<![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/v5.45.13/i/elements/afl-logo.png https://www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Crows host red-hot Bulldogs in huge Friday night clash. Follow LIVE]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1479646/follow-it-live-adelaide-crows-v-western-bulldogs-afl-round-two-2026

Follow all the action from Friday night's clash between the Crows and Bulldogs

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:40:00 GMT article 1479646 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[MATCH REVIEW: Hawks forward learns fate for heavy tackle]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1480572/match-review-hawks-forward-learns-his-fate-for-heavy-tackle

The match review findings for Thursday night's game are in

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT article 1480572 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[TEAMS: Eagles' surprise axing, Port forward back, Roo left out]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1480549/teams-eagles-surprise-axing-port-forward-back-roo-left-out

The teams are in for Sunday's games in round two

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:00:00 GMT article 1480549 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[IF there's one thing Damo wishes would cease immediately … THEN]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1479662/sliding-doors-if-the-smart-alec-cutting-and-surly-ross-lyon-is-back-then

Sliding Doors is in full swing for 2026 .. and Damo's got plenty on his mind

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:25:00 GMT article 1479662 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Big Swan breaks foot in unusual incident at MCG]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1480573/big-sydney-swan-will-green-injured-after-tripping-down-stairs-at-mcg

Swan Will Green has suffered a foot injury in an unusual incident

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:17:00 GMT article 1480573 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[WATCH THE VISION: Hawks targeted with bottle thrown from crowd]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1480554/hawthorn-hawks-star-nick-watson-accuses-fans-of-throwing-full-cans-on-to-field

Nick Watson kicked the last goal on Thursday night and was involved in an animated exchange with Sydney fans after the game

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 05:10:00 GMT article 1480554 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Team whispers: Tiger withdrawn from squad, Dockers name debutant]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1479656/team-whispers-live-all-the-latest-selection-news-ahead-of-round-two

Stay up to date with all the latest teams news ahead of Round Two

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 02:24:00 GMT article 1479656 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Stream your team: Watch all VFL games LIVE and FREE]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1479680/stream-your-team-watch-all-vfl-games-live-and-free

You can watch every game of the 2026 VFL season LIVE on AFL.com.au and the AFL Live Official App

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT article 1479680 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Fantasy ready R2: Top five captains, trade targets, trap or treat, more]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1479591/fantasy-ready-r2-trade-targets-draft-tips-trap-or-treat-more

Calvin brings you everything you need to get Fantasy ready for round two

]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT article 1479591 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Top draft pair nominate Port Adelaide, opt out of Tassie watchlist]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1480543/top-draft-pair-nominate-port-adelaide-opt-out-of-tassie-watchlist

Young guns Zemes Pilot and Louis Salopek are eligible for the 2027 draft

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:15:00 GMT article 1480543 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA['Work in progress': Swans coach backs big-name recruit]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1480541/work-in-progress-sydney-swans-coach-dean-cox-backs-big-name-recruit-charlie-curnow-to-fire

Former Carlton forward Charlie Curnow needs more time to settle at Sydney, his coach says

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT article 1480541 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[LISTEN: The 'concern' over star Swan, power forwards take centre stage]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1480539/listen-the-concern-over-star-swan-power-forwards-take-centre-stage

Join Damian Barrett and Joel Peterson for AFL Daily

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:30:00 GMT article 1480539 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Why one of Hardwick's pet peeves could get Suns into trouble]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1480073/the-footy-skill-gold-coast-suns-coach-damien-hardwick-is-desperate-to-see-less-of

Damien Hardwick says he's not a huge fan of players bouncing the footy

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT article 1480073 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Gun Crow's elite numbers show why his return matters more than ever]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1480053/ranking-izak-rankine-numbers-show-massive-impact-of-missing-adelaide-crows-star

Izak Rankine will make his comeback to the field after a four-match ban for a homophobic slur

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT article 1480053 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Desperate act that proves Bulldogs are about more than just goals]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1479882/the-western-bulldog-dog-that-tops-the-key-forwards-list-is-aaron-naughton-and-its-not-who-you-think

The Western Bulldogs attack is being propelled by the in-form Aaron Naughton leading high-profile teammate Sam Darcy

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT article 1479882 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[How Roo's spectacular catch almost got her caught out]]> https://www.afl.com.au/aflw/news/1479820/how-north-melbourne-roo-tess-cravens-spectacular-catch-almost-got-her-caught-out

Tess Craven thought she'd have a few quiet games of cricket over summer but a social media post blew the secret

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT article 1479820 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Hawks' defensive pressure praised, Cox laments transition 'fluctuations']]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1480035/hawthorn-hawks-defensive-pressure-praised-sydney-swans-coach-dean-cox-laments-transition-fluctuations

Dean Cox said Sydney fell short in the contested ball, while Sam Mitchell credited Hawthorn's forward-half turnovers for their win

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:23:00 GMT article 1480035 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Wasteful Hawks still find a way to soar past Swans]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1480034/wasteful-hawthorn-hawks-still-find-a-way-to-snatch-win-over-sydney-swans

Hawthorn defies its wayward night in front of goal to record a 17-point win over Sydney

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:15:00 GMT article 1480034 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[LISTEN: Trade options, best R2 captains, more]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1480051/listen-trade-options-best-r2-captains-more

Calvin, Roy and Warnie bring you the round two teams, latest Fantasy news, best captains and more

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT article 1480051 at www.afl.com.au <![CDATA[Final teams in as Hawks, Swans clash in MCG blockbuster. LIVE from 7.30pm AEDT]]> https://www.afl.com.au/news/1479645/follow-it-live-hawthorn-hawks-v-sydney-swans-afl-round-two-2026

Follow all the action from Thursday night's clash between the Hawks and Swans

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:30:00 GMT article 1479645 at www.afl.com.au