Carlton forward pushes for return, defender in doubt Carlton forward Will Hayward is making his case to return from injury for the Blues' elimination final, but a veteran defender appears in doubt. AAP · Sep 2
Fairytale Blues 'not done yet' after wildcard win After a historic wildcard win when they finished 10th, Carlton can dare to dream of an extended finals run, forward Ben Ainsworth says. AAP · Aug 29
Old habits haunt Dees in frustrating AFL wildcard exit After a year of exciting, attacking football, Melbourne's forward line crumbled under the weight of finals pressure in their wildcard match against Carlton. AAP · Aug 29
Carlton defender speaks on future, Blues' resurgence Carlton defender Nick Haynes is enjoying a late career surge amid a remarkable winning streak for the born-again Blues. AAP · Jul 9
Carlton defender explains controversial late decision Carlton defender Nick Haynes has recalled the frantic finish against Richmond when he was controversially penalised for deliberating rushing a behind. AAP · Jul 4
Blues onballer falls foul of umpire contact crackdown Carlton midfielder Adam Cerra is the first casualty of the AFL's edict this month that warned of tribunal intervention for repeat umpire contact. AAP · Jul 11, 2025
Reunion gives Blues-Giants clash extra spice There are no grudges between GWS and inaugural player Nick Haynes, but Giants coach Adam Kingsley won't be wishing the Carlton defender well for their reunion. AAP · May 23, 2025
Haynes slots seamlessly into new-look Blues AFL defence Right from the start, Carlton defensive general Jacob Weitering has given new teammate Nick Haynes his tick of approval. AAP · May 12, 2025
McKay's clutch goal seals gutsy AFL win over Saints Carlton have recovered from a run of injuries in the first half to overcome St Kilda's pressure and win by 15 points in an MCG arm wrestle. AAP · May 9, 2025
Blues show they're back with big AFL win over Cats Carlton have scored their best win so far this season, leading at every change to beat Geelong in an engrossing clash on Sunday at the MCG. AAP · Apr 27, 2025
Gallant Tigers stun below-par Blues in AFL boilover Richmond have defied predictions of doom and gloom, starting the AFL season with a stunning 13-point upset of arch-rivals Carlton at the MCG. AAP · Mar 12, 2025
GWS rookie inspired by Israel Folau's AFL experiment Growing up in rugby league heartland, Greater Western Sydney rookie Josaia Delana remembers discovering the AFL through code-hopper Israel Folau. AAP · Dec 19, 2024
GWS veteran Haynes out of the woods, in for flag chase After overcoming a long health battle, GWS veteran Nick Haynes is looking to recapture his All-Australian form and push for a maiden premiership with the club. AAP · Mar 11, 2024
Giant Haynes cops one-match ban for dangerous tackle GWS defender Nick Haynes will miss a crunch AFL clash with Adelaide after receiving a one-match suspension for a dangerous tackle. AAP · Jul 9, 2023
AAP · Apr 9, 2023 Patient Jake Stringer approach pays off for Bombers Essendon have squandered a host of chances before beating GWS by 13 points for their third win of the AFL season as Jake Stringer played a starring role.
AAP · Jun 16, 2022 GWS ease back Davis, Taranto through VFL GWS have decided against rushing back injured stars Phil Davis and Tim Taranto for their AFL clash with rivals the Western Bulldogs.
ABC News · Apr 14, 2022 GWS defender Isaac Cumming re-signs for two years after leaping into the AFL limelight After enjoying a breakout season in 2021, where he finished ahead of teammate stars Lachie Whitfield and Nick Haynes, defender Isaac Cumming is emerging as a potential 200-game player for GWS.
AAP · Apr 7, 2022 Impey in, Wingard out for Hawks' AFL game Hawthorn have lost the dynamic Chad Wingard to injury but the Hawks are set to include defender Jarman Impey for his first AFL game since mid-last year.
AAP · Mar 25, 2022 AFL star Martin out of Tigers-Giants clash Granted personal leave, Richmond star Dustin Martin has officially been ruled out of Sunday's clash with GWS after being named in the initial squad.
ABC News · Mar 17, 2022 How Nick Haynes overcame his anxiety to embrace footy again It was 2013 and Giants up-and-comer Nick Haynes was back in the team after being dropped earlier in the season. But instead of celebrating, the defender was overcome with anxiety — and it's a feeling he's learnt to wrangle ever since.