Eagle Jeremy McGovern prank calls Josh Kennedy about 'playing forward'
West Coast defender Jeremy McGovern has prank called teammate Josh Kennedy, pretending to ask the Eagles spearhead, "I want to play forward mate".
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Ex-Bomber says drugs program harmed his daughter: report
Former Essendon star Nathan Lovett-Murray fears injections he received during the Bombers' infamous supplements program have harmed his daughter, according to a report.
Brisbane Lions just love Schache
The Brisbane Lions just love young Josh Schache, and they know how to say his name.
Swans hammer Dogs in crucial win
The Sydney Swans have dished out a 46-point hiding over the Western Bulldogs to breathe new life into their season.
Saints coach wary of wounded Crows for Friday clash
St Kilda coach Alan Richardson is expecting a fierce response from an under-fire Adelaide in Friday night's AFL clash.
Eade confident Suns can plug Harbrow gap
'He's disappointed in himself and embarrassed. Across all fronts he's taking it pretty hard, which he should.'
Live scores: Swans v Bulldogs
It's the grand final replay between the Swans and Western Bulldogs. Follow the live scores here.
Swans big man at tipping point
Let's face it: Kurt Tippett and the Sydney Swans have not worked out.
Vickery again on the outer
Hawthorn have again lost patience with Ty Vickery, dropping the big man to the VFL for the second time this year.
Eagles sign Matt Priddis for new one-year deal
West Coast has dealt star midfielder Matt Priddis a new one-year deal to lock him in till the end of the 2018 season.
AFL teams interactive: All the ins and outs
Every team, every match. See how your side is lining up.
Red-letter day as another Brown dons black and white
Collingwood father-son pick Callum Brown will make his AFL debut on Monday against Melbourne in the annual Queen's Birthday clash.
Schache shocks by re-signing with Brisbane Lions
Brisbane youngster Josh Schache has shocked the footy world by re-signing with the Lions for a further two seasons.
Have the WA teams waved their finals hopes goodbye?
It might be another bye round but there's still plenty of football for fans to enjoy with five days of games to look forward to, starting tonight with a Grand Final rematch and on Monday with the Dees-Pies Queen's Birthday clash.
Port Adelaide's strong form rekindles hopes of a repeat of 2014
Of all AFL teams this season, Port Adelaide sit alongside Richmond and Adelaide as the clubs to perhaps exceed expectations the most impressively. They have hovered in and around the top four all season and boast the best percentage in the league.
Selwood shapes as a new Sticks figure
Growing up in Adelaide, Stephen Kernahan was the guy everyone looked up to. Now who is inspiring the next generation?
Dream on, WA. This Big V team is the pick of them all
Dream on WA. Victoria would be in a league of their own in a new state-of-origin clash.
No harm in trash talk, says Magpie after provoking Demons
Collingwood midfielder Taylor Adams would like to see more "honest and raw" commentary from AFL players.
It's time to cut Dockers superstar Nat Fyfe some slack
The relentless prattling on about Dockers superstar Nat Fyfe's 'form' this year is bordering on complete lunacy.
Bulldogs bring in Cloke after injury to grand final hero
Travis Cloke has been handed a reprieve by the Western Bulldogs for Thursday night's clash with Sydney after fellow big man Tom Boyd succumbed to a back injury.
Key Swan dumped to reserves
Under-performing Swans ruckman Kurt Tippett has been dropped for Thursday's crunch match against the Western Bulldogs.
Apocalypse now for four football codes, but as for next week ...
To paraphrase Bob Dylan, when it rains, it pours in Australia's football codes.
Dogs have no fear of Swans free run
Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon trusts the umpires to call it as they see it against the Swans.
Mid-year report card: Gold Coast remain a puzzle
Gold Coast still have a shot at a final eight berth, but they simply must start winning matches away from home.
It's time Adam Simpson put senior players to the sword: Hardie
Simpson needs to start showing he can change his coaching style and adapt on the run, because over the last few weeks he has shown there is really no plan B.
Young trio commit to GWS Giants until 2020
Giants young guns Tim Taranto, Harry Perryman and Will Setterfield have all signed two-year contract extensions to stay at the club until at least 2020.
Ex-Docker Shane Yarran could be refused bail for 'broken bottle stabbing'
Former Fremantle Dockers footballer Shane Yarran is seeking bail while he faces a string of accusations, including one of stabbing a man outside a pub with a broken bottle, but the magistrate has indicated he may refuse the request.
Queen's Birthday clash to shape Demons, Magpies seasons
This week on The Age Real Footy Podcast, Melbourne's AFLW star Daisy Pearce joins Michael Gleeson and Greg Baum.
Why WA speedsters would leave the 'Big V' in its wake in state-of-origin revival
In 2017 pace is king and a WA team jam-packed full of speedsters would leave the Victorians huffing and puffing in the wake of the Sandgropers' jet streams.
Dockers coach Ross Lyon aims to quell Freo's slow starts
Fremantle speedster Brad Hill has escaped any backlash from coach Ross Lyon for a wayward kick running into an open goal in Sunday's fadeout loss to Collingwood in Perth.
Injured Eagles Josh Kennedy, Scott Lycett in line for AFL return
Struggling West Coast could receive key reinforcements after their bye, with spearhead Josh Kennedy and ruckman Scott Lycett pressing for an AFL return.
Melbourne can learn to win on the big stage: Lewis
Melbourne star recruit Jordan Lewis says his team has an opportunity to "learn how to win" on the big stage at the Queen's Birthday blockbuster against Collingwood.
Key Giant suffers season-threatening new injury
Simple training drill mishap leaves GWS midfielder Ryan Griffen needing surgery on the same ankle that has sidelined him for months.
Magpie trio ruled out of blockbuster against Demons
Collingwood's injured trio will miss the Queen's Birthday match with Melbourne.
Games lost to concussion again on the rise
The number of matches lost due to concussion is sharply rising as clubs adopt a more conservative approach to head injury management.
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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