Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from AFL

Kangas sink Tigers, prioritise wins over draft position

North Melbourne have moved a game clear of Richmond at the bottom of the AFL ladder after claiming their third win of the season.

AAP

Saints eye AFL finals 'shake-up' as Lions test looms

Callum Wilkie is confident St Kilda can "shake up" the AFL finals mix, starting in Sunday's clash with the high-flying Brisbane Lions.

AAP

Giant Buckley wary of Hawthorn's 'incredible momentum'

GWS defender Jack Buckley is wary of red-hot Hawthorn's "incredible momentum" ahead of their clash at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

AAP

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Suns road hoodoo continues after defeat to Eagles

Gold Coast's losing streak on the road has stretched to 16 games after they coughed up a 23-point lead in their 10-point loss to West Coast.

AAP

AFL revamps academy, father-son draft system for 2025

After growing frustration over talent access following the 2023 draft, AFL clubs have been granted more flexibility around academy and father-son picks.

AAP

Stadium images fail to allay Cenotaph sight worries

Newly released renders of Hobart's proposed AFL stadium haven't eased concerns about the visual impact on the city's nearby Cenotaph.

AAP

Dislocated finger downs Giant until at least finals

After playing with an injured finger for weeks, GWS goalkicker Jake Riccardi will miss out on the remainder of the AFL home-and-away season following surgery.

AAP

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Mitchell's young Hawks up for Giant learning curve

Hawthorn are one of the hottest teams in the AFL but still have some big tasks ahead of them if they are to gatecrash the finals, starting with GWS in Canberra.

AAP

Power coach Ken Hinkley wary of fluttering Swans

Sydney have lost four of their past five games ahead of a high-stakes AFL clash with Port Adelaide, who won't be lulled into a false sense of security.

AAP

Blues keen to find form in Magpie Pendlebury's 400th

Carlton coach Michael Voss is more focused on getting the Blues charging towards the AFL finals than ruining Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury's 400th game.

AAP

Tigers, Roos not driven by avoiding AFL wooden spoon

Richmond and North Melbourne insist they are ignoring the ladder ahead of a clash that could decide which club is handed this year's wooden spoon.

AAP

Pendlebury transforms from 'skinny boy' to AFL legend

Scott Pendlebury was once a "skinny boy" from country Victoria, now the Collingwood legend will become the sixth VFL/AFL player to reach 400 games.

AAP

Eagles told to play on edge against Suns

West Coast took it up to Fremantle last week, and they're being urged to maintain that combative mindset in Friday night's AFL clash with Gold Coast in Perth.

AAP

AFL again resists pull of grand final under lights

The AFL admits it will continue to weigh up the merits of a grand final under lights after locking in this season's decider for a traditional 2.30pm timeslot.

AAP

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

AAP

Bennett throws support behind Perth Bears NRL bid

It seems just a matter of time before Perth is granted a licence to become the NRL's 18th franchise, and Wayne Bennett is confident it will be a success.

AAP

Clarkson hopes to defend racism allegations in court

AFL premiership coach Alastair Clarkson hopes he is called to appear in Federal Court after documents were lodged as part of the ongoing Hawthorn racism saga.

AAP

AFL accept Carlton's handling of McKay head knock

The AFL say they are comfortable with the way Carlton have managed Harry McKay since he copped a knock to the head against North Melbourne almost two weeks ago.

AAP

Aliir Aliir credits Swans' tough love for AFL success

Port Adelaide defender Aliir Aliir loves being a role model to others and says his time at Sydney helped teach him what was needed to become an AFL player.

Get all your
news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - AU

From the Pocket: Scott Pendlebury can still hear a game’s heartbeat as he hits remarkable milestone

Collingwood great will become just the sixth VFL/AFL footballer to play 400 matches with his inimitable style far from outdated

AAP

Fans sign up, show up in record 2024 AFL campaign

The AFL is enjoying one of its tightest seasons in history, and the fans have voted with their feet by rocking up to games in record numbers.

AAP

Ex-AFL agent Ricky Nixon to fight fake merch charges

Former player manager Ricky Nixon is accused of obtaining property by deception through the sale of fraudulent AFL memorabilia.

AAP

Ellis retires after 251 games and 'amazing' AFL journey

Dual Richmond premiership player and Gold Coast Suns utility Brandon Ellis has retired, effective immediately.

AAP

Nat Fyfe's one-match ban upheld at AFL Tribunal

Fremantle have failed to overturn Nat Fyfe's one-match ban for striking, but Gold Coast's Bodhi Uwland enjoyed a win at the AFL Tribunal.

AAP

Collingwood to defend fresh racism claims in court

Calls have come for Collingwood to be stripped of premiership points as the reigning AFL premiers face fresh racism allegations in court.

AAP

Swans focus on ending form slump, not AFL ladder

Sydney coach John Longmire is taking the AFL ladder out of the equation and keeping his focus on guiding an injury-hit Swans out of their form slump.

1 … 23 24 25 26

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.