AFL injury list: The injuries ahead of round 15

We've got the latest word in which players from your club are crook, and which ones are on the comeback trail.

Jeremy Cameron handed five-match suspension for hit on Harris Andrews

Did the tribunal get it right?

Mason Cox requests money from the AFL following umpire touch

Those who follow him will already know that Collingwood's American import Mason Cox can be pretty good value on social media and his latest offering may just be his best yet.

Adam Treloar to be sidelined for two months with double hamstring injury

The Magpies midfielder is in career-best form, averaging a career-high 31 disposals this season.

The AFL Rover: Who are 'Bomber's party buddies?

You know those little whispers you keep hearing? These are the ones that are going to get louder.

Clubs circle as West Coast reportedly well short of Jeremy McGovern's asking price

Fremantle in the box seat if the Eagles can't lift their offer to star defender.

UPDATE: GWS star Jeremy Cameron referred to Tribunal for Harris Andrews hit

Young defender is still in hospital with 'internal bleeding two days after collision with star GWS forward in incident that will likely see the Giant suspended.

The AFL Rover's Brownlow leaderboard: Steele Sidebottom emerges from the pack

He hasn’t been in the points for a month now but the Bulldogs’ Jack Macrae heads into round 14 still atop The Rover’s Brownlow leaderboard.

Will Port Adelaide's Showdown win be the turning point of their season?

The Power are fifth on the ladder, behind fourth-placed Collingwood only on percentage.

Collingwood Magpies vs Carlton Blues: Lachie Plowman stretchered off with knee injury

Just when you thought the Blues' season couldn't get any worse.

Tom Lynch signs three-year extension with Adelaide Crows

Finally, some good news for the Crows.

GWS star Jeremy Cameron defends 'unfortunate' hit on Harris Andrews

The consensus among AFL pundits and fans is that Jeremy Cameron will be whacked with a lengthy suspension for his brutal hit on Brisbane Lions defender Harris Andrews – but the GWS star insists it was an accident.

Jeremy Cameron hit on Harris Andrews spells 'end for GWS Giants' season'

2018 is now a bust according to David King.

Harris Andrews stretchered off after brutal hit from Jeremy Cameron

This is shocking.

Adelaide Crows end relationship with Collective Mind

Adelaide Crows have announced that they will no longer be working with controversial high performance consultant company, Collective Mind.

Hawthorn's Taylor Duryea takes Mark of the Year contender against Gold Coast

The unlikely candidate popped up with a huge grab.

David Koch questions fairness of AFL rule trials with Hawthorn, Brisbane

Port Adelaide president David Koch has raised questions about the fairness of the AFL's behind-closed-doors rule trials involving Hawthorn and Brisbane.

'It's overs': AFL greats question Charlie Curnow's contract with Carlton Blues

Have the Blues paid too much to keep gun young forward at Princes Park?

Port Adelaide Power v Melbourne Demons: Which is the genuine AFL contender?

What separates these two rising sides as they head into a big Friday night battle?

West Coast Eagles ruckman Nic Naitanui could be fined for staging in loss to Essendon

"That wasn't a punch."

Is West Coast Eagles Scott Lycett's air swing the most embarrassing missed goal ever?

Wow

Garry Lyon: 'Weak-kneed' West Coast Eagles were 'pathetic' in first half against Essendon Bombers

Who saw this coming?

West Coast Eagles reportedly table six-year deal to Andrew Gaff

West Coast Eagles have reportedly tabled a monster six-year contract offer to star wingman Andrew Gaff in a bid to fend off interest from their Victorian rivals.

Charlie Curnow signs long-term contract extension with Carlton

Massive news for the embattled club.

Could Jarrad Waite's latest injury be detrimental to North Melbourne's finals campaign?

Roco discusses Waite's injury, and the possible ramifications for North.

Connolly: Hawthorn aren't just top eight fillers, they are genuine premiership contenders

Has the AFL backed itself into a corner with their interpretation of contact with umpires?

RoCo makes some valid points.

The AFL Rover's early word on round 14 teams: Can 'two-metre' Peter's return get Suns shining?

All the news on AFL squads ahead of official team announcements.

'I was glad they booed them': Carlton great Mark Maclure savages Blues

Premiership player says poor efforts by the current Carlton players are unacceptable.

