Swans defence again best in the business
Sydney has re-established itself as the league's defensive king after ironing out what veteran backman Nick Smith described as selfish flaws in their game.
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AFL facing ANZ Stadium finals dilemma
The prospect of an all Sydney final being held at ANZ Stadium is considered highly improbable despite both the Swans and Giants being open to playing a September derby at the venue.
Cloke in the mix for a senior recall, says Beveridge
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has warned his team it cannot afford to "trip up too many times".
Monster torp from Melbourne's Jayden Hunt was into the wind
Jayden Hunt's miraculous torpedo goal after the three-quarter-time siren is creeping towards legendary status, after revelations the kick was into the wind.
ANZ Stadium only fair if GWS host AFL final: Swans boss
Sydney Swans boss Andrew Ireland says any AFL final hosted by GWS should be at ANZ.
Scuttled: $10,000 bonus for AFL State of Origin
AFL players would have had the chance to enjoy a $10,000 payment package under State of Origin plans considered by players five years ago.
Will Adelaide have something to Crow about against Cats?
Will Friday night's top-of-the-table blockbuster be a grand-final preview?
Under-fire Eade has support of the players: Lynch
Gold Coast Suns standout Tom Lynch has backed under-fire coach Rodney Eade as the man for the job beyond this season.
Breust lauds 'inspirational' Clarkson ahead of the coach's 300-game milestone
Long-serving Hawthorn forward Luke Breust says his "inspirational" coach deserves every plaudit he gets ahead of his milestone match.
Balic given more AFL leave by Dockers
For the second time this season, Harley Balic has been stood down from playing duties by his AFL side Fremantle.
Watson to wait until post-season to discuss future
Essendon veteran Jobe Watson admits a decision on his playing future could be influenced by how close he thinks the Bombers are to achieving success.
A disaster for the AFL
"It's a disaster for the AFL, whichever way you look at it."
Docker Harley Balic takes indefinite leave again
Fremantle young gun Harley Balic has been granted "a further indefinite leave of absence" from the club.
Dockers to consider Matt Taberner again after wayward kicking in Western Derby
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has admitted his young Dockers might have to turn back the clock to tried and failed big man Matt Taberner.
Vince needs to 'smarten himself up'
Melbourne midfielder Bernie Vince needs to "smarten himself up" after again finding himself on the wrong side of the match review panel, according to his injured co-captain Nathan Jones.
Dillon footy boss for rest of 2017, Bains emerges as candidate
The AFL has indicated it won't raid clubs during the season in its pursuit of a full-time football operations boss to replace Simon Lethlean, who resigned after a relationship with a female employee became public.
Cats get smart with Danger
Patty Dangerfield was like Get Smart's Leadside – he was the player who could sprint but not run. The Cats' 'cunning stupidity' foiled the best plans.
AFL rules out concurrent games for 'live' teams in possible round 23 finals logjam
The AFL says it has not and will not consider playing any round 23 matches concurrently to avoid teams taking advantage of the close battle for finals positions, given the evenness of the 2017 season.
Pendlebury in doubt for rest of season, Stringer out for 2-3
Scott Pendlebury concedes the rest of his season is in doubt after scans confirmed the Collingwood captain fractured his finger in Saturday's win over Gold Coast.
AFL rules out concurrent games for 'live' teams in possible round 23 finals logjam
The AFL says it has not and will not consider playing any round 23 matches concurrently to avoid teams taking advantage of the close battle for finals positions, given the evenness of the 2017 season.
Scott twins team up to take on Ireland
Geelong coach Chris Scott will coach Australia in the home international rules Test against Ireland later this year. What's more, he'll be assisted by his brother, North Melbourne coach Brad.
This is a wake-up call Gillon McLachlan cannot ignore
It was April 2014 when Brian Cook, a candidate for the top AFL job that ultimately went to Gillon McLachlan, sold to the commission his vision for an ethical, values-driven competition, similar to the one he helped build at Geelong.
Dangerfield avoids serious injury, could play this week
Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield has avoided serious damage to his foot and could still line up against Adelaide on Friday night.
Hawks secure Rising Star favourite
Hawthorn have been buoyed by the news that Rising Star award favourite Ryan Burton has re-signed with the club until the end of 2020.
Dusty dodges ban, still eligible for Brownlow
Dustin Martin is still eligible for the Brownlow Medal but is on notice for the rest of the home and away season, after receiving fines for two separate incidents in Sunday's win over Brisbane.
Gawn 'not at the speed of the game yet'
By his own admission, Max Gawn might be four or five starts into his latest preparation but he's getting better with every run.
Lamb moves on from Houli incident
Jed Lamb says he has moved on from the behind-play incident that cost Richmond's Bachar Houli a four-match suspension, with the Carlton forward focused on "fighting for my career".
How the AFL could revive State of Origin
Watching the NRL State of Origin last week, I couldn't help but feel envious of what they've created.
Fyfe turns back on big dollars to sign six-year deal with Dockers
Fremantle captain Nat Fyfe has turned his back on a seven figure sum to recommit to the Dockers on a long-term contract, announced this morning.
'I would have crumbled': Lyon praises Bennell
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon admitted to being nervous while watching Harley Bennell's return to football on Saturday.
Dust-up blows Brownlow chance?
Dustin Martin's altercation with Nick Robertson should cost the Tiger star a week - and his medal chance.
Eagles soar to top eight with Derby win over Dockers
Fremantle engineered their own demise through wayward kicking, notching 5.14 in their 30-point loss to West Coast at the last Domain Stadium Derby.
Shannon Hurn stars as Eagles beat wayward Dockers in Western Derby
Fremantle's wonky goalkicking proved costly as West Coast posted a crucial 30-point victory in Sunday's western derby at Domain Stadium.
Cloke in frame to replace Stringer
Veteran forward could return for Saturday's clash against Gold Coast in Cairns, says Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge.
Dogs banish Blues to keep finals hopes alive
Reigning premiers see off a determined challenge from Carlton, but victory comes at a cost as Bulldogs' injury concerns mount.
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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