Gunston stars as Hawks stun Crows in semi-final
Hawthorn, with Jack Gunston kicking five goals, have trounced Adelaide by 34 points in the first AFL semi-final.
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Geelong tagger reveals secrets to shutdown success
After taming Brisbane Lions premiership star Hugh McCluggage, Geelong's Oisin Mullin could be about to tag the Cats to premiership glory.
How ‘hard-nosed’ Fagan attacked Lions’ big semi dilemma
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has outlined his reasons for recalling ruckman Oscar McInerney ahead of a Gabba semi-final against Gold Coast.
Buckley mulls next move after Dees unveil new AFL coach
Steven King says he can't wait to build something special after being appointed senior coach of the struggling Demons, as Nathan Buckley ponders his future.
Bombers lay down law over want-away stars
Essendon president Dave Barham is adamant the Bombers won't be trading away two of their biggest stars.
Hawks coach has no regrets over meeting Bombers captain
Coach Sam Mitchell says he'll continue to use any method he wants to improve Hawthorn after controversy about his meeting with Essendon captain Zach Merrett.
Suns’ whisperer Hardwick has little brother primed
Like Leigh Matthews did for a young Brisbane team, Damien Hardwick is doing for the Suns as they arrive at the Gabba for an AFL semi-final with belief.
Blues cruise continues in AFLW rout of Gold Coast Suns
Carlton kicked seven unanswered goals in the second half to power away from Gold Coast and post the third-biggest win in the club's AFLW history.
Port hold on to beat Demons in powerful AFLW boilover
Port Adelaide have held off Melbourne's late charge to win by two points at Alberton, despite a best-afield game from Demons captain Kate Hore.
Lions roar, shrug Suns to book Magpies MCG date
Brisbane's finals pedigree has shone in a 53-point defeat of rivals Gold Coast that put them two wins away from back-to-back AFL premierships.
Suns’ narrative flipped but finals taste not enough
Gold Coast's leaders think they've changed the AFL club's narrative despite being left wanting and unsatisfied following their maiden finals campaign.
How ‘seething’ McCluggage put Lions on his back
Hugh McCluggage and his battle-hardened Brisbane teammates have ironed out the kinks ahead of a tasty preliminary final battle with rivals Collingwood.
Lions won’t rule out Neale for AFL grand final return
Lachie Neale's season might not be over just yet, with Brisbane hopeful he can make a surprise return if they overcome Collingwood to reach the AFL grand final.
Wardlaw shines in Saints’ AFLW thrashing of Bombers
Jesse Wardlaw marked her 75th AFLW match in fine style with three goals as St Kilda put Essendon to the sword in a one-sided affair at Windy Hill.
Super North see off Lions for 17th straight AFLW win
North Melbourne have beaten the Brisbane Lions by 29 points in their grand final rematch to claim their 17th straight win, while both teams suffered injuries.
Gould injury sours Crows’ strong win over Hawks
Caitlin Gould was taken to hospital for scans after hurting a wrist in the opening stages of Adelaide's impressive AFLW win over Hawthorn.
Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog
Fremantle have improved their AFLW western derby record to 8-0 after edging West Coast in atrocious conditions at Fremantle Oval.
‘Just lucky it’s me’: Lion lifts lid on rucking romance
Darcy Fort's timing can't be faulted as he carves a similar path to former Brisbane Lions ruckman Clark Keating and welcomes Oscar McInerney's return.
Magpies star determined to pay back teammates
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey believes he owes his teammates after reaping the rewards of taking a break to get his body right and prime himself for finals.
King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons
New Melbourne coach Steven King believes the Demons can be flag contenders in 2026 and superstars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver are part of his plans.
Man gets lifetime sports ban after Nazi salute charge
A lifetime ban has been slapped on a man after he allegedly performed a Nazi salute before an AFL semi-final clash on the weekend.
‘A different cat’: Smith backed after fresh controversy
A Geelong player has spoken for the first time since last week's incident at training involving star teammate Bailey Smith.
The ladder’s no matter as Hawks look to climb higher
Hawthorn have the belief they can continue their September run against Geelong, believing finishing eighth means nothing in the midst of the AFL finals.
Magpie veteran backs Hill to shine if prelim call comes
Bobby Hill has barely played in the back end of the season but if he does get an unlikely preliminary final call-up, Steele Sidebottom is confident he can fire.
‘He’ll put his hand up’: Lions cub to fill massive void
Brisbane's Rising Star contender Levi Ashcroft is tipped to take on the challenge of filling the void caused by dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale's injury.
‘Not a massive fan’: QClash rivalry to hit new heights
The QClash's simmering feud could reignite when Gold Coast collide with Brisbane at the Gabba with a preliminary final berth on the line.
Ablett’s big Suns call, high praise for star pair
Gary Ablett has detailed why Suns pair Noah Anderson and Matt Rowell are so effective as the retired champion delivered his verdict on their title hopes.
Magpies star going ‘exceptionally well’ in finals bid
Collingwood premiership stars Bobby Hill and Jeremy Howe continue to press their cases to return for the Magpies' preliminary final.
‘We won’t trade Zach Merrett’: Bombers stand firm
Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't be stripping Zach Merrett of the captaincy despite the star midfielder exploring a move away from the club.
Back to work: Suns’ rise no ‘fairytale’
Sam Collins is thrilled with what he saw against Fremantle but insists the Suns' progression to an AFL semi-final isn't the fairytale it's being made out to be.
‘Open arms’: Hawks prepare for feisty airport reception
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is confident the Hawks will cope with the reception they will face both on and off the field in Adelaide.