AFL

Jake Stringer, Darcy Moore and Charlie Curnow.

Opinion

Do more: These stars must lift as the finals fight heats up

For many teams, the difference between a deep finals run, an early September exit or missing out all together will hinge on key players returning to form.

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by Kane Cornes

Opinion

As confusion rules in the AFL, there is urgent need for a rewrite

by Greg Baum

Richmond’s Tim Taranto is tackled by the Giants’ Toby Bedford.

AFL Briefing

‘Genuinely confused’: AFLPA hits out at tackling bans; Saint gets six matches for homophobic language

by Andrew Wu, Marnie Vinall and Peter Ryan

First-year coach Adem Yze has had a baptism of fire at Richmond.

Money Talks

The silver lining to a possible 20-year low for the yellow and black army

by Peter Ryan

The tackle that resulted in Charlie Cameron’s suspension.

Opinion

Were these AFL bans correct, or the suspensions that broke footy?

by Jon Pierik and Peter Ryan

Insight & Analysis

The worries for Essendon heading to September

In Four Points this week: the loss to Melbourne highlighted areas of concern for the Bombers, who flattered to deceive against the Pies. Plus, Collingwood’s draft gamble looks like coming unstuck and Carlton must move to a one-ruck system.

Michael Gleeson

Sports columnist

How the Saints can lose this Battle, but win the war

St Kilda could net early first-round compensation if Josh Battle leaves, so it may just be in the Saints’ best interests to let him walk.

Jake Niall

Chief football writer, The Age

Bombers exposed as unworthy of the top-two spot on offer

After the Western Bulldogs’ upset of Carlton earlier on Saturday, Essendon were looking at second on the ladder with a win at the MCG. They played the first 15 minutes like it would be a walk in the park.

Andrew Stafford

AFL correspondent in Queensland

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The Senate inquiry is investigating how sports at all levels handle concussion.

AFL 2024

New hit: Contact sport, CTE link to Parkinson’s-style disease

New research from Boston University links repeated head knocks to physical and mental deterioration.

by Greg Baum

AFL 2024

Wright or wrong: Bomber best and fairest could be dropped

Essendon are a chance to drop key forward and 2022 best and fairest Peter Wright for Friday night’s crucial game against Adelaide, as the Bombers deal with team balance issues.