AFL

Daicos brothers star as Magpies outlast Dees, lightning delay to score win; Pickett facing bump concerns

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Collingwood and Melbourne look to end their respective seasons with a win.

by Roy Ward

West Coast have endured years of on-field hardship.

Opinion

Why so many people are rejecting the Eagles’ coaching job

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by Caroline Wilson

Analysis

Inside the ‘war room’ that sparked Hawthorn’s stunning rise

by Marc McGowan

Charlie Curnow is out for a second game with an ankle injury.

AFL Briefing

Industrial action prompts AFL time changes; Williams, Curnow to miss for Blues

by Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik

Opinion

Sunday showdown: Blue heaven or hell for Carlton

by Jake Niall

Insight & Analysis

‘Fair game’: Why AFLW players want to be called out for clangers

Given how far the competition has evolved already, it’s past time for congratulating the league’s mere existence. Constructive criticism is a sign of respect that AFLW deserves.

Scandals, a derailed rebuild and questionable drafting: Unpacking a seven-year AFL slide

The Crows have been in disarray since the 2017 grand final. After seven seasons of mediocrity, distractions, controversy and mishaps, patience at West Lakes must be wearing thin.

Time to sprint on the AFL’s run home: Where each finals contender can finish after round 24

There’s one round remaining in one of the more engrossing seasons of recent memory. Here’s how things could fall for your team.

Jon Pierik

Sports journalist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

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Melbourne star Christian Petracca addressed teammates this week about his extended absence from the club.

What Petracca told teammates at players-only meeting

Jake Lever rejected suggestions players had been “pissed off” with Christian Petracca for taking extended leave from the club but said he “absolutely” had a clearer understanding now why the gun midfielder had been away.

by Andrew Wu

GWS Giants assistant coach Craig Jennings, at home.

AFL 2024

‘I’m a bit of a non-conformist’: Why this AFL coach lives in a van

Craig Jennings is the GWS Giants’ offence coach. He’s also a rare books salesman, and an animal rescuer. Oh – and he doesn’t have a house. Not in Sydney, anyway.