Docker’s monster ban stands after attempted plastic surgeon defence
Fremantle forward Patrick Voss will have to sit through one of the longer bans of 2025 after the Dockers failed to have his three-game ban overturned at the AFL tribunal.
Fremantle forward Patrick Voss will have to sit through one of the longer bans of 2025 after the Dockers failed to have his three-game ban overturned at the AFL tribunal.
A double bonus of two of the AFL’s best young midfielders could be about to hit at Brisbane. Plus, the key Blue who’s happy to wait on contract negotiations and the futures of two Dons in Moneyball.
Port forward Joe Richards says the club will ‘wrap our arms around’ Willie Rioli, with the forward deleting his Instagram account after racist replies to a post saying he hated Hawthorn.
Richmond has confirmed Noah Balta is still in the frame to return this week despite his looming court sentencing, backing their six-week ban as a ‘strong decision’ despite calls for it to be lengthened.
The MCG is confident there’ll be no more security breaches after two men allegedly brought guns to an AFL game two weeks ago, but fans are being urged to arrive early ahead of a bumper week.
Oscar Allen is either out of form, under an injury cloud, not being used correctly, or all three – with a third-gamer outshining the skipper. Eliza Reilly unpacks it, plus Freo’s massive flaw.
Darcy Moore is as happy appreciating street art as he would be watching footy. That way of thinking might be why he’s the right choice to lead a new era of footy. Moore sits down with JAY CLARK.
The backline rookie crisis is over, but SuperCoaches have some much bigger problems in the form of big names who aren’t living up to their price tags.
Across pre-season, all the talk was about the Crows’ three recruits and Sid Draper, but Sunday’s win showed there’s another player whose flexibility is turning them into a danger side.
Debutant Isaiah Dudley set Fremantle alight in the first quarter and the Dockers didn’t look back as they piled on the pain against the wounded Eagles in Derby 60.
Two Sunday games to close out round 3 threw up a brand new cheapie and fresh questions about one of the biggest stars in SuperCoach. See the key takeaways here.
West Coast fans have raised their middle fingers in support of Harley Reid after the teenager was fined for the same gesture by the AFL. Watch the video.
No ban had been handed to any player who shoved their opponent into trouble this year, until now. A young Tiger is set to be the first test case of an AFL pre-season warning.
The Demons are in crisis mode after back-to-back smashings, but that won’t deter them from their goal of September footy, while also remaining confident one of their stars is going nowhere.
Shaun Mannagh won’t be seen in the state leagues for a while if the weekend was anything to go by. Plus, could a ruckman come into the frame after Geelong’s sub call? See the full notes here.
GWS got the jump on Hawthorn down in Tassie, before Will Day led a Hawks blitz that the Giants never recovered from. But that wasn’t even the most impressive part of the win.
A former Bulldog and Blue is one step closer to achieving his NFL dream, but he’ll have to stop in Hawaii along the journey. Meanwhile, Australia’s code war continues to heat up in SUNDAY SHOUT.
Australia has a long history of producing parent-child sporting greatness, but which famous name stands above the rest?
As the Tasmania Football Club seeks to fill some of its most important roles, the Devils have revealed a high quality field of candidates has emerged. Here’s what we know.
GWS felt the full brunt of Sam Mitchell’s Hawks on Saturday night – next it’s Port Adelaide’s turn. And it’s obvious who’s ready for the grudge match. See the early likes, dislikes.
Willem Duursma is one of top prospects in this year’s draft – and he knows how it works. The young gun opens up on Harley Reid’s influence and his three siblings who have all made the big time.
Hawks coach Sam Mitchell is adamant the club can co-exist with the Devils, and has branded continuing their partnership with Tasmania post 2027 as “perfect sense”.
Harley Reid was the hottest topic in football even before he was drafted – but the narrative has changed. In an exclusive interview, the teenager reveals what life’s really like in the spotlight.
Saturday night was eerily similar to last year’s preliminary final – but this time it was domination in slow motion by the Lions. So, what does it really tell us about the Cats? DAN BATTEN looks for the answer.
If it wasn’t already, it’s crystal clear now – for the competition and for those in charge at St Kilda, writes Josh Barnes. Here’s what Saturday’s victory over Richmond proved.
GWS star recruit Jake Stringer has a rare contract clause that will see him miss out on income unless he stays in top physical condition. Jay Clark has the details.
Josh Treacy was a quiet country kid when he was drafted to Fremantle. Now he’s a leader and has found his voice. The Dockers spearhead tells Eliza Reilly how it happened.
Commentators and armchair experts have been lining up to question Richmond’s long-term commitment to Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper. But in his Super Saturday preview, Nathan Buckley asks where the Tigers would be without them.
Carlton’s inability to win close games in recent seasons is becoming a trend as Michael Voss was left to rue another blown final quarter lead. CHRIS CAVANAGH has the Deep Dive.
Third-gamer Sam Davidson produced the game of his life to help Western Bulldogs condemn Carlton to a 0-3 start to the season for the first time since 2019 and intensify the pressure on Michael Voss.
