Jeremy Cameron slots his 5th at the 'G
Jeremy Cameron lights up the Bombers with five goals in three quarters.
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14th June 2025
North Melbourne vs Fremantle LIVE: Roos, Dockers trade goals early; Jezza says Cats have Smith’s back after thumping baby Bombers
Geelong dominated a rebuilding Essendon, looming as every bit the premiership threat. Next up: The Kangaroos face the Dockers at Optus Stadium.
Payne-ful blow among Hogan rampage: Four things learnt in Lions’ defeat
A new week, but the same issue for the Lions has reared to cost them dearly against the Giants, as they face an anxious wait on one of their key men.
Key Brisbane defender suffers serious knee injury
Play was stopped for a long time after Brisbane defender Jack Payne injured his knee.
‘Explosive’ Tsunami back in No.1 pick’s ‘breakout game’; Lions’ flaw amid ‘concerns’ for star: 3-2-1
Amid serious exteneral doubts, the Giants have resurrected their 2025 campaign with a stirring upset win over the Brisbane Lions, who’ll again rue missed chances in front of goal.
Live: Young Dons put to the sword by Cats as Lions reel after Payne injury
A young Essendon side has been its own worst enemy in the first quarter against Geelong at the MCG. Meanwhile, Brisbane is set to be without Jack Payne for the remainder of the season. Follow live.
Make yourself at home! Roos play landlord behind enemy lines... but who will pay the price? — LIVE
North Melbourne are out to extend their flawless win rate as the home side in a rival stat this season, with Fremantle hellbent on continuing their surge towards finals.
‘Insatiable’ Smith stars AGAIN, Jezza runs riot to down ‘horrible’ Dons in 95-point thumping
A rampant Geelong outfit took an undermanned Essendon to the sword on Saturday evening at the MCG, kicking 14 second-half goals to see them romp home by 95 points.
‘You reckon it was a bit of karma?’: Shock 45-point swing details Crows ‘luck’ flip as loss continues ‘ridiculous’ trend
It felt like Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks was expecting — and fully prepared — for the question post-game on Friday night.
Lethal backs a roofed stadium in Tassie; Blues blow: Walsh out for up to six weeks
AFL great Leigh Matthews says Friday night’s clash in Launceston was a poor spectacle because of heavy dew and reinforced why a new stadium in Hobart needs to have a roof. Meanwhile, Carlton have been hit with an injury blow.
Big Blues blow: Lengthy ‘period of recovery’ looms for luckless star after latest setback
Carlton has been hit with an ill-timed mid-season injury blow, with star midfielder Sam Walsh to be sidelined for up to six weeks.
Female footballers boycott major game over alleged sexual assault
A number of players in a Victorian women's league are calling for a male player to be suspended over allegations of sexual assault.
He walked away from footy 11 years ago, but this key figure has Andrew Dillon’s ear
Andrew Demetriou insists he’s retired and has barely attended a game in an official capacity since he departed the AFL, but the former league chief has emerged as a loyal and trusted confidante of the man now reshaping the competition and its administration.
‘Conspiracy theory’ behind prime-time Tassie fixture as $1.5 billion stadium call looms
Questions have been asked of whether Friday night’s prime-time slogfest between Hawthorn and Adelaide is a reminder that Tasmania needs a new, roofed stadium to consistently host AFL games as the Devils’ existence hangs in the balance.
13th June 2025
Heartbreak Hawks earn comeback win over Crows as Newcombe kicks the winner
The Hawks struggled early but found a way to fightback and steal the win after Jai Newcombe’s goal with just minutes remaining.
Latest on Suns stars’ futures as former Pick 1 tipped to shun Vic offers: In and Under
The latest on a pair of Suns stars’ futures. Plus a rival club still leads the race for a high-flying Giant weighing up his next move.
‘You can’t have 10 inside midfielders’: Dons to blood rookie pair while Tsatas, Hobbs wait their turn
With mid-season draftees Archer May and Lachie Blakiston set to take on the Cats, the Bombers are up to 10 debutants this season, as they start to weigh up their options for the next trade period.
Karma bug bites wayward Crows in Friday fright night
Friday the 13th will be remembered as a horror show for Adelaide after its horrible goal kicking costs it victory in a three-point loss to Hawthorn.
