<![CDATA[AFL Latest News]]> https://www.afl.com.au en-au Copyright 2019 AFL Media editor@afl.com.au <![CDATA[AFL Latest News]]> https://www.afl.com.au/resources/v5.52.23/i/elements/afl-logo.png https://www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[AFLW TEAMS: Dee returns after ACL, Hawks make Fleming call]]> https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/1583337/aflw-teams-dee-returns-after-acl-hawks-make-fleming-call

The teams are in for Thursday night's AFLW match between Hawthorn and Melbourne

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:20:00 GMT article 1583337 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Ultimate AFLW Fantasy guide: Confirmed rookies, tips, more]]> https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/1576953/ultimate-aflw-fantasy-guide-confirmed-rookies-tips-ahead-of-season-opener

We've got everything you need to pick, or change, your AFLW Fantasy team

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT article 1576953 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Tigers eye Giant, Hinkley sells Devils dream, AA squad set for early reveal]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1582754/tigers-eye-giant-hinkley-sells-devils-dream-aa-squad-set-for-early-reveal

Check out all the latest trade news from around the League

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT article 1582754 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[LISTEN: The 'spin' in Bombers' coach hunt, Cat's career in the balance]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1583338/listen-the-spin-in-bombers-coach-hunt-cats-career-in-the-balance

Join Damian Barrett and Riley Beveridge for AFL Daily

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:30:00 GMT article 1583338 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA['I take full responsibility for where we're at': Lyon's honest take on Saints' season]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1583333/i-take-full-responsibility-for-where-were-at-ross-lyons-honest-take-on-st-kilda-saints-season

Ross Lyon is taking responsibility for the Saints' season with their chances of featuring in September no longer in their own hands

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:09:00 GMT article 1583333 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[The perfect storm? Why the stars are aligning to present North's greatest challenge yet]]> https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/1583334/the-perfect-storm-why-the-stars-are-aligning-to-present-north-melbournes-greatest-challenge-yet

Two of North Melbourne's biggest challengers have combined forces to present a big test for the all-conquering Roos

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:00:00 GMT article 1583334 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Crows veteran no certainty to face Dockers despite making trip to Perth]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1583330/adelaide-crows-veteran-taylor-walker-no-certainty-to-face-fremantle-dockers-despite-making-trip-to-perth

Taylor Walker is no certainty to line up for the Crows against the Dockers despite making the trip to Perth

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:18:00 GMT article 1583330 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA['We never said we were perfect': Scott on Cats' culture]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1583251/we-never-said-we-were-perfect-chris-scott-on-geelong-cats-culture

Chris Scott believes the external perception about Geelong's culture doesn't fit how the club thinks about itself

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:21:00 GMT article 1583251 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Team whispers: Key Crow to miss, Freo star under a cloud, Lalor in doubt]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1582414/team-whispers-all-the-latest-selection-news-ahead-of-round-23

Stay up to date with all the latest teams news ahead of round 23

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:04:00 GMT article 1582414 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Cats coach refuses to speculate on Kolodjashnij's future amid concussion scrutiny]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1583242/geelong-cats-coach-chris-scott-refuses-to-speculate-on-jake-kolodjashnijs-future-amid-concussion-scrutiny

Chris Scott insists he wants to respect Jake Kolodjashnij's privacy and has batted away questions surrounding the Cats' concussion waiver

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:45:00 GMT article 1583242 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Freo gun in doubt for Crows clash as Dockers weigh up big selection call]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1583237/fremantle-gun-murphy-reid-in-doubt-for-adelaide-crows-clash-as-dockers-weigh-up-big-selection-call

The Dockers could be without Murphy Reid for their huge clash against the Crows

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:42:00 GMT article 1583237 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[AFLW injury list, R1 part 2: Bomber a test, Tiger's timeline revealed]]> https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/1582883/aflw-injury-list-r1-part-2

Check out how your AFLW team is tracking ahead of round one

]]> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 02:30:00 GMT article 1582883 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA['More Dane Rampes': Revamped NSW league to start in 2027]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1582442/more-dane-rampes-new-competition-sydney-football-league-sfl-to-start-in-nsw-in-2027

The Sydney Football League (SFL) is set to begin in April next year

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:30:00 GMT article 1582442 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Daisy's long road back: Suns defender raring to go after injury nightmare]]> https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/1583197/daisy-darcy-long-road-back-gold-coast-suns-defender-raring-to-go-after-injury-nightmare

Daisy D'Arcy will make her long-awaited return to the park after two years on the sidelines

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:27:00 GMT article 1583197 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Fantasy stocktake: Who to buy and sell ahead of R23]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1581466/fantasy-stocktake-who-to-buy-and-sell-ahead-of-r23

Roy explores all the Fantasy trade options ahead of round 23

]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:04:00 GMT article 1581466 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[From a 'leap of faith' to passing 'Lethal': Fagan set to claim Lions' record]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1582780/a-remarkable-story-leigh-matthews-praises-chris-fagan-as-he-prepares-to-break-brisbane-lions-record

Brisbane's triple flag-winning coach Leigh Matthews says Chris Fagan was once underestimated but not anymore

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT article 1582780 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Trade Pulse: Bombers, Hawks fans have their say on Zach Merrett]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1582760/trade-pulse-essendon-bombers-hawthorn-hawks-fans-have-their-say-on-zach-merrett-trade-plans

You can have your say on your club's trade plans with AFL.com.au's Fan Trade Pulse

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT article 1582760 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Ranking Rankine: Where Izak's masterclass sits among footy's great games]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1582757/ranking-rankine-where-adelaide-crow-izak-rankines-masterclass-sits-among-footys-great-games

Izak Rankine produced the best game of his career to propel Adelaide past Richmond, but where does it rank among footy's finest performances?

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT article 1582757 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Your club's quiet achiever who deserves more love]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1582387/the-player-at-your-club-flying-under-the-radar

Which unsung hero is crucial to your side's success?

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT article 1582387 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Essendon enquired about Pendlebury making move to Bombers]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1582764/collingwood-magpies-veteran-scott-pendlebury-turns-down-approach-from-victorian-rival-essendon-bombers-as-he-weighs-up-future

Rival clubs have reached out to Scott Pendlebury as he considers his options for 2027

]]> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 11:25:00 GMT article 1582764 at www.afl.com.au