AFL

Christian Petracca in pain after a knock to the ribs.

A day of insult and injury as Dees lose Petracca and King’s Birthday blockbuster

Christian Petracca was taken to hospital with a rib injury that threatens to further derail Melbourne’s season, while victorious Collingwood have less concerns, even though Nick Daicos limped off the ground.

by Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall

Magpie Nathan Kreuger roars after one of his four goals in his comeback match.

Analysis

AFL 2024

Magpies a clear and present danger for flag after another Demon howler

by Jake Niall

Analysis

AFL 2024

How a ‘hot’ midfield and smart recruiting have made the Swans untouchable

by Malcolm Conn

(L-R) Isaac Quaynor of the Magpies, Neale Daniher and Tom McDonald of the Demons pose for a photo ahead of the King’s Birthday clash at the MCG.

AFL 2024

AFL 2024 round 13 As it happened: Collingwood Magpies, Melbourne Demons face off in King’s Birthday clash; Celebs hit the slide in Big Freeze

by Jon Pierik, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson

Carlton zeroed in on stopping Essendon’s do-it-all captain Zach Merrett.

Analysis

AFL 2024

How Carlton’s two-pronged approach curbed Essendon’s star captain

by Marc McGowan

Insight & Analysis

Enough is enough: Simon Goodwin on personal attacks and the Demons’ culture

In an exclusive interview, Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin speaks about club culture, the allegations haunting the Demons, his personal hurt, and attempting to get the Dees back on track.

Caroline Wilson

Football columnist for The Age

The nine upstarts who have muscled into the mid-year All-Australian side

There are the automatic picks, the regulars, and then there are the selections which will raise eyebrows - some of whom I do not expect to be in the All-Australian team at season’s end.

Jake Niall

Chief football writer, The Age

Banter, bruises, blood noses, and the time Ben stabbed Harry at the dinner table

There is sibling rivalry, and then there’s the competition between the McKay twins. It started in the womb. On Sunday, it will play out on the MCG in front of 90,000 people.

Andrew Wu

Sports Writer

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Tom Papley celebrates a goal during the Swans’ remarkable come-from-behind win over fellow flag fancies Geelong.

Updated

AFL 2024

Swans in midst of once-in-100-year storm to further flag credentials

Sydney have underlined their premiership favouritism, brushing away the lethargy of the bye to overrun Geelong in front of a packed SCG on Sunday evening.