West Coast Eagles opt for Fraser McInnes to fill Jack Darling-Josh Kennedy hole

Adam Simpson has a serious hole to fill over the next few weeks.

AFL injury list: The injuries ahead of round 14

We've got the latest word in which players from your club are crook, and which ones are on the comeback trail.

West Coast Eagles forward Josh Kennedy set for layoff with leg injury

The 30-year-old pulled up sore from Friday night's loss to Sydney at the SCG.

Ollie Wines signs new four-year deal with Port Adelaide Power

Port Adelaide midfielder Ollie Wines has given the club a huge boost heading into the back half of the season, signing a four-year contract extension with the club.

The AFL Rover: Plenty of vacancies at the Blue Hotel

Carlton is losing its appeal to the older market, while a former Blue is quite happy at his new home.

Hannah Mouncey threatens to take AFL to Human Rights Commission

Transgender VFLW footballer wants League to clarify its policy in time for the AFLW draft in October.

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard: Jeremy Cameron leads the chase for Ben Brown

Jeremy Cameron’s big day out in round 12 against the Suns has seen him rocket into second place in the Coleman Medal race, with North Melbourne’s Ben Brown still alone on top.

GWS Giants ruckman Rory Lobb sidelined with back injury

With their season on the line, it couldn't have come at a worse time.

The AFL Rover’s Brownlow leaderboard: Lean patch catches up to Jack Macrae

He hasn’t been in the points for a month now but the Bulldogs’ Jack Macrae heads into round 14 still atop The Rover’s Brownlow leaderboard.

Collingwood Magpies v Carlton Blues: Full preview, teams, odds and how to watch Sunday's AFL action

It may not be the blockbuster the club names would suggest, but then again maybe it will.

Western Bulldogs say Mitch Wallis and Jordan Roughead are going nowhere

Bulldogs premiership players are being linked to other clubs but CEO says they are required players at Whitten Oval.

Gerard Whateley: Mark LoGiudice is the 'invisible president'

Wow

Connolly: Carlton Blues would be bonkers to get rid of Brendon Bolton

Would a tweak here or there, a different game plan or different coach, even Alastair Clarkson, be achieving that much more right now with the same group?

Richmond Tigers star Dustin Martin escapes suspension for umpire bump, remains in Brownlow contention

Did he get lucky?

St Kilda Saints' VFL side held goalless throughout match

Sandringham failed to kick a goal against Williamstown in atrocious conditions.

Former AFL star Kane Cornes says 'everything has gone wrong for Adelaide' in 2018

“This is a massive story I think, to go from a Grand Final to this.”

Geelong v Richmond: Did Patrick Dangerfield stage for a free kick?

Will Danger get a fine for this?

Adelaide Crows' season hangs in the balance going into the bye

After a demoralising loss to Hawthorn on Saturday night, the bye couldn't have come at a better time for the wounded Crows.

Gold Coast Suns v St Kilda Saints: Comeback win may have saved Alan Richardson's job

It wasn't a blockbuster by any means but it was a game between two clubs at the crossroads and it took a stunning comeback to get a much-needed win for the Saints.

Easton Wood and Jack Macrae injuries heap pressure on wounded Western Bulldogs

Not much has gone to plan for the Dogs in 2018 and Thursday night's loss to Port Adelaide has heaped more pressure on the struggling club.

Carlton v Fremantle: Goalless first half has Blues fans filthy

Having just the one win on the board for the season, Carlton might have fancied their chances at home against a Fremantle side who have been anything but consistent this season.

Adelaide Crows tall Josh Jenkins' radical AFL congestion solution

Would this be a good idea?

UPDATE: Western Bulldogs count injury carnage from Port Adelaide loss

A bad AFL season just keeps getting worse for the Western Bulldogs.

Nick Riewoldt says St Kilda hasn't received 'brutal' serve needed after Sydney Swans hammering

“It wouldn’t have be very brutal at all, in my opinion."

Tim Watson says AFL should give foundation clubs extra money to retain stars

Should they get any help?

Sydney Swans v West Coast Eagles: Full preview, teams, odds and how to watch Friday night AFL action

It's first versus third as things hot up at the top of the table.

Easton Wood leaves field with apparent hamstring injury

Terrible news for the Bulldogs captain.

Commentators and fans fume at horrible below the knees free-kick

Everyone blew their lid.

