Dominant Darcy, Naughton inspire Dogs’ statement win over GWS
The Dogs have taken some heat for not bringing their best against the best in 2025. An emphatic performance against GWS may have put that to bed, with a September warning shot sent.
AFL
Bevo’s ‘all out attack’ shuts down GWS
AFL: The Thursday Night Footy panel take a look at the first half demolition from the Western Bulldogs against the GWS Giants at Marvel Stadium….
Riewoldt: “I feel like that’s a goal”
AFL: Jack Riewoldt was left stunned with the ruling that Caleb Poulter’s attempt at goal hit the post, resulting in a behind.
Legend breaks down in heartbreaking scenes
AFL legend Shane Crawford was left fighting back tears as he opened up about the loss of his younger brother, Justin.
Rival clubs circle Magpies stalwart after contract impasse
A stalwart at Collingwood remains at odds with the ladder-leaders over his next deal as the Pies try to squeeze in Jack Silvagni to their salary cap.
Premiership Pies return for Lions blockbuster, Hawks’ big risk
Saturday night might be the biggest game we’ve seen yet in 2025, and the Pies are pulling out all the stops for the showdown with Brisbane, welcoming back three premiership heroes.
Blues’ year of horror suffers latest blow
Blues fans are probably just looking forward to the end of what’s been a miserable 2025. But there’s still blows landing, with a star sent for surgery which will end his season.
Last year was Will Day’s darkest moment. He’s chasing redemption
Last year was Will Day’s toughest footy experience, sitting on the bench helpless as his Hawks toiled through finals. Now, after a helping hand from a surprising source, he’s ready for redemption.
The numbers add up for Southport’s midfield master
Let go by Gold Coast Suns in 2020, Jacob Dawson has become a state league champion. At 25 he dreams not about the AFL, but of a premiership with Southport Sharks.
Skipper to battle on despite hand injury as debutant named
Port Adelaide captain Connor Rozee will battle on despite a sore hand as other pillars fall around him, while Ken Hinkley will name a debutant for the Power.
‘In a rush’: Reason Eagles want draft help
The West Coast Eagles’ dramatic fall from grace has prompted a desperate plea for draft assistance as $20m target Harley Reid heads home to Victoria.
AFL legends left bemused by bizarre nicknames ban
A new “first names only” policy during a broadcaster’s AFL shows has caused a stir, with one big name admitting he found it “highly unusual”.
Fixture analysis: The players who can win you a SuperCoach final
SuperCoach league finals are here and with four rounds remaining, the fixture is everything. Here are the players to target — and to be terrified of.
Stats dossier: Macrae red flag, late season CBA surprises
Coaches are using late rounds to experiment, and some new names are getting a chance in the middle. But Jack Macrae’s new role could be a SuperCoach worry. See every CBA.
Buy, hold, sell: Bad SuperCoach trade about to get much uglier
One of the most remarkable rounds of SuperCoach ever played delivered some insane scores. And there are more to come. Who will cash in – and who misses out?
Mega round: How to cash in on SuperCoach scoring bonanza
Buckle in for some huge scores from the biggest names in SuperCoach this week. But who will go biggest? See our top captains plus full CBAs and kick-ins.
Who has the best run home?! SuperCoach league matchups analysis! | Breaking Even with Al Paton
The run home is all-important as we head into our SuperCoach Classic league finals… so, who has the best fixture from here?!
The biggest round ever?! Nas the new Bont, and could Grundy get 200? | The Phantom’s Lair
What. A. Round. One of the biggest rounds in SuperCoach AFL history is over, as we saw FOUR scores over 3,000 this week! Was it the biggest ever?
Stewart Crameri – The Essendon 34’s unluckiest?
Stewart Crameri played at three clubs for 103 games but missed the Bulldogs 2016 flag as part of the Essendon 34 banned by WADA.
More AFL
Fagan: ‘It better be a one week thing!’
AFL: Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan speaks ahead of his side’s clash with Collingwood and he hopes they’ll bounce back immediately.
QAFL incident that drew a reprimand
PBC’s Tom Simpson escaped with a reprimand for driving his knees into the neck and head of Benjamin Woodburn.
Clarkson up for Roos ‘growing pains’
Alastair Clarkson says questions over his development of North’s youngsters are part of the job – and he’s not backing away.
Full form ladder: Who’s coming home with a wet sail
The Western Bulldogs’ 2016 flag proved timing is everything in footy – but they’re leaving their run late this year. See who’s running hot over the past month – and who needs to lift.
