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For all the news, visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport/afl.xmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/assets/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:33:21 +1000https://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport/afl.xmlTue, 16 Jun 2026 04:33:21 +1000Sport / AFLA West Coast reserve player has been sent to the tribunal after allegedly blowing his nose on an opposition player.e4ccbc7d-78dd-42a5-85e9-7b03517568adhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/west-coast-player-sent-to-tribunal-20260615-p60728.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflMon, 15 Jun 2026 21:46:35 +1000Sport / AFLMichael GleesonGold Coast coach Damian Hardwick has been put on notice about his criticism of umpires, but his club is still facing a fine over a separate incident arising from Friday night’s game.a420b1a2-fabb-4e76-81df-081ef0fba82ahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/hardwick-on-notice-over-umpire-comments-gold-coast-to-be-fined-20260615-p606xl.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflMon, 15 Jun 2026 19:12:12 +1000Sport / AFLMichael GleesonHis personal view of Solomon or Hird is unknown, but his work history would suggest he would want a thorough process.eb4dce0c-3cbe-43e5-9ee1-5c30b3e2a9d2https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/this-player-was-busted-meeting-a-rival-coach-now-he-has-to-show-he-s-worth-the-hype-20260614-p606mg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflMon, 15 Jun 2026 07:58:37 +1000Sport / AFLScott SpitsOften derided as “AI Slop”, misinformation is featuring increasingly on Facebook feeds. It’s often the game’s big names, usually with fanciful and wild claims attached to them, being used to pull you in.7c4b7a9c-8248-4e81-bc53-639531aa3f3ehttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/afl-stars-are-being-targeted-by-ai-slop-there-s-a-sinister-motive-behind-it-20260606-p604i1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflMon, 15 Jun 2026 05:30:00 +1000Sport / AFLPeter Ryan, Marc McGowanNasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Liam Ryan ignited St Kilda at Marvel Stadium; North Melbourne’s Paul Curtis faces another three-match suspension; the Lions prevail in Hobart; and, Damien Hardwick’s under fire.cd8e3931-f207-452f-807b-aeeb9dd021d2https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/afl-urged-to-crack-down-on-umpire-bashing-after-hardwick-airs-his-frustration-20260614-p606mc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflSun, 14 Jun 2026 18:44:03 +1000Sport / AFLRory Sloane is not happy with Damien Hardwick's attack on umpires.926dd584-fdda-48e3-86f1-ed8fc8452258https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/afl-great-slams-coach-for-umpire-bashing-20260614-p606mv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflSun, 14 Jun 2026 12:32:07 +1000Sport / AFLGWS Giants play St Kilda on Sunday and know their side is in for a tough game against a 'damaging' outfit.6c81f203-7500-4d91-aae0-5a3881102561https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/giants-wary-of-impressive-st-kilda-20260610-p605o1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflSun, 14 Jun 2026 12:13:28 +1000Sport / AFLJames Hird and Jimmy Bartel discuss Richmond's horror injury list.ed13616e-eee0-4f26-a103-0a1896af757dhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/sickening-richmond-injury-list-grows-20260511-p5zvko.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflSun, 14 Jun 2026 12:13:17 +1000Sport / AFLDanny Russell, Roy WardAfter Melbourne were a clear class above Essendon at the MCG, North Melbourne and Sydney survived interstate thrillers against West Coast and Port Adelaide respectively.cf6c856b-e61a-402b-8c47-1a1050c7d00ehttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/afl-live-melbourne-essendon-face-off-at-the-mcg-in-a-day-to-honour-neale-daniher-20260612-p606fz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflSat, 13 Jun 2026 22:28:06 +1000Sport / AFLPaul Curtis could be in hot water after his ugly tackle left West Coast gun Hamish Davis concussed.da120d72-4195-4b15-aa2f-3f7bded74f63https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/curtis-in-hot-water-for-ugly-tackle-20260613-p606ju.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflSat, 13 Jun 2026 19:26:59 +1000Sport / AFLDanny Russell, Andrew WuMelbourne crushed a sorry Bombers outfit at the MCG, but Essendon’s interim coach insists they are not being affected by the spectre of James Hird.80f15c75-e878-4f90-87b5-9db7ea4b5b6dhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/the-collision-that-could-cost-gold-coast-50-000-20260613-p606hw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflSat, 13 Jun 2026 18:48:20 +1000Sport / AFLEssendon are dealt a new cruel injury blow after Archie Roberts was forced off the field with a dislocated shoulder.b3a5662a-e7af-470a-934b-dbd50c23ec61https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/essendon-young-star-dislocates-shoulder-20260613-p606jc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflSat, 13 Jun 2026 17:40:17 +1000Sport / AFLJake NiallThe Magpies and Tigers – both viewed as trailing the Western Bulldogs and Geelong, in the race for Butters – have held face-to-face meetings with the Port Adelaide superstar.71a02bc4-989e-426c-bb35-2e2dbf556225https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/pies-tigers-met-with-zak-butters-with-nick-daicos-involved-in-collingwood-s-pitch-20260613-p606hh.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflSat, 13 Jun 2026 16:52:05 +1000Sport / AFLCal Twomey provides a trade and free agency update.be62625d-c556-49d6-8f0e-f7af632ba597https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/twomeys-trade-update-on-multiple-afl-stars-20260610-p605m4.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflSat, 13 Jun 2026 13:01:53 +1000Sport / AFLBailey Smith tossed in a little jab at the Western Bulldogs on Friday night after beating Gold Coast.415eae07-19ec-4965-bcdf-c696bab0abe9https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/smiths-jab-at-old-team-after-big-win-20260613-p606gg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflSat, 13 Jun 2026 12:51:32 +1000Sport / AFLEddie McGuire believes Billy Frampton's 3-week ban should be overturned.2caf4ced-0cb1-4554-8347-5daf68eb1972https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/mcguire-defends-frampton-despite-mihocek-broken-neck-20260610-p605gj.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflSat, 13 Jun 2026 12:50:29 +1000Sport / AFLLibby BirchFans want hope. Boards want credibility. The media wants a headline. But the most important question any club looking for a new coach should ask is, what are their players looking for?5c46c0f6-8e0d-4ac4-afac-62cf00e48af5https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/i-ve-had-coaches-i-d-run-through-walls-for-these-are-the-five-questions-essendon-carlton-and-tassie-should-ask-20260608-p604so.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflSat, 13 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +1000Sport / AFLHannah KennellyWe quizzed about a dozen Essendon supporters outside the MCG if they wanted James Hird to return as coach. Their answers differed vastly to our poll findings.a741e966-eaf3-4146-acff-77c76254b68chttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/we-asked-essendon-fans-if-james-hird-should-coach-again-everyone-had-the-same-answer-20260609-p6058z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflSat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +1000Sport / AFLPeter Ryan, Roy WardGeelong’s unbeaten streak against the Suns at GHMBA Stadium stretched to 10 as the Cats embarrassed Gold Coast’s big-name midfielders to strengthen their hold on a top-four spot.f1857926-8aab-485b-b050-21076f130710https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/afl-live-geelong-cats-gold-coast-suns-battle-it-out-at-gmhba-stadium-as-jack-bowes-in-doubt-20260611-p6064w.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflSat, 13 Jun 2026 00:31:30 +1000Sport / AFLMarc McGowanRecruiters will be out in force to try to unearth the AFL’s next stars when the under-18 championships begin this weekend across the country.d0c7d44a-fb84-4819-8644-7c1baebc530ahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/the-15-standout-draft-prospects-at-this-year-s-afl-under-18-championships-20260609-p60549.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflFri, 12 Jun 2026 12:14:19 +1000