AFL

AFL The blowtorch was on Essendon during after last week’s 104-point embarrassment but John Worsfold’s men will be involved in September

AFL Take a bow Ben Brown, who kicked an AFL season high 10 goals and more than Port Adelaide’s score himself while equalling an AFL legend.

AFL Jamie Elliott found his best form as Collingwood’s restructured forward line hit top gear against Adelaide, and he expects the Magpies to be a big finals threat

AFL Lincoln McCarthy was the hero at the death against his former club as Brisbane ran down Geelong in the top-of-the-table clash at the Gabba on Saturday

AFL The feel-good factor at Carlton continued on Saturday with a 10-point win over St Kilda at the MCG, giving David Teague a winning start as a full-time AFL coach

AFL Former AFL star Jimmy Bartel has broken his silence after splitting with wife Nadia, as rumours swirl he has a new woman in his life

AFL Melbourne has crashed back to earth with a thud this year and shattered forward Jake Melksham admits morale is “real low” at the club

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AFL Footy was a double-edged sword for “reluctant celebrity” Nicky Winmar, said a magistrate who condemned the AFL great’s drunken attack on a Melbourne taxi driver

AFL The season has fallen by the wayside for Gold Coast but the Suns are eager to ease the pressure on coach Stuart Dew with a contract extension beyond next year.