Rival State of Origin coaches Brad Fittler and Kevin Walters says the time is right for Perth to get an NRL side of their own. Blues coach Fittler and his …

Sydney runner Jeremy Laidler could be fined by the AFL over his actions during the frenetic end to the win over North Melbourne on Sunday. AFL football operations manager Steve …

GWS claimed the prized scalp of Richmond last Saturday, but the expansion side are still running the gauntlet as they bid to surge up the AFL ladder before September. The …

Carlton’s list manager Stephen Silvagni says “everything is for sale” at his beleaguered AFL club while defending the slow rebuild of the Blues. Carlton are set to be given the …

Support, sensible tips and the odd spray from GWS defensive generals Phil Davis and Heath Shaw have helped Sam Taylor become the AFL club’s lucky charm. Taylor debuted in round …

AFL commentator Paul Roos is bemused that Adelaide captain Taylor Walker will only miss one game for his high bump on Zach Tuohy. Walker accepted his suspension and will miss …

West Coast coach Adam Simpson is backing Nic Naitanui to return better than ever despite needing a second knee reconstruction. The Eagles’ worst fears were confirmed on Monday when scans …

After studying Brisbane’s third consecutive win, Adelaide forward Josh Jenkins says it’s easy to see why the Lions are rated differently than fellow AFL cellar dwellers. “They are so exciting,” …

Injury-plagued Geelong forward Cory Gregson will undergo more foot surgery, ending his AFL season. Cats coach Chris Scott confirmed on Monday night that the forward has had another setback with …

West Coast’s worst fears have been confirmed, with scans reportedly showing star ruckman Nic Naitanui has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Naitanui suffered the injury in …

Richmond have revisited last year’s nightmare AFL loss to St Kilda in a bid to avoid being jumped by the Saints in the annual Maddie’s Match. The Tigers were powerless …

GWS enjoyed wins both on and off the AFL field last Saturday night, with the expansion club drawing their biggest home crowd of the season. A total of 14,456 fans …

West Coast midfielder Luke Shuey has described Nic Naitanui as the spiritual leader of the club, but he’s confident the team’s flag hopes won’t be derailed by the ruckman’s knee …

Melbourne co-captain Jack Viney’s toe injury will sideline him for at least a month in a big blow to the Demons’ AFL finals hopes. Viney was a late withdrawal from …

Fremantle defender Ryan Nyhuis has been referred directly to the AFL tribunal over his slam tackle which knocked out Port Adelaide star Robbie Gray. Gray was knocked unconscious and stretchered …

Port Adelaide are bracing to loss All Australian ruckman Paddy Ryder for possibly a month but are heartened by Robbie Gray’s recovery after being knocked out in the loss to …

Debutant Colin O’Riordan’s delight made kicking a match-winning AFL goal all the sweeter for Sydney’s Aliir Aliir, who says confidence is key the Swans’ youngsters drive the club toward yet …

The AFL needs to open debate about introducing a red card system, according to Adelaide forward Josh Jenkins. He says he’s not opposed to the code introducing the send off …