AFL 2025
- AFL Briefing
- Western Bulldogs
Beveridge laments Grant’s absence from Bulldogs gala; May appeals suspension
The Western Bulldogs coach talks about the absence of a club great from Monday night’s gala celebrations.
- Danny Russell and Marc McGowan
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A congested field of rising stars concealed this Lion. Not anymore
Dayne Zorko rates him the best player at the Lion. It’s a big call given the stars who walk through Brighton Homes Arena each week – but he may have a point.
- Nick Wright
- Analysis
- Carlton Blues
Charlie Curnow was feeling unhappy. Sydney and Geelong are keeping watch
Charlie Curnow would like to play for Gold Coast. Not that he has formally told Carlton or the Gold Coast that. It might be a nice thought for Charlie, but it won’t happen.
- Michael Gleeson
Melbourne’s Steven May handed three-match ban for clash with Blue: Tribunal hearing as it happened
May is facing the tribunal tonight for a high-speed, front-on collision with Carlton forward Francis Evans last week – which left the Blue concussed, and with a bloodied nose and missing tooth.
- Hannah Kennelly
- Analysis
- Analysis
Steven May’s suspension was justified, and won’t change footy as we know it
Steven May was unlucky in the sense he didn’t mean to concuss his opponent, Francis Evans. But don’t fall for the hysteria about this case changing the game.
- Peter Ryan
Swan cops five-match ban for homophobic slur
First-year player Riak Andrew was found guilty of conduct unbecoming after he was reported during the Swans’ VFL clash with North Melbourne.
- Greg Dundas
Day back for Hawks, McKay for Blues: AFL teams and expert tips for round 20
Will Day has been named as rover in Hawthorn’s team for Thursday night’s match against Carlton, who welcome back Harry McKay at full-forward.
- Money Talks
- Trading and drafting
St Kilda’s desperation to land De Koning is driving up the price of the star they already have
St Kilda had been making big offers to several stars before a star emerged from within.
- Marc McGowan and Peter Ryan
Curnow ‘raised’ trade, but Suns can’t see it happening
The star Carlton forward reportedly said he’d be willing to head north to play for the Suns, but Gold Coast haven’t spoken to him and are unlikely to be capable of doing the deal.
- Jake Niall
- AFL Briefing
- Carlton Blues
May’s defence takes shape, but he may not appear; Docherty gets farewell game; Surgery for Rioli
Steven May is on light duties and is no certainty to appear before the AFL tribunal on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Rioli suffered a leg injury before half-time in Sunday’s 61-point loss to the Crows in Adelaide and had to limp off the ground.
- Jon Pierik and Hannah Kennelly
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