Geelong Cats star Patrick Dangerfield open to shorter games, but remains coy over interchange cap reduction

"We put a huge demand on our players, particularly with scheduling with five and six-day breaks."

The AFL Rover's early word on round 13 teams: Dusty's back along with a Tigers favourite

All the news on AFL team selections ahead of round 13.

AFL injury list: The injuries ahead of round 13

We've got the latest word in which players from your club are crook, and which ones are on the comeback trail.

The Adelaide Crows' season is on the line against the Hawthorn Hawks this week

RoCo is nervous about the Crows' chances.

The Ardmona Cats: A mid-season slump as the Cats take a step backwards

Our favourite country football team looks like it may have hit a wall.

Jordan Lewis fears Cyril Rioli's unknown return date has his AFL career in danger

''It doesn’t look good.''

Rohan Connolly: Finally, Collingwood finds the formula to go forward

Eight wins from the past 10 games have to lend some sort of credibility

Chris Fagan fears he suffered a serious hamstring tear after Big Freeze MND slide at MCG

You're kidding! This could be a very serious injury.

'That's against the spirit of our game' - Controversial contact below the knees rule causes uproar

WHACK!

Michael Walters cops one-match ban for striking, Luke Hodge cleared

Did they deserve more?

AFL Big Freeze 4 takes off ahead of Collingwood-Melbourne Queen's Birthday clash

Have a look at some of these take-offs!

Former AFL star Campbell Brown says race to sign Gold Coast's Tom Lynch is down to two clubs

Where will he end up?

AFLPA to review LED signage that left North Melbourne skipper Jack Ziebell bloodied

"This is clearly an unacceptable outcome."

Brisbane Lions v Essendon Bombers: Luke Hodge plows through Dyson Heppell

Brisbane defensive general Luke Hodge may be at the tail end of his career but he showed Essendon's Dyson Heppell he's still capable of pulling off a big hit.

Brisbane Lions v Essendon Bombers: Controversial review lands Jake Stringer a goal

Another week, another inexplicable goal review drama in the AFL.

GWS Giants thump Gold Coast but expansion clubs under pressure

The competition's two youngest clubs met at Spotless Stadium on Saturday afternoon and there might have been a few concerned faces at AFL House with the way things panned out.

Geelong v North Melbourne: Aaron Black suffers nasty leg injury

Geelong's Aaron Black looks set for a stint on the sidelines after suffering a brutal injury to his left leg.

Did Alex Rance take another dive in this contest with Charlie Dixon?

''Rance should take up Highboard Diving - Olympic Medal, for sure!''

Port Adelaide fan abuses Alex Rance, then asks him to pick up lost bracelet

He want from naughty to nice real quick!

Geelong Cats star Patrick Dangerfield says 'there is an issue' in the game

“I think we’re kidding ourselves if we say there’s not (an issue) and obviously that comes back to congestion."

Channel Seven CEO calls for 'back-to-back shoot-outs' to increase AFL's falling ratings

Tim Worner wants to 'Bring beauty back to the game'.

Daisy Pearce says Hannah Mouncey could be 'a safety risk' if allowed to play in the AFLW

Melbourne Demons captain and star is concerned transgender player's size could be used as a weapon against opposition teams.

Will a fourth umpire ease the AFL's congestion issue?

RoCo's got a conspiracy theory for us.

Paul Roos: Gary Ablett Jnr is the best player I have ever seen

Paul Roos with a surprising selection.

Port Adelaide Power v Richmond Tigers: Full preview, teams, odds and how to watch AFL's Friday night football

Can the Tigers get a win on the road or will the Power shock the reigning premiers?

The AFL Rover's rant: Alex Rance's dive didn't justify the splash

The Tiger defender's acting wasn't great but the AFL's response was worse.

The AFL Rover's early word on round 12 teams: Roos will load up in top-four bid

All the big AFL ins before the teams are out.

Dustin Martin to miss Port Adelaide clash as he heads to New Zealand

Brownlow Medallist given the week off due to calf soreness.

AFL greats enter debate as Port Adelaide's Ollie Wines waits to decide future

Kane Cornes and Garry Lyon take opposing views on Power star's delayed contract decision.

The tweet that got North Melbourne's Jy Simpkin cleared at AFL tribunal

Kangaroos use fans twitter post to clear player's two-match ban.

