St Kilda, Geelong renew push for AFLW teams

Geelong and St Kilda have reinforced their bid to join the national women's league in 2018, putting forward separate submissions to be considered this week by the AFL Commission.

'I don't want to keep going like this': Roughead

Hawthorn skipper Jarryd Roughead has hit back at claims his teammates have lost the hunger for success after the Hawks slumped to a 0-4 start to the season.

Ziebell in clear over bump that broke Cloke

Jack Ziebell has been cleared of wrongdoing by the Match Review Panel after he broke Travis Cloke's ribs with a shirtfront late in North Melbourne's loss to the Western Bulldogs on Good Friday.  

Why Josh Kelly could be the AFL's perfect footballer

Josh Kelly is a player whose ball use is perfectly suited to where the game is today and where it looks to be headed.

More aggression, less possession behind Richmond's 2017 brilliance

Richmond has started the season 4-0 for the first time since 1995 and they can thank more aggression and less possession for their form.

Pendlebury speaks up over mystery bench time as hopes soar for Wells

Collingwood are hoping Daniel Wells will be the cure for the Magpies' kicking ailments, with the big-name recruit set to debut for the club in the blockbuster Anzac Day clash with Essendon.

Clarkson laments Hawks descent into 'rubbish'

Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has described his struggling team's football as "rubbish," but says he remains confident the tide will turn for the Hawks soon.

Cats crush dismal Hawks

One of the great modern rivalries is over. The last time Hawthorn lost by a bigger margin to Geelong was in 1937.

As it happened: Hawthorn v Geelong

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Can Hawthorn end their winless start to the season against Geelong in an Easter Monday blockbuster at the MCG?

Pies' 'passengers' need tough conversations, says Grundy

Collingwood ruckman Brodie Grundy has pointed the finger at the Magpies' "passengers" who let down the team in Sunday's loss to St Kilda.

Saints are back on track: Brown

Ex-Magpie Nathan Brown says he didn't know how to feel in the lead-up to his new club's clash with Collingwood on Easter Sunday.

(Not quite) The Last Word on round four

Controversial call on Zieball's bump divides opinion, three's still a crowd in the ruck, a welcome return, and fair dues to the Dockers.

'Sports scientists gone mad': Ling lashes Buckley over Pendlebury benching

Nathan Buckley's decision to bench AFL star Scott Pendlebury during a crucial period of Collingwood's loss to St Kilda has been lashed by Cameron Ling.

Clarkson borrows from 'The Boss' as he backs Hawks' resolve

The boss at Hawthorn has lifted a quote from 'The Boss' in brushing aside speculation about his coaching future.

Oakley calls for Rebels to be supported as AFL supports GWS

Ross Oakley calls for the ARU to bolster its Melbourne market in the same way the AFL empowered Greater Western Sydney.

Undefeated Tigers maul Brisbane Lions

Richmond turned the clock back 22 years to match their last 4-0 season start after a big win over Brisbane at the Gabba.

Success tasting sweet for the Tigers after their best start to a season since 1995

Richmond coach Damian Hardwick made a little bit of history with his group against the Brisbane Lions, with the Tigers notching four wins on the trot to open a season for the first time since 1995.

Buckley says Pies 'betrayed themselves'

Under-pressure Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley claims his players "betrayed themselves" in Sunday's loss to St Kilda at Etihad Stadium.

MCG on Easter Monday the moment of truth for Hawthorn

Hawthorn have had some huge moments. But this game against old rivals Geelong at a packed MCG is, for different reasons, as important as any of them.

St Kilda's willing Easter Sunday display heaps pressure back on Bucks

A willing but by no means polished display from St Kilda has seen the Saints defeat Collingwood by 14 points on Easter Sunday at Etihad Stadium, ensuring Nathan Buckley is back under pressure.

Jon Patton buries demons to kickstart Giants' Sydney derby charge

Johnathon Patton buried his Manuka Oval demons to kickstart a massive week for both of Sydney's AFL clubs.

Live: Brisbane v Richmond

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'Drunk' Fremantle Docker Harley Bennell removed from flight

Harley Bennell's long-awaited return to AFL has hit another hurdle after he was removed from a flight on Saturday for being drunk.

Live: Collingwood v St Kilda

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Kangaroo confusion, frustration over ruck and deliberate rule

North Melbourne have been left scratching their heads over two contentious decisions in the closing stages of the Good Friday match.

Bartel: This is what I miss the most in retirement

One of the questions I am asked the most since I have retired is: Do you miss it?

Resurgent Ablett upbeat despite booing

Back in form, back winning, and temporarily back in Victoria, Gary Ablett seemed unflustered by by the Carlton fans booing him at Etihad Stadium on Saturday night and was upbeat after Gold Coast recorded their second win inside a week.

Defensive crisis looms for Suns

Gold Coast face prospect of having to play the hottest forward line in the AFL next week without their three best tall defenders.

Eddie and Tex show dazzles

Eddie Betts reminded us what this AFL game is really about with a stunning bag of goals to help the Adelaide Crows floor Essendon by 65 points at Adelaide Oval tonight.

'I had a bit of a panic': Spencer gets his opportunity for Dees

Consider the plight of Jake Spencer, suddenly thrust with the responsibility of filling Max Gawn's very large shoes. He's a veteran of the Melbourne list but has just 36 games to his name since 2009.

Bombers' McKenna faces ban for hit on Knight

A week after being felled by Port Adelaide's Paddy Ryder, Adelaide's Riley Knight was again hit – this time by Essendon's Conor McKenna, who was reported.

Lynch and Ablett star as Suns burn Blues

The more things change, the more they stay the same. For a half of football on Saturday night at Etihad Stadium, a Gold Coast captain was clearly best afield in a sea of kids and toilers.

Patton kicks six as Giants outmuscle Port Adelaide

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The Giants didn't resemble a premiership favourite for much of the contest, but they certainly finished like one.

AFL talking points: Giants haven't walked away from Canberra vision

The Giants produced an emphatic victory against Port Adelaide to continue building Manuka Oval as a fortress.

Who got Lade? Port did

Brendon Lade is returning to Port Adelaide after seven years as an assistant coach at AFL rivals Richmond.

Dogs won't be hoodoo gurus

The Western Bulldogs won't look back at their painful history of preliminary final losses in the lead up to their Saturday night clash with GWS Giants.

Hogan departure won't be 'catastrophic': Schwarz

Melbourne great David Schwarz says the potential defection of Jesse Hogan would not be "as catastrophic" now as it would have been last year.

Football romance, or the road to the future?

There’s two very contrasting narratives developing heading into the penultimate weekend of the AFL season. And sentimentally, they’re at opposite ends of the spectrum.

Chris Judd: It's time to deny the top four clubs access to free agents

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