Big ‘attitude change’ spurs Hawks’ Tassie great escape over wasteful Crows: 3-2-1
Hawthorn has overrun Adelaide in a hard-fought three-point victory in tough, wintry conditions on a cold Friday night in Launceston.
AFL no.1 pick tells parents he'll be debuting this week
Mid-season AFL draft no.1 pick Tom McCarthy tells his parents he will be debuting this weekend against Carlton.
Goodwin says Pickett's $12m extension proof Demons' culture 'in good order'
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin calls Kysaiah Pickett's decision to re-commit to the club a massive endorsement of the club's oft-criticised culture.
‘Not the look we want’: Dees coach opens up on how the club handled Gawn-May on-field stoush
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin sat down with captain Max Gawn and defender Steven May this week, conceding their on-field stoush at the MCG last Monday was “not the look we want”.
Kicking has been in the gun — but are shots on goal any worse than they've ever been?
Goalkicking accuracy is a talking point that consistently gets raised in the AFL — but how does 2025 compare to the years that have come before?.
'Chip on your shoulder': Players from the country carry a special pride
Essendon winger Xavier Duursma says country kids who make it to the AFL carry a deep pride in where they've come and often a "chip of their shoulder" given the extra challenges they've faced to get there.
This suburban club has produced seven AFL players in 18 months, but that’s not what it’s most proud of
It’s in Australia’s fastest-growing municipality. It’s coming off a flag. It also hosts English classes for new migrants, and is the beating heart of its community.
Bont’s biggest contract hint yet; update on Suns star as Victorian rivals circle:
After ongoing speculation, there is finally an update on the future of Western Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli.
Blues father-son bolter; emerging issue stumps clubs — Draft Watch
Scouts believe this year’s AFL draft crop is the thinnest in a while, so what could it mean for clubs with early picks?.
‘Know where we’re at’: Why there’s ‘no magic bullet’ for Saints as woes laid bare after Dogs defeat
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon insisted there was “no magic bullet” to fix the issues plaguing his struggling team as another season threatens to peter out into obscurity.
How an almost one-game wonder traded up to hold the keys to AFL House
Tom Harley's AFL career almost only lasted for one game. Now, the former Port and Geelong player has become one of the most important people in footy.
12th June 2025
‘It’s yes or no’: Question that sparked awkward exchange as Lyon grills reporter
AFL coach Ross Lyon has been caught up in a verbal sparring match with a journalist when questioned over the Saints’ lowly Thursday night crowd figure.
'Didn't look good': Concern for Dogs skipper
Western Bulldogs skipper Marcus Bontempelli comes from the field with a sternum complaint.
Why an investment banker with Roos blood in his veins stormed into John Elliott’s office with a cheque
North are backed by philanthropists, cricketers and entrepreneurs. Then a rumour went around that Australia’s most famous supermodel was a Shinboner.
'Magpie for life': Maynard inks fresh deal
Nine's Tom Morris speaks to Brayden Maynard after the star defender inked a new deal with Collingwood.
Beveridge’s concern over Darcy’s treatment in massive Dogs win; Lyon rankled by questioning on Marvel crowd
Burgeoning superstar Sam Darcy kicked three goals on return from his knee injury to help lift the free-scoring Western Bulldogs to a comprehensive 72-point win over St Kilda.
Darcy makes successful return from injury in Bulldogs' thumping win
Playing his first match since Easter, Sam Darcy impresses in his return from injury with three goals, as the Western Bulldogs humiliate St Kilda with a 72-point victory.
'Unfair to all': Nicks calls out reporter's Walker racism claim
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says a "lack of accountability" remains a problem in reporting around players' futures as a story involving Taylor Walker and Nasiah Wanageen-Milera dominates headlines. .
‘I’m not interested’: Leading contender rules himself out of the running to be AFL Commission chairman
Current commission chairman Richard Goyder is seeking a fresh term but is facing pressure from several club bosses to anoint a successor after more than eight years at the helm.
Sorry Saints cop second Bulldog belting as AFL ‘unicorn’ proves unstoppable: 3-2-1
The Western Bulldogs have welcomed back rising star Sam Darcy in style with another mauling of St Kilda on Thursday night.
AFL decide on 2025 GF time slot after Beveridge’s call to give clubs ‘all night to celebrate’
Tradition has won out and there won’t be an AFL night grand final in 2025, with a daytime start once again locked in.
