New coach but Suns insist Gary Ablett will stay

The Gold Coast Suns insist Gary Ablett will be with the club next year and that a change in coach won't alter that.

Eade's exit: What are the implications for Buckley, Scott and Barker?

Rodney Eade's departure as coach of the Gold Coast Suns has wider implications than opening a vacancy at the club. The Suns will now begin their search for a successor, and this is when rival clubs begin to feel the impact. Here is what it could mean.

Challenge now to make finals: Demons chairman

Melbourne chairman Glen Bartlett says he is proud of how his club has handled a "rocky" season but the challenge now is to end a decade-long finals drought.

Hawkins, Grundy and Merrett accept bans

Geelong, Collingwood and Essendon have accepted the sanctions handed to their key players ahead of a crucial weekend of football.

Fighting fury: can Tigers win the flag?

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Having already vented his anger at comments made by Kane Cornes, Richmond coach Damien Hardwick was quick to add the shock 67-point loss to St Kilda in round 16 would be a "wake-up" call for the Tigers.

Four points: Cinderella story, Dusty, Bucks, Jobe and more

Fairytale in the offing; Dons have the Blues; Tiges done 'n' Dusted?; tackling a vexed issue.

Cats skipper Selwood out for ankle surgery

Geelong's hopes of a top-four finish - and perhaps a shot at a premiership - have been rocked with skipper Joel Selwood to undergo ankle surgery.

Cale gets Bombers off the hook against Blues

The Bombers arrived at the MCG on Saturday hoping to continue the style they showed against the Western Bulldogs last weekend. Admittedly, that contest would end in defeat, but it was an example of the free-flowing manner they want to play.

Worsfold to seek a 'please explain' from Merrett

Coach John Worsfold will ask Zach Merrett to explain his undisciplined action which could yet result in a suspension and almost contributed to the Bombers paying the "ultimate price" in an eight-point win over Carlton.