Crows boss considers challenging tradition against Pies Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is considering a hard tag on Collingwood gun Nick Daicos in Saturday's acid MCG test for his fifth-placed Crows. AAP · May 16, 2025
Richmond find their aura as rebuild roars ahead of schedule The Tigers pinned their future on last year’s AFL draft but it is their veterans as much as the kids that are helping them exceed expectations The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2025
Veteran's return in doubt amid fresh Port injury blow Port Adelaide veteran Travis Boak may not return for Saturday's game against Geelong as the Power mull a replacement for injured half-back Kane Farrell. AAP · May 14, 2025
Rioli case could be AFL racism watershed: Hinkley Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says there has been a positive from the Willie Rioli case as the wider AFL shines a spotlight on racism in the sport. AAP · May 14, 2025
AFL boss wants industry buy-in for fight against racism AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says officials, players and coaches must unite in a fight against racism as fallout continues from the Willie Rioli case. AAP · May 13, 2025
Power prepare for Rioli's return and Cats chat Willie Rioli will most likely return to the AFL this Saturday and Port Adelaide assistant coach Josh Carr says the forward knows what might be coming. AAP · May 12, 2025
Rioli watch continues as Suns defend Top End record Port Adelaide star Willie Rioli's immediate playing future is in the spotlight, as in-form finals contenders Gold Coast and Adelaide face big tests in Round 10. AAP · May 11, 2025
Crows coach content after downing arch foes Port Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he's pleased with the way his side is tracking after downing Port Adelaide by five points in an AFL thriller. AAP · May 10, 2025
Port missed Rioli in narrow loss to Crows: Hinkley Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says suspended forward Willie Rioli would have been handy in a five-point loss to Adelaide. AAP · May 10, 2025
Rioli threats saga no distraction as Cats face Giants Willie Rioli's fiery exchange with Brad Close has been in the spotlight this week but Geelong insist it has not been a distraction ahead of the clash with GWS. AAP · May 10, 2025
'Go and do it': Heat on Port in Showdown cauldron Port Adelaide have a strong recent record of bouncing back from drubbings and are under pressure to respond again when they take on cross-town rivals Adelaide. AAP · May 9, 2025
Hinkley warns rivals about targeting Power star Rioli Ken Hinkley can't say when Willie Rioli will play again but has warned rivals not to target the Port Adelaide forward on his AFL return. AAP · May 9, 2025
Power say racism is 'persistent' after AFL bans Rioli Port Adelaide's Willie Rioli pulled out of the Showdown following a week of allegations of threats made against rival players, then he was suspended. AAP · May 8, 2025
From the Pocket: Fremantle still look good on paper – but since when has that mattered? This Dockers side still has a lot of deficiencies around the edges and is both flattered and burdened by lofty expectations The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2025
AAP · May 7, 2025 AFL still pondering sanctions for Rioli over threats Willie Rioli has been interviewed by the AFL after two more reports emerged about the Port Adelaide forward allegedly threatening rival players.
AAP · May 5, 2025 Port's Rioli apologises for message to Bulldogs player Port Adelaide forward Willie Rioli has apologised and the AFL will take no further action after his message to a Western Bulldogs player caused a stir.
AAP · May 5, 2025 Crows predict fire, braced for Power surge in Showdown Port Adelaide are desperate to respond to their mauling from the Western Bulldogs with a bounce-back win over fierce rivals Adelaide in Showdown 57.
AAP · May 4, 2025 Pressure on Port, Freo to bounce back from horror shows Port Adelaide and Fremantle are reeling from huge interstate defeats and will be under a fierce spotlight in their marquee games in round nine.
AAP · May 3, 2025 Hinkley to examine Port humiliation as Showdown looms Ken Hinkley will go over Port Adelaide's thrashing from the Bulldogs with a fine tooth comb as he readies his troops for a battle with arch-rivals Adelaide.
AAP · May 3, 2025 English lesson for Port as Dogs strike gold in Ballarat No.1 ruckman Tim English was a dominant force for the Western Bulldogs in their huge win over Port Adelaide, as Marcus Bontempelli also shone in Ballarat.
AAP · May 2, 2025 'We'll move away': Beveridge sick of Ugle-Hagan chatter Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge won't buy into speculation Jamarra Ugle-Hagan might not be seen at AFL level again after the forward took leave from the club.
AAP · May 1, 2025 Clarkson lashes tackle ban, defends Sheezel role North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has hit out at the three-game suspension to Paul Curtis, while also backing his call to play Harry Sheezel in defence.
AAP · May 1, 2025 Treloar back for Bulldogs against Power Adam Treloar is back for the Western Bulldogs against Port Adelaide but Melbourne's Clayton Oliver and Geelong's Tom Stewart will miss their respective matches.
AAP · Apr 30, 2025 Cornes ban: North lash 'vindictive bullying' of stars North Melbourne have lashed criticism of targeted duo Harry Sheezel and Jy Simpkin, while the Kangaroos will be without George Wardlaw against Essendon.
AAP · Apr 30, 2025 Port great ruled out again for rare AFL road trip Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says veteran Travis Boak will again be sidelined by a back injury when the Power play the Western Bulldogs in Ballarat.