This $12.5m longest deal in footy was needed to stop a star’s trade request. It could backfire badly
In a stunning twist to one of the year’s most talked-about contract sagas, Kysaiah Pickett has signed a seven-year contract extension with Melbourne that now locks him away from rivals until the end of 2034.
Tom Harley appointed AFL chief operating officer
Two-time Geelong premiership captain Tom Harley leaves his post at the Swans to take up a role that is likely to see him leading the AFL one day.
AFL contract frenzy: Two clubs lock away stars on multimillion-dollar deals and this Blue could be next
The mid-season byes have delivered a flurry of contract activity, rocketing a Demon into the top bracket of earners, and locking away a heart-and-soul Magpie. A famous Blue could be next.
‘It’s not about courage’: Why I choose not to bump
The consequences of bumping are too great, so I opt not to do it and train accordingly, and there are plenty of other players like me at the top level.
The issue plaguing Vic powerhouse laid bare; fringe contender’s ‘biggest headache’ — Blowtorch
The issue plaguing a Victorian powerhouse in their push towards September has been laid bare, while another contender has a big headache.
Demons sign Pickett to staggering deal to keep WA teams at bay
Melbourne sign Kysaiah Pickett to a seven-year contract extension reportedly worth around $12m.
Kozzy Pickett has signed until 2034. What are the risks for the Demons’ $12m deal?
The extra seven years taking him through until the end of 2034 at a cost of $12 million would make any club twitchy.
‘Building our future’: Livewire signs one of the biggest deals ever in ‘major moment’ for Demons
Melbourne superstar Kysaiah Pickett has committed his long-term future to the Melbourne Football Club, signing a new deal that is one of the biggest in AFL history.
‘What I was born to do’: Key Blue’s raw reflection on ‘very low point’ after 287-day AFL wait
Alex Cincotta isn’t Carlton’s most recognised figure, nor is he their flashiest.
‘This is why!’ Glaring nosedive, underperforming stars behind fallen contender: Champion Index
A team tipped most popularly by Fox Footy experts to win this year’s premiership; all is not right in the land of the Giants, whose season teeters precariously entering Round 14.
11th June 2025
AFL teams and expert tips: Melbourne welcome back Viney; Dons to unveil 10th debutant for 2025
Mid-season draftees Archer May and Lachlan Blakiston will debut for Essendon against Geelong at the MCG on Saturday. Melbourne have made one change for Sunday’s game against Port Adelaide.
‘Right person’: ‘Energised’ Swans boss officially poached to key role as AFL shake-up complete
Sydney CEO Tom Harley has officially become the AFL’s second-in-command to complete the league’s administrative revamp.
Key Harley change as No.1 pick ‘leaning towards’ call; Lions in for second rival ruck: Trade Whispers
Harley Reid is ‘leaning towards’ a call on his future amid speculation over where he’ll play his footy in 2026.
Tassie AFL stadium call officially delayed with state forced into an election ‘nobody wants’
A vote to approve the Tasmanian Devils’ new stadium has officially been delayed, with the state to hold a snap election on July 19.
The implications for Victorian clubs as Harley Reid leans towards staying in Perth
While demand for Harley Reid’s signature would be high if he decided to return home to Victoria at the end of this season, it now appears he’s leaning towards fulfilling his first AFL contract.
Swans boss set for new role
Tom Harley will join the AFL as the new chief operating officer, ending his tenure at the Sydney Swans.
‘Exactly what we need’: AFL poaches Swans CEO Tom Harley
The AFL has poached Sydney chief executive Tom Harley who will join the league to work alongside CEO Andrew Dillon as the chief operating officer.
Tasmania election date confirmed as Devils, AFL search for certainty
The election is about to be called, but the delays have cast a shadow over the future of the AFL’s 19th team.
Giant call on injured skipper; star returns in key boost amid mid-year draftee influx — AFL Teams
The Demons have welcomed back a key soldier after a six-week absence, while Port Adelaide has become the latest to confirm a mid-season draftee debutant. Round 14 teams!.
‘Appetite to play’: Hope for Jamarra AFL return as ‘most positive development in some time’ revealed
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has been talking to troubled forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and is hoping to have him back “really soon” amid ongoing speculation about the former No.1 draft pick’s future.
