore, while a premiership hero will feature in the VFL.
AAP · Apr 20 Star wants hot 'Pies early against improving Bombers Collingwood know they can finish a game strongly, but they're looking to produce a fast start on Anzac Day against an Essendon side that has regained some form.
AAP · Apr 20 'Pretty gritty': Moore says much to learn from ugly win Collingwood captain Darcy Moore says last Thursday's scrappy win over Carlton can be healthy nourishment for the Magpies ahead of the Anzac Day blockbuster.
AAP · Apr 20 Re-signed Sun embraces grind as Hawks test awaits Re-signed Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller, after kicking two vital goals in a tense win against Essendon, has urged his restocked side to embrace the grind.
AAP · Apr 20 Moore bullish as Bombers lose backman to injury again While Essendon captain Andrew McGrath says morale has been strong this year, the Bombers will go into Anzac Day without one of their most important players.
AAP · Apr 19 Key Hawks banned for costly gut punches Hawthorn is set to be without James Sicily and Dylan Moore against Gold Coast after the pair were suspended for gut punches on Port Adelaide's Logan Evans.
AAP · Apr 18 'Cry me a river': Bombers big improvers in Coast scare Essendon were spanked by 95 points on their last visit to the Gold Coast but the improved outfit left this time lamenting one that got away.
AAP · Apr 18 'Chook lotto': Hardwick unloads after Bombers escape Suns coach Damien Hardwick has demanded clarity around the holding the ball rule after his midfield was well held by an improved Essendon in a tight win.