AFL

Eddie Betts celebrates a goal during Carlton's thrilling win over Geelong.

Carlton unsure about next week as Betts lifts Blues to heroic win

Carlton were uncertain as to whether they will play Essendon next weekend as they celebrated an upset victory over Geelong.at GMHBA Stadium.

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by Peter Ryan

Essendon's Conor McKenna has tested positive to COVID-19.

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AFL to investigate whether McKenna breached COVID-19 protocols

by Jake Niall, Sam McClure and Jon Pierik

Cats head coach Chris Scott speaks to players at three quarter time during the round 1 AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Geelong Cats

We have a problem, that is clear: Cats coach Chris Scott

by Peter Ryan

Conor McKenna has returned a postive result to COVID-19.

Essendon uncertain what lies ahead as a result of McKenna testing positive to COVID-19

by Peter Ryan and Sam McClure

Magpie Brodie Grundy competes with Saint Rowan Marshall at the MCG on Saturday.

Magpies make a statement as Saints fail their test

by Jon Pierik

Insight & Analysis

High noon call brings news AFL has been dreading

Jake Niall

Around midday, Gillon McLachlan received a call from his head legal counsel Andrew Dillon with the news that he and the AFL had been braced for throughout this vexed AFL season.

Sydney on the brink of recession: the hard road for the Swans

Jake Niall

The club that was the flagship of the AFL's expansion into NSW has never faced such a challenge to return to premiership contention and maintain market share.

Why can't Crows shake off the 'C' word?

Caroline Wilson

Adelaide are still haunted by the ill-advised training camp after their 2017 grand final capitulation.

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Eddie Betts finds himself surrounded as he attempts to a kick away against Geelong on Saturday night.

Blues hang on in thriller as Cats comeback falls short

Carlton have shocked Geelong with an upset victory at GMHBA Stadium to record their first win at the venue since 1996, handing the Cats just their fifth loss in their past 35 starts on their home deck.

by Peter Ryan

Jack Redden (left) of the Eagles is grabbed by Lachie Neale.

Match report

Lions prevail as West Coast's hub hurt continues

The Brisbane Lions have rolled over the top of the West Coast Eagles at the Gabba for their second win of the season, kicking eight goals to three in a dominant second half.