AFL injury list: The injuries ahead of round 12

We've got the latest word in which players from your club are crook, and which ones are on the comeback trail.

AFL Tribunal: Nat Fyfe and Fremantle Dockers fail in appeal of one-match ban

Fremantle skipper Nat Fyfe has been suspended for one match after the AFL tribunal upheld his suspension for striking.

Crows curse continues with Brisbane Lions forward Charlie Cameron ruled out for season

First it was Lever. Now Cameron is gone. Crows curse? Perhaps.

Melbourne Demons key forward Tom McDonald signs four-year deal

McDonald will remain with Melbourne until at least end of 2022.

Sydney Swans respond to 'nonsense' claims about stars Lance Franklin and Dan Hannebery

"He clearly has no credibility in anything else he says."

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard: Ben Brown still on top after round 11

Sporting News Australia keeps you updated with the top sharp shooters in the league

The AFL Rover's Brownlow leaderboard: Trent Cotchin and Jack Macrae on top after round 11

The leaderboard is starting to take shape.

Hunger, not skill, biggest difference between 2016 Western Bulldogs and now

Even in a premiership year, the Bulldogs were a side which needed all parts and all players functioning to their optimum

Nat Fyfe and Fremantle to challenge one-match ban for hit on Levi Greenwood

Fremantle Dockers superstar Nat Fyfe can accept a one-match ban for his hit on Levi Greenwood in his side's loss to Collingwood on Sunday.

Garry Lyon slams 'enormously disappointing' Western Bulldogs' tall Tom Boyd

He's getting paid $1 million a year.

Jake Lever injury: Melbourne defender concedes 'shock' over ACL diagnosis

"Initially I probably thought I didn't do anything too significant."

By the numbers: The stat which proves West Coast are a serious AFL contender in 2018

Will history repeat itself?

Alex Rance cops it for diving in Richmond Tigers' huge win over Essendon Bombers

This is a bad look for the game.

UPDATE: Sydney Swans respond to claims Franklin disciplined, not injured, including for finals

Club reacts angrily to tweets from Grant Thomas suggesting superstar has been omitted for off-field reasons in the past.

Is Fremantle star Nat Fyfe in trouble for this high hit on Collingwood's Levi Greenwood?

Greenwood was collected by Fyfe during the third quarter at the MCG on Sunday.

Did Shaun Higgins contribute to Mitch Robinson’s reporting with a dive?

It has been a common theme this week.

Jake Lever injury: Melbourne Demons confirm ACL rupture, defender's 2018 season over

Melbourne have confirmed Lever has ruptured his ACL, bringing his 2018 season to an abrupt end.

Adam Cooney criticises 'slow' Essendon in Richmond loss; John Worsfold defends 'conscious' Bombers

"When it gets tough and it gets gritty... they went back to the month of footy prior to the last fortnight."

West Coast 'worried' after Jack Darling injury scare

It should have been a relaxing night for Adam Simpson after West Coast posted their 10th AFL victory on the trot – but an ankle injury to star forward Jack Darling had the Eagles coach deeply concerned after the match.

Sydney Swans ruckman Callum Sinclair fined for staging during win over Carlton

And the Academy Award goes to...

Sledge of the season? Sydney Swans defender Dane Rampe roasts umpire over Clarkson-McLachlan meeting

"Clarko would be happy with that."

Channel Seven says Lawrence Mooney's joke towards Sam Lane was 'outside our value system'

There's always one that goes too far.

Geelong Cats re-sign Tom Stewart but Cam Guthrie's future in doubt

In-form defender recommits to Cats but midfielder a fair way off agreeing to extend his stay at Kardinia Park.

The AFL Rover's inside word: Gold Coast's Tom Lynch has a quiet dinner with Eddie McGuire

Suns captain drops into Melbourne on his weekend off and manages to bump into the Collingwood president.

How can AFL games be less predictable yet more boring? It's all in the numbers

Why are we having trouble picking winners, but also staying awake through games? It's not the rules, but the results.

Injury-hit Geelong are lacking spark, x-factor to seriously challenge for AFL flag

Geelong currently sit sixth on the ladder, however currently have the lowest points for in the top eight.

