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AFLDemons far from finished product: Goodwin

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his AFL ladder-leading side is still far from the finished product and needs to reset after a shock loss.

Adrian Warren

AFLGeelong Cats still hopeful on AFL crowd

No fans will be allowed at the Geelong-Western Bulldogs AFL match under current restrictions laid out by the Victorian government.

Shayne Hope

Meeting the kids VideoWhy relationships are key to Rioli’s return to West Coast

Willie Rioli can return to the Eagles this Sunday after two years out of the game and coach Adam Simpson revealed the club are planning how to handle his arrival.

Craig O'Donoghue

Popular pup PremiumWA’s Garcia set for Bulldogs contract extension

West Aussie Riley Garcia is closing in on a contract extension at the Western Bulldogs, less than a month after breaking through for his AFL debut.

Jordan McArdle

AFLBuckley leaves Collingwood with no regrets

Outgoing Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley leaves the job he held for almost 10 years with an against-the-odds victory, but more importantly, no regrets.

Oliver Caffrey

Flying high VideoEdwards pipped by young Crow for Rising Star nod

Emerging West Coast midfielder Luke Edwards has been pipped by an Adelaide young gun for this week’s NAB Rising Star nomination despite a stunning performance against Richmond last night. 

Samantha Rogers

Round 14 shake-upVideoFixture chaos with Tasmania to host two AFL games

With crowds being locked out of the league’s Victorian matches this weekend, the AFL has confirmed two games will be shifted to Tasmania.

Rebecca Williams and Jon Ralph

Bush and ‘BurbsPremiumPrized Swans recruit turns out in ammos

Dual AFL premiership player and prized Swan Districts recruit Lewis Jetta made a shock cameo in the Perth Football League at the weekend.

Jordan McArdle

AFLAFL shifts Melbourne matches to Tasmania

The AFL has been forced to move more games away from Melbourne in round 14 as the city continues to grapple with a COVID-19 outbreak.

Shayne Hope

AFLPremiumHidden toll: Testing for footy players opens in Adelaide

A Sydney neurologist will hold Adelaide clinics to examine ex-footy players worried about mental scars after repeated head knocks on the field.

Michael McGuire

‘Thanks Bucks’VideoParty Pies: Collingwood send off Buckley with upset win

Collingwood have delivered the perfect farewell gift to departing coach Nathan Buckley with a rousting win over ladder leaders Melbourne at the SCG.

Adrian Warren

AFLPies deliver a perfect ending for Buckley

Collingwood have marked Nathan Buckley's final game as coach with a stirring upset 17-point win over AFL ladder leaders Melbourne at the SCG.

Adrian Warren

AFLSnapshot of round 13 in the AFL

A snapshot of round 13 in the AFL, where West Coast made a huge statement and Collingwood waved farewell to club legend Nathan Buckley with a shock win.

Shayne Hope

A Six-Pack Of IPAPremiumJK adds to match-winning heroics, Yeo’s AFL-wide first

In A Six-Pack Of IPA (Interesting Points, Allegedly), we look at how Josh Kennedy ended a run of non-forward match-winning heroes at West Coast, Elliot Yeo’s league-wide first, and more.

Chris Robinson

Bright futurePremiumSimpson pleased with young trio’s development

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is excited by the progression of a trio of young guns, who have been making the most of their opportunities at AFL level.

Jordan McArdle

AFLAFL to argue Mackay deserves long bump ban

David Mackay will front the AFL tribunal with legal counsel for the governing body to argue he deserves at least a three-match suspension for rough conduct.

Shayne Hope

Clubs circling PremiumBolton the Bomber? Another AFL club enters race for star Tiger

Richmond star Shai Bolton is reportedly on the radar of another Victorian club, as the out-of-contract Tiger weighs up his options for next year. 

Samantha Rogers

Eagles rockingPremiumNearly as loud as the GF! Cole lauds raucous fans

The 2018 grand final had the loudest crowd Tom Cole has ever played before - but it was nearly topped by the noise produced at Optus Stadium on Sunday night.

John Townsend

Best on GroundVideoFarmer takes Big Freeze plunge as The Wizard

Former Melbourne and Fremantle star Jeff Farmer’s costume is an early contender for the best of the sliders for Big Freeze 7.

Samantha Rogers

Awesome FoursomePremiumWhy Freo’s big four defenders could lead Dockers to a flag

Fremantle’s hopes of winning a premiership in the next few years could hang around their ability to get their star defensive quartet playing in the same team.

Craig O'Donoghue

Epic clash‘Their arrogance actually cost them the game’

AFL broadcasting great Dennis Cometti believes Richmond’s “arrogance” cost them a win over West Coast in Sunday night’s epic clash at Optus Stadium.

Staff reporters

He’s backPremiumRemember me? Yeo’s monster finish sends rivals warning

Elliot Yeo is being managed through his return, but when the Eagles needed him, coach Adam Simpson told him to stay on the field for the whole last quarter. The result was remarkable.

Craig O'Donoghue

The TacklePremiumDefining weekend for WA clubs as Eagles, Freo deliver

West Coast and Fremantle produced home wins within 30 hours of one another, with the clutch Eagles and a dominant Sean Darcy making a statement.

Mark Robinson

Braden QuartermainePremiumMoose’s triumph after lonely road back to Optus Stadium

Since breaking his leg for the first time in round nine, 2016, injury-cursed Alex Pearce has played just 34 of 109 games, including missing entire seasons in 2017 and 2020.

Braden Quartermaine