'We're not there yet': rebuilt Suns search for new high Damien Hardwick thinks it will take Gold Coast a little longer to reap the rewards of their impressive off-season AFL recruitment drive. AAP · Apr 16
Suns' 'bulls' on parade but skipper sidelined Sam Collins is eager to see how Matt Rowell and Christian Petracca combine in their first Gold Coast AFL outing together. AAP · Apr 14
Suns still need to close gap to AFL's best: Hardwick Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick says the Suns still aren't on the same level as the AFL's best teams after their loss to Sydney. AAP · Apr 11
'A week's a long time in footy': perplexed Demons coach Melbourne coach Steven King isn't sure why his team was so lethargic when suffering an upset loss to strugglers Essendon. AAP · Apr 11
Coach calls for calm after Bombers snap losing streak Essendon have prevented the longest losing streak in the club's history with a 45-point upset victory against Melbourne. AAP · Apr 11
Unwanted record looms, but Bomber sees signs of life In-form Melbourne will start warm favourites against Essendon, who are on the verge of a club-record AFL losing streak. AAP · Apr 10
Richards leads Bulldogs inclusions for big Hawks clash The ladder-leading Western Bulldogs have made four changes for their big Norwood Oval match on Saturday against Hawthorn. AAP · Apr 9
'Maintain the rage': Demons coach challenges players Melbourne coach Steven King says his players must maintain the rage to keep the momentum gained from three wins in four games to start their AFL season. AAP · Apr 9
Milestone man Melksham feeding off young Dees' energy Veteran forward Jake Melksham will fittingly play his 250th AFL game when a revitalised Melbourne take on his former club Essendon in Gather Round. AAP · Apr 7
Battling Bombers stare down unwanted record Coach Brad Scott has put the onus on his leaders to keep Essendon galvanised amid the demoralising prospect of breaking the club's longest losing streak. AAP · Apr 5
Stars sidelined as Bulldogs count cost of Bombers win Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has offered a sobering assessment of his unbeaten charges while he will be without two of his biggest stars for a period. AAP · Apr 5
Injury blows sour Bulldogs' win over battling Bombers The unbeaten Western Bulldogs have claimed a 34-point victory over battling Essendon but suffered multiple injury blows. AAP · Apr 5
'Have a go': Winless Bombers urged to take on Bulldogs Essendon are expected to equal their club-record losing streak of 17 games when they play the in-form Western Bulldogs on Sunday at Marvel Stadium. AAP · Apr 4
North skipper backs recalled Darling to fire Jack Darling kicked three goals for North Melbourne's VFL side last week and has earned a senior recall after Tristan Xerri was suspended for misconduct. AAP · Apr 2
AAP · Apr 2 It's dangerous: Bulldogs on alert for struggling Dons The Western Bulldogs are determined not to fall into the complacency trap when they take on wooden-spoon favourites Essendon on Sunday.
AAP · Apr 2 'Hard work's done': Dons adamant this isn't a rebuild Essendon coach Brad Scott insists his AFL side's rebuild started three years ago, as he searches for answers to avoid an unwanted club-record losing streak.
AAP · Apr 1 Clarkson cautious of dangerous beleaguered Blues North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson believes his charges are playing under-fire Carlton at the worst possible time in their season.
AAP · Mar 31 North skipper's message to banned ruck star Xerri North Melbourne captain Nick Larkey wants teammate Tristan Xerri to learn a lesson out of his AFL suspension and return with his trademark competitive edge.
AAP · Mar 30 Bombers still believers as big Anzac Day clash looms Jye Caldwell says there's still plenty of positivity around Essendon despite their winless start, and feels they will be up for the annual Anzac Day match.
AAP · Mar 29 Blood smear 'brain fade' costs Xerri three AFL games The AFL Tribunal has suspended Kangaroos ruckman Tristan Xerri for three games after he smeared blood on the face of Essendon captain Andrew McGrath.
AAP · Mar 28 Essendon fans warned to brace for 'short-term pain' Essendon coach Brad Scott says he will prioritise the club's future over quick fixes, after the winless Bombers fell short against North Melbourne.
AAP · Mar 28 North break Bombers hoodoo, key Roo facing MRO drama North Melbourne have beaten Essendon to break a losing streak stretching back to 2016, but a bizarre blood-wiping incident is likely to land a Roo in hot water.
AAP · Mar 27 Winless Bombers out to reveal true character Essendon enter their clash with North Melbourne under a fierce blowtorch but believe they are capable of much better than their first two performances.
AAP · Mar 26 'No knee-jerk reaction': Bombers coach on grim opening Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't make mass changes to his under-performing side despite a lacklustre two losses to open their AFL season.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 25 From the Pocket: Essendon have all the hallmarks of a team deep in rebuild – just not the stomach to acknowledge it The Bombers’ coach Brad Scott and new president Andrew Welsh have been reluctant to utter the AFL’s most dreaded word but it would provide clarity