Back to back: Gawn eyeing Demons premiership at MCG
It’s been party time in Perth since Melbourne broke a 57-year premiership drought last weekend, but the Demons finally arrived home on Thursday, and have more motivation for next season.
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‘We’ll have a look at it’: AFL open to MCG night grand final
AFL chief Gillon McLachlan says the start time of next year’s grand final is up for debate should it return to the MCG.
‘The silver lining of our lockdown’: Demons family hail winning season ahead of grand final
The Rankin family dearly miss watching their beloved Demons play at the MCG, but they have made the most of watching games at home this year and will be cheering […]
Melbourne falls silent again in September
The unsettling silence around the MCG is a poignant reminder that it should be the vibrant centre of an animated city.
Perth confirmed to host AFL grand final if MCG unavailable
WA Premier Mark McGowan said Perth would do the AFL Grand Final ‘justice’ if the league rules out the MCG in coming days.
Perth to host AFL grand final if MCG can’t: McLachlan
AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says Perth will host the grand final at Optus Stadium if it cannot be played at the MCG.
Hawk and Tiger heroes depart to the sounds of silence
Hawthorn and Richmond farewelled their departing heroes in a dramatic draw at the MCG as Alastair Clarkson steals the show.
Luke Dunstan a surprise out for Saints as Bombers unchanged against Pies
Collingwood’s forward line will be threadbare when they attempt to dash Essendon’s finals hopes on Sunday at the MCG.
‘Well placed’: Perth confident it can host if AFL grand final shifted from MCG
Melbourne’s extended lockdown has thrown more doubt on whether the AFL finals series, including the showpiece grand final, can go ahead at the MCG or will need to be shifted […]
Hawks v Pies game out of Tassie, relocated to MCG
Hawthorn’s much-anticipated clash with Collingwood has been moved out of Tasmania and relocated to the MCG at the behest of the Tasmanian government.
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 […]
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 […]