Live: Richmond in Hardwick reunion as red-hot Gold Coast comes to town
By Kyle Pollard
Richmond is reunited with the man who led them to three premierships in the last decade as Gold Coast looks to maintain its perfect start to the year. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-21/afl-r2-tigers-suns-gws-saints-freo-dees-live-blog/106480120
Live: Rankine returns as Crows host Bulldogs in headline Friday night clash
By Dean Bilton
Izak Rankine makes his return for Adelaide as the Crows take on the Western Bulldogs in a Friday night clash between two sides with flag dreams in 2026. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-20/afl-round-two-friday-live-blog-crows-bulldogs/106479850
'The ABC got lucky': How the VFA became must-watch TV for footy fans
As Aussie Rules was forced to reckon with a national competition, four men helped make the VFA must-watch TV on the ABC for Victorian footy fans.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-20/vfa-coverage-the-history-of-the-game-on-the-abc/106476798
Swans coach says Curnow a 'work in progress' after loss to Hawks
Sydney coach Dean Cox concedes boom recruit Charlie Curnow will take time to adjust to his new team's game style after his quiet showing in the loss to Hawthorn.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-20/charlie-curnow-sydney-swans-hawthorn-afl-round-two/106476620
Hawks primed to keep 'ball rolling' against red-hot Swans
After ominously kickstarting their AFL campaign, Hawthorn are ready to kick up another level to nullify Sydney's weapons, according to midfielder Conor Nash.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-19/hawks-primed-to-keep-ball-rolling-against-swans/106471654
Swans dealt injury blow, Hawks warned against 'false sense of security'
The Sydney Swans will be understrength after losing another key player to injury ahead of facing Hawthorn at the MCG tomorrow night.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/afl-sydney-swans-hawthorn-hawks-isaac-heeney/106470128
Pendlebury avoids ban due to 'exceptional circumstances', but no 'good bloke clause'
Collingwood great Scott Pendlebury avoids suspension despite being found guilty of rough conduct at the AFL tribunal.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-18/scott-pendlebury-avoids-suspension-afl-tribunal/106466826
What Rankine learned after AFL ban, Swans back their new 'focal point'
Adelaide Crows coach Matthew Nicks says Izak Rankine has grown as a person since serving a four-match ban for a homophobic slur.
Magpies make call on Pendlebury's ban, Swans star set for surgery
Collingwood decides on whether 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.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-16/afl-magpies-scott-pendlebury-swans-errol-gulden/106460600
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