Lion pushes through Payne barrier in grand final bid
Brisbane Lions key defender Jack Payne has shown signs of improvement during a training session as he tries to prove his fitness for the AFL grand final.
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Star Pendlebury trusts Magpies’ close-game instincts
A serious focus on training for the dying minutes of games at every session has helped Collingwood reach the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions.
Brownlow medallist Neale surprised by voting quirks
There was some bizarre Brownlow Medal voting, with winner Lachie Neale surprised by a three-vote game that helped him snare the AFL's top individual honour.
Neale’s high praise for ‘right man at right time’ Zorko
Freshly minted Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale reckons Dayne Zorko, set to play his 250th game in the grand final, remains one of the AFL's best field kicks.
Cats coach Scott tees off at AFL’s assistance to North
Geelong coach Chris Scott has called the AFL's assistance package to battling North Melbourne "blatant manipulation" of the draft.
Brownlow winner Neale eyes AFL grand final glory
Fresh off claiming his second Brownlow Medal, Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale is determined to earn a maiden AFL premiership in his second grand final.
Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale’s career
A look at the career of Brisbane star Lachie Neale, who became a two-time Brownlow Medallist by claiming the AFL's highest individual honour in 2023.
‘Megastar’ Coleman relying on instinct in AFL decider
Keidean Coleman says a mid-year decision to back himself led to the preliminary final display that helped catapult Brisbane into an AFL grand final.
Ireland, de Boer endorsed for AFL Commission roles
Respected administrator Andrew Ireland and ex-player Matt de Boer have been appointed to the AFL Commission.
De Goey’s key career call leads to Magpies grand final
A year ago, Collingwood star Jordan De Goey turned his back on free agency and re-signed with the club. Now he's in a grand final.
Simplicity the key as Hipwood, Daniher size up Pies
Eric Hipwood pays no attention to the critics and says his partnership with Joe Daniher is at a point where he "just knows" what the Lions forward will do next.
Pies want more AFL grand final tickets for ‘big clubs’
Collingwood boss Craig Kelly wants more AFL grand final tickets made available to competing clubs, especially those with larger membership bases.
Maynard talks about stresses around tribunal hearing
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard says he had to calm down his mind as he awaited his finals fate at this month's high-profile AFL tribunal hearing.
Lions’ MCG record no AFL grand final hurdle: McCluggage
Brisbane Lions playmaker Hugh McCluggage says a visit to the MCG for a grand final holds no fears for his team, despite their poor record at the ground.
Daicos plots way around Dunkley AFL grand final tag
Brisbane's Josh Dunkley has claimed some high-profile scalps this season and may have Collingwood star Nick Daicos in his sights during the AFL grand final.
Pies address fans over AFL grand final ticket outrage
Collingwood boss Craig Kelly has taken aim at Ticketek and the AFL over the grand final ticketing process and allocation of seats for competing clubs.
Brisbane star Lachie Neale wins 2023 Brownlow Medal
Brisbane star Lachie Neale has won his second Brownlow Medal, beating Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos in an enthralling count.
Suns snare first silverware with VFL grand final win
Gold Coast have beaten Werribee in the VFL grand final to claim the expansion club's first title.
Snapshot for round four of the AFLW season
A look at round four of the AFLW season, with Brisbane taking down North Melbourne for the fourth consecutive time and St Kilda snatching their first win.
Suns rise to defeat Bulldogs in AFLW thriller
Gold Cost have snatched their third consecutive win of the AFLW season in surviving a fourth-quarter surge from the desperate Western Bulldogs.
Grand final losses still haunt Pies great Peter Moore
Collingwood great Peter Moore is hoping son Darcy doesn't add another grand final runners-up medal to the family.
Lions claim thrilling comeback AFLW win over North
The Brisbane Lions have claimed an unlikely two-point AFLW win over North Melbourne after trailing by 18 points at halftime.
Rayner’s moment arrives as Lions scale new heights
Cam Rayner's impactful second quarter has helped Brisbane book an AFL grand final berth he says is reward for a club that's undertaken a 10-year transformation.
Heart-and-soul Adams still key to Pies’ flag hopes
Collingwood face some AFL grand final selection headaches with Dan McStay ruled out and Taylor Adams fighting to overcome a hamstring injury.
Blues to live with ‘what ifs’ as Curnow quietened
Parachuted in for the injured Jack Payne, Lion Darcy Gardiner curtailed Coleman Medallist Charlie Curnow and the fast-starting Blues couldn't finish the job.
Collingwood ace Daicos uneasy in Brownlow spotlight
Collingwood's Nick Daicos and Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli are favourites to win the Brownlow Medal.
‘Mad man’ Chris Fagan calms for grand final return
Experienced Lions coach Chris Fagan wants his side to embrace the abnormality of an AFL grand final week after they sealed their passage with a comeback win.
Voss not content after Blues’ AFL run falls short
Carlton coach Michael Voss hopes the side's dramatic path to a preliminary final instils a hunger in the AFL club,
Lions survive Blues blitz to book AFL grand final berth
The Brisbane Lions have overcome an early Carlton onslaught to win their way into the AFL grand final with a 16-point victory at the Gabba.
Dunkley gets hands dirty as Lions roar in prelim final
Josh Dunkley has claimed a big scalp, limiting Carlton star Patrick Cripps' output for the second time this season to help Brisbane into the AFL grand final.
Adelaide thrash GWS to continue hot AFLW season start
Adelaide have had minimal trouble posting a big win against GWS on Saturday afternoon, beating the Giants by 69 points at Manuka Oval.