The oldest team in AFL history is about to take the field — here's the data behind a growing trend
By Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson
The AFL approaches expansion at a time where there is more talent in the league than ever before courtesy of veterans extending their primes and young players entering the league ready to cause a splash right away.
Richmond forward Mansell found guilty of rough conduct
Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell has been found guilty of rough conduct and will serve his three-game ban.
Richmond's Balta free to play before assault sentencing
The AFL will allow Richmond's Noah Balta to return to playing before being sentenced for assaulting a man outside a NSW Riverina club.
Bomber's strange routine works as the AFL-created monster sets up Queensland collision course
By Chris De Silva
A strange routine keeps paying off for Sam Draper, and the Lions remain composed playing from behind as the Suns continue to reap rewards from the AFL's helping hand. Here's what we learned from round three of the AFL season.
Former Magpies and Tigers AFL player Andrew Krakouer dies aged 42
Andrew Krakouer, who played 137 AFL games for Richmond and Collingwood, has died age 42.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-31/andrew-krakouer-former-afl-player-dies-aged-42/105116150
Live: Crows seek top two spot as they host the Kangaroos in Adelaide
By Andrew McGarry and Dean Bilton
The Crows look to maintain their unbeaten start to 2025 as they host the Kangaroos, before West Coast and Fremantle complete round three. Follow the action in our live blog.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-30/afl-round-three-sunday-live-adel-nth-wce-frem/105114104
Tigers forward faces landmark suspension over push that left Saint concussed
Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell could face three weeks on the sidelines in a landmark suspension that would set the tone for the AFL moving forward.
Live: Demons seek first win against Suns out to make MCG statement
By Andrew McGarry, Simon Smale, Chris De Silva, and Marnie Vinall
Melbourne is yet to win in 2025, and will face yet another challenge against a Gold Coast team desperate to prove it is the real deal with a rare win at the MCG. Follow the action in our live blog.
#AFL #AustralianRulesFootball #Sport #AndrewMcGarry #SimonSmale #ChrisDeSilva # #MarnieVinall
Live: Desperate Blues chasing first win as Bulldogs look to bounce back
By Luke Pentony
Carlton is yet to taste victory this AFL season, while the Western Bulldogs are aiming to rebound from last week's narrow loss to Collingwood. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/afl-live-updates-carlton-blues-vs-western-bulldogs/105110658
Live: Winless Bombers desperate to open account against Power
By Luke Pentony
The Bombers have made a disastrous start to the AFL home-and-away season, but can they turn around their fortunes against the Power? Follow live.
Carlton forward McKay to miss Bulldogs clash due to personal reasons
Carlton forward Harry McKay will miss Friday night's match against the Western Bulldogs due to personal reasons.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-27/carlton-forward-harry-mckay-to-miss-bulldogs-clash/105101524
Completely deaf in one ear, this AFL star can be hard to get off the field
By Marnie Vinall
Tom Green's teammates will tell you he's a hard player to get off the field. His excuse? He's completely deaf in one ear.
Port debutant to become first AFL player with Tourette syndrome
Tom Cochrane is named to face Essendon on Thursday, marking the first time a player with Tourette syndrome will make their AFL debut.
Reid handed sanction after giving Lions fans the middle finger
West Coast's Harley Reid is given a fine by the AFL after he was shown giving Brisbane fans the middle finger in the Eagles' round two defeat at the Gabba.
Reid handed sanction after giving Lions fans the middle finger
West Coast's Harley Reid is given a fine by the AFL after he was shown giving Brisbane fans the middle finger in the Eagles' round two defeat at the Gabba.
Port debutant to become first AFL player with Tourette syndrome
Tom Cochrane is named to face Essendon on Thursday, marking the first time a player with Tourette syndrome will make their AFL debut.
The Gabba's long farewell will see Brisbane grow up, but lose some of itself
By Dean Bilton
The Gabba has been left behind by Australia's other marquee stadiums, but is also a place where sporting magic happens, with memories that will survive the much-needed move to Victoria Park.
Ugle-Hagan's future 'rubbery' says coach as Dogs hope for turnaround
By Chris De Silva
The Western Bulldogs remain frustrated but haven't lost hope on Jamarra Ugle-Hagan being able to play a part for the club this season and beyond, according to his coach Luke Beveridge.
The AFL's next contender and great forward arrive as teams benefit from savvy recruitment
By Chris De Silva
The Crows signalled their arrival as a force to be reckoned with, as did Sam Darcy, while a couple of big men continue to show the benefits of savvy recruitment. Here's what we learned from round two of the AFL season.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-25/afl-round-two-wrap-adelaide-sam-darcy-jack-macrae/105090372
'I loved that my coach loves me': Gawn defends Goodwin over cryptic comment
By Chris De Silva
Melbourne captain Max Gawn sees no problem with his coach's post-game comments despite them inadvertently making a private matter public at the weekend.
