AFL world turns on Port Adeladie young gun Jason Horne-Francis after dirty day against Gold Coast

AFL world turns on Port Adeladie young gun Jason Horne-Francis after dirty day against Gold Coast

Port Adelaide great Kane Cornes has turned the heat up on Jason Horne-Francis following the young gun’s undisciplined acts during Sunday’s loss to Gold Coast. Cornes has been one of Horne-Francis’ biggest fans and will almost always defend the 21-year-old against any criticism that comes his way. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Horne-Francis loses his cool … Read more

AFL hands out lengthy suspensions to Toby Bedford, Charlie Cameron and Alex Davies

AFL hands out lengthy suspensions to Toby Bedford, Charlie Cameron and Alex Davies

GWS Giants tagger Toby Bedford and Brisbane star Charlie Cameron have both been suspended as the AFL continues their hard-line stance on tackles. Gold Coast pair Alex Davies and Malcolm Rosas were also banned on a day of carnage for the match review officer. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: AFL hands down multiple suspensions. Know the … Read more

Carlton leaving door open for fan favourite Sam Docherty to make remarkable return from ACL injury

Carlton leaving door open for fan favourite Sam Docherty to make remarkable return from ACL injury

Carlton is leaving the door open for inspirational veteran Sam Docherty to make a remarkable return this year. Docherty ruptured his right ACL in the opening round of his season, but 7NEWS chief AFL reporter Mitch Cleary revealed there’s optimism at the Blues as to what could be possible this year. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: … Read more

St Kilda youngster Lance Collard under investigation for alleged homophobic slur

St Kilda youngster Lance Collard under investigation for alleged homophobic slur

St Kilda youngster Lance Collard is being investigated by the AFL after allegedly making homophobic slurs in a VFL game over the weekend. Collard, who was playing for the Saints’ VFL affiliate Sandringham, allegedly used the slur to two opponents during Saturday’s clash against Williamstown. The VFL were made aware of the incident and referred … Read more

Former West Coast Adam Simpson receives standing ovation with classy speech to fans

Former West Coast Adam Simpson receives standing ovation with classy speech to fans

Former West Coast coach Adam Simpson has received a standing ovation after delivering a classy message to fans ahead of the Eagles’ clash against Brisbane. Simpson was sacked during the week after an 11-year reign that delivered the club the 2018 premiership. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Simpson addresses fans ahead of Lions match. Know the … Read more

Toby Bedford faces nervous wait for heavy tackle on Tim Taranto during Giants’ win over Tigers

Toby Bedford faces nervous wait for heavy tackle on Tim Taranto during Giants’ win over Tigers

GWS Giants speedster Toby Bedford faces a nervous wait from the match review officer after a heavy tackle on Tim Taranto during Sunday’s win over Richmond. Star Tiger Taranto sharked a hitout from Toby Nankervis when he was immediately set upon by Bedford. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Taranto dazed after heavy tackle. Know the news … Read more

Port Adelaide star Todd Marshall ruled out after nasty clash with teammate Charlie Dixon

Port Adelaide star Todd Marshall ruled out after nasty clash with teammate Charlie Dixon

Port Adelaide star Todd Marshall has suffered a painful injury after a nasty clash with teammate Charlie Dixon during Sunday’s match against Gold Coast. Marshall came from the field in the second quarter in obvious discomfort. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Marshall suffers painful injury. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today While on … Read more

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon blames Adelaide Oval for breaking phone in anger

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon blames Adelaide Oval for breaking phone in anger

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon wants Adelaide Oval to upgrade communications after twice damaging a telephone in a 32-point loss to Adelaide. Lyon’s phone connecting the box to his interchange bench twice fell apart during Saturday night’s loss. In both cases, Lyon struck the phone on a desk in frustration. Know the news with the … Read more

Comeback star Riley Thilthorpe forced to miss team song for post-match running session

Comeback star Riley Thilthorpe forced to miss team song for post-match running session

Adelaide forward Riley Thilthorpe has celebrated his comeback with two goals before missing the team song for a post-match running session. Named as the Crows’ substitute for his return to the AFL from a knee injury, the 22-year-old came off the bench to seal the 10.11 (79) to 5.9 (59) win over St Kilda on … Read more

‘Grave’ concerns for Craig McRae after ‘nightmare’ fortnight for Collingwood’s premiership defence

‘Grave’ concerns for Craig McRae after ‘nightmare’ fortnight for Collingwood’s premiership defence

Collingwood are in “grave danger” of missing out on the AFL finals after the reigning premiers suffered another costly defeat at the MCG. Locked in a tight but somewhat dour battle with Geelong on Friday night, the Magpies fell short when the Cats broke the game open with five out of six goals either side … Read more