The AFL’s new sliding rule will have a major impact on the way instinctive players approach games, according to Hawthorn midfielder Shaun Burgoyne. Burgoyne said coaches should be aware that …

Brisbane Lions coach Michael Voss says he won’t have an accurate gauge on his side’s progress until round five of the AFL season despite their NAB Cup success. Voss said …

After receiving virtually no interest over the summer, punters with online bookmaker sportsbet have been quick to jump on Fremantle after last night’s round 1 win over West Coast. Entering …

Richmond captain Trent Cotchin and president Gary March have backed star midfielder Dustin Martin to enjoy the best season of his AFL career. The 21-year-old is one of Richmond’s top …

Fremantle captain Matthew Pavlich faces double trouble in the wake of the Dockers’ strong start to the AFL season. The star utility is on report after their 28-point western derby …

Essendon midfielder David Zaharakis has backed the AFL team to stay resilient despite the massive pressure of their doping crisis. The Bombers opened the season on Friday night with a …

Fremantle skipper Matthew Pavlich is confident of being fit to play against the Western Bulldogs in round two despite spending the night in hospital with a hand injury. Pavlich split …

West Coast coach John Worsfold says his side has no choice but to suck it up and keep plugging the holes after forward Mark LeCras was added to the team’s …

West Coast forward Mark LeCras injured his arm and Fremantle skipper Matthew Pavlich was reported in the Dockers’ 28-point AFL western derby victory at Patersons Stadium on Saturday night. LeCras, …

Tonights AFL match is between the Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles. The match is to be played at Patersons Stadium with the opening bounce set to commence at 4:40pm …

There’s not much midfielder Ben Howlett and his teammates can do about the Essendon doping crisis – except train and play as hard as possible. Coach James Hird again praised …

Todays AFL Round 1 match is between Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles. The opening bounce is set to commence at 4:40pm local time with the match being played at Patersons …

Adelaide coach Brenton Sanderson says the numbers are as ugly as the result. The Crows took a beating from Essendon in key areas in their 35-point loss on Friday night. …

The winning coach reckons the AFL’s new sliding law is okay. The losing coach isn’t so certain. But both Essendon coach James Hird and his Adelaide counterpart Brenton Sanderson say …

Essendon’s ability to overcome adversity has grown in the AFL club’s darkest days, coach James Hird says. Hird says his Bombers’ season-opening victory against Adelaide isn’t a direct response to …

Brisbane’s midfield have shown there’ll be life after Simon Black. Now co-captain Jed Adcock wants to see the AFL club’s attack ease their reliance on Jonathan Brown. The Lions were …

Besieged Essendon emerged from a drugs cloud to open the AFL season with a spirited 35-point upset win against Adelaide on Friday night. The Bombers showed tremendous ticker in their …

Tonight’s AFL match is the season opener for 2013 between Adelaide Crows and Essendon Bombers. The opening bounce is set to commence at 8:10pm local time and 8:40pm Melbourne time. Home …