Top four might not tell all

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Last weekend, no fewer than six teams stood equal on points in second spot on the ladder in at the top, the most even AFL season in memory. Now, at least temporarily, a gap of sorts has opened up.

Dees finally take a shine to Top End

Melbourne's recent battles with Fremantle haven't produced much success. Nor, for that matter, have their annual ventures to Darwin.

Clark back to boost Cats

Mitch Clark has been picked by Geelong to play his first AFL game since round nine last year

'Eight-pointers' to sort out the top eight

With the race for prime position in the top eight is tighter than ever, a dozen games played between likely finals rivals over the remaining eight rounds will be crucial.

Freedom of choice for Cats coach Scott

Mitch Clark is just one of a number of Geelong players ready to return to senior action. And that gives coach Chris Scott plenty of selection options.

Rohan Connolly chats live

With six teams now in equal second place on 10 wins, it is beyond dispute that we're in for one of the most even Septembers we've seen.

Which problem do Tigers tackle?

Even Richmond now concede they have a problem. The next step might be to agree upon what that problem actually is.

Same margin, same venue - Doggies down Swans again

The Western Bulldogs might well go on to big things this September. And if they do, Saturday's thrilling four-point win over Sydney will be seen as a pivotal moment of their season.

Bulldog Boyd a master of terrible timing

Tom Boyd has played just 27 games of AFL football, but he is developing an unfortunate knack for very poor timing.

Scoring woes could cost Swans, Dogs a flag

Sydney and the Western Bulldogs go into their Saturday clash the two best defensive sides in the competition. Both, however, are having more than their share of problems kicking a decent score.