Fagan takes weight of world off Lions Rayner, Hipwood
Lions coach Chris Fagan isn't asking his players for individual brilliance, instead seeking selfless acts in an AFL preliminary final against Geelong.
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‘Lifetime ago’: 2022 a distant memory for surging Swans
As Sydney gear up for yet another preliminary final, veteran Dane Rampe says his team is a completely different beast to the one that lost the 2022 grand final.
Lions learn from 2022 lessons to avoid repeat ‘mess’
Harris Andrews sees shades of 2022 in the Lions' current AFL finals run and has revealed how they've approached this week differently to avoid the same result.
Stop Charlie: resurgent Cat braces for tough assignment
Geelong defender Jed Bews is eyeing a preliminary final match-up with Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron after forcing his way back into the Cats' AFL side.
Eagles pluck winless, captain-less Magpies in AFLW
Winless Collingwood will be without Bri Davey for two weeks after the Magpies skipper suffered a concussion in their 17-point AFLW loss to West Coast.
Playing tag: How Neale and Lions embrace the attention
Lachie Neale's selfless response to taggers is bringing big benefits for Brisbane. Hugh McCluggage breaks down how the AFL star has added a string to his bow.
Butters’ plan to crash through pain barrier in prelim
Port Adelaide vice-captain Zak Butters, troubled by sore ribs, is confident he can again push through pain in the preliminary final against Sydney.
Geelong’s Jack Henry back on his feet and thriving
Geelong key defender Jack Henry has put his troublesome foot injuries behind him and is ready to front Brisbane's forwards in the AFL preliminary final.
Crows, Bulldogs suffer huge AFLW injury setbacks
Adelaide premiership forward Eloise Jones and Western Bulldogs midfield star Ellie Blackburn will both miss the rest of the AFLW season because of injuries.
Remodelled Cats AFL attack thriving: Cameron
Jeremy Cameron says Tom Hawkins is doing everything he can to push for a preliminary final recall, but Geelong's current remodelled forward line is firing.
Surgery for Curnow as Blues confirm list changes
Charlie Curnow and Corey Durdin will undergo off-season surgery, while Carlton have confirmed Jack Martin is one of five players cut from their playing list.
Dusty and Suns in talks over AFL career revival
Richmond legend Dustin Martin could reunite with Damien Hardwick as talks progress over a deal to continue his AFL career on the Gold Coast.
Lions run rampant in 52-point AFLW win over Magpies
Brisbane forwards Taylor Smith and Sophie Conway have kicked three goals apiece as the Lions posted their second AFLW win on the trot.
AFL order Hinkley to explain his taunting of Hawthorn
The AFL has issued a 'please explain' to Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley for his taunting of Hawthorn players after the Power's dramatic semi-final win.
Blues cruise past Cats, keep AFLW finals quest on track
Carlton have won their second game on the bounce after making light work of Geelong, keeping the Cats goalless, to claim a 24-point victory at Ikon Park.
Coniglio subbed out of AFL final after head knock
Stephen Coniglio has suffered a heavy blow to the head in the GWS-Brisbane AFL semi-final, with the Giants activating their substitution early on.
Lions roar into AFL prelim with stunning win over GWS
Brisbane have dug deep to defeat GWS by five points in an AFL semi-final at Engie Stadium, advancing to a preliminary final against Geelong at the MCG.
Lions draw on grand final heartbreak in semi stunner
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says it was telling his AFL club's oldest players lifted at the end of what had looked set to be their final game of the 2024 season.
Kingsley laments straight-sets exit after Lions loss
GWS coach Adam Kingsley says the Giants have yet to learn their lessons from recent history after they again coughed up a lead to lose to Brisbane.
Moonboot and a prelim: Neale backed to tackle Cats
Dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale had his foot in a moonboot after Brisbane's thrilling AFL semi-final win over GWS in Sydney.
‘Wasted opportunity’: Giants bow out of AFL finals
GWS star Tom Green says their straight-sets AFL finals exits will burn after a five-point loss to the Brisbane Lions snuffed out their premiership hopes.
Grundy backs Ginnivan after AFL social media drama
While admitting to being wiser to engage, Sydney ruck Brodie Grundy has no problems with polarising Hawthorn star Jack Ginnivan flaunting his character.
Riddell, Shierlaw shine as Kangaroos trounce Dees
North Melbourne have thumped Melbourne by 50 points at Casey Fields to underline their premiership credentials, with Ash Riddell and Kate Shierlaw starring.
Port Adelaide fined $20,000 for Hinkley’s Hawk taunts
The AFL has fined Port Adelaide $20,000 for conduct unbecoming over coach Ken Hinkley's taunting of Hawthorn players after the Power's semi-final win.
Injury carnage for Giants in dramatic draw with Suns
Veteran Jamie Stanton has landed Gold Coast a draw with an injury-ravaged GWS with a goal after the siren, leaving the Giants heartbroken.
Kangaroos flex their muscles, Saints firing in AFLW
St Kilda have gone to the top of the AFLW ladder with a win over Essendon, while North Melbourne have put Melbourne to the sword.
Fearless Giants ready for Lions in AFL semi-final
GWS swingman Lachlan Keeffe says fear won't be a factor when his side fight to keep their premiership aspirations alive in an AFL semi-final against Brisbane.
‘I’ll be playing’: Bedford declares himself fit for GWS
GWS tagger Toby Bedford has yet to complete training, but he has already declared himself fit for the Giants' AFL semi-final clash against a red-hot Brisbane.
Smith officially tells Bulldogs he wants to be traded
Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith has officially told the club he wants to be traded, ending a year of speculation about his future.
Brisbane defender Payne cleared of serious knee injury
Co-captain Harris Andrews says he has full faith in Brisbane's defensive depth should injured backman Jack Payne be ruled out of the semi-final against GWS.
Hawks star Day ruled out of returning for semi-final
Hawthorn insist they can cover the absence of injured key defender Sam Frost in their semi-final against Port Adelaide.