The AFL says a high-tech entry screen system was alerted when guns were allegedly smuggled into the MCG’s Carlton-Collingwood clash but security guards failed to carry out a manual search.
After Thursday night’s bump on Lachie Fogarty, will Collingwood recruit Dan Houston be available for his first Anzac Day blockbuster against Essendon? Here’s the latest.
Collingwood fielded the oldest side in AFL/VFL history against the Blues on Friday night – but the scoreboard and Craig McRae say there is nothing wrong with that. Follow all the daily news.
Carlton’s season is slipping away after another fadeout – and the stats are damning. So, SCOTT GULLAN asks, where will the blowtorch turn now?
After two successive drubbings, Demons coach Simon Goodwin revealed his players were forced to endure an honesty session. How much impact will that have when they face the Cats?
Hats off if you brought in Connor Rozee for close to $400,000. And there could be another high-scoring bargain up for grabs this week.
Adam Simpson has said he is at peace with his ‘football mortality’ should the end come for him after a nine-goal loss to Melbourne on Sunday, but wants to continue to lead the Eagles.
After being blown out of the water early in the season, last year’s runners-up are on the cusp of the top four. And the scary thing is they can only get better, writes CALLUM DICK.
Ross Lyon has revealed the cross-code inspiration helping drive the Saints following their win over the ladder-leaders on Sunday, while the Swans have wrapped their arms around Logan McDonald.
Isaac Heeney’s Brownlow hopes are at the whims of the match review panel after a blow to Saint Jimmy Webster left the defender with a blood nose, while Izak Rankine is also in the firing line. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Jake Melksham gave Melbourne some much-needed spark up forward, but Dees fans will be sweating on Max Gawn’s fitness after the skipper was subbed out in the win over West Coast which will continue pressure on Adam Simpson.
Blown away by a seven-goal first term from Melbourne, the Eagles dug in and scrapped for the remainder of the contest. But where does the latest loss leave coach Adam Simpson?
The Giants are all about speed in transition and relentless pressure off the ball. But against the Blues it was one of their most experienced heads who stood tall when it mattered the most.
The luckless streak has continued for Christian Petracca, with the sidelined Melbourne star back in hospital for the third time in less than a month.
A week after being omitted for ‘team balance’, Nate Caddy made a big impression for Essendon. His emergence could show the way ahead for the Bombers in the rundown to September.
Kingborough’s shock-and-awe attack on the Bombers has Tigers in prime position to host a home final come September
The numbers show Lachie Neale is in one of the best purple patches of his lucrative career. And there’s a potent added layer to Neale’s game this season, writes CALLUM DICK.
On paper, the Sunday afternoon clash between St Kilda and Sydney looks a given. But, as Justin McInerney reveals, last week’s loss has the Swans thinking differently.
Charlie Curnow has now been soundly beaten in seven of the past eight quarters. Is there cause for concern? And did the Blues get ahead of themselves last night? SAM LANDSBERGER names all his round 17 likes and dislikes.
The Tigers started fast over in the west, but it didn’t take Fremantle long to seize control. And the result leaves Adem Yze’s side in uncharted territory.
Michael Voss has fired a rocket at his Carlton side after a shock loss to GWS on Saturday night, saying the team let itself down and lost its identity in the face of the orange tsunami.
For the first time in his career – junior or senior – Harley Reid will step onto footy’s biggest stage on Sunday – the MCG. And, as MARK DUFFIELD finds out, he was made for these moments.
Like many clubs before them, Hawthorn headed down the highway and drove straight into a wall, writes JOSH BARNES. But this was a game that told us more about Chris Scott’s Cats.
Hogan’s haul, Rozee’s resiliance and North Melbourne’s nail-biting victory put the super in Super Saturday this weekend, while question marks surround Serong. FOLLOW LIVE
The Suns almost pinched it late, but North Melbourne – led by young stars Colby McKercher and Harry Sheezel – held on. And coach Damien Hardwick has had enough, delivering an all-time post-match statement.
Two weeks ago against Brisbane, Port Adelaide fans booed their team and coach off the ground. On Saturday, a seemingly completely different Power side made sure it didn’t happen again.
A few Cats veterans have shown the Cats still have some serious punches to throw in 2024, putting the young, in-form Hawks in their place.
It’s been said the Giants ‘reek of arrogance’ in their recent lean run, but star mid Tom Green has no doubt the team’s confidence can guide them out of a slump which has derailed their season.
Proponents of Macquarie Point Stadium 2.0 have laid of their all their cards on the table – presenting a fully-funded $2.3bn bid to the state government.
Jonathan Brown says Chris Fagan has survived the rockiest point of his coaching tenure with Brisbane, as the Lions champion prepares to coach a team of his own, the Hampden League’s Under-23.
