AFL

Richmond's Dustin Martin is challenged by Brayden Maynard of the Magpies.

The AFL's harder road to hit Vic teams

The equation facing the AFL isn't quite as ugly as some of the footy over the weekend, but, thanks to the Victorian outbreak in a still Victorian-centred competition, it has suddenly become as difficult as coaching Melbourne.

by Jake Niall

Tom Stewart of the Cats speaks to media during an AFL Cats training session at GMHBA Stadium in Melbourne, Tuesday, May 26, 2020. (AAP Image/Michael Dodge) NO ARCHIVING

AFL 2020

No 'perfect' solution to replace Stewart, says Ling

by Jon Pierik

AFL Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan speaks to the media during a press conference in Melbourne, Monday, June 29, 2020. McLachlan has announced several changes to the round five fixture as a result of changes to the Queensland Government quarantine requirements to Victorian based AFL teams entering the state. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

AFL 2020

'They should be pinged': AFL boss urges umps to pay holding the ball

by Michael Gleeson

Nervous energy: Ben McEvoy, left, is relishing his switch from ruck to defence.

AFL 2020

McEvoy buoyed by switch to defence

by Anthony Colangelo

Analysis

Real Footy Podcast

Real Footy podcast: 'I reckon he was s--tcanning his own brand'

Insight & Analysis

Real Footy podcast: 'I reckon he was s--tcanning his own brand'

This week on the Real Footy podcast, there's fiery debate between Caroline Wilson, Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall about ugly footy.

4 Points: Blues' accidental victory tells only half the story

Michael Gleeson

Carlton are building precisely because it’s not just the usual suspects driving things; Suns v Cats has a match-up we all want; Action versus outcome matters most.

Unfairly run? How the AFL's compromises are piling up

Jake Niall

The COVID crisis has clarified the genuine raison d'etre of the AFL competition, which is to simply have a competition in which players, coaches et al are employed and fans are engaged.

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Too hot to handle: Hawk Tom Mitchell passes out under pressure as Jaeger O'Meara looks on.

AFL 2020

Players 'rusty' but AFL enjoys broadcast ratings leap

Foxtel and Seven West Media have posted strong ratings figures this season despite concerns from AFL coaches about the state of the competition.

by Jon Pierik

Updated

AFL 2020

McKenna suspended for one match, but ban has already been served

Conor McKenna has been suspended for one match for breaching the AFL's COVID-19 protocols but is available for selection against Collingwood this Friday night after returning three negative tests.