Bulldogs star to make remarkable comeback from injury against Saints
After sustaining what appeared to be a season-ending knee injury in April, Sam Darcy will make his return for the Western Bulldogs when they meet St Kilda on Thursday night.
Bulldogs welcome back ‘enormous threat’ Darcy for Saints clash
Western Bulldogs star Sam Darcy will complete a remarkable comeback from a knee injury less than eight weeks after it was feared his season was over.
Shock claim Cats ‘have cap room for two stars’; Saint’s call after bombshell — Trade Whispers
Saints star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera has reached out to Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker after the duo were central to a trade report.
Big Dog back… but Smith intrigue remains amid Cats puzzle; Eagles’ ‘unfair’ handling of young gun — Team Tips
The Western Bulldogs have confirmed young star Sam Darcy will make his highly-anticipated return.
Why Phillips and Pearce's contribution to footy goes far beyond the field
Erin Phillips and Daisy Pearce's contribution to football in Australia go further than the years they played in the AFLW.
Mums forge new traditions and connections by returning to footy
Sport is a rite of passage in small towns, and it's becoming a hub for young mums, boosting mental and physical health.
‘You’d be happy to go this way’: Lyon’s classic speech as Demons legend earns Hall of Fame nod
Garry Lyon – a Melbourne champion, five-time All-Australian and one of Fox Footy’s biggest stars – is an Australian Football Hall of Fame member.
’Brought back fond memories’: Great leaves Hall of Fame in stitches with classic speech
If there were Brownlow Medal votes given out at this year’s Australian Football Hall of Fame event, Peter Darley put himself right in the mix for best-on-ground honours.
Bottom-10 side that can still play finals; who moves up despite losing — Power Rankings
Welcome back to the Power Rankings.
AFLW star leaves legendary dad in tears
Erin Phillips gave an emotional speech during her Hall-of-Fame speech, joining her father Greg in the exclusive group.
Footy star's emotional Hall of Fame speech leaves father in tears
Erin Phillips and Daisy Pearce become the first AFLW players to be inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
The veterans’ list: What should your club do with their 30-plus stars?
The game has tilted towards veterans in 2025 as individuals overcome the doubters to remain at their best late in their career. We examine what decisions clubs should make about their ageing veterans.
Hall of Fame nod: Lyon’s stellar footy career finally recognised
Garry Lyon’s stellar career in football as both a player and a media commentator has been recognised. He became a Melbourne hero in his 58th game. He became a member of the Australian Football Hall of Fame just before he turned 58.
10th June 2025
‘All I ever wanted’: HOF melts as AFLW trailblazer leaves legendary dad in tears with perfect speech
AFLW great Erin Phillips has given an emotional speech upon her induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame, joining her father Greg in the prestigious group.
AFLW icons join Hall of Fame with touching speeches; Night of nights for Lyon, Riewoldt and Hodge
Erin Phillips has paid an emotional tribute to her father Greg as she joined him in the Australian Football Hall Of Fame. Phillips and Daisy Pearce are the first AFLW players to be inducted, joining trailblazer Debbie Lee.
Fox Footy great, 33rd Legend in eight-person HOF class as perfect speech has greats in tears
Eight footballing greats have entered the sport’s most elite club as Australian Football Hall of Fame inductees, while SA great Ken Farmer became the game’s 33rd Legend.
‘It will happen’: Superstar’s wild $12.5m deal amid trade saga to shatter records — Trade Whispers
Melbourne have reportedly offered Kysaiah Pickett a monster long-term contract that could see him locked away longer than any other player in the league.
Eddie calls on PM to assist in stadium debate
Eddie McGuire calls for funding assistance from the prime minister amid ongoing debate around the construction of a stadium in Tasmania.
Bumping Bomber got two-match ban, he deserved to be sidelined for twice as long
Adam Cerra was fortunate to escape without a concussion or a spinal injury. Sam Durham was lucky to escape with a ban of just two matches.
Expert AFL tips Round 14: Friday night blockbuster splits pundits; four clean-sweep selections
Need a hand with your AFL tips for this weekend?.
‘Once-in-a-generation’ coach ends speculation as Bulldogs mystery finally answered
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has been lauded as a “once-in-a-generation coach” after ending a lengthy period in limbo and signing a new two-year deal.
