AFL

West Coast face a summer of soul-searching after they left one of their most disappointing defeats of 2026 until last, thrashed by Hawthorn to the tune of 62 points.

Fremantle’s quest to win an inaugural premiership will start with a qualifying final against Hawthorn after Sam Mitchell’s men fell short of leapfrogging Brisbane in third spot on the ladder.

Harley Reid is set to face scrutiny from the Match Review Officer - and a Hawthorn star may be under a cloud ahead of the qualifying final clash against Fremantle - after a poorly-executed tackle.

Embattled and understrength Sydney have beaten North Melbourne by 53 points in the Swans’ first game since the sexual assault allegations that have rocked the AFL club.

Rows of empty seats adorned the stands at the SCG ahead of the Sydney Swans men’s team final home game of the regular season following a turbulent week for the club.

With a record crowd behind them, Sydney's AFLW team have beaten Essendon in their first match since their AFL team's hotel scandal rocked the entire club.

Supporters came out in droves to send a message at the AFLW-AFL double-header, but one banner was taken down after ‘barely three minutes’.

Audio from Monday morning has reportedly emerged, with the AFL’s integrity unit investigating after being made aware of the recording by the Sydney Swans.

Sydney Swans fans have smashed the home crowd record in a show of support for the AFLW team, but a large section walked out before the men’s team played.

Sydney Swans fans are preparing for an emotionally charged afternoon at the SCG, with some supporters still considering walking out after the AFLW side’s historic clash before the men’s team takes the field.

Three women remain in hiding and fearful for their safety, with two potential civil claims emerging over the alleged Sydney Swans sexual assault scandal.

Carlton continued their remarkable resurgence under Josh Fraser by surging into the AFL wildcard round with victory over Fremantle.

The Lions star has seemingly made his relationship official with a kiss after Brisbane’s big win.

The Swans have responded after police revealed a fresh detail in the investigation into an alleged sexual assault at a Melbourne hotel.

Statements are flying everywhere and the Swans have again made their position very clear.

Isaac Heeney’s fiancée Steffanie Waters has reportedly left their Sydney home as fresh allegations emerge from the Swans hotel scandal.