AFL football operations manager Mark Evans is adamant the controversial Manuka Oval surface was ugly, but not unsafe. The Western Bulldogs’ 27-point win over GWS in Canberra on Saturday was …

Scott Pendlebury is happy to have made a seamless start to his captaincy of Collingwood, but says it has little to do with himself. Pendlebury was appointed skipper at the …

AFL stars Lance Franklin, Trent Cotchin and Nick Maxwell are all in the clear after the match review panel’s findings from round four. But Western Bulldogs defender Dale Morris faces …

Brownlow medallist Brad Hardie says it might be time for West Coast to drop Nic Naitanui, claiming the All-Australian ruckman is either carrying an injury or in bad form. Naitanui …

From cantankerous cashed-up supporters to chief executive Greg Swann and everyone in between, Marc Murphy wants a unified approach to end Carlton’s woes. The Blues are winless after the opening …

Co-captain Kieren Jack has pointed to Sydney’s troubled run into their triumphant 2012 AFL finals campaign as evidence they can emerge from their early season slump. The Swans slipped to …

Melbourne aren’t partying like it’s 1964. While coach Paul Roos wants his success-starved players to enjoy Sunday’s breakthrough AFL win over Carlton, he says they have been through too much …

According to Sportingbet’s AFL analysts, not one player was worthy of the maximum three Brownlow votes in Round 4 of the AFL. $300 BROWNLOW MEDAL FREE BET Nine players received …

Fremantle are sweating on the fitness of star midfielder David Mundy and forward Chris Mayne heading into Saturday night’s AFL clash with Sydney at the SCG. Mundy was subbed off …

Chris Judd will offer untold leadership and class when he returns for Carlton, but teammate Kade Simpson says the superstar is no quick fix for the AFL club’s woes. Judd …

Carlton’s stunning loss to Melbourne shows the confidence of their players is shot. The Blues had two more scoring shots than the Demons on Saturday, two more inside 50s and …

Essendon coach Mark Thompson had a hunch things weren’t going to go well for his team against Fremantle on Sunday. With his AFL side riddled with injuries and illness, the …

The same North Melbourne who surrendered so meekly to Essendon in round one – that mob who also blew lead after lead last season – might suddenly be the real …

Star Essendon midfielder Brendon Goddard suffered a groin injury in a dirty day for the Bombers, as Fremantle unleashed a third-quarter blitz to cruise to a 53-point victory in Sunday’s …

Life’s not getting any easier for Sydney AFL recruit Lance Franklin, though the cavalry may not be far away. Franklin was held to one behind by Kangaroos defender Scott Thompson …

Brenton Sanderson has hailed a 22-man performance in Adelaide’s 86-point demolition job of St Kilda. After three losses, the Crows belatedly kick-started their AFL season, winning every quarter and key …

Carlton powerbroker Bruce Mathieson wants chief executive Greg Swann sacked as the Blues reel from their worst start to an AFL season in 25 years. Saturday’s upset 23-point loss to …

Adelaide have belatedly kick-started their AFL season with a thumping 13-goal win over St Kilda at Etihad Stadium. The Crows were full of run in a 20.16 (136) to 7.8 …