Much has been made of the 'Essendon edge' this season. But what exactly does the buzzword mean and how has it manifested in the club's surprisingly good start to the 2024?
The men's senior aussie rules team from the town in north-eastern Victoria — who once lost a game by 431 points — have been celebrating all weekend after winning their first game in more than 1,000 days.
Carlton's superstars blow GWS away, Harley Reid goes supersonic in the west and Collingwood look a lot like Collingwood again. Here are the biggest talking points from every game of round six.
Giants skipper Toby Greene is one of two GWS players to be handed suspensions by the MRO on Sunday, Hawthorn gets off the mark with a belting of North Melbourne and Sydney flogged Gold Coast.
The country football club that made headlines for its big losses records its first win in more than 1,000 days. It marks a special moment for the community in Wahgunyah amid the club's fight for survival.
Adam Kingsley has leant on the "Toby tax" sentiment in defending Toby Greene as the GWS captain faces scrutiny over high contact on Carlton's Jordan Boyd.
Lions coach Chris Fagan is taking notes from last season in an effort to remain calm after a loss to Geelong made it three-straight at the Gabba in 2024.
Cultural "shame" can hold Yolŋu women back from playing footy in north-east Arnhem Land. Now women and girls want their brothers' backing in the momentum to restart a local league.
How does it feel to step away from an elite sporting career at just 24-years-old? Footballer Nathan Murphy opens up to Hack on the six months since his career-ending concussion.
Essendon coach Brad Scott says his team is satisfied with a strong start to the AFL season but still has lots of improvement to come after a hard-earned three-point win.
After being banned for a homophobic slur against an opponent, Port Adelaide's Jeremy Finlayson says his comments on a since-edited podcast, venting frustration, were aimed at himself.
St Kilda champion Nick Riewoldt praises Nathan Murphy and Angus Brayshaw for being "pioneers" of an era where players put their health and wellbeing first.
Charlie Cameron is free to face Geelong this week after the tribunal overturned his one-match ban. The reason for their decision was one that is rarely seen.
There are significant doubts over whether the Western Bulldogs are still poised to contend for an AFL premiership. Here's why they might not be done winning just yet.
Richard Goyder has defended the AFL's decision to suspend Jeremy Finlayson for uttering a homophobic slur despite allowing Alastair Clarkson to continue coaching following a similar incident.
Round five produced the unexpected with an undefeated team losing to a winless side, a premiership contender silencing MCG doubt, and several nailbiters keeping us on the edge of our seats. Here are the biggest talking points from every game of round five.