AFL

Chris Scott speaks with Cats star Tom Stewart in a break in play during Geelong’s clash with Carlton.

Analysis

Claws for concern: Geelong’s defence is leaky, but that’s not Tom Stewart’s fault

Champion Cat Tom Stewart is been targeted by opposition teams, as per usual. But his teammates aren’t supporting him as they should.

by Peter Ryan

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie raised the AFL drugs issue in federal parliament.

Anti-doping watchdog clears AFL, urges players’ hair testing results to be made public

by Michael Gleeson

Numbers game: After a spike in calls, the number of holding-the-ball free kicks slipped over the weekend.

Analysis

The charts that show how the umpires stopped blowing the whistle

by Jon Pierik

Scott Pendlebury is on the verge of a return for the reigning premiers as he pushes towards the 400-game milestone.

AFL Briefing

Trio of premiership Pies back in the mix; Danger plans for appeal, Tomahawk consults specialists

by Peter Ryan, Jon Pierik and Russell Bennett

Hawthorn’s Jarryd Roughead in 2019 (his final season) and Geelong’s Tom Hawkins earlier in 2024.

Analysis

A rough year gets worse for Tomahawk; Blues, Lions, Swans and Hawks reap rewards of good bye-rounds form

by Marc McGowan

Insight & Analysis

The 2022 floods destroyed the Shepparton Swans’ facilities. The AFL stepped in so they could keep playing

The AFL has poured millions of dollars into local community clubs across the country to help them recover from extreme weather events driven by the impacts of climate change.

Out of harm’s way: AFL’s mental health boss on drugs policy, weight ban

Dr Kate Hall, who treated AFL players with drug and mental health issues in her previous life as a clinical psychologist, says the league is focused on “harm minimisation”.

Can Clayton Oliver be great again in 2024?

Perhaps it was the randomness of rotations though it’s hard to imagine a scenario where Clayton Oliver at his pomp would have been allowed anywhere near the pine with the game on the line.

Latest in AFL

Steven May in action for the Demons against North Melbourne on Saturday night.

Steven May fined over ‘disgraceful’ staging act; Brad Scott’s Bombers stay on alert as threats loom

Steven May was outstanding in the Demons’ three-point win over North Melbourne on Saturday night, holding Nick Larkey goalless, but he came under fire over a third-quarter incident.

by Peter Ryan

Players from the Demons and Roos wrestle.

Kanga heartache: Surging Roos go super close to reeling in 39-point deficit

Melbourne’s season has a pulse after they scraped their way to a heart-stopping three-point victory over North Melbourne. Elsewhere, Sydney Swans made it 10 wins on the trot while Ken Hinkley was jeered at home after Port Adelaide were crunched by the resurgent Brisbane Lions.