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.
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‘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.
Crows secure AFL minor premiership after Rankine furore
Adelaide have claimed their first minor premiership in eight years despite the Izak Rankine homophobic slur furore threatening to derail their flag bid.
Molloy magic: AFLW star produces record-equalling haul
Sydney star Chloe Molloy has equalled a goalkicking AFLW record to help fire the Swans to a monster 82-point win over Gold Coast.
Healthy Geelong roll into another finals series
Geelong have cruised past rebuilding Richmond for the second time in eight weeks, triumphing by 39 points to lock up a top-two finish ahead of the finals.
Crows’ climb an AFL rebuild beacon for Kangaroos
North Melbourne have finished in the AFL's bottom three for six consecutive years but are hopeful of climbing up the ladder next season.
McDonagh the hero as Hawks survive Blues scare
Fired by a late goal from Aine McDonagh, Hawthorn have survived a late scare to pip Carlton in a low-scoring arm wrestle.
Garner reaches new heights as Kangaroos smash Power
Jasmine Garner has shone brightest as North Melbourne's stars ran riot in a 72-point thumping of Port Adelaide to extend their AFLW unbeaten streak.
Dockers hit AFL finals full of belief as flat Dogs fall
Fremantle are full of confidence heading into the AFL finals after securing their spot with a crucial away win over the Western Bulldogs in the last round.
Eagles confirm star free agent’s plans on future
West Coast co-captain Oscar Allen's future has been under a cloud all season ahead of free agency and now he has made a call.
Bulldogs not expecting AFL finals favour
The Western Bulldogs need Essendon to upset Gold Coast in the last game of the home-and-away season but aren't expecting the result to fall their way.
Fagan lauds ‘best ever’ campaign as Lions lock in third
Brisbane have overcome more inaccurate Gabba kicking to beat Hawthorn by 10 points in their fight to seal an AFL top-four finish.
Why Mitchell’s still smiling after Gabba near-miss
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell won't dwell on the missed opportunity in Brisbane as the Hawks instead ponder a potential charge from eighth to win the flag.
In-form Carlton forward in talks over new contract
His AFL career was at a crossroads six weeks ago but Carlton forward Francis Evans' stunning late-season surge could earn him another contract.
Crows-Pies grudge match to open AFL finals series
Adelaide and Collingwood will do battle in a qualifying final, less than three weeks after the furore surrounding Izak Rankine's homophobic slur.
Lions’ finals boost as Fagan backs fearless ‘goldfish’
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has become enamoured by the way Darcy Wilmot, still just 21, attacks the game.
Dockers gun learns match review fate before finals
Fremantle midfield star Caleb Serong has learned his fate from the match review officer regarding his collision with young Western Bulldog Jordan Croft.
Port Adelaide forward quits as new coach swings axe
Forward Willie Rioli has quit the AFL as Port Adelaide's new coach Josh Carr delisted five players at Alberton.
Magpies make Hill concession, Howe concussion call
Norm Smith Medallist Bobby Hill's chances of returning for Collingwood's AFL finals campaign are fading, but Jeremy Howe is fit to play against Melbourne.
Essendon’s ‘best case’ for keeping free agent ruck
Sam Draper has been presented with a case that Essendon remains his best option, but Bombers coach Brad Scott won't pressure the ruck into making a call.
Hardwick’s approach to ‘two-game season’ to define Suns
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has provided an injury update and explained how the team will attack their unique final-round AFL double-header.
Not an issue: Dockers give blessing to Jackson’s leave
Ruckman Luke Jackson has rushed to Melbourne for personal reasons but isn't in doubt for Fremantle's clash with the Western Bulldogs.
Essendon coach hits out at academies, father-sons
A combination of father-son picks, northern academies and next-generation academies has created a "distorted" draft, according to Essendon coach Brad Scott.
‘Deeply sorry’: Rankine given ban for homophobic slur
Adelaide officials are nervous for Izak Rankine's mental health after his four-game ban for a homophobic slur, as the AFL defended secrecy around the sanction.
‘Fine for us’: Lions take injury hits in stride
Veteran Lions defender Ryan Lester reckons the premiers relish the adversity that comes with their mounting injury toll as they hunt back-to-back flags.
It stings: the big regret for Port’s departing coach
As he approaches his last game in 13 seasons as Port Adelaide coach, Ken Hinkley says he's staggered he lasted so long.
Power star to miss Hinkley farewell after ban upheld
Port Adelaide star Ollie Wines has failed in his bid to overturn his three-match ban for a high bump that left Carlton's Cooper Lord concussed.