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
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
Austin's hot hand help Vixens chase down Lightning The Melbourne Vixens have improved to a perfect 4-0 after star goal attack Kiera Austin nailed seven Super Shots in a comeback win against Sunshine Coast. AAP · Apr 5
Cat's comeback looms, with AFL an immediate option As Geelong prepare for their Easter Monday blockbuster, coach Chris Scott is enthusiastic that one of their stars is on the verge of returning. AAP · Apr 5
Credit card points schemes in firing line after tweaks Savvy punters who have been cashing in on credit card rewards schemes might have to find a new life hack after the central bank changed the payments game. AAP · Apr 4
Adelaide break 20-year record with Mavericks victory Kate Heffernan has dazzled to power Adelaide to victory over the Melbourne Mavericks and keep their unbeaten Super Netball start intact. AAP · Apr 4
'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
Carlton coach's job 'absolutely' safe for Gather Round Carlton coach Michael Voss faces another week of fierce scrutiny, but has received support from his playing group and former captain Sam Docherty. AAP · Apr 4
Cop killer not the first fugitive drawn to 'wild west' A century before double murderer Dezi Freeman set foot in the isolated Upper Murray, another fugitive killer also sparked a statewide manhunt. AAP · Apr 3
Blowtorch on Blues intensifies after latest meltdown North Melbourne kicked the last five goals at Marvel Stadium to overrun Carlton and ensure another week of fierce scrutiny for Michael Voss and his team. AAP · Apr 3
How Swans plan to keep Warner out of Eagles' reach West Coast's rebuild is suddenly looking good, and they are set to make another big play on Sydney superstar Chad Warner either this year or next. AAP · Apr 3
Report completed almost a year after death in custody An external police review of the use of force by officers who held down a young Aboriginal man just before he died is completed ahead of a decision on charges. AAP · Apr 3
Dockers hold off fast-finishing Crows in AFL thriller Fremantle have defeated Adelaide by two points in a Good Friday thriller at Adelaide Oval. 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 2
AAP · Apr 2 King's confident Demons are learning how to win again Melbourne lost their self-belief in the final days under Simon Goodwin last season but have rediscovered that confidence with new coach Steven King at the helm.
AAP · Apr 1 Roos not relying on second-half Blues snooze Carlton are yet to win a quarter after halftime this season but North Melbourne are preparing for the Blues to bring their best on Good Friday.
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 'Good home ground': McRae relishing Gabba test Reigning premiers Brisbane at home will be a stern test for Collingwood, whose defence will miss a key player for Thursday night's AFL blockbuster.
AAP · Mar 31 Crows confident on return of experienced trio Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is confident an experienced trio of players will return to face Fremantle.
AAP · Mar 31 'I'm comfortable': AFL boss on blood-smearing ban The chief of the AFL says he's comfortable with the Tribunal's decision to ban a North Melbourne player three games for blood-smearing.
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 31 Blues star backs Voss as players' mentality questioned Sam Walsh insists Carlton players are taking ownership of their performances as they seek a solution to their damaging second-half fade-outs.
AAP · Mar 30 Who knew what? Rumours swirl about cop killer's hideout Theories are swirling about double police killer Dezi Freeman's death near a small mountainous town as officers comb his squalid hiding place.
AAP · Mar 30 Community searches for answers over shock Freeman find Unanswered questions are reverberating through a border community after alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman was found on an isolated bush block.
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.