‘Pumping’: Why Crows and Hawks clash could be the year’s best
Adelaide is the AFL’s closest thing to an unstoppable force in attack, and this week they come up against the unstoppable force of Hawthorn’s defence. Garry Lyon unpacks how it will unfold.
Goodwin ignores noise & addresses threat
AFL: Melbourne Demons coach Simon Goodwin refuses to get caught up in talks about his future but speaks about the hoax threat against him.
Carey leaves country, takes kids out of school
Former AFL star Wayne Carey has revealed why he has left the country and taken his kids out of school after an alleged toilet tryst.
The 64 players invited to the AFL draft combine revealed
More than 60 prospective draft talents will be pushed to the limits by the AFL ahead of November’s draft – but plenty of them are already tied to clubs. See the full list here.
Injury avalanche leaves Eagles’ finals dreams dangling
SANFL club Woodville-West Torrens is fighting a horror injury crisis that has left it searching for answers and its finals hopes hanging by a thread, writes Andrew Capel.
Footy star hit with more charges after choking charge bombshell
AFL Hall of Famer Nicky Winmar has been charged with further violent offending in northern Victoria against a woman, it can be revealed, amid explosive allegations he strangled a person.
Bailey Smith tells SuperCoaches “I’m playing” 😂
Bazlenka is one of a kind! Geelong’s Bailey Smith responds to a SuperCoach Instagram post questioning if he is right to play for AFL round…
Defiant Goodwin says Eagles loss wouldn’t end his tenure
Simon Goodwin says he won’t be ‘consumed with results’ ahead of a high-pressure clash with West Coast – saying he feels supported by the Demons board. Have your say.
Lions have ‘no choice’ but to improve
Lions coach Chris Fagan is hoping Brisbane’s “uncharacteristic” performance against the Suns isn’t repeated in Saturday’s battle with Collingwood.
Under-fire coach denies future on the line
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has declared he feels “incredibly supported” by the club’s board despite a historic loss to St Kilda and social media threats.
The Daicos brothers vs the Ashcroft brothers | AFL Today Show
Which pair of brothers will play better on Saturday night?
WATCH AFL Round 21 Predictions – AFL Today Show
Can the Lions break the Collingwood curse? Are the Crows still underrated?
Who has the best run home?! SuperCoach league matchups analysis! | SuperCoach AFL 2025
The run home is all-important as we head into our SuperCoach Classic league finals… so, who has the best fixture from here?!
The area Hawthorn MUST fix! | AFL Today Show
The AFL Today crew take a look at the issue Hawthorn have this season.
Meet the youngsters thriving at Aussies Rules national carnival
A host of Australia’s best junior footballers with the hopes of one day playing AFL and AFLW are impressing in the national under-15 carnival. See who has stood out.
How did it come to this? The latest punishment for Blues fans
Carlton fans expected to be in the window, but are now facing the prospect of their most famous name playing for their biggest rival. Scott Gullan unpacks how it came to this.
Big warning ahead of Jeremy Cameron potentially reaching 100 goals
Grant Thomas has warned the Cats about the potential impact of Jeremy Cameron reaching one hundred goals during the finals.
Behind big money handshake deals in the AFL
Ralphy explains the big money handshake deals behind some player contracts in the AFL.
Dylan Shiel eager to play on
Dylan Shiel is eager to play on for a 15th season, but where he may do so remains a mystery.
Shock contenders to lead Brownlow club counts revealed
With just four rounds to go, the Brownlow race is heating up. See the contenders to lead your club’s count in our Predictor — with some surprise names emerging.
Who your club should be delisting or trading at season’s end
Every club is facing tough decisions on what to do with players coming out of contract. We’ve gone through every list to see who should stay and who should go. See the verdicts on 234 players.
Jason Rowan: The record-breaking Hampden League legend
Premierships, hundreds of goals, coaching and one major regret are part of the brilliant career of Jason Rowan, one of the Hampden league’s most decorated players. And at age 39, he’s not done yet.
West Coast’s ‘inappropriate’ draft assistance request: Fair or foul?
The AFL industry is split over West Coast’s pursuit of draft assistance. Do the Eagles deserve it or should they bear the brunt of some recent horrific decisions for a few more years?
Nine contenders: The premiership case for every AFL finals hopeful
Just over a month out from September, the premiership race looks wide open. There’s nine teams in the hunt and Mick McGuane has made the premiership case for every single one.
AFL WAGs put on notice by activist group
The AFL’s night of nights has been put in the crosshairs with WAGs finding themselves under an intense microscope.
Simmo & Horse on momentum swings
AFL: Justin Longmire and Adam Simpson breakdown momentum after the weekends biggest 4th quarter comeback.
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