Paul Ahern set to debut for North Melbourne four years after being drafted

Four years after being drafted at pick seven, an AFL debut is within touching distance for North Melbourne midfielder Paul Ahern.

Did the AFL get it right with their Hall of Fame selections?

Rohan Connolly thinks the AFL got it right.

The Ardmona Cats: another big loss but where there's life there's hope

Ardmona had another scoreless game and 300+ point loss on the weekend, but the reserves scored their first goal of the season in a good sign for the future.

The AFL Rover's early word on round 11 teams: Suns guns return but will anyone notice?

Gold Coast get big names back for their first true home game of the year, and a big Bomber ready to unload at Dreamtime at the 'G'

The AFL Rover's rant: The score review system isn't just bad, it's a virus that's killing the game

Poor, confusing and disruptive decisions are bad enough, but the League's new system is doing damage on a much bigger level.

AFL injury list: The injuries ahead of round 11

We've got the latest word in which players from your club are crook, and which ones are on the comeback trail.

Stephen Coniglio 'loves' Sydney and wants to stay at GWS Giants

Times are tough enough at the Giants right now without having the stress of their stars potentially heading for the doors but midfielder Stephen Coniglio isn't in any hurry to leave the club.

Australian Football Hall of Fame's six newest inductees span the country and many years

Half a dozen AFL, VFL and WAFL greats recognised.

Kevin Sheedy an official AFL Legend: Richmond and Essendon great enters Hall of Fame

One of football's true icons recognised for his lasting legacy both on and off the field.

Essendon Bombers v Richmond Tigers: Full preview, teams, odds and how to watch AFL's Dreamtime at the 'G'

It's one of the biggest games on the AFL calendar and looks like being a beauty, so here's all you need to know about Saturday night's blockbuster.

Carlton Blues say 'no' to AFL priority draft pick

Blues CEO says club is 'in a good place' and doesn't need assistance to improve.

AFL's bad-boy list: Which players give away the most free kicks?

The tagger is back, but are they the ones giving away the most free kicks in the AFL? Not according to the stats.

Chris Scott: Daniel Menzel not likely to miss season, is 'frustrated with complicated injury'

Menzel isn't likely to miss the rest of the 2018 AFL season.

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard: Ben Brown leads the race after round 10

Sporting News Australia keeps you updated with the top sharp shooters in the league

Richmond Tigers v St Kilda Saints: AFL admits 'wrong decision' on score review

"The AFL will continue to coach and educate the staff involved around what is expected in their roles."

The AFL Rover's Brownlow leaderboard: Trent Cotchin joins Jack Macrae at the top after round ten

The leaderboard is starting to take shape.

Brett Deledio injury: Giants veteran sidelined long-term with calf injury

After battling injury problems all year, GWS Giants' woes have been added to with news that veteran Brett Deledio will miss up to ten weeks with a calf injury.

Should the contact below the knees rule be abolished?

Is it necessary?

How did so many AFL experts overestimate the Giants and Suns?

Both look far less like super teams and far more like just another among a pack of clubs battling

Will the Adelaide Crows have four first-round selections at this year's AFL draft?

Trading veteran could give strong Crows list a very powerful boost.

'They're gone' - David King on the GWS Giants' 2018 AFL season

Is he right?

Western Bulldogs' 'deplorable' forward line far from their AFL premiership best

Dogs fail to find answers as they tumble further from the glory of the 2016 AFL flag.

Speechless Don Pyke gives Adelaide Crows players silent treatment during 91-point thrashing against Melbourne

His face said it all. And the players know it too.

Is West Coast forward Willie Rioli in trouble for this umpire bum-tap?

There was definitely contact, but was it intentional?

Geelong Cats big man Esava Ratugolea cops nasty leg injury

He had looked like one of the finds of the season, but Esava Ratugolea's 2018 may have ended on Saturday night against Carlton at GMHBA Stadium.

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick unloads on 'deplorable' score review system

Richmond got the chocolates after a slight scare from lowly St Kilda at the MCG on Saturday afternoon, but they were left frustrated by the score review system.

Richmond Tigers v St Kilda Saints: Goal review rules controversial rushed behind

Richmond may well demand an explanation from the AFL during the week after Jack Higgins was denied a goal for a rushed behind which viewers and commentators thought had crossed the line.

