AFL 2026
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- Gold Coast Suns
Hardwick escapes fine for umpire criticism, Gold Coast still face sanction
Gold 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.
- Michael Gleeson
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Young Eagles provide hope as West Coast lose another thriller
For the second week running, the Eagles were involved in a game decided by less than a kick, and for the second week running, they fell just short.
- Paddy Sweeney
- Four Points
- Four Points
Why the return of this former Essendon official would be a smart move in coach search
His personal view of Solomon or Hird is unknown, but his work history would suggest he would want a thorough process.
- Michael Gleeson
AFL stars are being targeted by ‘AI slop’. There’s a sinister motive behind it
Often 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.
- Scott Spits
- AFL briefing
- AFL
Ryan, Nas star in Saints win; Roo Curtis offered ban; Lions’ miracle goal buries Tigers; Hardwick under fire
Nasiah 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.
- Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
Swans superstar Heeney reveals Cox’s rev-up to their leaders before furious comeback
After Melbourne were a clear class above Essendon at the MCG, North Melbourne and Sydney survived interstate thrillers against West Coast and Port Adelaide respectively.
- Danny Russell and Roy Ward
- AFL Briefing
- Essendon Bombers
Solomon’s dire warning for the Bombers; player contact with an umpire could cost one club $50,000
Melbourne 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.
- Danny Russell and Andrew Wu
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Dogs, Cats still the frontrunners, but Daicos joins Pies’ chase for Butters
The 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.
- Jake Niall
- Opinion
- AFL
I’ve had coaches I’d run through walls for. These are the five questions Essendon, Carlton and Tassie should ask
Fans 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?
- Libby Birch
We asked Essendon fans if James Hird should coach again. Everyone had the same answer
We 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.
- Hannah Kennelly