AFL frontrunners Adelaide remain a picture of health compared to their rivals as they approach the pointy end of the season. With five rounds remaining, the ladder-leading Crows have rotated …

West Coast AFL coach Adam Simpson concedes his side aren’t fit or fast enough, but he’s refusing to bite back at criticism from his premiership teammate David King. Simpson is …

Western Bulldogs speedster Jason Johannisen admits signing a new AFL deal has taken a weight off his shoulders. The 24-year-old’s decision to sign a five-year contract extension came amid a …

Sydney AFL captain Josh Kennedy has revealed he wondered if he was up to the task after the Swans’ disastrous start to his tenure. Going into his 200th game, on …

Defender Tom Jonas says the question will linger even if Port Adelaide bank a home win against St Kilda: are they the real deal? Jonas says “it’s going to be …

As Collingwood look to the future, Nathan Buckley is narrowing his focus. The off-contract AFL coach remains under pressure as the Magpies embark on a wide-ranging review designed to set …

Gold Coast midfielder Touk Miller admits his side’s performances don’t do coach Rodney Eade’s game plans any justice. Speaking ahead of the Suns’ clash with Richmond at Metricon Stadium on …

Hawthorn are confident prized recruit Jaeger O’Meara will make his AFL return in coming weeks after a strong rehabilitation period. O’Meara has managed just four games in his first season …

Geelong will be without injured utility Mark Blicavs until the AFL finals in a blow to their top-four aspirations. The important big man fractured his ankle and also suffered ligament …

Greater Western Sydney midfield star Dylan Shiel has been cleared of serious shoulder damage and, along with key forward Jeremy Cameron, is expected to play in Saturday’s AFL home clash …

Essendon’s Cale Hooker says he’ll continue to ride the emotional rollercoaster despite accusations of bullying a young AFL opponent. Hooker kicked four last-quarter goals against North Melbourne on Saturday as …

Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn is racing the clock to line up for Saturday’s AFL clash with North Melbourne in Hobart. Gawn rolled his ankle on Saturday during the third quarter …

Port Adelaide’s injured dynamo Chad Wingard could be out for the next month as his AFL club fights for a finals spot. Scans on Wingard’s left ankle have revealed a …

Fremantle youngster Griffin Logue learned an invaluable lesson when he was tricked by St Kilda’s Nick Riewoldt earlier this month. Logue gave away a 50m penalty at a crucial stage …

Comparisons to Sydney’s Lance Franklin are coming thick and fast for young Brisbane AFL forward Eric Hipwood. While admitting their styles are similar, the tall left-footer aims to make his …

Collingwood skipper Scott Pendlebury appears unlikely to return this AFL season after a setback with his broken finger. The gun midfielder underwent a second round of surgery on Monday night …

Adelaide stalwart Scott Thompson has confirmed he’ll retire at the end of the AFL season. The dual Crows club champion has only added one AFL match this season to his …

Port Adelaide has trouble dealing with AFL expectations, defender Tom Jonas says. He admits the Power is failing the pressure-test, having dropped to fifth with a loss to Melbourne. The …