3 h. ago ‘There is four of them, four of them!’ Has more umpires led to better decisions? The jury is out

AFL clubs don’t expect umpires to get every decision right, but they are concerned whether young umpires are getting enough training to improve at the rate required.

Politics

4 h. ago Dear’s in in Darwin: Hawks poised to recall Calsher to take on Suns in Top End

Rangy forward Calsher Dear even surprised the Hawks with the immediate impact he made last season. Although he’s yet to be sighted at senior level so far in 2025, that’s about to change.

Politics

6 h. ago ‘Foolish and weak’: Caroline Wilson slams AFL for lack of leadership on Rioli

Wilson says the AFL has been exposed for a lack of leadership for how it handled allegations against Rioli last week and counterclaims from his club, Port Adelaide, about the daily racism he experiences.

Politics

7 h. ago Bracelet worth thousands linked to alleged armed robbery, car crash

The Cartier bracelet, recovered on the Gold Coast, likely cost more than $8000, and could be worth over $20,000.

Events

7 h. ago Why this Sydney council has kicked up a stink about new planning rules

An eastern suburbs council is throwing everything at fighting mid-rise development reforms, citing the strain on roads, schools and sewerage.

Politics

9 h. ago West Coast so close: What were the highlights from the Eagles’ near

The Eagles had a crack and, even though they came up short, feedback after the match was mostly one of positivity.

Politics

10 h. ago Power boost: Rioli returns to training, as Cats weigh up selection calls

Willie Rioli returned to training at Alberton on Monday, in an encouraging sign that he will be ready to return to Port Adelaide’s team for this week’s match against Geelong, who also have some curly decisions to make at the selection table.

Politics

14 h. ago The unpaid 50m penalty that could have changed a game and Cripps catches fire: Key takeouts from round nine

This week in key takeouts: the 50m penalty that wasn’t, Blues star shows his brilliance in a down year and two forwards show age is just a number.

Events

15 h. ago It wasn’t a screamer, but this should be a mark of the year contender

He didn’t get the elevation of, say, Sam Durham against the Swans on Saturday. But it was as courageous as you will find

Politics

26 h. ago Roos, Lions draw in Tassie; Tigers’ tackle topples Eagles on a seesawing Sunday

It was a day off cliffhangers in the AFL, with cellar-dweller North Melbourne sharing the points with the reigning premiers and the lead changing 15 times at the MCG before the Tigers triumphed.

Politics

27 h. ago Chris Scott admits strategic error hurt Cats as Giants mark territory again

Jeremy Cameron started on-ball, but Geelong had to rethink that surprise tactic when the Giants kicked five of the first six goals in the game. It was a costly burst as the Cats again fell to their home-ground nemesis.

Politics

28 h. ago Teen allegedly caught trying to enter AFL match with imitation gun

A teenage boy has allegedly been caught trying to smuggle weapons into Marvel Stadium in Melbourne during the Swans-Bombers clash.

Events

29 h. ago Five charged after $623m worth of cocaine allegedly found on boat off NSW coast

Five people have been charged after police seized more than a tonne of cocaine allegedly found on a boat off the NSW Coast.

Politics

30 h. ago Merrett cleared by MRO after Blakey collision; Power hopeful Rioli will return

Zach Merrett will be free to play for the Bombers this weekend after being cleared by the MRO and Port Adelaide are hopeful of getting Willie Rioli back.

Politics

30 h. ago The lead changes 15 times as Tiger cubs crunch Eagles for brave win

Just nine games into the season, Richmond already have more wins than last year. Their promising start is a stark contrast to the Eagles, who were left to wonder where and when their first victory will come.

Politics

31 h. ago Alex Pearce shared a post. Jewish groups took offence. The AFL said nothing

Only one group was prepared to give context to why Fremantle captain Alex Pearce should not have reposted an Irish band’s statements about the war in Gaza. It wasn’t the AFL.

Politics

34 h. ago Job hunting has become a major headache, and I blame the AFL

In a world where everyone’s a leader, it seems the only thing you can’t afford to be is someone quietly getting the job done.

Politics

42 h. ago How crime and punishment do, and don’t, work in the AFL world

The handling of Paul Curtis, Noah Balta, Willie Rioli and others highlights the very different way the AFL deals with on-field and social incidents.

Events

48 h. ago Merrett incident could shake up Brownlow; Super Saturday lives up to the hype as Hawks, Bombers, Suns, Crows win

After the Hawks outlasted the Demons and Essendon held off a frantic Swans comeback, the two games to close Super Saturday also had footy fans on the edge of their seats.

Events

49 h. ago AFL live: Suns break Bulldog hearts, Crows claim Showdown thriller; Dons’ injury crisis deepens, could lose Merrett

After the Hawks outlasted the Demons and Essendon held off a frantic Swans comeback, the two games to close Super Saturday also had footy fans on the edge of their seats.

Events