The storied rivalry continues: Bombers and Swans fight out another classic
Late in a vexed 2021 season, in a game moved from the Gabba back to the MCG in the snapped fingers of a COVID-enforced lockdown in Brisbane, Essendon and Sydney […]
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Collingwood blast Eagles to record thumping win
Collingwood have upset the Eagles’ apple-cart at the MCG to show any prospective coaching candidates there is plenty of talent to work with in 2022.
Cats catch the Tigers cold in a grand final rematch
On another strange footy day at the MCG, Geelong took some satisfaction out of a big win over Richmond.
All stops to be pulled out to keep the grand final at MCG
The AFL is not ruling anything in or out but says it’s too early to lock in a plan for finals teams to move into hubs in September.
Blues leader Patrick Cripps sidelined for Magpies game
Carlton co-captain Patrick Cripps is out of Sunday’s important clash with Collingwood at the MCG.
Victoria set for more restrictions, possible lockdown, after virus spreads at MCG
Premier Daniel Andrews will hold a press conference later on Thursday with new coronavirus restrictions set to be imposed on Victoria, including a possible lockdown, after the state’s outbreak expanded […]
Victoria races to control ‘flying embers’ as eight new cases identified, exposure sites swell
Victorian health authorities are on the alert after eight new cases were announced and the MCG, Highpoint shopping centre and a CBD pub were listed as exposure sites.
‘What Trent brings you can’t measure’: Hardwick defends Cotchin after Tiger capitualtion
Damien Hardwick defended Trent Cotchin after Richmond’s rapidly-evaporating finals hopes were dashed even further as they capitulated late against Collingwood at the MCG on Sunday.
Pies surge late to deal the Tigers’ flag hopes another blow
Richmond’s premiership hopes look as good as gone after coughing up a 29-point third-quarter deficit against the lowly Collingwood at the MCG.
AFL 2021 LIVE updates: Western Bulldogs working for lead over North Melbourne, St Kilda survive Collingwood scare
First up it’s Collingwood and St Kilda from the MCG then it is over to Marvel Stadium where the Western Bulldogs play for top spot against North Melbourne.
Giant-killers: GWS slay Demons to lift themselves into top eight
The GWS Giants have overthrown the ladder-leading Demons at the MCG on Saturday to climb temporarily into the AFL top eight and inject some momentum in their run towards finals.
Double-header: Fremantle to play ‘home’ game at MCG against Carlton
The game at the MCG will still begin at 7.40pm, with the Melbourne v GWS match at the same venue to begin earlier that day at 1.45pm.
AFL 2021 as it happened: Saints stun Tigers in upset win, Balta likely tears his ACL
Richmond and St Kilda will square off at the MCG on Friday night in a last ditch chance for the Saints to make the finals, while the Tigers resume their […]
Richmond on the rocks after notching lowest score since 1961
Richmond’s premiership credentials have been rocked by a shock 40-point defeat to St Kilda at the MCG, 9.8 (62) to 2.10 (22), and a knee injury to full-back Noah Balta.
GWS-Hawthorn clash moved to MCG, more round 15 changes possible
The round 15 AFL fixture remains up in the air while both NSW teams were scrambling to Victoria as the GWS-Hawthorn game was moved from Sydney to the MCG in […]
Tigers premiership pair poised to return for clash with Saints
Richmond are likely to regain triple-premiership pair David Astbury and Dion Prestia for Friday night’s MCG clash against St Kilda as the Tigers seek to keep alive their flagging top-four […]
Seventh Big Freeze raises more than $10m despite virus disruption for second year
The players were in Sydney and the usual MCG crowd was nowhere to be seen, but Monday’s Big Freeze managed to raise more than $10m to fight motor neurone disease.
Hawks want 25,000 at MCG for Hawks v Bombers to stop Tassie move
Hawks president Jeff Kennett said on Sunday that the club was waiting to hear back from the state government on how many people they could have at the MCG for […]
Hawthorn could play Essendon in Tasmania if MCG stays empty
Hawthorn are keen to relocate their scheduled round 14 match against Essendon to Tasmania if crowds are not allowed at the MCG next Sunday.
AFL boss backs Perth to host grand final if Melbourne in lockdown
AFL boss Gil McLachlan revealed on Friday the league would put the grand final at the MCG on the last Saturday in September up for sale and has endorsed Perth […]
‘Hopeless’: Cochrane swipes at Vic government, says grand final move on cards
Suns chairman says it’s “almost probable” the grand final will have to be played away from the MCG due to Victoria’s handling of COVID-19, but Martin Pakula has “absolute confidence” […]
Big Freeze at the SCG? Sydney’s bid for Queen’s Birthday game
Sydney and Adelaide have emerged as contenders to stage the traditional Collingwood-Melbourne game, which is used as a fundraiser for FightMND and championed by Neale Daniher, should the MCG remain […]
The $8m that bought Queensland an extra Origin game
What price fairness? The Queensland Government splashed out $8m to ensure Origin I moved from the MCG to Townsville.
Positive COVID-19 case attended AFL match at the MCG, authorities say
A person who tested positive for COVID-19 in Melbourne’s northern suburbs this week had attended an AFL match at the MCG on the weekend, forcing some football fans into isolation.
AFL 2021 LIVE updates: Magpies and Power at MCG, Dons and Roos at Docklands in two grudge matches
We will bring you the key moments on AFL Sunday with the Magpies up against the Power first, and then Essendon taking on North Melbourne.
Collingwood fall short against Port Adelaide in nail-biter at the MCG
Collingwood have coughed up a golden opportunity to turn their season around, giving up a 13-point three-quarter-time lead to fall short by the narrowest of margins against Port Adelaide.
Hartigan to face scrutiny for Walsh hit as fan footage surfaces
Footage taken from a fan at the Punt Road end of the MCG on Saturday shows Kyle Hartigan collect Sam Walsh high as the Blues midfielder tried to block the […]
‘That was as hard as I have ever gone at them’: Teague spray spurs Blues
Carlton coach David Teague has revealed he delivered the fiercest half-time spray of his coaching career during round 10, his team responding with a win over Hawthorn at the MCG.
Walsh stars as Blues hang tough against Hawks
It wasn’t overly pretty but Carlton have posted their fourth win of the season, this time against nemesis Hawthorn at the MCG.
Cloud nine: Unbeaten Demons suck Carlton into their trap
Carlton, injuries notwithstanding, fell into traps all afternoon at the MCG, the Demons starting the season with nine consecutive wins for the first time since 1956.