Adelaide have “strongly endorsed” the ban handed to a fan who racially abused Izak Ranking following the Crows’ loss to Brisbane on Sunday. Rankine was booed heavily throughout the clash at the Gabba after laying a bump that left Brandon Starcevich concussed. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Adelaide investigating racist comments directed at Rankine. Know the … Read more
Josh Treacy has kicked a career-high five goals as Fremantle overpowered a Shai Bolton-inspired Richmond to post a 51-point AFL win at Optus Stadium. Treacy kicked three goals in the opening term of Saturday night’s match and finished with 5.0, 16 disposals, nine marks and 484-metres gained as the Dockers eased to a 16.9 (105) … Read more
Collingwood’s Friday night has gone from bad to worse with ruckman Darcy Cameron taken to hospital after their defeat to Essendon. 7NEWS understands the 28-year-old premiership player will be assessed for potential cracked ribs and any internal damage. Cameron had been monitored during the week following a heavy hit at training. Know the news with … Read more
AFL great Paul Roos has been slammed for making a “stupid comment” about struggling North Melbourne. Roos, who earlier called the Kangaroos’ winless start to the season “pathetic”, had another crack at the club when discussing his playing days. The Australian Football Hall of Famer enjoyed a stellar playing career for Fitzroy and Sydney, clocking … Read more
Wayne Carey has spoken publicly for the first time about his absence from the NSW Australian Football Hall of Fame night, conceding he was “disappointed” not to be there. Carey was one of 100 identities inducted at a gala dinner in May, but was blocked by the AFL from being immediately elevated to Legend status. … Read more
EXCLUSIVE Retired Western Bulldogs teenager Aiden O’Driscoll has opened up about the devastation of his AFL dream ending. O’Driscoll was medically retired in May after suffering a sickening concussion at training in January. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Drafted in November as the best athlete in the pool, the 18-year-old’s AFL … Read more
The Melbourne Football Club is mourning after the death of a highly decorated premiership hero. Clyde Laidlaw was a member of Melbourne’s golden era in the late 1950s and 1960s, and featured in four premierships between 1955 and 1960. The Demons were powerhouse during this era, coached by Norm Smith and led on the field … Read more
The standard of AFL umpiring is as good as ever despite widespread outcry, AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon says. Dillon is staunchly defending new umpires chief Steve McBurney and his cohort amid criticism of decisions influencing the outcome of several games this season. “I spend a lot of time with the umpires, talking to Steve … Read more
The AFL has left fans scratching their heads after deciding not to publicly explain a series of controversial decisions during Geelong’s win over Essendon on Saturday night. Throughout this season, AFL general manager of football Laura Kane has offered explanations to contentious umpiring calls from the weekend. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: AFL silent on controversial … Read more
Inconsistent Melbourne still believe they can contend for the AFL premiership, with defender Jake Lever urging his teammates to embrace the challenge of hunting down a finals berth. The Demons (8-7) dropped to 12th after letting a 23-point lead slip in a heartbreaking five-point loss to Brisbane at the Gabba on Friday night. But just … Read more
