Stylish AFLW Kangaroos romp past Lions in GF rematch
Reigning AFLW premiers Brisbane have been beaten by runners-up North Melbourne by 44 points in their first match since last year's grand final.
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Payne, Reville in mix for Lions’ elimination final
Key defender Jack Payne and penetrating kick Bruce Reville are both in the mix to return from injury for Brisbane in their elimination final against Carlton.
Lions’ ruthless streak lacking but Black’s a believer
Simon Black is concerned the current Brisbane Lions crop lack the killer instinct of the "great sides" and that they'll live to regret their missed AFL chances.
AFL weren’t tempted to move Sydney derby final
The Sydney derby qualifying final at the SCG is sold out but chief executive Andrew Dillon says the AFL never planned to play it at the bigger Accor Stadium.
All Australian Houston to stay at Port Adelaide
Star defender Dan Houston says he's rejecting offers from rival clubs and is staying at Port Adelaide.
Free agent Saints back Josh Battle off to join Hawthorn
Josh Battle will join Hawthorn as an unrestricted free agent, but the Hawks need to do a deal to snare West Coast vice-captain Tom Barrass.
Bont, Daicos split AFL awards ahead of Brownlow battle
A tight Brownlow Medal count is expected after Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos were named the league's best players by its coaches and players respectively.
Cats gun Dempsey earns AFL Rising Star nod
Geelong's Ollie Dempsey has been named the AFL's Rising Star ahead of fellow young guns George Wardlaw and Kai Lohmann.
Dogs star Bontempelli named All-Australian skipper
Max Gawn has joined an elite group of players with seven or more All-Australian blazers, while Marcus Bontempelli has been named captain for the first time.
Swans to unleash ‘competitive beast’ in AFLW opener
Sydney captain Chloe Molloy is ready to get physical and play hard ball with former club Collingwood when the sides meet in the AFLW season opener.
The key challenge for AFLW as ninth season kicks off
The AFLW is at a crossroads as it heads into its ninth season, with the standard of play clearly improving but crowds and TV audiences not keeping up.
Demons deny stand-off with injured superstar Petracca
Melbourne president Kate Roffey says the Demons are working through issues with Christian Petracca, and homesick Kysaiah Pickett hasn't requested a trade.
Fit-again Liberatore relishing return to AFL finals
Bulldogs veteran Tom Liberatore is excited by the prospect of a huge crowd for the AFL elimination final against Hawthorn after overcoming concussion issues.
Starcevich simmers at premiership Lions’ perception
Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich reckons his perennial contenders still aren't getting the respect they're due ahead of their title defence.
GWS Giants have eyes only for Bulldogs right now
Shaking off AFLW seasons past, Greater Western Sydney are fully focused on starting with a win over the Western Bulldogs in Canberra on Saturday.
Goodwin reiterates Petracca will stay, Viney signs on
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin believes Christian Petracca's meeting with his teammates was an important step forward for the disgruntled Demons star.
Dan Houston’s AFL season over after bump ban stands
Port Adelaide will consider appealing a five-game ban for star defender Dan Houston, which is set to end his AFL season and likely his career at the club.
AFLW confident of regaining momentum, hitting metrics
With metrics around crowd numbers and TV audiences hanging over the AFLW's head, the competition is confident it can regain momentum.
Giants star Coniglio ready for Bulldogs confrontation
Determined to secure a top-four finish, GWS star Stephen Coniglio won't let shoulder soreness stop him from causing trouble for the Western Bulldogs.
Demons to support stranded, injured AFLW star Purcell
Melbourne midfielder Liv Purcell is recovering in Adelaide after suffering facial fractures during the Demons' AFLW pre-season game against Port Adelaide.
Blues hope for injury relief, Dockers still sidelined
Charlie Curnow and Adam Saad both face fitness tests to return for Carlton against St Kilda while Fremantle are without Josh Treacy again against Port Adelaide.
Police probe Adelaide’s Crouch for clash with Port fan
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Matt Crouch has the club's support as police investigate an incident between the midfielder and a Port Adelaide supporter.
Versatile Dog Lobb to again ruck in English’s absence
Versatile ruck Rory Lobb will have at least another week back in the ruck with Western Bulldogs star Tim English to miss their clash with GWS.
Bombers’ Heppell to play final AFL game against Lions
Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will have a send-off game, but it will come against Brisbane at the Gabba in the final round of the AFL regular season.
Don’t change your ways, Eagles urge rampaging Reid
Harley Reid has been in trouble numerous times this season, but West Coast don't want the 19-year-old to tone down his aggressive mindset.
Port Adelaide to appeal Houston’s five-game suspension
Port Adelaide will appeal the five-game ban to All Australian defender Dan Houston but are yet to detail their reasoning.
Pies won’t chase ‘unrealistic’ score in AFL finals bid
Collingwood need a massive win over Melbourne - and other results to fall their way - if they are to sneak into the AFL finals.
Brisbane stalwart Zorko signs fresh deal for 2025
Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko has signed a one-year contract extension to continue his decorated AFL career with the Lions next season.
Demons to hone their ‘dislike’ of Collingwood
Melbourne have brought in club legend Hassa Mann to speak about his "dislike" of Collingwood ahead of their final-round clash at the MCG.
Retiring Pickett joins Richmond’s AFL departures
Richmond utility Marlion Pickett is retiring and will play his last game against Gold Coast, when some teammates could also play as Tigers for the final time.
Dockers told not to get sucked into watching more footy
Fremantle need either Hawthorn, Carlton or the Western Bulldogs to lose this weekend to have any hope of reaching the AFL finals.