AFL Live: Dons close in on big comeback as star goes down
After a slow start, North Melbourne were belted by Carlton under the roof. Plus a popular SuperCoach rookie was named sub for the Eagles before the Bombers fell five goals down. Follow live.
After a slow start, North Melbourne were belted by Carlton under the roof. Plus a popular SuperCoach rookie was named sub for the Eagles before the Bombers fell five goals down. Follow live.
North Melbourne are still in a dark hole with no obvious way out. After another crushing defeat at the hands of Carlton, Ed Bourke writes, the Kangaroos are looking increasingly lost.
Tasmanian football has said goodbye to off-field legend Bill Sorell, who passed away suddenly aged 77 this week. Here’s what he meant to the game.
Christian Petracca continues to be a massive talking point as the Demons slump to 0-5. In this Super Saturday preview, Nathan Buckley tells the Melbourne star what he needs to change.
It looks increasingly likely that Jamarra Ugle-Hagan will leave the Western Bulldogs. But instead of considering $15 million offers, his second chance may not be on his own terms.
The Swans have had two byes before most clubs have had a single week off. They’re two games clear on top of the ladder. But, president Andrew Pridham tells JON RALPH there’s no link between the two.
Something crazy seems to happen every year during the bye rounds, and this year is no exception. See who fired, who flopped and how to survive the new rookie crisis.
Nathan Kreuger admits he may have over-celebrated his goals, but after going 407 days without an AFL game and 788 without an AFL goal, the forgotten Collingwood big man can be excused for being excited.
When Nat Fyfe speaks, people listen. Which is why his comments that this was the most talented list he’d seen at Freo resonated. ELIZA REILLY dives deep into how they’ve set themselves up for a maiden premiership.
When the going has gotten tough, the leaders at the Crows have been hard to find. So where are the other members of Jordan Dawson’s leadership group, asks SIMEON THOMAS-WILSON.
Nick Daicos and Christian Petracca were both subbed out, Max Gawn was massive and we may have a rookie saviour for the rest of the byes. Here’s what we learned on King’s Birthday.
The Dees have hit a crossroads. After yet another disappointing effort against the Pies on a big stage, JAY CLARK asks, how can we trust them?
The Sharks remain confident they will return to their home ground before the end of the 2024 season, but their bid to make it back has taken yet another hit.
A Swan dominated in Geelong’s loss, and he did most of his damage while opposed to a Cats veteran. Plus, the numbers behind Tom Stewart’s drop-off and all the likes and dislikes.
Tom Papley lit up the SCG with another eye-catching display against the Cats. He speaks to LACHLAN McKIRDY about what goes through his mind when he takes off in celebration.
In the 10th year of Neale Daniher’s struggle with MND and the incredible movement to raise funds to find a cure, it’s time to renew calls for a statue in his honour, writes MARK ROBINSON.
57 games after Alastair Clarkson walked out the door, Hawthorn has jumped the queue of teams rebuilding their way back to the premiership window – and one Hawk represents that growth more than any other.
A decade on, Neale Daniher’s Big Freeze at the G has become one of the most special days on the AFL calendar. We name the best sliders and costumes so far ahead of the 10th Big Freeze.
A junior basketball star has the AFL recruiting world talking after a dominant performance at the under-18 national championships. Get the exclusive ranking points.
Can the Dees reclaim their midfield edge? Who kicks goals for the Pies? JON RALPH unpacks the six burning questions ahead of the traditional King’s Birthday clash.
They may have been back in the winners’ books after a thriller over the Suns, but St Kilda and Ross Lyon won few fans with their style of play, writes JAY CLARK.
Another monster game from Tom De Koning, and he wasn’t the only ruckman on fire on super Sunday. See all the SuperCoach takeaways here.
This time last year, after losing to Essendon, Blues fans were calling for Michael Voss’ head. But Sunday night proved this Carlton side is different.
The Demons have been urged to make life ‘uncomfortable for a Pies gun while swinging the magnets which could result in Harrison Petty going down back.
Geelong can hold its head up high, but Sydney’s dramatic turnaround was all too familiar. And an experienced Cat had his colours lowered.
The Sydney Swans gave themselves a handicap at the SCG after allowing the Cats the opening six goals on Sunday. However, as LACHLAN McKIRDY writes, it couldn’t stop the rampaging red and white.
After five rounds, the Hawks were winless and no sure thing to topple North Melbourne. Now, JAY CLARK writes, they’re one of the most dangerous sides in the competition and a chance to make a shock September appearance.
It will come as little relief to Damien Hardwick and the Suns but the AFL has admitted error in Gold Coast’s loss to St Kilda, while also weighing in on two more contentious calls.
North Melbourne has broken its 288-day winless drought – but the Roos almost blew it. Enter Jy Simpkin, to give his side a much-needed win to take the pressure off.
Gone are the days of the traditional afternoon slots, here is the blockbuster-isation of football. JON RALPH ranks the AFL’s 15 best blockbuster fixtures in a new era of sports attendance.
