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.
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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.
(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.
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
Follow our live match tracker as the Lions host the Tigers at the Gabba.
'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
Join us for live coverage as the Pies host the Saints at Etihad Stadium.
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
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.
AFL Live: Saturday Night Footy
The two night matches see Adelaide host Essendon and Carlton take on Gold Coast.
Demons 'shattered' by costly third quarter
Melbourne were left to lament the heavy cost of a poor quarter of football for the second week in a row, with coach Simon Goodwin admitting "we're shattered as a footy club" as the Demons went down to Fremantle by two points in an MCG heartbreaker.
Wells back but De Goey inspires VFL Magpies to victory
Collingwood bad boy Jordan De Goey began to repay the faith for his off-season indiscretion with a superb performance in the VFL in the Magpies' two-point win on Saturday.
Hawks drop Whitecross in changes for Geelong clash
Hawthorn have dropped Brendan Whitecross and Teia Miles among three changes for their massive Easter Monday AFL clash with Geelong.
Faces old and new star for Fremantle in thriller against Melbourne
In the context of the bigger picture, Lachie Neale's goal for Fremantle right on the half-time siren at the MCG on Saturday didn't seem like a big deal.
Injury cloud over West Coast playmaker Sam Mitchell
The highly decorated former Hawks superstar copped an accidental kick into his left ankle 10 minutes into the second term in Thursday night's win over Sydney in Perth.
Dogs battle the ruck obstacle course
While the journalist who last weekend asked Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge about the prospect of Will Minson returning to the Dogs side has made the blooper reels for that question, in one respect he made a reasonable point.
Like father, like Tiger, Naish hopes to kick on
In the 1990s Richmond had two of football's most successful father-son picks in Matthew Richardson and Joel Bowden. But unlike Geelong's riches won with Ablett, Scarlet and Hawkins, the Tiger pair were destined to endure a premiership drought that has now dragged into its 37th year.
Ziebell 'in trouble' as Cloke faces four to six weeks out injured
AFL great Leigh Matthews says he would be surprised if North Melbourne skipper Jack Ziebell was not suspended for his heavy hit which has left an injured Travis Cloke facing up to six weeks on the sidelines.
Bulldogs hang on in a Good Friday thriller
Seeking to rebound after a shock loss to Fremantle, Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge lamented through the week that his team had been playing in "spits and spurts".
Swans can still make top eight, says Kennelly
Swans Premiership winner Tadhg Kennelly believes the Swans will still qualify for the AFL finals.
Bob Murphy's AFL return 'monumental': Beveridge
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has hailed skipper Bob Murphy's "monumental" comeback ahead of his 300th AFL game.
AFL chief: No guarantees but 'hard to turn back' Good Friday football
AFL chief Gillon McLachlan says Good Friday football is no guarantee to remain next season but admits it will be "hard to turn back".
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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