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The club says it takes full responsibility for a script change that removed references to the Jewish community during an opening round tribute to Bondi victims.

Collingwood decides if it will contest Scott Pendlebury's one-match suspension at the AFL tribunal, as the veteran midfielder faces a ban for the first time in his 427-match career.

New recruit Christian Petracca is sensational again as Gold Coast smashes West Coast, after Melbourne completes a thrilling and memorable MCG win over St Kilda.

Sydney cruise to a second big home win and condemn reigning AFL premiers Brisbane to a second loss, but pay a price with injuries.while Adelaide records an impressive victory over Collingwood at the MCG.

Hawthorn puts a difficult week on and off the field behind it as it runs out comprehensive 62-point winners over Essendon at the MCG.

Hawthorn forward Dylan Moore was allegedly found with a bag of a "crystalline substance" and a rolled up $100 dollar bill when he and teammate Connor Macdonald were arrested last year, Arizona police documents claim.

The Fremantle Dockers and West Coast Eagles are starting the new AFL season at very different stages of the journey — and for one of them, the time to turn potential into performance and challenge for the premiership is now.

Carlton kicks only one goal in the second half, but it is just enough to hold off a late charge by a wayward Richmond at the MCG.

Respected VFL commentator Jason Bennett returns to the coverage in 2026 after the ABC picked up the broadcast rights to the league.

Tasmania's future AFL club believed they would be playing in their new $1.13-billion stadium from 2030, but it's now clear their debut there will be at least one year later.

Dylan Moore opens up on an off-season incident involving a scissor-lift that cost him his Hawthorn vice-captaincy.

Brisbane must tackle a red-hot Sydney side without two of its most important defenders after the AFL tribunal upheld bans handed to Harris Andrews and Darcy Gardiner. 

When the $1.13 billion stadium was approved last year, it was hoped the Tasmania Devils would begin playing AFL games there from 2029. The head of the corporation tasked with delivering the stadium says her expectations are set a little bit later.

Brisbane begins its season with two pivotal cases at the AFL tribunal in a bid to not have its defensive stocks completely depleted heading into the first month.

Former Essendon captain Zach Merrett is the centre of attention in the build-up to a round-one blockbuster against the club he attempted to join in the off-season.

St Kilda's star recruits aren't enough to overcome Collingwood in a thriller at the MCG to cap off Opening Round.

The Brisbane Lions are refusing to panic after their premiership defence began on a losing note to the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba.

Geelong is outclassed by Gold Coast at Carrara, but Cats coach Chris Scott is remaining calm following his side's 56-point defeat.

Carlton is left to reflect on Sydney's dominant third quarter, with the Swans pouring on 75 points as they ran away to complete a convincing victory at the SCG.

As the AFL premiership gets underway on Thursday, there will be 17 teams furiously trying to stop the Brisbane Lions winning a third straight flag.