Skipper re-signs – but key Crow still in hospital
Adelaide defender Jordon Butts remains in a Melbourne hospital, five days after suffering a punctured lung against the Bulldogs. Get the latest on his condition, plus Jordan Dawson’s new deal.
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Surprise reason Crows star withdrew from crunch game revealed
Mystery surrounded the absence of Crows defender Wayne Milera when he withdrew from a game earlier this month for personal reasons. He’s now revealed the heartfelt reason why.
Early Tackle: No malice, but May must be handed a holiday
Steven May didn’t line Francis Evans up when he collided with the Blues forward, but he still got him high – and in today’s footy that’s enough, writes Josh Barnes.
‘Ridiculous’: AFL icon anoints greatest team
Two AFL legends have abandoned their club, picking other AFL dynasties in a debate about the greatest footy team this century.
Careless? Reasonable? The big questions in May’s hit on Blue
Michael Voss believes Steven May was simply playing the ball in a brutal collision with Francis Evans, with May adamant he had no other option in an incident likely to head to the tribunal.
The moments which prove Blues haven’t given up yet
With its season over a staring a Demons comeback in the face, Carlton could have laid down and given up. Instead, the Blues stood up – Glenn McFarlane finds the moments that prove it.
From ex-Hawk to gun Pie: How a tech whiz made it back to the AFL
Ned Long not only went from a delisted Hawk to a gun midfielder for the Pies, he also still works in the tech industry. He opens up on his AFL journey and how wouldn’t change a thing.
Collingwood’s dilemma, Daicos betting plunge
Collingwood’s American AFL star has addressed the question he keeps getting asked, while praising Nick Daicos amid his Brownlow push.
All-in on Harley? Burnt Bombers not afraid to chase big fish again
Brad Scott has conceded Essendon’s past chase for big fish has backfired, but says there’s no reason the Bombers wouldn’t be all-in on trying to nab Harley Reid if he wants to leave the Eagles.
Top 2027 AFL draft pick dazzles but will he be Bombers saviour?
Essendon father-son prospect Koby Bewick speaks on the potential of following in his father’s footsteps at Essendon and the hype surrounding him as a predicted top 2027 draft star.
‘Never seen this’: Frenzy over ugly interview
Footy fans have been left in awe of a Fremantle star after a troubling post-game interview. WARNING: Violent content.
Hawks’ finals hope on thin ice after ‘kick in the guts’ against Freo
A victory on Saturday night would have seen the Hawks leapfrog Geelong into the top four – but, instead, Sam Mitchell’s side is back in the pack with a tricky run to come.
Danger game: Concerning trend Cats’ bogey team can expose – again
St Kilda has enjoyed surprise success against Geelong in recent times, and the Cats must address one key area to ensure it doesn’t happen again. And locking down a matchwinner will be pivotal.
Trade buzz: Crows ruckman’s fate lies in rival’s hands
Reilly O’Brien is at ease with his uncertain fate at the Crows, and he may have to wait a while longer as another in-demand ruckman bides his time to decide his future.
‘Stoked’: Ainsworth set for major honour in Adelaide clash
Gold Coast Suns gun Ben Ainsworth is set to receive a major honour and add his name to Suns history in Sunday’s clash with the Adelaide Crows.
Wednesday footy? How Round 24 fixture could look
How do you fit two games for Essendon and Gold Coast into one weekend of footy? That’s the equation the AFL has to solve – and Jon Ralph unpacks how it may look.
Essendon’s mid-year recruits a silver lining after Giant bombing
The Dons may have suffered another night of misery on the main stage, but coach Brad Scott was able to find the silver lining.
Pass the remote: AFL killing prime time footy with smashed Bombers
Everyone could have predicted how the depleted Bombers taking on the high flying Giants was going to end, and the AFL’s fixturing is ‘killing’ its prime time spots.
Footy world says same thing on non-goal
Popular Hawthorn veteran Jack Gunston thought he’d kicked one of the greatest goals ever before the dreaded score review intervened.
AFL world erupts at Ginnivan celebration
The Port Adelaide coach could see the funny side after Jack Ginnivan’s cheeky move during Hawthorn’s big win in Tasmania.
Bucks: Hawks need to break their Power curse
The Hawks haven’t beaten Port Adelaide since 2022, and it’s the curse they need to break. Plus, the Dees’ search for a winning formula continues. Nathan Buckley previews Super Saturday.
‘Injuries happen’: Clarko defends Xerri after high hit
Max Gawn said he ‘had to respond’ after Tristan Xerri’s wayward arm collected Tom Sparrow high, but Alastair Clarkson said ‘injuries happen’. Watch the incident and have your say.
Heeney, Grundy masterclasses extend Roos’ misery
Isaac Heeney had one of the best individual games this century to light up a dour affair between the Swans and Roos, with the Sydney superstar proving how far off the pace the Roos truly are.
Grundy method: How meticulous prep sparked return to AA form
Behind Brodie Grundy’s stunning return to All-Australian form lies an obsessive preparation regimen that has not only turned the 31-year-old into the AFL’s most dominant big man, but one of the most in-form players.
‘Payback’s deserved’: Ken, Ginni bury the hatchet
Jack Ginnivan had his head down and a cheeky grin on his face as he mimicked Ken Hinkley’s plane gesture — and with a wry smile Ken said the payback was “deserved”. See his full reply.
‘Gloves are off’: Seismic shift coming for SA footy royalty
Much to the displeasure of patriarch Graham, the Cornes name has been synonymous with Port Adelaide for almost three decades. But all that is about to change, and he couldn’t be happier.
McQualter’s plea: ‘Inspirational’ Harley needs help
West Coast coach Andrew McQualter said he is working hard to find Harley Reid some help, but insists his young star is doing whatever he can to lift the lowly Eagles.
‘Up and about’: McCartin on track for return after head knock
Hearts were in mouths when Tom McCartin came from the field with concussion symptoms against St Kilda, but Dean Cox says the defender is on the path back to playing.
Scrap the sub: Cox calls for rules overhaul after McCartin injury
When Tom McCartin came from the ground with concussion, Dean Cox was unable to replace him with a fit Aaron Francis who was subbed just minutes before. He wants the sub rule gone.
AFL slams ‘cowardly’ racist abuse of young stars
The AFL, St Kilda and Port Adelaide stand united in condemning the ‘abhorrent’ racist messages sent to Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Jase Burgoyne over the weekend.
Heeney’s jaw-dropping act stuns footy
Sydney have kept their improbable finals hopes alive and they had one man to thank after his extraordinary performance at the SCG.
From injury agony to finals hopes: Swans comeback driving skipper
With two years of injury frustration behind him, Sydney skipper Callum Mills says the thought of playing in September again is driving the Swans through their do-or-die stretch.
AFL star seeks refuge in SA amid homophobic slur fallout
An AFL player in the spotlight after he was slapped with a four-match suspension for a homophobic slur has been in South Australia amid the fallout.
Rozee concerns sour Port’s comeback against Eagles
A blistering performance from Zak Butters helped spare Port Adelaide’s blushes against the Eagles, but there’s concerns over the other superstar at the Power.
Bont, Libba, Treloar: Where star Bulldogs’ futures really sit
Arguably footy’s strangest contract negotiations around Marcus Bontempelli’s future look to be heading to a close, but the future of two other gun midfielders at the Dogs remains a question.
‘Win them all’: Bevo declares finals race still alive for defeated Dogs
It was another case of so close, yet so far for the Western Bulldogs, but Luke Beveridge has declared finals are still in the picture, sending a stark message to his side.
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