AFL wildcards locked in as Blues seek to do 'damage' The AFL has confirmed details for the two wildcard round fixtures at the MCG as Carlton seek to carry their hot run of form into the finals. AAP · Aug 23
Dockers see off Magpies, Demons earn big AFLW win Fremantle are off the mark in the AFLW after beating Collingwood by 20 points, while Melbourne continued their nine-year unbeaten winning streak against GWS. AAP · Aug 23
Welcome aboard: Freo rest three as Fraser's Blues await Fremantle have rested three players against Carlton, but the minor premiers aren't letting their minds wander towards premiership success just yet. AAP · Aug 21
No Stringing along: Giants star confirms exit GWS forward Jake Stringer hopes to continue his AFL career in his home state next year as the Giants face the possibility of losing a trio of key players. AAP · Aug 20
Lions not thinking beyond chance to seal top-four berth Brisbane can seal a top-four berth with a win over Collingwood and say they aren't thinking about whether they would play Fremantle or Sydney in the AFL finals. AAP · Aug 20
Fremantle receive good news about injury-prone Docker Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says Sean Darcy could have played through his calf scare on the weekend if it had been a final, but it wasn't worth the risk. AAP · Aug 18
Double AFL draws mean round 24 will not be so wild The new wildcard round was supposed to create more games of consequence at the end of the AFL regular season, but the top 10 is set in stone. AAP · Aug 17
Fraser set to be named coach of finals-bound Carlton Carlton interim coach Josh Fraser has won the race for the full-time role after steering the Blues to the once unlikeliest of AFL finals berths. AAP · Aug 17
Pearce escapes injury but Fremantle sweat on Reid Murphy Reid is still in pain following a hit to the groin a week ago, with the Fremantle young gun in doubt to take on Carlton in the final round. AAP · Aug 14
Taylor Walker's trip to Perth wasn't a waste, say Crows Adelaide's decision to fly Taylor Walker to Perth but not play him against Fremantle raised eyebrows, but coach Matthew Nicks says it was the right call. AAP · Aug 14
High-five for Amiss as Dockers snare minor premiership Fremantle have locked in the minor premiership and left Adelaide's top-four hopes on thin ice in the process thanks to a thrilling 24-point win in Perth. AAP · Aug 14
Minor premiership up for grabs as Dockers welcome Crows Fremantle missed a chance to secure the minor premiership against the Demons, but will be aiming to make amends when they tackle Adelaide in Perth. AAP · Aug 13
Crows make six changes, Freo young gun to miss big game Adelaide have managed Taylor Walker amid a whopping six changes for their massive game against top side Fremantle, as the Dockers confirm a key injury. AAP · Aug 13
'Calm the farm'. Longmuir urges Dockers to keep cool Fremantle allowed panic to set in during a close loss to Melbourne and now the flag favourites are desperate to respond in Friday night's clash with Adelaide. AAP · Aug 13
AAP · Aug 12 'Tough decision': Crows great flies but may not play Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says a veteran forward is making the trip to Perth but may not play against ladder-leaders Fremantle.
AAP · Aug 12 Star Dockers midfielder in doubt to take on Crows Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce is set to return against Adelaide as the Dockers attempt to wrap up the minor premiership, but Murphy Reid is in grave doubt.
AAP · Aug 11 Caretaker wants Carlton's fulltime coaching job Josh Fraser, after stunning success as Carlton's interim coach, has thrown his hat into the ring to become the Blues' next fulltime coach.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 9 Demons stun Dockers in extraordinary thriller to emerge as a bona fide premiership threat Most pundits had Melbourne languishing this year but Steven King has reinvigorated the club with a gameplan made for the MCG
AAP · Aug 9 Swans sharpen axe, send another AFL finals warning Back in form with a three-match winning streak, the second-placed Sydney Swans are looking to sharpen their axe further heading into September's finals.
AAP · Aug 8 'No fears here': Dockers positive despite MCG loss Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is adamant the MCG holds no fears for his team, despite losing to Melbourne at the home of the grand final.
AAP · Aug 8 'Demon time': Melbourne stun Dockers in MCG classic Melbourne have overturned a 15-point deficit during the final quarter to stun ladder-leaders Fremantle in the Dockers' last appearance at the MCG before finals.
AAP · Aug 7 Dockers to embrace MCG visit as flag momentum builds Fremantle are in the box seat to reach this year's grand final, and the club will use Saturday's visit to the MCG to help further bolster their flag prospects.
AAP · Aug 6 Demons brace for finals rehearsal against rampant Freo Melbourne have already locked in a wildcard berth as a minimum, but Steven King's men have the chance to make a huge statement if they can beat Fremantle.
AAP · Aug 6 Rest fit players? We won't need to, say Dockers Fremantle captain Alex Pearce is being managed for Saturday's clash with Melbourne, but the Dockers have no plans to mass rest players in the coming weeks.
AAP · Aug 6 Bombers background 'irrelevant' to next coach: Solomon Essendon's interim coach Dean Solomon believes having links to the club is irrelevant when considering who will be the next head coach.