Smith doesn’t train, coach expresses pride for star Cat
Geelong star Bailey Smith has failed to appear for the cameras at training, but coach Chris Scott has shut down any speculation over his fitness.
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Cats’ late bloomer takes ‘interesting’ award in stride
Geelong late bloomer Shaun Mannagh has gotten his head around winning an AFL award as best young player at 28 years of age.
‘Ruthless’ Giants ready to unleash the beast in finals
GWS star Toby Greene is primed to bring the X-factor in finals as coach Adam Kingsley urges his side to maintain their ruthless edge against Hawthorn.
Bring on the rain, Suns: Freo buoyed by final forecast
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is backing his team's on-ball brigade to get the job done against Gold Coast's "bulls" in Saturday night's elimination final.
‘Refuses to be beaten’: how new captain changed Suns
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick believes first-year captain Noah Anderson has led by example to drive the Suns into their first AFL finals series.
AFLW superstar learns extent of ankle injury
Defending AFLW premiers North Melbourne have learned how long an ankle injury will sideline brilliant captain Jasmine Garner.
Hill to miss again, Magpies ponder big forward call
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has put a line through Bobby Hill returning for the Magpies' first final, but admitted a bold forward switch could happen.
‘Emotional arousal’: how finals will get Lions going
Simon Black expects the Brisbane Lions to hit top gear when the defending champions begin their AFL finals series in an MCG qualifying final against Geelong.
Cats star not carrying any ‘baggage’ into AFL finals
Geelong star Max Holmes has been desperately unlucky with hamstring injuries in big finals and has spoken about how he'll handle this year's campaign.
‘The man will play’: retiring Swallow in finals recall
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has surprised with an early selection declaration, saying retiring veteran David Swallow will face the Dockers.
Banned Crows star ‘deeply sorry’ for homophobic slur
Adelaide's Izak Rankine has returned to Australia and issued a public apology for a homophobic slur that led to his four-game ban in the AFL.
‘We missed him’: banned Crow apologises to teammates
Adelaide star Izak Rankine has apologised to his teammates after pledging to regain their trust after being banned for four AFL games for a homophobic slur.
Hardwick inspiring Hunt, 13 years on from ‘that’ goal
Karmichael Hunt left Damien Hardwick in despair with his 2012 after-the-siren winner, but the AFL coach is now inspiring the cross-code star's next endeavour.
Lions’ ‘goldfish’ just keeps swimming towards finals
Kai Lohmann admits the Lions' emphasis on staying in the moment, rather than worrying about what's happened in the past, has served him well this season.
‘It’s a no-brainer’: why Irishmen flourish in the AFL
Adelaide defender Mark Keane opens up on his journey from a small town in Ireland to the AFL finals.
‘A few punch-ons’: Hawks primed if GWS final gets fiery
A star Hawthorn player admits aggression got the better of him at training on the weekend, as they build up to an elimination final against GWS.
Cats young gun takes positives out of second-year blues
Geelong defender Lawson Humphries concedes he's found his second year in the AFL system challenging but believes it holds him in good stead.
Cagey Adelaide coach keeps Collingwood guessing
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has hinted he could be playing mind games with Collingwood ahead of their qualifying final.
Silvagni makes free agency call, turns down Magpies
Carlton father-son Jack Silvagni has turned down the Blues' arch-nemesis Collingwood, deciding to move to St Kilda as the Saints' recruiting spree ramps up.
How even ping-pong brings out the beast in Freo forward
Patrick Voss was delisted by Essendon in 2023 without even playing an AFL game, but he has become a cult hero, a menace, and a proven match-winner at Fremantle.
15 minutes of magic as Collingwood win qualifying final
Collingwood have defeated Adelaide by 24 points in the first AFL qualifying final with the victory created by a stunning quarter-hour of football.
The AFL’s second qualifying final at a glance
A guide to the AFL's second qualifying final between Geelong and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG.
Maverick, master coach: how Hardwick helped Suns rise
Given Damien Hardwick's AFL influences, it is little wonder that the Gold Coast coach is unafraid to speak his mind - or is so successful.
Witts revels in moment as Suns ponder big finals call
Ruckman Jarrod Witts lapped up his moment but quickly reset as Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick ponders a sentimental selection for their historic finals debut.
I’m all in: why Eagle Shanahan doesn’t want to go home
Jobe Shanahan says he's not homesick and had no hesitation in going all in on West Coast's rebuild, and he's holding out hope of joining the 200cm club.
Will Curnow follow De Koning, Silvagni out the door?
Carlton have already lost Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni to rival AFL clubs, now Charlie Curnow is a chance to become the third big name to exit.
Magpies star Daicos wins MVP, tie in coaches award
Nick Daicos has claimed his first AFL Players' MVP trophy, while Gold Coast and Geelong midfielders have split the Coaches Association award.
Geelong star details mental health battle during speech
In a stunning All-Australian interview, Geelong star Bailey Smith has bravely shared he spent four weeks at a mental health facility during a tough 2024.
Star Demon earns eighth All-Australian, Cameron captain
After a difficult year for Melbourne, Demons captain Max Gawn has been named All-Australian for an record-equalling eighth time.
September-shy Suns can be finals ‘beasts’: Weller
Gold Coast veteran Lachie Weller has some fine company as a finals rookie and insists the Suns can acclimatise quickly to September football.
No double chance, no worries says flag-chasing Giant
While only two teams have won the AFL premiership from outside the top four this century, GWS defender Lachie Ash says they play better against the odds.