St Kilda's Jack Carlisle in trouble for 'dog shot' on Jack Riewoldt

Jake could be in some trouble here

Adam Goodes: 'Footy was toxic'

Some stunning revelations from the AFL great.

West Coast assistant coach Sam Mitchell reveals secret to Eagles' early 2018 success

Can they keep it up?

St Kilda's Paddy McCartin resorts to helmet after seven concussions in four years

You can never be too careful - if only McCartin wore one earlier.

WATCH: Adelaide Crows do Seinfeld - not that there's anything wrong with that

Parody of scene from 90s TV show gets mixed reactions from AFL fans.

Sydney Swans' Callum Mills ruled out for the season after breaking foot in freak accident

Sydney Swans defender Callum Mills will miss the rest of the season after suffering a broken foot in a freak accident after training.

Collingwood Magpies v Western Bulldogs: Full preview, teams, odds and how to watch Friday night AFL action

The Pies are looking good but the Doggies are keen to get back on a winning track.

Rohan Connolly: Melbourne Demons can silence sceptics with win over Adelaide Crows

Are Melbourne the real deal? Or is the jury still out?

AFL injury list: The injuries ahead of round ten

We've got the latest word in which players from your club are crook, and which ones are on the comeback trail.

Etihad Stadium naming rights bought by Disney, set to be renamed Marvel Stadium

No, the headline isn't correct.

The AFL Rover's early word on round 10 teams: A big Dog could debut to counter veteran Pie

Get all the big 'ins' early as seasons hang on the line.

The AFL Rover's rant: If the AFL wants to expand they should try heading south

If the league wants to expand it should be looking closer to home than Shanghai.

Adelaide Crows fan gets smacked for tapping Bulldog's butt

Touchy-feely supporter banned for rest of the season for leaning over fence to touch Easton Wood.

Carlton sends mixed messages over Brendon Bolton's employment situation

Chris Judd hints the Blues' coach is safe till the end of 2020, but the club's president Mark LoGiudice says nothing has changed.

Nick Riewoldt: 'My heart went out to Dayne because I understood or I understand the emotion that he must have been carrying'

An honest and heartbreaking interview from Nick.

West Coast Eagles' key position dominance makes them a premiership contender: Connolly

They sit on top of the ladder after nine rounds, so what are West Coast getting so right?

Jobe Watson says Essendon was 'negligent on multiple levels' in AFL supplements saga

Former Bombers captain claims club 'didn't do its job' in protecting players from banned substances.

Collingwood Magpies re-sign four, including gun youngster Jaidyn Stephenson

Magpies extend AFL contracts of Jaidyn Stephenson, Ben Reid, Brayden Sier and Max Lynch.

Four AFL clubs named in the hunt for Adelaide Crows star Tom Lynch

Blues, Kangaroos, Demons and Saints all said to be chasing Adelaide's Tom Lynch as the Crows fail to meet the star link man's contract terms.

AFL Coleman Medal leaderboard: Ben Brown still on top after round nine

Sporting News Australia keeps you updated with the top sharp shooters in the league

The AFL Rover's Brownlow leaderboard: Jack Macrae a clear leader after round nine

The leaderboard is starting to take shape.

Geelong Cats chasing Western Bulldogs free agent Luke Dahlhaus

Reports the Cats are after the 2016 AFL premiership player should the Dogs come up with a low offer.

WATCH: AFL crowds in the spotlight after brawls at St Kilda, Collingwood game caught on camera

Violent fan behaviour will have League bosses worried about deteriorating standards at AFL games recently.

Melbourne Demons in Jake Lever's corner as crunch Adelaide Crows match-up looms

"We'll be trying to back up Jake if they try to get stuck into him or ruffle his feathers."

Jack Riewoldt in doubt for Richmond Tigers after injury from West Coast Eagles game

Star full forward reportedly coughing up blood after a heavy bump on Liam Duggan.

Relief for Sydney Swans as Lance Franklin cleared by Match Review Officer over Hamling hit

Franklin came under scrutiny for the incident on Joel Hamling during Sydney's clash with Fremantle at the SCG on Saturday night.

AFL experts say Geelong Cats signing of Gary Ablett isn't working

Do all three work together?

Tim Watson: 'If Buddy Franklin gets penalised in any way, I have watched my last game of AFL football'

Sheesh, strong words from the former Bombers captain.

