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Unheralded Oliver Wiltshire stood tall for Geelong, kicking three goals as they beat Gold Coast. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLSuns' slide continues, Geelong get back on track

AFL premiership contenders Geelong have snapped a two-game losing run, getting revenge on Gold Coast after being mauled by the Suns back in March.

Oliver Caffrey

North Melbourne star Luke Davies-Uniacke says he’s ready for a scrap against ‘fiery bugger’ Harley Reid as they seek redemption for an earlier season loss against West Coast at Optus Stadium on Saturday.

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‘He’s a fiery bugger’: LDU ready for ‘superstar’ Reid scrap

North Melbourne star Luke Davies-Uniacke says he’s ready for a scrap against ‘fiery bugger’ Harley Reid as they seek redemption for an earlier season loss against West Coast at Optus Stadium on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Alex Pearce wants revenge on Geelong.

AFLCommentsPremiumPearce’s eyes on Cats revenge as Dockers enjoy break

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has admitted he’s daydreamed about holding up the premiership trophy alongside coach Justin Longmuir this year, but prefers to put his focus into what he can control.

Mitchell Woodcock

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce has been leading by example for the flag favourites. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLFlag dreams? Dockers trying to keep things grounded

Fremantle are outright AFL flag favourites thanks to their 12-match winning run, but the club's "1-0" mantra is keeping the players grounded.

Justin Chadwick

Bayley Fritsch (right) celebrates one of his goals in the King's Birthday win over Collingwood. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLFritsch fires back to form for Demons ahead of Bombers

After managing no goals in four of his previous five games, one of Melbourne's most dangerous forwards starred in their King's Birthday win.

Roger Vaughan

West Coast fans have blasted a “bitter” Peter Sumich for an unprovoked and targeted public attack on former Eagles captain Ben Cousins.

AFL CommentsPremiumFans blast ‘bitter’ Sumich over bizarre Cousins rant

West Coast fans have blasted Peter Sumich for an unprovoked public attack on Ben Cousins after he praised premiership coach John Worsfold’s elevation into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.

Samantha Rogers

Alastair Clarkson and his Kangaroos aim to relieve pressure by bouncing back against West Coast. (Adam Trafford/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDown in the dumps: How Kangaroos plan to make amends

Pressure is building on Alastair Clarkson in the wake of last week's 124-point loss to Fremantle, with North Melbourne aiming to make amends against West Coast.

Justin Chadwick

Bo Allan is happy to head down back amid the absence of Reuben Ginbey.

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Young Eagle puts hand up to ‘play tall’ to fill Ginbey void

West Coast wingman Bo Allan has put his hand up to help out as a key defender if called upon, as the team looks to cover for the loss of injured star Reuben Ginbey.

Mitchell Woodcock

The chase for the signature of Port Adelaide star Zak Butters is heating up. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'I'm different': Port coach on chase for Butters

Port Adelaide coach Josh Carr is taking notice of a bunch of rivals talking about luring the Power's star midfielder Zak Butters.

Steve Larkin

Injury-plagued St Kilda star Max King last played in the AFL two years ago. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLNot a fool's paradise, but Surfers Paradise for King

As one of St Kilda's most important players continues his injury rehabilitation, he has been sent away from the Melbourne football "circus" to freshen up.

Roger Vaughan

Alastair Clarkson is not feeling under extra pressure, despite North Melbourne’s heavy loss to Fremantle.

AFLClarko keeping calm and carrying on after humbling from Freo

Alastair Clarkson says he feels no extra pressure on his role as North Melbourne coach after their disastrous 124-point defeat to Fremantle at the weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

A World Cup overlap won't distract the Giants as they aim for their third straight AFL win. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLNot a distraction, Giants welcome Socceroos overlap

Feeling World Cup fever, GWS coach Adam Kingsley sees the Socceroos' overlapping match as a "beneficial" mid-game break from their St Kilda clash.

Joanna Guelas and Roger Vaughan

Mark LeCras believes Fremantle are set up to be a long-term contender.

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Freo up for years of flag success, says premiership Eagle

A West Coast premiership star says Fremantle are looking at a period of sustained success that could see them contending for the next five years as they drive towards a maiden premiership in 2026.

Mitchell Woodcock

Max King (12) was sidelined in his second game back from injury in the VFL. Tony Gough

AFLPremium‘Fool’s paradise’: Lyon on AFL mandate

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon sees a flaw in the AFL injury release mandate, declaring it too “rigid” when injuries are not black and white.

Tyler Lewis

Ryan Maric is set to remain at West Coast on a two-year deal.

AFLCommentsEmerging Eagle set to sign fresh deal

An emerging West Coast utility is set to sign a two-year contract extension to remain at the Eagles until at least the end of 2028.

Mitchell Woodcock

Daniel Curtin and head coach Matthew Nicks had plenty to smile about after Crows thrashed Bulldogs. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLAdelaide's 'dream' quarter has Crows' coach in awe

Adelaide's second best first quarter in club history has earned high praise from coach Matthew Nicks, saying he has dreamt of a fast start like that.

Oliver Caffrey

Geelong's Sam De Koning battles against Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker last week. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLBig Cats' versatility means Geelong keep options open

A strong game last week from one of their taller players has Geelong considering tactical options ahead of Friday's important home match against Gold Coast.

Roger Vaughan

Skipper Jordan Dawson celebrates one of his three goals in Adelaide's big win against the Bulldogs. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLDawson inspires fast-starting Crows to Dogs demolition

Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson has put in a quarter for the ages to set the tone for the Crows' stunning 57-point demolition of the Western Bulldogs.

Oliver Caffrey

The AFL has punished Max Knobel for making a “highly offensive homophobic slur” in a VFL game.

AFLGold Coast ruckman banned for homophobic slur

An AFL-listed player who admitted using a homophobic slur in a VFL match has been banned for four games, with the league saying more work needs to be done.

Roger Vaughan and Justin Chadwick

Eric Hipwood has been selected to play his first AFL match for Brisbane since last August. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLLions premiership forward to make long-awaited return

Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood will play his first game in almost a year when the Lions face Richmond in Hobart.

Oliver Caffrey

Willem Duursma will miss West Coast’s clash with North Melbourne.

AFLVideoCommentsPremiumEagles’ No.1 pick out of Roos clash with injury

West Coast will unveil mid-season draftee Marcus Herbert but have lost No.1 draftee Willem Duursma to an injury for their clash against North Melbourne at Optus Stadium on Saturday.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast mid-season draftee Marcus Herbert.

AFLCommentsEagles to unveil mid-season draftee against Roos

West Coast mid-season draftee Marcus Herbert will make his debut only 19 days after landing at the Eagles on a six-month contract.

Mitchell Woodcock

Luke Jackson (middle) is having a career-best season.

AFLCommentsPremiumThe Docker dubbed AFL’s ‘most important’ player

An AFL great has singled out Fremantle ruckman Luke Jackson as the ‘most important’ player in the competition and the lynchpin to Fremantle’s hopes of a flag.

Aaron Kirby

James Kelly (centre) is an AFL senior coach hopeful, having worked with Chris Scott and Steven King. (Daniel Pockett/AAP PHOTOS)

AFL'Can't be worried': Kelly remains keen for senior role

Missing out on an AFL senior coaching role has given a Geelong assistant plenty of perspective, with Carlton and Essendon in the market this time around.

Roger Vaughan