Beveridge vows to manage emotions better as he inks new Dogs deal; Blues cleared over Cerra treatment
After long-running conjecture about his future, the club’s longest serving coach has inked a new deal that will see him stay on for a further two seasons, while Essendon and Zach Reid have extended their commitment to each other.
‘Really poor’: Gawn’s admission on tense May exchange as pair ‘talking it through via text’
Melbourne captain Max Gawn has further moved to defuse any speculation of a relationship breakdown with defender Steven May, declaring his own reaction was “poor” after a post-siren exchange at the MCG on Monday.
‘Terrible look’: AFL great’s plea on rule that ‘needs to change’... and unwitting star behind the problem
Leigh Matthews isn’t happy with the state of ruck contests.
Sub-standard Tigers feel the pain, but one loss shouldn’t overshadow their progress
Despite a lacklustre effort against the Swans, the larger sample size suggests there’s plenty for Tigers fans to be encouraged by this season.
Why this top AFL selection feels for his fellow number one draftees
The Giants' key forward says there can be too much pressure put on first- and second-year players who are high picks. .
‘Made a mistake and was angry’: Why Demon chose the ‘wrong time’ to ignite heated AFL scenes
Hawthorn premiership great and former Demon Jordan Lewis thinks Steven May was “doubling down” on previous discussions with Max Gawn when May confronted his skipper while tensions ran high after Melbourne’s King’s Birthday loss to Collingwood.
Chopped up out there’: Inside ‘genuine slog’ thriller… and how Pies found ‘energy’ again
They’re the clutch kings for a reason.
Proof outsider is making strides; contender’s big flop as blockbuster barely split: Report Card
The premiership favourite extended its lead atop the ladder, while three contenders fell short in key Round 13 tests.
I love Tassie footy and we need a team. But the AFL’s stadium ultimatum takes a special kind of arrogance
The still unborn Tasmanian Devils are now front and centre in the island’s culture wars. It didn’t have to be like this.
9th June 2025
‘Petulance’: New angle exposes second Gawn-May incident
A new camera angle has exposed a second heated moment between Max Gawn and Demons defender Steven May.
Tex addresses report star ‘doesn’t want to play for’ Crows due to racism incident
Adelaide veteran Taylor Walker has responded to a report by veteran journalist Caroline Wilson that his racism incident several years ago is playing a role in star trade target Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera refusing to consider joining the Crows.
‘What do you want us to do, play worse?’: Pies doubt that just makes coach ‘shake’
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says he deeply struggles with the concept that top teams struggle to convert sustained, dominant home and away form into a premiership.
Great’s bold bye week fix: How dumping Opening Round can solve ‘momentum-sapping’ breaks
Brisbane Lions legend Jonathan Brown has offered a bold solution to the bye weeks — and it involves scrapping Opening Round in favour of a mid-year ‘Northern Round’.
AFL great says ‘umpires failed’ with ‘old school’ tag after Dees coach’s claims
AFL Hall of Fame legend Leigh Matthews says the “umpires failed” in the early minutes of the King’s Birthday clash by not giving Nick Daicos free kicks sooner amid a hard tag from Ed Langdon.
‘High standards’: Gawn puts clash with Steven May down to competitive instinct
The Melbourne skipper was quick to address questions about the fiery incident between him and a fellow Demons veteran after their team’s heartbreaking loss.
‘Ill-timed question’: May’s exchange with Gawn revealed — and why Dees star was so frustrated
It’s been revealed that Steven May confronted Max Gawn with an “ill-timed question” during their heated heated post-siren exchange after Melbourne fell narrowly to Collingwood.
How Collingwood won the moments that mattered most
At three-quarter time, the Demons trailed by seven points, having willed themselves back from a deficit that peaked at 20 points. Could they surge to victory?.
Gawn and May exchange fiery words after the siren
Max Gawn clearly wasn't happy with Steven May as the two exchanged words after the siren.
'Oh no': Pickett error hands Nick Daicos a goal
Kozzie Pickett gives away a 50m penalty, handing Nick Daicos a goal in the fourth term.
How AI technology gave Neale Daniher his voice back
For more than a decade, footy fans have watched MND gradually compromise Neale Daniher’s ability to communicate. But for this year’s Big Freeze match, the footy legend has his own voice back. Here’s how the remarkable technology works and how he tells it what he wants to say.
