America’s Cup comeback inspiring Freo’s AFL flag push
Just like Australia's triumph in the America's Cup in 1983, Fremantle are aiming to buck the odds and win this year's AFL flag.
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Third time lucky: Suns open up as history beckons
Suns captain Noah Anderson has revealed how his team is handling the pressure of a must-win game to cement a maiden AFL finals berth.
Magpies confirm injury blow as Hawks hail good news
While Hawthorn's finals campaign has received a timely boost, Collingwood have confirmed the season could be over for one of their most important players.
Indigenous Round a crucial part of AFLW: players
Indigenous Round should just be the first step in supporting more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to reach the AFLW, says Kirby Bentley.
Young star rejects rivals, signs fresh deal with Eagles
In-demand midfielder Harley Reid has rejected overtures from Victorian clubs and signed a two-year contract extension to remain at West Coast.
Banned star features in All-Australian squad
The All-Australian squad has some notable names missing, while a recent controversy means a star will be in the spotlight when the final team is named.
‘Toughest decision’ – De Koning informs Carlton of call
Tom De Koning, the most talked-about free agent in the AFL, has described telling Carlton he is leaving as the "toughest decision" of his life.
‘Take the burden’: ex-AFL player reveals he is bisexual
Mitch Brown, the first AFL player to publicly identify as bisexual, has spoken about the fear of having his sexuality discovered while he was playing.
Dockers coach backs game style for AFL finals
Fremantle expect their contested game will hold them in good stead in September as they gear up for their first AFL finals campaign in three years.
Fit-again Cat Martin eyes rare finals run
After playing just two finals in 11 AFL seasons, former prodigy Jack Martin has his sights set on a September run with his new club Geelong.
‘Take the burden’: ex-AFL player reveals he is bisexual
Mitch Brown, the first AFL player to publicly identify as bisexual, has spoken about the fear of having his sexuality discovered while he was playing.
Suns thrash Bombers to lock in historic finals berth
Gold Coast have notched their biggest-ever AFL win, thumping Essendon to secure the club's first finals campaign since their 2011 admission.
Wounded Bombers brace after ‘unprecedented’ season
Essendon coach Brad Scott has flagged bulk list changes after the Bombers' season ended with more injuries and a historic Gold Coast loss.
‘Always improvement’: coach reflects on Brown comments
Former West Coast player Mitch Brown is being lauded for revealing his bisexuality in what is being described as a landmark moment for the AFL.
Freo coach happy to Reid rave reviews about young star
Fremantle young gun Murphy Reid has enjoyed a stunning debut season but faces stiff competition for the AFL Rising Star award from Dan Curtin and Levi Ashcroft.
Contract negotiations have broken down: Oscar Allen
West Coast appear all but certain to lose Oscar Allen to Brisbane, but coach Andrew McQualter has declared that Liam Ryan will be staying.
Lions great lifts lid on Zorko’s sliding doors moment
Lions star Dayne Zorko will join Marcus Ashcroft as one of just five men to play 300 games for the merged club, and arguably has him to thank for it.
Port Adelaide coach misses his last training session
Ken Hinkley is ill and has missed his last training session as Port coach, but there's no danger he will miss his farewell game.
AFL has ‘work to do’ after homophobic slur saga
AFL boss Andrew Dillon says education is key to creating a safer environment after Crow Izak Rankine became the latest player banned over a homophobic slur.
Bulldogs decide against risking injury-prone midfielder
Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar has been left out for the club's must-win clash with Fremantle, despite coming off a prolific VFL performance.
Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style
Carlton have recorded back-to-back wins to finish off a difficult 2025, accounting for rivals Essendon by 34 points at the MCG.
‘He’s not the victim’: Crows coach on banned star
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says star player Izak Rankine isn't the victim after being suspended for four games by the AFL for a homophobic slur.
‘Not the end of the world’: Giants confident on Hogan
A positive meeting with a surgeon has left GWS coach Adam Kingsley confident injured star forward Jesse Hogan will return for finals.
Cats coach ‘doubly surprised’ by tribunal call
Geelong coach Chris Scott was surprised to learn the Cats could have challenged the "medium" grading of Shannon Neale's suspension for a high bump.
‘Excited and optimistic’: young gun to know finals fate
Hawthorn utility Josh Weddle, one of their best players this season until his back injury, will soon learn whether he will return for the finals.
Gold Coast’s finals chances in limbo after shock loss
Port Adelaide have upset Gold Coast by four points to leave the Suns' hopes of a maiden finals appearance hanging in the balance.
‘Made of something special’: Hardwick hails his Suns
Coach Damien Hardwick believes Gold Coast deserve to reach the finals, but says nothing is given ahead of their looming do-or-die clash.
‘How can I walk away from Port?’: Hinkley’s lament
Port Adelaide greats Ken Hinkley and Travis Boak are pondering their futures after farewelling their beloved AFL club.
‘Learn how to win’: Gawn outlines Dees’ summer focus
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the simple fact facing his team over the off-season is that they need to learn how to win again after a dismal 2025 campaign.
‘Where we want to be’: Lions ready for premiership test
Brisbane and Hawthorn meet in a high-stakes clash at the Gabba, with a top-four spot the prize for the winner as both eye a shot at the AFL premiership.
‘A final in itself’: Season at stake for Dogs, Dockers
Despite having 14 wins apiece, the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle appear to be playing for a top-eight berth when they clash on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.