Luke Hodge turns it on against old club as Brisbane Lions upset Hawthorn for first win of the AFL season

Alastair Clarkson said he was just another player, but on Sunday, he may have been the difference.

Will Lance 'Buddy' Franklin be suspended after successful injury return?

He made an impressive return from injury in the Sydney Swans’ 59-point demolition of the Fremantle Dockers at the SCG on Friday night – but Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin faces a nervous wait to learn if he is facing another layoff after knocking out Dockers defender Joel Hamling.

Sydney's Lance 'Buddy' Franklin cleans up Fremantle's Joel Hamling with an elbow

After a slow start, Buddy Franklin left his mark on the match, or more specifically, Joel Hamling's chin.

Essendon Bombers thump Geelong Cats by 34 points

You won't need to tell John Worsfold that a week is a long time in football.

Port Adelaide vs Gold Coast: AFL in China 'got real legs' despite low crowd numbers in Shanghai

The AFL's second foray into China didn't appear to capture the imagination of the locals like the administrators might have hoped.

Easton Wood receives bum tap from fan on half-time siren

You don't see this everyday.

Mark 'Bomber' Thompson: 'You need to save my life and that of James Hird'

This is chilling.

Injury rules Carlton's Charlie Curnow out of Melbourne clash

Come on Charlie, after all you put us through?

Did this Adelaide Crows trainer pull his hamstring?

While Eddie Betts was lighting up the soaked turf, one Crows trainer found himself in a spot of bother.

James Hird's car stolen during home invasion

You have to feel for him.

The Ardmona Cats Football Club is not travelling well at the moment

Victorian country club Ardmona has had its troubles in the past but they're back on the field ... sort of.

Ed Curnow suspended, Charlie Curnow free to play after AFL appeals into umpire contact sanctions

The Blues brothers learn their fate.

The AFL Rover's rant: Match Review Officer Michael Christian is being crucified by the AFL

The AFL is making it's new, simple match review process complicated and impossible to be consistent.

The AFL Rover's early word on round nine teams: A couple of captains come back

Scott Pendlebury and Marc Murphy just two of the important changes to AFL teams as they head towards the mid-season slog.

Former Bomber and ex-AFL chairman reignite Essendon supplement saga

Mike Fitzpatrick says program was 'almost certainly performance enhancing' and Stewart Crameri points the finger squarely at Stephen Dank.

Former AFL star Garry Lyon critical of Geelong midfield's lack of defensive effort

Are they all attack and no defence?

SN50: How we ranked Australia's 50 best athletes, 21 and under

Outdated or not, the 21st year of a person’s life is still used as a yardstick to measure adults against each other.

Essendon say sorry for 'ill-conceived' drug program

AFL club Essendon have apologised unreservedly for the controversial 2012 supplements programme that led to 34 players being handed 12-month bans for anti-doping offences.

WADA to appeal Essendon decision

The case against Essendon players is set to continue, with WADA deciding to appeal.

Video: Adelaide cruise past shorthanded Suns

Video: GWS record famous win over reigning premiers Hawthorn

Video: Saints make extraordinary comeback against the Bulldogs

St Kilda has come back from 55 points down early in the third term to record a stunning seven-point victory over the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Video: Kangaroos smash terrible Tigers

Video: Cats too good for cold Pies

Demons upstage Tigers

The Melbourne Demons continued their promising start to the AFL season with a 32-point upset win over Richmond at the MCG on Friday night.

ASADA decides against Dons appeal

Cleared by the AFL Anti-Doping Tribunal, Essendon's current and former players will not face an ASADA appeal.

Tigers outclass Blues, Thomas injured

Carlton forward Dale Thomas dislocated his shoulder while Richmond star Brett Deledio was reported as the Tigers overcame a sluggish start to post a 27-point win in the AFL season opener.

Sydney Swans and Sofia Vergara: Which Celebrity should support your Club?

It seems the Sydney Swans have a brand new fan after Modern Family superstar Sofia Vergara posed with a Swans top on Twitter this morning.

Goughy's Top Ten Bumps

The bump is dead. Long live the bump. Paul Gough takes us through the hardest 10 bumps he has seen in the past 30 years.

Carlton Report Card

The Blues did better than most expected by making the top eight in 2010. They fell short of their goal of winning a final, but they're entitled to regard that as next year's bottom line.