Have the Magpies lost their 'aura'? The Bombers have their say
Essendon vice-captain Andrew McGrath expects to face Collingwood at its best, as the rivals meet for the first time since their Anzac Day classic.
Dockers skipper angling to wear purple arm protector on return from injury if 'boring' AFL will allow it
Fremantle captain Alex Pearce will wear a protective plastic arm guard when he returns to action from a broken arm, possibly as early as next week against Hawthorn, but says whether it's in Dockers purple remains to be seen.
Sporting clubs want to support players' mental health, but some aren't sure how
A study finds local sporting clubs are taking steps to improve their members' mental health, but some need support to implement "best practice" initiatives.
Suns coach Hardwick keeps door open on Dusty reunion
Damien Hardwick adds to the speculation Richmond three-time premiership player Dustin Martin will head north next season after his Tigers contract comes to an end.
Saints spearhead ruled out for AFL season with knee injury
Languishing in 15th spot on the ladder, St Kilda's season goes from bad to worse with star forward Max King ruled out for the year with a knee injury.
Umpiring standard as good as ever, says AFL boss
AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says despite widespread outcry, the standard of umpiring is as good as ever.
AFL Round-Up: Dockers stifle star Swans duo, Bombers battle to avoid history repeating, Lions' flag pathway opening
Dockers stifle star Swans duo, Bombers battle to avoid history repeating, Lions' flag pathway begins to open. Here are the biggest talking points from every game of round 16.
Captain Cripps helps Carlton cruise to victory, as Hawks, Power get vital wins
The Hawks sweep aside the Eagles to stay in the race for finals, after Carlton cruises to victory at the MCG and the Power give Ken Hinkley a vital win.
'A series of unfortunate events': Bombers glumly reflect on second-half collapse in loss to Cats
Essendon was looking to make a statement by beating Geelong and pushing its top-two credentials, but the Bombers were outscored by 10 goals to two after half-time as the Cats ran out 45-point winners.
‘We feel like we’re building’: Demons find positives in heartbreaking loss to Lions
Brisbane overruns Melbourne in the last quarter to post a spirited five-point win, but the Demons are adamant their best form is ahead of them despite their seventh defeat of the season.