Magpies make brutal call on star for preliminary final
Bobby Hill has run out of time to force his way into Collingwood's line-up for their preliminary final against Brisbane, but could still feature this season.
Australian rules football
Hit between the eyes: Star Lion cops hard truths
All-Australian newcomer Zac Bailey is in career-best form and the star Lions attacker looms as a key in Saturday's preliminary final against Collingwood.
Tough year makes Magpie’s resurgence sweeter
Forward Lachie Schultz believes his testing first year at Collingwood was an outlier as he plays a key role in the Magpies' bid for an AFL premiership.
Developer’s stark warning after critical stadium report
A day after a report recommended a divisive AFL stadium not go ahead, the project's developer has fired back with a warning over already rising costs.
‘The worst thing’: finals setback keeps driving Cat
Five years after he was dropped during the finals, one of Geelong's top midfielders says the setback continues to drive him.
Aker’s Cameron verdict and how Lions purr without Neale
Former Lions champion and Brownlow Medallist Jason Akermanis reckons those critical of Charlie Cameron's barren season in front of goal are missing the point.
‘It sits fine’: Mitchell unfazed after Merrett meeting
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is comfortable with how he's being portrayed in the media as Essendon captain Zach Merrett pursues a trade.
‘Everyone’s healthy’: Hawks ready for Cats prelim final
There's good news at Hawthorn after several players pulled up sore from last week's barnstorming semi-final win over Adelaide.
How fellow recruits helped new Pie’s teething problems
First-year Magpie Dan Houston has leaned on fellow former recruits Lachie Schultz and Dan McStay as he navigates through a testing first year at Collingwood.
Report blow for AFL stadium but premier vows to kick on
A stadium attached to one state's dream for an AFL side has failed to score in a highly critical planning assessment, plunging the project into further doubt.
Key Suns utility wants out, veteran Dog signs new deal
A key utility wants out of the Gold Coast, while the Western Bulldogs will persist with an injury-plagued veteran.
‘It was huge’: Lions scalp has Cats purring for prelim
Many AFL players would kill for just one preliminary final. This Geelong player has had them as a matter of course throughout his career.
Lions coach’s ‘super power’ as Zorko eyes more history
The irrepressible Dayne Zorko has his eye on more AFL records and revealed coach Chris Fagan's "super power" ahead of a fourth-straight preliminary final.
‘Get used to it’: Hawks captain backs recruiting raid
James Sicily is on board with Hawthorn's aggressive recruiting, insisting the club would be crazy not to go after talents like Essendon skipper Zach Merrett.
‘Nigh on impossible’ for Merrett to stay: Bombers great
Zach Merrett's tenure at Essendon is untenable as he tries to join Hawthorn, Bombers legend Tim Watson says.
Magpie veteran backs Hill to shine if prelim call comes
Bobby Hill has barely played in the back end of the season but if he does get an unlikely preliminary final call-up, Steele Sidebottom is confident he can fire.
The ladder’s no matter as Hawks look to climb higher
Hawthorn have the belief they can continue their September run against Geelong, believing finishing eighth means nothing in the midst of the AFL finals.
‘A different cat’: Smith backed after fresh controversy
A Geelong player has spoken for the first time since last week's incident at training involving star teammate Bailey Smith.
Man gets lifetime sports ban after Nazi salute charge
A lifetime ban has been slapped on a man after he allegedly performed a Nazi salute before an AFL semi-final clash on the weekend.
King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons
New Melbourne coach Steven King believes the Demons can be flag contenders in 2026 and superstars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver are part of his plans.
Magpies star determined to pay back teammates
Collingwood star Jordan De Goey believes he owes his teammates after reaping the rewards of taking a break to get his body right and prime himself for finals.
‘Just lucky it’s me’: Lion lifts lid on rucking romance
Darcy Fort's timing can't be faulted as he carves a similar path to former Brisbane Lions ruckman Clark Keating and welcomes Oscar McInerney's return.
Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog
Fremantle have improved their AFLW western derby record to 8-0 after edging West Coast in atrocious conditions at Fremantle Oval.
Gould injury sours Crows’ strong win over Hawks
Caitlin Gould was taken to hospital for scans after hurting a wrist in the opening stages of Adelaide's impressive AFLW win over Hawthorn.
Super North see off Lions for 17th straight AFLW win
North Melbourne have beaten the Brisbane Lions by 29 points in their grand final rematch to claim their 17th straight win, while both teams suffered injuries.
Wardlaw shines in Saints’ AFLW thrashing of Bombers
Jesse Wardlaw marked her 75th AFLW match in fine style with three goals as St Kilda put Essendon to the sword in a one-sided affair at Windy Hill.
Lions won’t rule out Neale for AFL grand final return
Lachie Neale's season might not be over just yet, with Brisbane hopeful he can make a surprise return if they overcome Collingwood to reach the AFL grand final.
How ‘seething’ McCluggage put Lions on his back
Hugh McCluggage and his battle-hardened Brisbane teammates have ironed out the kinks ahead of a tasty preliminary final battle with rivals Collingwood.
Suns’ narrative flipped but finals taste not enough
Gold Coast's leaders think they've changed the AFL club's narrative despite being left wanting and unsatisfied following their maiden finals campaign.
Lions roar, shrug Suns to book Magpies MCG date
Brisbane's finals pedigree has shone in a 53-point defeat of rivals Gold Coast that put them two wins away from back-to-back AFL premierships.
Port hold on to beat Demons in powerful AFLW boilover
Port Adelaide have held off Melbourne's late charge to win by two points at Alberton, despite a best-afield game from Demons captain Kate Hore.