Coach frustrated by penalty tally as Sharks bow out
While conceding they were outplayed by Melbourne, coach Craig Fitzgibbon claimed the large penalty count cruelled Cronulla's chances in the preliminary final.
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‘Nervous’ Neale makes ultimate impact as super sub
From season-over three weeks ago, Brisbane superstar Lachie Neale made the ultimate impact as the Lions' sub in their second straight AFL grand final triumph.
Grand-final stage a happy hunting ground for Lion bros
Will and Levi Ashcroft grew up in the thick of grand-final week and the Brisbane Lions brothers will attack their first shot at shared glory against Geelong.
‘Very lucky’: Super sub’s unlikely road to grand final
Some six weeks ago, one Geelong player gave himself next to no chance of playing at the pointy end of the season. But things have fallen his way spectacularly.
Cats weapon tight-lipped as key grand final call looms
Geelong utility Mark Blicavs could be used in a number of roles in the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions, with Harris Andrews one possible opponent.
Stars align as duo bring up maiden centuries in AFLW
Set to become the first AFLW players to play 100 games, Adelaide's Ebony Marinoff says it's fitting to achieve the feat with Brisbane star Ally Anderson.
Charge downs and try-savers that rescued Penrith’s year
Penrith's pursuit of a fifth-straight premiership appeared dead and buried after round 12, before a series of big plays saved their season.
Knights welcome underdogs tag ahead of NRLW final
Newcastle might be the underdogs heading into their NRLW final against Brisbane, but Knights captain Yasmin Clydsdale reckons her side can defy the odds.
No pain or worries for Hughes as Storm confidence booms
One year on from being beaten by Penrith in the grand final, Melbourne can list several reasons why they are better placed for the 2025 NRL decider.
‘Rush’ to win comps: Maguire reveals Broncos mindset
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire insists it is no gamble to bring three injured stars back for the prelim final and has backed captain Adam Reynolds to fire.
Broncos’ Maguire shrugs at prelim final penalty count
Brisbane coach Michael Maguire doesn't care if the match officials are as busy in the second preliminary final as they were in the first.
Star half felt responsible for Panthers’ poor start
Nathan Cleary has opened up on feeling responsible for the poor start to the season that left Penrith languishing at the bottom of the NRL ladder in round 12.
Walsh ownership of big moments fires Broncos’ belief
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh has been backed to execute the big plays when games are won or lost in the prelim final against Penrith, as he has done in 2025.
Matter of pride as Lion kings roar to another AFL flag
Charlie Cameron and Will Ashcroft starred as the Brisbane Lions finished full of running in the grand final against Geelong to claim a second successive flag.
‘Gutted’ Wallabies blow Bledisloe hopes in Auckland
The Eden Park hoodoo continues for the Wallabies, who have lost the chance to reclaim the Bledisloe Cup with a 33-24 defeat to New Zealand.
Snoop bops, then on-song Lions dance to their own tune
Snoop Dogg was the official AFL grand final entertainment, but it was the Brisbane Lions, and their catchy goal songs, who owned the day against Geelong.
Where there’s a Will there’s two Norm Smith Medals
Star Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft is only the third player to win back-to-back North Smith Medals as best afield in the AFL grand final.
Wildcats beat Breakers after wild NBL final quarter
A fourth quarter that fluctuated wildly has ended up going the way of the Perth Wildcats as they hit back to beat the Breakers in New Zealand.
Popular Lions ruckman McInerney gets his premiership
Oscar McInerney missed a premiership after playing in every game of 2024, but the popular Brisbane Lions ruck has been finally rewarded with a flag a year on.
Dangerfield not making excuses for Cats’ GF loss
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield was blanketed by Brandon Starcevich in the AFL grand final but is adamant his fitness didn't play a role.
Lions’ triumph ‘justified’ gun’s call to miss decider
Jarrod Berry ruled himself out of the AFL grand final because of a shoulder injury, but coach Chris Fagan insists the midfielder was crucial in Brisbane's win.
Lions star took serious ankle injury into grand final
One of the Brisbane Lions' premiership players has revealed he carried a significant ankle injury into the grand final, that will need surgery.
How the Lions beat the Cats for back-to-back flags
A look at the key moments and moves that proved pivotal as Brisbane kicked clear in the second half for a convincing grand final win over Geelong.
Perfect Roosters edge Sharks to book spot in NRLW GF
Jocelyn Kelleher's late field goal has helped the Sydney Roosters into an NRLW grand final with a 17-16 win over Cronulla.
Europe close in on Ryder Cup glory after fiery day
Europe have one hand on the Ryder Cup with a stunning performance on an ill-tempered second day of competition at Bethpage Black.
Ice queen Kelleher out to seal unbeaten Roosters year
She starred to put the Sydney Roosters into the grand final and now Jocelyn Kelleher wants her side to complete an NRLW double along with an undefeated season.
‘Forks in the road’: flat Cats keen to reload again
Chris Scott would rather have stayed in bed the morning after their grand final loss, but has praised Cats fans and urged them to stick with the club.
‘Better than last year’: Fagan hails Lions’ premiership
Brisbane's second premiership has topped their 2024 triumph, according to coach Chris Fagan, and there could be more flags to come.
‘Pretty similar’: Panthers climbing Everest again
Penrith adopted the theme "Climbing Everest" as motivation in the 2021 finals series, and are finding themselves scaling the mountain again four years later.
Jeered champion Lion happy to play up to villain tag
Brisbane Lions forward Cam Rayner was jeered relentlessly by Geelong fans in the grand final but enjoyed every moment on his way to a second AFL premiership.
Titans add veteran to new-look coaching staff
NRL strugglers Gold Coast have appointed the most successful Super League coach in history as right-hand man to incoming coach Josh Hannay.