Matt Rowell, Paul Salmon, and the footy record that was never to be
Mark Twain once quoted former British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli as saying: “There are three kinds of lies: lies, damned…
Carlton edges Richmond in MCG thriller, Tigers lose gun defender to suspected ACL injury
Carlton has won a classic against Richmond at the MCG, edging out the injury-hit Tigers 12.14 (86) to 12.9 (81).…
How AFL superstar Tom Hawkins balances family, farming and football
Australian Rules superstar Tom Hawkins remembers playing a mediocre game of football a few years back after pulling a calf…
AFL quick hits — Pies tall’s bizarre moment adds some spice and Blues success rests on the boot of one man
It was a concept widely criticised after its announcement, but the AFL’s Opening Round gave us plenty to talk about…
Carlton, Brisbane Lions hit with season-ending injuries in Opening Round
In short: Sam Docherty and Keidean Coleman will miss the remainder of the AFL season after suffering ACL injuries. Both…
Carlton stun the Lions by a point for first win at the Gabba since 2013
Carlton has beaten Brisbane by just one point at the Gabba, after a dramatic match with many swings of momentum…
Grundy shines in Sydney debut as Swans steam home to beat Demons in season opener
Sydney recruit Brodie Grundy has played a starring role in a first-up win over his former team, leading the Swans…
AFL fans need to strap themselves in as the 2024 season promises to be a wild ride
The 2024 AFL season shapes as the longest planned season on record for the AFL since the league commenced play…
AFL changes concussion guidelines for community football but elite-level protocols stay the same
In short: Community footballers — at the junior and senior level — will have to sit out for at least…
St Kilda’s Webster handed lengthy ban at AFL tribunal for ‘entirely avoidable’ hit on Simpkin
St Kilda will be without Jimmy Webster for nearly two months of the 2024 season after the Saints defender was…