Cyril Rioli Kangaroos text message bombshell
Alastair Clarkson and Cyril Rioli were reportedly talking privately about getting the band back together before a scandal dropped.
Teams
Pies’ depth to be tested again as Roos blowout comes at a cost
A brave North Melbourne took it to Collingwood and, at one point, threatened to cause a huge boilover. But when Jamie Elliott and Nick Daicos appeared after half-time, it was over.
Exposed? Big problems emerge with Hawks’ top-heavy defence
Sam Mitchell locked his playing group in a meeting room after the Hawks’ shocking performance against Collingwood to deliver some “home truths”. Could that include some bold selection calls to send a message?
Hawks racism saga may be over but the damage is everlasting
The fallout of the Hawthorn racism saga has claimed 40-year friendships and left those at the heart of the allegations still reeling. Jay Clark investigates.
Crows apologise after star’s ‘disrespectful’ Swans comments
Wayne Milera raised eyebrows when he called Sydney “a bit of rabble” on radio after Adelaide’s 90-point win on Saturday night. Those comments have divided opinion, with a past great calling them disrespectful.
Swans ‘humiliated’, fans stage SCG walk-out
The Sydney Swans have been labelled a “rabble” by a rival player after an “embarrassing” loss that had fans walking out of the SCG.
Brave Bombers fall short as huge SuperCoach bargain emerges
Jye Caldwell has emerged as a midyear SuperCoach steal after leading a second-half comeback which threatened to inspire Essendon to a huge boilover before falling short against Brisbane.
Lions deny Bombers ‘upset of the year’
Premiers Brisbane have survived an inspired challenge from injury-ravaged Essendon to climb to the top of the AFL ladder.
The Hawks lesson that will help Wright shake up Blues
With the Blues falling into the trap of paying big money for their ‘stars’, incoming CEO Graham Wright won’t be happy with the messy, lopsided salary cap – and big calls are coming.
Curnow scoffs at trade talk as pressure mounts on battling Blues
With predictions Graham Wright could make sweeping changes when he takes over as Carlton boss, no one is safe. But Charlie Curnow isn’t buying into talk his future could be debated.
Cats set for big boost ahead of top-four showdown
Geelong has long made an art of resting its veterans in the charge towards to September – but, as Chris Scott says, that might not happen this year. Here’s the latest.
Top-two lock? The run that has Pies on path to MCG prelim
Collingwood is charging toward a top-two finish — and has been gifted an upper hand in the premiership race with a fixture that barely sees the club leave Victoria during the run home.
Watch: Academy Bomber’s dazzling VFL debut
One of Essendon’s next-generation Bombers is flying up the draft boards after a three-goal VFL debut. Watch his highlights here.
‘Absolute star’: Why Nate Caddy could haunt North Melbourne
What Nate Caddy did against the reigning premiers at the Gabba warrants a closer look at the 2023 national draft — and it shines the spotlight on North Melbourne, among some other clubs.
Remember me? Suns haunted by ghosts of Dimma’s past
Shai Bolton came back to haunt his premiership coach Damien Hardwick, inspiring Fremantle to a win which put Gold Coast Suns’ finals credentials under the microscope.
Shock verdict in AFL Tribunal stunner
Fremantle’s captain is free to play after his three-match suspension was overturned in a surprise verdict at the AFL Tribunal.
What Harley-inspired Eagles scare really means for Cats
Geelong’s trip to Perth was meant to be the start of a rails run in the back-half of the season – but Harley Reid and the young Eagles made it anything but. And it might be a blessing in disguise.
‘Close to zero’: Cats coach unbothered by third party audit
Geelong coach Chris Scott is not aware of any information that would give the Cats “any cause for concern” over the AFL’s probe into third party deals at Kardinia Park.
‘Bikies and drugs, laughing stock’: The stigmas that stuck to Suns
Ross Lyon sparked a war of words when he referred to Gold Coast as the AFL’s nepo baby. The Suns called it offensive but uncovered documents reveal how footy’s perennial basket case believed it was perceived by rivals.
‘Modern-day Leigh Matthews’: How a father figure launched Suns rookie to debut
The junior coach who gifted his own car to help a kid without a father figure chase his AFL dream has spoken of his pride as Leo Lombard prepares for his first game as a Gold Coast Sun.
Career over? Scans to confirm Giant’s shattering blow
Callan Ward’s AFL career is likely over, although the GWS veteran will hold off on scans until later this week which will confirm the shattering blow.
Inside the inspiring Ward speech that had Giants ‘locked in’
Despite dealing with the fact his career may have just ended, Callan Ward did what he’s always done – put the team first. Josh Kelly shares just what happened at three-quarter time.
What did Goody and the Dees really give up?
A crestfallen Melbourne left Alice Springs with Ross Lyon’s words ringing in the ears of its administrators – if you’re selling home games, ‘you are not a serious footy club’.
Five-goal Kozzie on future, finals and MCG ‘goosebumps’
Kysaiah Pickett lit up the ‘G again on Sunday with a masterful performance against Sydney. Hear from the star Demon in the rooms after the game.
Inside the Hinkley-Carr handover: Port’s 12-game window into 2026
What exactly will Josh Carr be inheriting when he takes over from Ken Hinkley? And what still needs to be figured out? As the 2025 season slips away, see where all parties are at.
‘Fulltime footballer…nice change’: Reality sets in for Port’s new trio
The three newest Port Adelaide players have shelved university and work — at least for now — as they embark on life as a full-time footballer. Simeon Thomas-Wilson met them.
Heartbroken Ward inspires Giants to remarkable comeback win
At the final break, a major Richmond boilover looked a certainty. But then Callan Ward, on crutches and in tears only an hour earlier, spoke to the group – and something special happened.
Record mid-season draft haul could save Essendon’s year
The Bombers’ key position stars are dropping like flies, but with the mid-season draft around the corner some much needed reinforcements will arrive. See who could don the red and black.
Ross was right to send message — he just had the wrong target
While singling out Gold Coast might not have been the right play for Ross Lyon, he is on the money about the AFL’s compromised draft. Jon Ralph writes, other clubs can’t escape scrutiny.
Saints’ AFL fear as war of words explodes over ‘nepo baby’ jab
The Saints are set to ramp up their fight against the academy selection process, as a war of words breaks out after Ross Lyon’s “nepo baby” whack at the Suns.
‘Unacceptable, embarrassing’: Cox slams shambolic Swans
First-year coach Dean Cox has conceded part of Sydney’s problems might lie with his approach after last year’s grand finalists slumped to an “embarrassing” loss to Adelaide.
Swans fans say same thing about Goodes
The Sydney Swans celebrated a 20-year AFL premiership reunion on Saturday night and all eyes were on one man at the SCG.
Goodbye Adam: Friends, family gather to farewell late Eagle
A host of former teammates, AFL players, family and friends have come together to celebrate the life of Adam Selwood after his death at the age of 41.
Nicks: Crows still striving to achieve Collingwood’s level
Adelaide may have moved into the top four after a big win over West Coast, but coach Matthew Nicks is focused on reaching the level of the AFL’s No. 1 side.
Bevo set to sign fresh Dogs deal as contract length revealed
The Western Bulldogs are on the verge of locking away premiership coach Luke Beveridge in a move which could help secure another signature of one of the best players in the game.
Cornes v Bevo: How footy’s biggest tinderbox erupted
It was the fiery exchange between two men who – for their own reasons – were not going to back down. Jay Clark goes inside the feud between Luke Beveridge and Kane Cornes.
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