Early Tackle: Will baby Bombers win another game?
The loss itself result wasn’t a surprise – but the way an uncompetitive Essendon was pulled apart was, writes Glenn McFarlane. And it all points to a long second half of the year.
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Final-minute heartbreak for Roos after Treacy heroics
An inspired North Melbourne, 28 points down just before the final change, came storming home to almost pinch it in Perth – but Josh Treacy and Luke Jackson had other ideas.
Brutal Baz and Cats sink Bombers to new low
When Bailey Smith and Max Holmes are at their best together, there aren’t many who can keep up – but what Essendon fans saw at the MCG on Saturday was another crushing blow.
Blues star’s injury threatens Carlton’s teetering finals hopes
In a big blow for Carlton’s chances of surging into finals contention, a star midfielder has been ruled out for up to six weeks with a foot injury. Latest round 14 injury news here.
Lions fears confirmed after young Giant arrives
Aaron Cadman has arrived – and the rest of the competition is on notice. But what will the league think of Brisbane after another day of wasted opportunities and a shattering injury blow?
Clarry, Flanders and the big list calls to fast-track Saints rebuild
Oliver? Worpel? Or is it the draft again? After its problems were again laid bare, JON RALPH looks at the nine ways St Kilda could expedite its slow list overhaul.
Right Jai, right time: Hawks snatch Launceston thriller from nowhere
Hawthorn has come from the clouds to defeat Adelaide in Launceston as late goals from Jai Newcombe and Connor Macdonald made the Crows pay for their wastefulness.
‘No place for that’: AFL captains condemn racist, sexist vilification
The AFL’s 18 captains have united to front a powerful new anti-vilification campaign reinforcing a zero-tolerance stance at every level of the game. Watch the powerful footage here.
Another road scalp goes begging for close-enough Crows
Genuine top four hopes don’t let chances to beat the top teams on their home decks slip away, but the Crows have made a habit of it in recent years. So what does that mean for Adelaide’s flag credentials?
Numbers prove Ross has bigger problems than the crowd
After Thursday night’s drubbing, Ross Lyon was involved in a tense exchange about the crowd – but, as JOSH BARNES finds out, the other St Kilda numbers are more concerning.
Surviving the ‘s***storm’: Shaw’s darkest days, Roo regrets
Rhyce Shaw calls himself a “footy sicko”. But there was a long period where he stopped loving the game which has shaped his family for decades. He opens up to Callum Dick.
Jamarra timeline becomes clear as key meeting looms
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has made clear to the Bulldogs he is keen to return to the club and has ambitions to quickly play VFL football – but how soon will that be? Here’s the latest.
The self-confessed ‘role player’ brought in to clean the AFL’s mess
He’s a footy fan from South Australia who became a premiership-winning captain, but Tom Harley describes himself as a role player. And he’ll be a vital cog in the AFL machine facing plenty of change.
Buckley: The scariest thing about Will Ashcroft
Winning the Norm Smith Medal was just the start for Will Ashcroft, writes Nathan Buckley. The Fox Footy expert previews every Super Saturday clash from round 14.
Wizard to cash in on cult hero status as Hawk talks ramp up
Talks are ramping up over a new deal for Nick Watson at Hawthorn and could be set for a huge boost thanks to the AFL’s marketing fund.
Rampant, ruthless Dogs put Saints to the sword in Darcy’s return
The Dogs have been known to feast on bottom-10 teams, and their second clash with the Saints in 2025 was no different, celebrating Luke Beveridge’s re-signing in style.
Trade intel: $1.8m for Harley? Worpel, Starcevich latest
Whichever Victorian club wins the Harley Reid sweepstakes is going to have to pay a lot — in salary and trade — to drag him out of West Coast. And, that has some reconsidering.
Pies star turns back on Roos to sign new deal
North Melbourne went hard at Brayden Maynard but in a significant coup for the Magpies, the star defender has recommitted on a bumper deal.
Crows’ 20-year first: Stunning numbers driving finals push
Adelaide’s forwards or midfielders have got much of the credit for the club’s rise up the ladder. But stunning statistics show how the Crows’ low-profiled defensive unit has become an AFL leader.
Wiz, Josh and Ginni: The Friday night battle no one wants to miss
Nick Watson. Jack Ginnivan. Josh Rachele. Izak Rankine. Launceston has never seen Friday night entertainment like this. Fox Footy’s Garry Lyon dissects the battle of the human highlight reels.
AFL defies Seven’s GF request, locks in 2025 start time
The AFL Fans association has urged the league to end its annual guessing game around the start time of its biggest game of the season, with the 2025 Grand Final starting time locked in.
Sunday teams: Port’s huge plan to stop Gawn masterclass
Port Adelaide will unveil another debutant this round and has unveiled a two-pronged ruck plan to stop Max Gawn. SEE FULL ROUND 14 TEAMS HERE.
The unfathomable risk attached to Dees’ $12 million Kozzie coup
Forget the million dollar row at Carlton – Melbourne will have the riskiest list profile in football, writes Jon Ralph. Was offering the AFL’s richest deal to Kysaiah Pickett the right call?
Mid-year crystal ball: Daicos v Dawson, top eight already set?
This AFL season has already thrown up some huge curveballs. Are there more to come — or are Nick Daicos and Collingwood destined for glory? Our experts have their say.
Nicks responds to week of Tex, Wanganeen-Milera talk
Taylor Walker’s 2021 racism incident was back in the spotlight this week amid reports around Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera’s future – now Crows coach Matthew Nicks has had his say.
SuperCoach expert trades: Who is not buying Butters?
Zak Butters is the hottest property in SuperCoach but one expert is passing on the Port Adelaide star. See who’s coming in and who’s getting the boot here.
The truth about ‘extraordinary’ Bevo’s new deal
At the start of the year, the Bulldogs made the decision to delay the call on Luke Beveridge’s future. What was the reason? What changed? President Kylie Watson-Wheeler opens up.
Future pick swaps, rule changes: What’s new for AFLW 2025
AFLW clubs will soon be able to trade future picks as part of the evolution of player movement, as the league looks to reduce congestion with its latest set of rule changes for the 2025 season.
Saving the Swans: Sydney’s path to putting rivals on notice again
The next seven weeks will define Dean Cox’s first year in charge of the Swans. And while finals are still a possibility, it might be even more important to set Sydney up for a 2026 flag charge.
The nine true flag contenders – and why each can win it
Forget nine teams in this year’s premiership race completely, writes Mick McGuane. But, of the other nine, who are the true contenders? Find out here.
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