Blues hold off plucky Richmond for seventh straight win Carlton have desperately hung on for a two-point win over Richmond, giving the Blues seven consecutive victories since Josh Fraser became interim coach. AAP · Jul 4
New faces, new hope as Dogs aim for SCG smash-and-grab Putting an ugly defeat to Sydney behind them, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the side he'll guide to the SCG will be dramatically different. AAP · Jul 1
Vixens eye Super Netball history against Adelaide Melbourne Vixens are one win away from making Super Netball history, with coach Di Honey saying her side has what it takes to beat Adelaide in the grand final. AAP · Jun 27
Vixens end losing run to snare Super grand final spot Melbourne Vixens have ended a four-game losing streak in style, downing West Coast Fever 62-51 to book a Super Netball grand final berth against Adelaide. AAP · Jun 27
St Kilda stars to undergo scans after crucial loss St Kilda co-captain Jack Sinclair and ruckman Tom De Koning have suffered significant injuries in the Saints' 22-point win against the Bulldogs. AAP · Jun 21
Popovic's tough call on when to employ Socceroo weapons Socceroos boss Tony Popovic faces a tough call on when to unleash Nestory Irankunda and his other talented young attackers against Turkey at the World Cup. AAP · Jun 10
'A bit early': Dees play down flag chances as Dogs loom Melbourne have broken into the AFL top four and could take another significant step forward under Steven King with victory over the Western Bulldogs. AAP · May 22
'Finals like': Desperate Tigers pump up Dreamtime clash Essendon and Richmond have experienced plenty of pain this season, but they are hoping to put on a good show in their 'Dreamtime at the 'G' clash. AAP · May 21
Bombers legend tips 'big fortnight' for club in crisis Essendon have won just one AFL game in almost a full year and face important games against fellow battlers Richmond and West Coast over the next two rounds. AAP · May 18
'Work to do': inconsistency irks in Dockers' streak The Dockers were well-set for a 100-point win on Sunday, only for Essendon to outscore them in the second half at the MCG. AAP · May 17
Tigers hope they are past the worst of injury crisis Richmond's mounting injury list has taken another hit as the undermanned Tigers were outclassed by finals-chasing St Kilda by 36 points. AAP · May 17
Worst Bombers MCG crowd since '90s as Freo equal record Fremantle have cruised to a club record equalling ninth straight AFL win as they put Essendon away in the first half on Sunday at the MCG. AAP · May 17
Hawks at a loss after being out-hunted by Demons Hawthorn were in an arm-wrestle with Melbourne up to halftime, but were blown away by a hungrier opposition after the main break. AAP · May 16
Dees dare to dream after handing Hawks King-size caning Melbourne leapfrogged Hawthorn into fifth spot on the AFL ladder after another impressive victory under first-year coach Steven King at the MCG. AAP · May 16
AAP · May 15 Crows lose All Australian for Kangaroos home clash One of Adelaide's most important players is out of the home game against North Melbourne because of back soreness, after his indifferent start to the season
AAP · May 4 Irankunda interest a positive for Socceroos boss As far as coach Tony Popovic is concerned, whispers that big clubs are circling Nestory Irankunda can only be good news ahead of the World Cup.
AAP · May 4 Blues under blowtorch ahead of daunting Brisbane task Carlton coach Michael Voss faces an increasingly difficult task to reverse his team's fortunes this season as his future in the role remains a hot topic.
AAP · May 2 Battling Blues still chasing answers to familiar woes Carlton have lost six games in a row and Michael Voss is desperate to see greater intent from his players, who continue to struggle in the second half of games.
AAP · May 2 Injury-plagued St Kilda star learns hamstring fate St Kilda star Max King will be sidelined for about six weeks as the forward's injury absence from the AFL team extends into a whole two years.
AAP · May 2 Big-name recruits shine brightly as Saints bury Blues Carlton fans jeered former favourites Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni, but St Kilda's high-profile recruits left winners after the Saints' dominant third term.
AAP · May 2 Fagan hits out at 'hero' parent for whiteboard leak Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has slammed the leaking of confidential notes by a member of the public, describing the Essendon fan as a "hero".
AAP · May 2 Rampant Lions crush Bombers as McKay cops bronx cheers The Brisbane Lions have destroyed struggling Essendon by 64 points at Marvel Stadium, the in-demand Zac Bailey starring with four goals.
AAP · Apr 29 Bulldogs' 'Indian rubber man' set to bounce right back Aaron Naughton is set to take his place against Freo, just eight days after the Western Bulldogs star landed on his head when attempting a high-flying mark.
AAP · Apr 28 Woman continued attack on mother even after shots fired A police officer has described at an inquest how he reluctantly fired off eight shots to stop a woman cutting at her mother's neck with a knife.
AAP · Apr 23 Bulldogs key forward cleared of major injury after loss Key defender Rory Lobb has joined an expanding injury list at the Western Bulldogs, ruled out for up to a month after hurting his hamstring.