Copyright 2025 Nine Entertainment Co. Pty LimitedThe top News headlines from The Sydney Morning Herald. For all the news,visit https://www.smh.com.auhttps://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport/afl.xmlhttps://www.smh.com.au/icons/rss/smh.pngen-AUWed,30 Apr 2025 14:29:30 +1000https://www.smh.com.au/rss/sport/afl.xmlWed,30 Apr 2025 14:29:30 +1000Sport/ AFLAngus Delaney,Jon PierikLyon hit out at the system that handed a young Saint a six-week ban for a four-match sanction. Meanwhile,Blues star Adam Cerra is free to play on Saturday after having his striking ban overturned.15e580c4-83cd-471a-a65f-597176d0e342https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/ban-overturned-star-blue-free-to-play-against-crows-20250430-p5lvc9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflWed,30 Apr 2025 14:10:15 +1000Sport/ AFLAndrew WuNorth footy boss Todd Viney made the sensational revelation on Wednesday morning after Cornes’ stinging criticism this week of skipper Jy Simpkin and young gun Harry Sheezel.951eaaad-4684-4dff-adb8-4b2382f4baebhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/north-slaps-ban-on-kane-cornes-over-personal-and-vindictive-commentary-20250430-p5lvdi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflWed,30 Apr 2025 13:21:59 +1000Sport/ AFLRory Sloane doesn't believe anyone will ever surpass Jack Crisp as the consecutive games record holder.1f7704fc-0882-4899-8c79-85943545e437https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/the-afl-record-set-to-fall-this-week-that-may-never-be-broken-again-20250430-p5lv9o.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflWed,30 Apr 2025 08:29:02 +1000Sport/ AFLMarc McGowan,Peter RyanThe first third of the season has been good to many players who suddenly have a stronger case at the bargaining table. We take a look at an out-of-contract footballer at every club who has improved his stocks.fff18f1d-8503-4fbb-a57b-bc8a2a176792https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/the-out-of-contract-player-at-your-afl-club-whose-value-is-soaring-20250428-p5lur1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflWed,30 Apr 2025 05:30:00 +1000Sport/ AFLIncoming Melbourne Demons chief executive officer Paul Guerra addresses his job appointment being leaked.29a3dbdf-da8a-4ba5-ae25-29092b17f79chttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/new-dees-boss-labels-leak-not-acceptable-20250429-p5lv8x.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflTue,29 Apr 2025 22:43:26 +1000Sport/ AFLPeter Ryan,Angus Delaney,Andrew WuMelbourne’s new CEO Paul Guerra is optimistic he can turn around the off-field culture at the Demons that has hindered their chances of success recently after he was appointed to the role.9246901e-2d55-48e0-81bf-72e23a7bd6b9https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/blues-make-call-on-cerra-s-suspension-20250429-p5lv0z.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflTue,29 Apr 2025 20:27:07 +1000Sport/ AFLSam McClure,Michael GleesonJamarra Ugle-Hagan has taken an open-ended leave of absence from the club as he continues to deal with complex personal and medical issues.70ce4de5-f97c-47f1-be2c-91bde077ccb6https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/bulldogs-make-announcement-on-ugle-hagan-s-immediate-future-20250429-p5lv6n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflTue,29 Apr 2025 16:11:14 +1000Sport/ AFLCarlton Blues star Adam Cerra will contest a one-game ban for striking a Geelong opponent.b623511a-f3c5-4f3f-b3d6-f702097dec0dhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/blues-star-banned-for-whack-20250429-p5lv22.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflTue,29 Apr 2025 11:44:19 +1000Sport/ AFLSam McClure believes a race is starting for John Longmire's services next year.0afa08db-a859-4450-99e7-603412be22b3https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/race-for-longmire-kicks-off-20250429-p5lv13.