Clayton Oliver ruled out of Melbourne’s official practice match with Carlton

The intrigue around superstar midfielder Clayton Oliver’s AFL return is continuing with Melbourne making another shock call for their official practice game. The Demons are playing Carlton on Wednesday night in their first official hitout of the year, but they have made the decision not to pick Oliver. See the full teams for the Blues … Read more

Max Gawn laments Melbourne’s poor AFL finals record in recent past: ‘We’ve been embarrassed’

Melbourne’s AFL finals futility is embarrassing captain Max Gawn and it’s something he’s determined to fix. Even setting aside the issues in the Demons’ turbulent off-season, this year is massive given how badly their last two campaigns have ended. After winning the 2021 premiership, Melbourne have lost their past four finals for two straight-sets exits … Read more

Injury drama hits Richmond but Dustin Martin among big names to take on Collingwood in practice match

Richmond captain Toby Nankervis is in a race to be fit for the AFL season-opener against the Gold Coast Suns on March 9. The new details around the skipper’s injury have come to light as the Tigers name their squad for their first official practice match against Collingwood on Tuesday night. See the full teams … Read more

Port Adelaide wrecking bull Sam Powell-Pepper sent straight to AFL tribunal after Mark Keane hit

Port Adelaide wrecking bull Sam Powell-Pepper has been referred straight to the tribunal for a bump that concussed Adelaide’s Mark Keane in an AFL scratch-match. Powell-Pepper is facing a suspension of at least three games in a case that will test the AFL’s rules around high bumps. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Sam Powell-Pepper sent straight … Read more

Pink’s heart-melting moment with son Jameson has Carlton fans spinning

Popstar Pink has sent AFL fans — well some, anyway — into delirious delight during her Saturday night show at Marvel Stadium. The Pink Summer Carnival concert is reportedly brilliant with almost 60,000 fans flocking to the AFL-owned venue on Friday and Saturday night to watch the 44-year-old American. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Pink’s special … Read more

AFL great David King calls for Power star Sam Powell-Pepper to cop ‘severe ban’ for bump on Mark Keane

North Melbourne great David King has called on the AFL to come down hard on Sam Powell-Pepper following the Port Adelaide player’s bump on Adelaide defender Mark Keane. Powell-Pepper’s shoulder made contact with Keane’s head after the Crow had been slung around in a tackle during the first quarter of the practice match on Friday. … Read more

Port Adelaide star Sam Powell-Pepper set to face match review scrutiny for bump on Mark Keane

Port Adelaide forward Sam Powell-Pepper will come under scrutiny for a bump that concussed Adelaide defender Mark Keane during Friday’s AFL practice match. Keane was slung around in a tackle by Power forward Willie Rioli as Powell-Pepper came charging in. The Power star the collected Keane in the head with his shoulder. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more

St Kilda fan favourite Tim Membrey melts hearts with first goal in scratch match against Essendon

St Kilda fan-favourite Tim Membrey has made a heartwarming return to competitive action in the Saints’ scratch match against Essendon on Friday afternoon. Membrey shocked the AFL world last year when he dramatically pulled out of the team’s elimination final against the GWS Giants. The 29-year-old had been battling mental health challenges at the time … Read more

Collingwood president Jeff Browne ‘shocked’ and angry as incurable cancer battle takes hit

Collingwood president Jeff Browne is using his club’s premiership success as inspiration in his battle against incurable cancer. He’s speaking out about his shock diagnosis because he’s angry at a government decision which he says will cost thousands of lives. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Jeff Browne on battle with incurable disease. Stream analysis, local footy … Read more