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Port Adelaide's sought-after star Zak Butters is in no rush to decide his future. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPort's sought-after star opens up on future

Port Adelaide's acting captain Zak Butters has addressed persistent questioning over his future in the face of lucrative offers from Victoria.

Steve Larkin

Play was halted and called back in a controversial moment on Sunday.

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AFL BACKFLIP: League changes review rule amid Eagles blunder

AFL football boss Greg Swann says the league will alter its policy around the score review process after it cost West Coast a goal in controversial circumstances on Sunday.

Josh Kempton

Aaron Cadman (l) has bounced back since a pelvic injury stalled the start of his AFL season. (Michael Errey/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'Frustrating': GWS young gun opens up on injury lessons

GWS rising star Aaron Cadman has described how relying on team doctors has helped him after he starred in the Giants' win against the Kangaroos.

Sebastian Tan

What would the AFL ARC say about these old decisions?

AFLThe old calls the ARC could review after Eagles controversy

After the ARC intervened to hand St Kilda a goal against West Coast despite play having gone on long after the initial call, we take a cheeky look back at decisions from yesteryear which could be reviewed.

Josh Kempton

A dejected Harley Reid.

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Eagles say they’re on right path, but results show different

West Coast spend a lot of time talking about the future and a lot of time celebrating the past, but right now the only thing that really matters is fixing the present, writes Craig O’Donoghue.

Craig O'Donoghue

Adelaide's Darcy Fogarty is hoping to return for the Showdown against Port Adelaide. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLKey duo on verge of return for stunned Crows

Adelaide coaching director Murray Davis says some key players are likely to return for the round-eight grudge match against Port Adelaide.

Steve Larkin

Essendon was taught a lesson by Scott Pendlebury on Anzac Day. Michael Klein

BREAKINGPremium‘Setback’: Bombers cop brutal injury blow

Essendon has copped a brutal injury blow, with one of its best young players to sit on the sidelines after pulling up sore from Anzac Day.

Tyler Lewis

Don Pyke has called for clarity on how the score review system works.

AFLCommentsPremiumEagles boss calls for clarification after ARC controversy

West Coast chief executive Don Pyke has called on the AFL to provide clarification on how the score review system works after a hugely-controversial call-back in their massive loss to St Kilda.

Josh Kempton

A fresh social media post by the woman at the centre of cheating allegations has reignited controversy after Lachie Neale’s relationship breakdown with wife Jules.

AFLVideoLachie Neale affair scandal deepens after latest post

A fresh social media post by the woman at the centre of cheating allegations has reignited controversy after Lachie Neale’s relationship breakdown with wife Jules.

Kimberley Braddish

After a surprise 5-2 start to the season, the Dees welcome their next big challenge in Sydney. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPositive vibes: in-form Demons eyeing another upset

Melbourne have been one of the success stories of the AFL season so far and are growing in confidence ahead of a clash with ladder leaders Sydney.

Shayne Hope

Danielle Laidley assesses every Fremantle and West Coast player after the Eagles suffered another 100-point hammering while the Dockers tasted Anzac Day success.

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LAIDLEY’S RATINGS: Eagles leader’s lowly 1-out-of-10 mark

Danielle Laidley assesses every West Coast and Freo player out of the weekend, with one experienced Eagle in the crosshairs after a Sunday shocker.

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Tobyn Murray.

AFLCommentsFreo duo helping young gun measure impact beyond stats

Young Fremantle forward Tobyn Murray has paid tribute to a pair of veteran teammates for helping him realise his value and impact extends beyond the stat box.

Ben Smith

Tom Gross is demanding selection with strong WAFL form.

WAFLCommentsPremiumAFL WATCH: The young Eagle demanding an AFL call-up in WAFL

West Coast fielded 15 AFL-listed players in their stirring comeback win over Swan Districts on Sunday. Here’s how they all fared, including a young midfielder who was particularly impressive.

Josh Kempton

Steven King is building something at Melbourne.

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Why Eagles should be more concerned about Demons than Devils

For most teams in a rebuild, their biggest threat to their future is the incoming Tasmanian side. However, West Coast’s list management team should be more worried about the Demons rather than the Devils.

Mitchell Woodcock

Oscar McDonald in action for Peel against Subiaco on Anzac Day 2026.

AFLCommentsPremiumAFL WATCH: Docker injured as defenders impress in Peel loss

Peel came home with a wet sail after a sluggish opening three quarters against Subiaco and some of their Fremantle-listed players caught the eye as the Thunder went down by a solitary point to the Lions. 

Ben Smith

There's a growing push for a men's mental health round in the AFL.

AFLCommentsPremiumFootballers get behind push for men’s mental health round

High-profile West Australian footballers have added their voices to the growing momentum behind a men’s mental health round in the AFL. 

Josh Kempton, Mitchell Woodcock, Ben Smith & Aaron Kirby

Docker Shai Bolton is in hot form.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumThe secret behind Shai Bolton’s electric form

Match-winning Fremantle midfielder Shai Bolton has revealed the key to his electric start to 2026 that saw him win the Arthur Leggett Medal against Carlton.

Glen Quartermain

Jordan Dawson warming up: Adelaide's captain was inspirational in tough circumstances in Brisbane. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDawson performance full of courage, coach says

After enduring a family tragedy, Jordan Dawson stood tall for the Adelaide Crows as his side's best player against the reigning premiers.

Andrew Stafford

Toby Greene has led GWS to a controversy-tinged win over North Melbourne in his milestone game. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLClarkson blasts AFL technology as Giants down Kangaroos

Toby Greene has played a pivotal role in steering GWS to victory against North Melbourne, despite a lengthy review on a late goal.

Sebastian Tan

Jamie Cripps gathered eight disposals and kicked one behind for West Coast’s WAFL side.

AFLCommentsPremiumHow Cripps fared in first WAFL game since 2014

Jamie Cripps played his first WAFL game since 2014 as the Eagles’ reserves notched a stirring one-point win over Swan Districts on Sunday. Here’s how the West Coast veteran fared.

Josh Kempton

Mason Cox was strong against Carlton.

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Mason Cox could prove genius Fremantle signing

There should now be no remaining doubt that discarded Collingwood premiership player Mason Cox was a good signing for Fremantle, writes Jackson Barrett.

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Lachie Neale racked up 42 possessions to lead the Lions in a crushing victory over Adelaide. (AAP PHOTOS)

AFLLions destroy Crows with statement win at the Gabba

The reigning premiers may be a couple of games off the pace but showed why they are still the team to beat this season with a gaping home win over Adelaide.

Andrew Stafford

Reports that West Coast had come back to life may have been greatly exaggerated. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'Devastated' Eagles go backwards after another mauling

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has described a 101-point loss to St Kilda as "devastating", continuing a concerning month for the Eagles.

Oliver Caffrey

Liam Duggan and the Eagles take in Sunday’s loss.

AFLComments‘Gone backwards’: Coach admits trying to evolve too quickly

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has admitted his Eagles are trying to evolve too quickly, saying they had “gone backwards in the last few weeks” after falling to a fourth consecutive heavy defeat.

Mitchell Woodcock