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflTue,29 Apr 2025 10:34:26 +1000Sport/ AFLHawthorn's Nick Watson on the bump he copped from West Coast's Jeremy McGovern.c0637efe-63f8-429a-bfaa-dc9b83b6d2d5https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/nick-watson-on-the-words-exchanged-between-him-and-jeremy-mcgovern-20250429-p5luxr.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflTue,29 Apr 2025 05:18:50 +1000Sport/ AFLThe Footy Classified panel discuss Hawthorn's decision to send Tom Barrass forward in the final quarter with the game already over.59ed4164-6aeb-4369-9d7c-0be2ce5c57a7https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/did-hawthorn-disrespect-west-coast-with-this-move-20250428-p5luxd.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflMon,28 Apr 2025 21:39:35 +1000Sport/ AFLPeter Ryan,Jon PierikThe Demons finally have their new CEO in place. Elsewhere,St Kilda chief executive Carl Dilena has turned the heat on the Saints.edad1629-d1d7-4186-843f-fa2a6cee4c97https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/we-re-not-performing-to-what-we-should-be-saints-boss-backs-lyon-spray-20250428-p5luqw.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflMon,28 Apr 2025 20:14:42 +1000Sport/ AFLFormer Collingwood president Eddie McGuire steps in to defend the performing of the Welcome to Country on Anzac Day,but says the ceremony shouldn't be overdone.341d1d00-a99c-4a7d-8e41-451139396c9bhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/eddie-mcguire-defends-the-welcome-to-country-on-anzac-day-20250428-p5lux5.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflMon,28 Apr 2025 20:04:08 +1000Sport/ AFLMichael GleesonCarlton great Peter “the Buzz” Bosustow,one of the most exciting players the game has seen,has died in Perth after a long illness.6c9338d5-ee01-4292-a744-c9201b938886https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/carlton-great-peter-the-buzz-bosustow-dies-20250428-p5lus7.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflMon,28 Apr 2025 17:52:31 +1000Sport/ AFLJimmy Bartel fears for the state of the game as Paul Curtis faces a three-match suspension for rough conduct.e16f1ac6-4c92-4a85-85e9-b17d06ef759chttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/bartel-criticises-mro-for-punishing-players-20250428-p5luuu.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflMon,28 Apr 2025 15:19:22 +1000Sport/ AFLThe Footy Furnace panel discusses Ross Lyon's behaviour against the Lions,with his fiery demeanour reigniting discussions about his coaching style.becc14a4-4479-4bca-9c6c-659d7b05d08ahttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/all-time-lyon-blow-up-explained-20250428-p5luqv.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflMon,28 Apr 2025 11:13:44 +1000Sport/ AFLMarc McGowanThere was plenty of doom-and-gloom coverage centred on the Pies over the off-season. Right now,there’s no side better-placed to contend for this year’s flag.6335cfa7-be48-46a6-b3f1-7c8a1904bdc2https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/to-mcrae-s-magpies-we-ve-got-an-apology-to-make-key-takeouts-from-round-seven-20250427-p5lujc.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflMon,28 Apr 2025 10:08:05 +1000Sport/ AFLJimmy Bartel and James Hird analyse the Bulldogs'brilliant victory over the Giants.fe2c6dc0-2411-4dcf-bf7f-21518d191e7dhttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/bartel-hird-praise-ahead-of-the-game-beveridge-20250428-p5luma.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflMon,28 Apr 2025 06:28:49 +1000Sport/ AFLJimmy Bartel and James Hird assess what players they'd hold and re-sign for the Magpies.d3b6ddfe-f505-4218-84be-02fb4c85f9a2https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/bartel-in-awe-of-pendleburys-longevity-20250428-p5lumb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflMon,28 Apr 2025 06:28:49 +1000Sport/ AFLPolice have been investigating allegations Former AFL player Tarryn Thomas was held at gunpoint in Ballarat after a car deal gone wrong.9448c851-f09f-4935-8715-b4cba9caea84https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/former-afl-player-caught-up-in-hostage-drama-20250428-p5lum9.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_sport_aflMon,28 Apr 2025 06:24:08 +1000