PREVIEW OF AFL ROUND NINE MATCHES (all times AEST): FRIDAY, May 17 West Coast v Melbourne at SCG, 8.10pm Head to head: Eagles 34 Demons 17 Last clash: Preliminary Final, …

Sydney have opted against challenging the “excessive” punishment the AFL meted out to captain Dane Rampe in response to two incidents that overshadowed his team’s win over Essendon. The league …

The Dan Hannebery rebuild is nearing completion, with the star St Kilda recruit finally back to full AFL training. In a long-overdue milestone for Hannebery, he took part in Thursday’s …

Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley is preparing to axe some underperforming players despite his AFL club’s injury crisis. Hinkley says he’ll make up to four changes for Sunday’s home game …

In-form Collingwood forward Jordan de Goey will be given until the morning of Saturday’s AFL clash with St Kilda to prove his fitness after leaving Magpies training early on Thursday. …

Shane Mumford and Lachie Whitfield are both set to return for GWS in Sunday’s AFL match with Carlton at Giants Stadium. Mumford missed GWS’s shock loss to Hawthorn at the …

Having watched his seething on-field leaders take control during GWS’s week of self-critique, coach Leon Cameron expects a strong response in Sunday’s AFL clash with Carlton. The Giants were embarrassed …

Essendon have asked for formal clarity from the AFL over their response to Friday night’s post-siren goalpost incident. Bombers chief executive Xavier Campbell suggested there was confusion about the mixed …

Essendon coach John Worsfold admits injuries have forced him to make running repairs to his forward line this season but at least Joe Daniher is back to form the foundation …

Stinging from another shoulder knock plus an embarrassing AFL loss, Jeremy Cameron is determined to push through the pain barrier until GWS have a mid-season bye. Cameron booted 0.4 at …

Sydney co-captain Dane Rampe’s AFL-imposed fine for sledging an umpire could be challenged by the Swans or the players’ union, who agree it is excessive. Rampe on Tuesday was slapped …

Sydney superstar Lance Franklin is set to miss a fourth-straight AFL game because of his hamstring injury. The Swans were initially confident that Franklin would be sidelined for only one …

Fremantle AFL coach Ross Lyon is hoping for a slice of good fortune as Harley Bennell edges closer to his latest football comeback. Bennell has been plagued by calf injuries …

Relishing the prospect of returning to their Hobart fortress, North Melbourne could have key reinforcements for Saturday night’s AFL clash with Sydney. Backline trio Marley Williams, Scott Thompson and Luke …

SIX REASONS WHY GEELONG ARE TOP OF THE AFL LADDER * STINGY DEFENCE. No team has conceded less scores than the Cats – they share top defensive billing with Adelaide, …

Essendon are bracing for bad news when star AFL forward Devon Smith consults with a specialist over new soreness associated with an ongoing knee injury. The hard-tackling Smith could face …

Adelaide’s out-of-favour forward Josh Jenkins is bemused by speculation he’s on the AFL trade table. Jenkins was dropped by Adelaide four matches ago and the Crows have won every game …

Opposition sides are using ‘dirty’ tactics to bring down West Coast this season, but Eagles defender Jeremy McGovern is vowing to fight his way through it. West Coast’s premiership defence …