Dees broken, season done – is Goodwin’s time up too?
By half time against Essendon, Melbourne’s season wasn’t just on life support, time of death had been called, writes JON RALPH. And the Demons have a big call to make on their coach.
By half time against Essendon, Melbourne’s season wasn’t just on life support, time of death had been called, writes JON RALPH. And the Demons have a big call to make on their coach.
The Bulldogs were in control at Norwood Oval on Saturday – then Eric Hipwood and the Lions flicked the switch, resulting in one of the games of the season.
The Blues may finally be on the board in 2025 but plenty of unanswered questions remain after the win over the Eagles – none bigger than the one now hanging over Tom De Koning.
Eric Hipwood had one touch in the first half, but come full time he had five goals to his name as the Lions managed a 10-goal turnaround in the second half.
Barossa Park’s first AFL match was a raging success – and everything premier Peter Malinauskas imagined. Matt Turner and Ruby Stewart recap an historic day in Adelaide.
Sam Darcy’s high marking wowed footy fans, but it was his work at ground level that means he could be our version of a never-before-seen NBA talent Victor Wembanyama.
Essendon was belted by Adelaide on Saturday and while the defensive play wasn’t up to scratch, the 0-2 start could hardly be a surprise given steps taken by the club in recent years.
You’ve heard of Adelaide young gun Daniel Curtin. But after kicking 8.4 for Claremont in a WAFL Colts scratch match on Sunday, it’s time to introduce you to his younger brother Cody.
Joel Selwood won a Rising Star and a premiership in his first season. Geelong’s new No.14 managed just one AFL game. But the round two Rising Star nominee only has gratitude for receiving the legend’s number.
The AFL has officially issued a ‘please explain’ notice to Harley Reid over his gestures to the crowd on Sunday, while a No.1 draft pick has revealed what would be going on behind closed doors.
Back in Victoria after a stint coaching in the WAFL, Peter German has been appointed general manager of the Northern Bullants, resuming his connection with the VFL.
There was plenty to take out of Geelong VFL’s season-opener, with a veteran making a strong case for an AFL recall and several VFL-listed players catching the eye. See the full scouting notes.
They might not have won a game but Tasmania men’s coach Jeromey Webberley is confident his side is improving. Here’s why he believes a breakthrough result isn’t far away.
After years of pain, misery and chronic club turmoil, North Melbourne, maybe the Clarko era is officially underway at the Kangaroos after putting Melbourne to the sword.
Port Adelaide are in an injury hole with yet another tall going down on the weekend. But the door has re-opened for Jeremy Finlayson after he was dropped less than a week ago.
Fremantle lost by three points – or was it three seconds? – to a come-from-behind Swans side despite a Jye Amiss mark in range just seconds after the siren which could have put them in front.
Launceston is set to host one of its biggest AFL clash in years when unbeaten flag fancies Hawthorn and the Giants lock horns under lights this Saturday. We take a look at the biggest AFL moments in the city.
Fremantle have a top four list and should be contending for the premiership in 2025 – but have dished up two performances which make them look middle of the road. Eliza Reilly unpacks why.
Round 2 was the final audition before the biggest week of trading in SuperCoach. Who showed they deserve a spot in our teams, and who failed the test?
There is a new ruck king in town, while a Docker returning from injury should be your first trade this week. Here’s what we learned in SuperCoach on super Sunday.
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter has defended Harley Reid after Sunday’s outburst – but is time the Eagles gave him some ‘tough love’? Watch the video and have your say.
Patrick Dangerfield faced MRO scrutiny for his high hit on Ryan Byrnes, but has escaped a ban ahead of a highly-anticipated rematch with the Lions.
If Brisbane fans had hoped to leave the Gabba on Sunday with their key forward questions answered, they would have been disappointed. Thankfully, the Lions have time on their side.
Ross Lyon and the Saints proved many wrong with an upset win on Saturday night. But ED BOURKE asks, did they also prove a point to their biggest young star?
Ken Hinkley resisted making wholesale changes at selection after Port’s disastrous round 1. However, there was one change that came to the fore in their rebounding win over the Tigers.
Speculation is running rife about the futures of both Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Luke Beveridge at Whitten Oval. Bulldogs CEO Ameet Bains has guaranteed one of them will be there in 2026.
The AFL remains uninterested in hearing pitches for the location of a 20th team as Darwin continues to provide frameworks of how a Top End big league side would look.
Given the state of the league now, it’s easy to forget how close the AFL came to financial ruin during 2020. Jon Ralph revisits the dramatic decisions and meetings with the key stakeholders.
Ken Hinkley has praised his side’s player-driven response after the Power bounced back on Saturday – but, as Simeon Thomas-Wilson writes, a Hinkley move was the game changer.
Understandably the focus after Richmond’s season-opener was on Sam Lalor. But there’s another Tiger cub we should be talking about, writes SCOTT GULLAN. See the early likes and dislikes.
