Lloyd questions Sicily's leadership

Matthew Lloyd and Kane Cornes wonder if Hawthorn captain James Sicily is the right man for the job.

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23 minutes ago, The Age

Cornes questions Lyon's Saints

Kane Cornes believes there should be more criticism of Ross Lyon and the Saints.

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27 minutes ago, The Age, St Kilda Saints

Cornes calls for Horne-Francis respect

Kane Cornes says it is time for the AFL to finally put some respect on Port Adelaide midfielder Jason Horne-Francis' name.

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32 minutes ago, The Age

Swans angry after Wicks tension reignited

Caroline Wilson says Sydney are angry after footage of Sam Wicks was used to suggest lingering tensions between players.

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57 minutes ago, The Age

Lloyd's fears for floundering Lions

Matthew Lloyd says he's worried that Brisbane coach Chris Fagan has lost his playing group after a 2-5 start.

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1 hour ago, The Age, Brisbane Lions

Danger defends Cats program despite injury

Geelong skipper Patrick Dangerfield says his club's intense training program is not to blame for another hamstring injury.

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1 hour ago, The Age, Geelong Cats

GWS star takes aim at 'smug' rivals

Sam Taylor has taken aim at the Sydney Swans ahead of the upcoming derby.

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1 hour ago, The Age, Greater Western Sydney Giants

Best teammate, toughest opponent and more: Retiring Sloane reflects on glittering career

Adelaide great Rory Sloane called time on his AFL career after 255 games on Monday. The 34-year-old midfielder has been batting an eye injury this year and decided to hang up the boots after consulting with doctors and eye specialists. While he didn’t get to step away on his own terms, Sloane leaves...

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2 hours ago, SEN

Score reviews plummet in round seven as umpires back their judgment

Goal umpires have been reassured that silent reviews of scores will be made when goals are awarded, with the average number of reviews per game dropping after round seven.

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3 hours ago, The Age

2024 - Round 8 : The Triumph of Hope

Anyone who tips all nine winners this week will have taken their first step towards canonisation, as four games are expected to be won by less than 4 points, and three more by only about two goals. The expected number of favourite wins is just 5.6 from 9 and the average expected margin is a ridiculous...

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3 hours ago, Matter of Stats

Why King is excited about Essendon potentially becoming the finished product

David King thinks that Essendon is beginning to iron out their kinks but are still too inconsistent to beat the best teams in the competition. King’s take came after the Dons drew 85-85 with Collingwood on Anzac Day. Essendon came out of the blocks firing in that clash, kicking four goals in the first...

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4 hours ago, SEN, Essendon Bombers

Bomber shortens Swan’s lead: AFLCA Champion Player votes – Round 7

See who the coaches thought were the best performers over the weekend.

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4 hours ago, Zero Hanger, Essendon Bombers

Hawthorn forward to miss remainder of 2024 season

A cruel blow for a young Hawk.

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4 hours ago, Zero Hanger, Hawthorn Hawks

Almanac Teams: Arrivals and Departures (Fitzroy)

Rodney continues his series featuring teams made up of arrivals and departures from each club. This week it's Fitzroy's turn.

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4 hours ago, The Footy Almanac

AFL MRO: Hawthorn forward suspended, star Swan cited

The Match Review Officer has charged two players from Sunday's action.

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4 hours ago, Zero Hanger, Hawthorn Hawks

‘Don’t stand for that’: Veteran concerned with leaky Blues’ growing problem

Injured Carlton leader Sam Docherty says the Blues “don’t stand for” playing in shootouts after they coughed up more than 15 goals for the third week in a row against Geelong.

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4 hours ago, Fox Sports, Carlton Blues

Hawks forward learns MRO fate for striking Swan

Hawthorn forward Mabior Chol has been offered a one-game ban for striking Errol Gulden in Sunday’s loss to Sydney at the MCG. Chol struck Gulden as his teammate Blake Hardwick lined up for goal. While Hardwick’s shot went through, Chol’s strike caused the umpire to pay a reverse free kick, ruling out...

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4 hours ago, SEN, Hawthorn Hawks

Collingwood duo in doubt for Carlton clash

The Magpies could be without two key men for Friday's blockbuster match.

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5 hours ago, Zero Hanger, Carlton Blues, Collingwood Magpies

AFL Ladder 2024 Round 7

Major Highlights and Pivotal Moments from Round 7 Rising Stars Shine for the Suns Gold Coast’s victory over West Coast at Carrara was marked by solid performances from expected stars like Noah Anderson and Matt Rowell. However, the standout was Jake Rogers from the Suns Academy, who likely secured...

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5 hours ago, Big Footy

‘There is a lot of dislike’: Giants defender takes swipe at ‘smug, chirpy’ Swans

Sam Taylor says he respects the Sydney Swans, who he reckons are the best team in the AFL this season – but that doesn’t mean he likes them.

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5 hours ago, The Age, Greater Western Sydney Giants

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