Does smiling Brennan Cox hint to a late Dockers switch?
Intrigue surrounds the make-up of Fremantle's grand final team, with fit-again defender Brennan Cox all smiles as he completed training and chatted to fans.
Australian rules football
‘Don’t want to see that’: AFLW concern for winless trio
Three AFLW clubs - Essendon, Collingwood and St Kilda - are winless halfway through the season and the league is concerned.
AFL umpire felt ‘threatened, intimidated’ by Hawks duo
AFL umpire Hayden Meyer says he felt threatened and intimidated when a pair of Hawthorn stars confronted him after a thrilling preliminary final at the MCG.
‘Attractive’ post-Fagan option hiding in plain sight
Brisbane Lions chairman Andrew Wellington has addressed Chris Fagan's future as coach at the club, while the players have endorsed his low-profile sidekick.
The tortured history powering Freo’s premiership push
Fremantle are one of few clubs left without an AFL premiership, having weathered 32 years of painful memories and growing pains en route to this grand final.
Banned Sydney Swans players apologise to AFL club
Sydney vice-captain Isaac Heeney has made his first public statement after the five suspended Swans players made their return to club headquarters.
Why Docker Erasmus knocked back Eagles and Dogs
Neil Erasmus is in career-best form and on the cusp of flag glory, but life would have been very different had he decided to join West Coast or the Bulldogs.
‘Firecrackers’ behind Lions’ insatiable title hunt
For all the silverware collected by the Brisbane Lions, there remains a handful of luckless players without a flag not forgotten by their premiership teammates.
‘Very hopeful’: Neale faces media as Lions appeal ban
Brisbane star Lachie Neale has addressed media at Melbourne Airport as the Lions attempt to appeal his ban for the AFL grand final.
AFL backs whistleblowers for grand final duties
Hayden Meyer and Nick Foot will officiate in the AFL grand final between Fremantle and Brisbane despite being caught up in controversies this season.
No draft pick for lowly Bombers after assistance plea
The AFL has stopped short of granting Essendon draft assistance, with the wooden spooners to instead get two extra rookie spots for next season.
Winding journey: stars align for fringe Docker McDonald
Fremantle veteran Brennan Cox appears set to miss out on a grand final berth even if he trains down the house on Wednesday.
Schwab thinks Neale can avoid AFL grand final ban club
Former Hawthorn player and coach Peter Schwab, who missed a grand final through suspension, thinks Lachie Neale can avoid the same fate.
AFL’s smallest player sets sights on biggest stage
Fremantle forward Isaiah Dudley is ready to grab another opportunity with both hands in the AFL grand final, following his unorthodox rise to league ranks.
Confidence missing: Murphy Reid told to watch himself
Fremantle star Murphy Reid has been urged to sit in front of a screen and watch highlights of himself in order to regain his mojo.
‘Not in a final’: Lions bank on defence for three-peat
Ryan Lester, fresh off a fifth-straight one-year contract extension, doesn't expect another goal-fest in the Lions' AFL grand final against the Dockers.
Gallop takes surprise positional switch in stride
Versatile Lion Ty Gallop is preparing for his second AFL grand final, playing a completely different position, in just his 27th game.
Dockers might still have Wharfie Time at final – Dillon
Fremantle's 'Wharfie Time' crowd and player motivator might still be permitted at their AFL grand final clash with Brisbane, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says.
Brisbane star Neale still banned for AFL grand final
Brisbane gun Lachie Neale's AFL grand final ban still stands after a dramatic night at the tribunal.
Banned Swan falls well short in Brownlow Medal vote
The AFL avoided the unwanted scenario of one of Sydney's suspended stars winning the Brownlow Medal with Isaac Heeney finishing outside the count's top five.
No Nicking this one: Daicos claims first Brownlow
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has won his first Brownlow Medal with a record 47 votes.
‘Building a monster’: Future bright for Dockers
Whether Fremantle break through for a maiden premiership or not, former Dockers star Hayden Ballantyne is tipping a bright future for the once-overlooked club.
The special letter that continues to inspire Fremantle
Dockers forward Michael Frederick doesn't always light up the stat sheet but is primed to light up the grand-final stage as he attempts to become an immortal.
Why Ashcroft ‘narrative’ sells Lions brothers short
Levi Ashcroft, hunting a fifth-straight flag of his own, has explained how brother Will thrives on the biggest stage as he hunts some AFL history of his own.
Why Lions goalsneaks won’t give Worner sleepless nights
Star Lions goalsneaks Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann loom as game changers in Saturday's grand final, but Karl Worner won't loose any sleep over them.
The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final
The Brisbane Lions are set to use a fresh clause when trying to save dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale from being suspended for the AFL grand final.
‘Blown away’: Dockers icon to present premiership cup
Inaugural Fremantle player Shaun McManus will present the AFL premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce if the Dockers are successful in the grand final.
After Daicos, Brownlow medal history awaits top Dog
While Collingwood's Nick Daicos is the overwhelming favourite to win the Brownlow, another AFL star could share in a slice of medal history.
Crows win after outburst, Eagles collect AFLW victory
Adelaide have claimed a heated victory over Brisbane while Ella Roberts starred for West Coast to help the Eagles pick up their second win of the season.
Dockers’ state-league boost ahead of AFL decider
Fremantle's Brandon Walker and Jaeger O'Meara kept themselves in the AFL grand final mix with strong performances for Peel Thunder in the WAFL season decider.
Neale or no Neale? Tribunal to rule on grand final ban
Brisbane will challenge Lachie Neale's one-match ban at the AFL tribunal in a bid to free the star midfielder to play in the grand final against Fremantle.