Promising forward Mykelti Lefau has become Richmond’s fifth victim of the dreaded ACL injury this season. The 25-year-old rugby league convert will miss the rest of his debut AFL campaign after landing awkwardly when flying for a mark in the last quarter of the Tigers’ 30-point defeat to Geelong on Saturday night. WATCH THE VIDEO … Read more
Will Elliott, the son of former Australian Test cricketer Matthew Elliott, has lit up the VFL with a contender for mark of the year. The 19-year-old ruck-forward had the perfect sit under a long kick into the Northern Bullants’ forward 50 on Sunday and gave AFL recruiters something to ponder with an extraordinary highlight. WATCH … Read more
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell says the burgeoning leadership within his ‘Rascal Pack’ was behind an unusual moment involving Jack Ginnivan on Saturday. The Hawks were all smiles after beating Adelaide by 27 points for their fifth win in the past seven games, but a fiery goal celebration needed some explaining after the match. WATCH THE … Read more
Geelong have snapped their worst losing streak in 18 years with an unconvincing 30-point win over Richmond, charging home after facing a monumental upset at GMHBA Stadium. After starting the match as $1.05 favourites with bookmakers, the Cats trailed by 29 points late in the second quarter, but finally started to lift with two goals … Read more
Young AFL superstar Connor Rozee and his fiancee Maisie Packer are now proud parents. The 24-year-old Port Adelaide captain — who has been sidelined recently with hamstring and ankle issues — shared the exciting news on Instagram. Captioning the gorgeous pictures of the new arrival, Rozee said: “Audrey Sarah Rozee, we couldn’t love you more … Read more
Western Bulldogs young gun Sam Darcy has capped off a night that could result in a ban with a remarkable fourth quarter in a stunning come-from-behind win over Collingwood. The Bulldogs trailed for much of Friday night’s clash but kicked five goals and held the reigning premiers to just one point in the last term … Read more
Veteran AFL caller Dwayne Russell has shared details of the incredible high-sugar food that he consumes during a game. Russell is a popular figure in the AFL industry and lit up Channel 7’s The Front Bar on Wednesday night with a lively and highly entertaining appearance. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Dwayne Russell spills on high-sugar … Read more
Alastair Clarkson has avoided a potential two-match AFL ban after the North Melbourne coach apologised for swearing in protest at an umpiring decision. Clarkson instead announced he will not coach from the boundary line for the rest of the season, adding he will continue to seek help for controlling his notorious temper. A league investigation … Read more
An inspirational Patrick Cripps cameo has led Carlton to an important 16.11 (107) to 10.11 (71) win over Port Adelaide to vault back into top-four contention halfway through the AFL season. The Blues entered Thursday night’s clash sitting eighth on the ladder, at risk of falling out, and the Power, on a three-game winning streak, … Read more
Collingwood 2010 premiership hero Heath Shaw has taken extraordinary aim at his former coach, Magpies great Nathan Buckley. The Shaw name is football royalty at Collingwood and Buckley is a club legend. But Shaw was forced out of Collingwood after the 2010 flag and the controversial coaching handover from Mick Malthouse to Buckley. Know the … Read more
