Demons star Brayshaw speaks of AFL retirement toll
Former Melbourne player Angus Brayshaw has toasted his fellow AFL retirees at the Brownlow Medal, saying it's a relief to know there's life after football.
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Some modern themes remain from 1899 VFL grand final
While so much has changed in the modern AFL, some themes remain the same from 125 years ago when Fitzroy downed South Melbourne in the 1899 VFL grand final.
Mass crowds expected for AFL grand final ‘for the ages’
More than 400,000 people will attend AFL grand final events in Melbourne, despite it being contested by two interstate teams for the first time in two decades.
Dunkley channelling Dogs’ day as Lions ‘ride wave’
Josh Dunkley's mind wanders back to the Western Bulldogs' 2016 flag as he attempts to repeat AFL history, this time with the Brisbane Lions.
After breaking Brownlow record, Cripps craves AFL flag
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says his record-breaking 2024 Brownlow Medal triumph is still sinking in but he'd trade both his medals for a premiership.
McDonald to play in AFL decider, Swans wait on Mills
Sydney coach John Longmire is expecting injured key forward Logan McDonald to play in the AFL grand final but remains non-committal about captain Callum Mills.
Houston wants out of Port while Lukosius wants in
Star defender Dan Houston wants to leave Port Adelaide for a Victorian club and his trade will likely result in Gold Coast's Jack Lukosius joining the Power.
Morris goes from Lions cult hero to grand final
Less than five months after making his debut in bizarre circumstances, Brisbane Lions forward Logan Morris will be the only teenager in the AFL grand final.
Geelong delist premiership players Rohan, Parfitt
Premiership player Gary Rohan and Brandan Parfitt have been delisted by Geelong, just days after the Cats' preliminary-final loss to Brisbane.
AFL grand final corporate tickets illegally downloaded
The AFL says a number of corporate hospitality tickets for the grand final have been illegally downloaded, with Victoria Police investigating.
GF debutant joins veteran umpires for AFL decider
Nick Foot will umpire his first AFL grand final alongside second-timer Craig Fleer and veteran whistleblowers Matt Stevic and Simon Meredith.
Lions find a Wilmot and a way to dance into decider
A bond that began in a Melbourne DFO will reach new heights in an MCG AFL final for the Brisbane Lions' fresh-faced energisers Darcy Wilmot and Kai Lohmann.
AFL chief rules out major Brownlow voting changes
The AFL won't take Brownlow Medal voting out of umpires' hands but will consider whether whistle-blowers should be allowed to use statistics as a guide.
‘Well equipped’ Lions return wiser to decider
Jack Payne missed last year's AFL grand final through injury but has still noticed how that experience has the squad bettered prepared for their return.
Rising Swan: Roberts’ path from wine country to AFL GF
Plucked out of a country town with a population of just over 400, emerging Sydney star Matt Roberts is set to play in his first AFL grand final.
AFL warns fans on unauthorised grand final tickets
A number of AFL grand final corporate hospitality tickets will be reissued after they were illegally downloaded, sparking a Victoria Police investigation.
Swans to ramp up GF preparation after Mills heartbreak
As Sydney captain Callum Mills gets to grips with missing out on the AFL grand final, the Swans will get into the pointy end of their preparation.
Port’s Charlie Dixon calls it quits after 221 games
Port Adelaide forward Charlie Dixon has announced his AFL retirement following 357 goals from 221 games at the top level.
Dees out to rediscover AFLW flow after ‘Roos thrashing
Melbourne coach Mick Stinear is confident his side can snap a two-game losing streak and turn their AFLW season around when they take on Fremantle.
Swans pick Fox over Adams as Stewart returns for Cats
Callum Mills' injury has opened the door for Robbie Fox to return for Sydney in AFL preliminary finals week and Tom Stewart is back to bolster Geelong.
Swans must end Port drought to reach AFL decider
Sydney must end an eight-year losing streak to Port Adelaide, including a horror 112-point thrashing this year, to reach the AFL grand final.
Hawkins, Guthrie can still have a say in Cats’ flag bid
Tom Hawkins and Cam Guthrie won't play in Geelong's preliminary final against Brisbane but have been backed to have a significant impact behind the scenes.
Dew back in September, where his footy history is grand
AFL coaching great Alastair Clarkson says there's good reason why Stuart Dew is working at preliminary finalists Brisbane in a part-time role.
Port coach Hinkley unfazed by controversial AFL fine
Port coach Ken Hinkley says his $20,000 AFL fine hasn't been a distraction as two key Power players are set to return for the preliminary final against Sydney.
‘We’ve been through lots’: Why Lions can bust hoodoo
History and the head-to-head record don't read well for Brisbane's hopes against Geelong in their AFL preliminary final at the MCG.
Eagles veteran Darling makes AFL trade request official
Key forward Jack Darling has formally requested a trade to North Melbourne after 14 AFL seasons and a premiership with West Coast.
Swans star Heeney primed to answer his coach’s call
Faced with an AFL preliminary final, Sydney's Isaac Heeney says his team is "back" since their August 3 thrashing by Friday's opponents Port Adelaide.
Collingwood dealt more blows as Mikala Cann cops ban
Collingwood midfielder Mikala Cann and skipper Brianna Davey will miss Sunday's match against the Western Bulldogs due to suspension and injury respectively.
Smith steers Lions past Bulldogs with career-best haul
Taylor Smith stood tall for the Brisbane Lions after a key late scratching to boot four goals in a 47-point defeat of the improved Western Bulldogs.
Port Adelaide pair face preliminary final fitness tests
Port Adelaide pair Ryan Burton and Charlie Dixon will undergo match-eve fitness tests to determine if they'll play in the preliminary final against Sydney.
J-Pod V2: How Mannagh made his mark in first AFL season
Shaun Mannagh was frustrated as AFL clubs kept ignoring him, now the 27-year-old is two wins away from capping a remarkable first year at Geelong with a flag.