'Defence wins premierships': Dogs ready for wildcard After rediscovering their defensive bite, the Western Bulldogs are well prepared to take on Collingwood in a historic wildcard finals clash at the MCG. AAP · Aug 27
Demons consider picking veteran for wildcard final Melbourne have numerous big selection calls to make this week as they prepare for their wildcard match against in-form Carlton at the MCG on Saturday night. AAP · Aug 25
Star Bulldog has no qualms about MCG wildcard clash The Western Bulldogs must play their wildcard game against lower-ranked Collingwood at the MCG and off a shorter break, but Ed Richards won't complain. AAP · Aug 24
Lions ready for latest high-stakes Magpies showdown Brisbane's latest clash with Collingwood is another high-stakes one with the Lions determined to win and seal an AFL top-four berth. AAP · Aug 20
'Wade through the swamp': fans urged to back Bombers Essendon coach Dean Solomon has urged Bombers fans to turn up for their last game of the season after another small crowd attended the loss to Sydney. AAP · Aug 16
Yet Moore MCG drama as Magpies, Hawks draw again Hawthorn's Dylan Moore has failed to make the distance with a kick on the siren as the Hawks amazingly drew with Collingwood for the second time this season. AAP · Aug 15
Swans embrace MCG trek with second spot up for grabs Sydney can lock in second spot on the ladder and two home finals with victory over Essendon on Sunday, with Dean Cox's men well placed for a tilt at the flag. AAP · Aug 15
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 The Guardian - AU · Aug 9
'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 8
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 7
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
'Comfortable anywhere': Fremantle embrace MCG challenge One of Fremantle's key forwards is adamant the Dockers are comfortable playing anywhere as they prepare to meet Melbourne at the MCG. AAP · Aug 4
Yze praises veterans after Tigers beat wayward Eagles Richmond coach Adam Yze praised his veterans after the Tigers snapped an eight-game losing streak by defeating an inaccurate West Coast at the MCG. AAP · Aug 2
AAP · Jul 30 Cats claw into top six with topsy-turvy win over Pies Geelong have held off a fast-finishing Collingwood to claim a 25-point victory at the MCG as the jostling for spots in the AFL's top six heats up.
AAP · Jul 29 Double-headers dominate final AFL fixtures An MCG double-header and AFLW games before the men dominate the AFL's fixture release for round 23 and 24.
AAP · Jul 24 Geelong superstar sore after big MCG win over Demons Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield is battling adductor and calf issues following the Cats' rousing 20-point win over Melbourne.
AAP · Jul 24 Rejuvenated Geelong end Demons' MCG hot streak Injury-hit Geelong have ended Melbourne's MCG hot streak, putting together a powerful second quarter to secure a vital 20-point win.
AAP · Jul 23 AFL western derby pushes for standalone Friday stage Fremantle will tackle West Coast in a rare Friday night derby, while Melbourne are aiming to keep their perfect MCG record intact when they face Geelong.
AAP · Jul 23 Showtime Demons ready for Friday night lights Parked on Sunday afternoons for much of the season, high-flying Melbourne finally get a chance under Friday night lights when they host Geelong at the MCG.
AAP · Jul 19 Hawks put hapless Tigers to the sword at MCG Hawthorn stars Will Day and Jack Ginnivan will both be available next round after a thumping win for the Hawks over Richmond at the MCG.
AAP · Jul 18 Collingwood extend winning streak over rivals Carlton A fifth-straight win has boosted Collingwood's finals hopes, the Magpies shutting down arch-rivals Carlton by 21 points in a defensive masterclass at the MCG.
AAP · Jul 12 Van Rooyen unlocking his best as Demons ravage Richmond Melbourne coach Steven King has hailed the evolution of Jacob van Rooyen following the key forward's six-goal haul in a 46-point demolition of Richmond.
AAP · Jul 11 Chol takes epic hanger as Hawks end Blues' hot streak Hawthorn have responded from a horror loss against Melbourne, handing Josh Fraser his first loss as interim Carlton coach with a 64-point thumping at the MCG.
AAP · Jul 6 'A gem': Maroons son of gun a valued Johnny on the spot Queensland 'Mr Fix-It' Max Plath can plug any hole any time, and his four-time premiership-winning father John has revealed his trade secrets run deep.