Lions tweak travel plans for another AFL grand final
The Brisbane Lions will fly to Melbourne on Wednesday, a day earlier than last year, as they attempt to atone for their heartbreaking 2023 grand final defeat.
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Dangerfield rallies Cats to regroup after heartbreak
Geelong veteran Mark Blicavs says captain Patrick Dangerfield quickly rallied the Cats after their heartbreaking preliminary final loss to Brisbane on Saturday.
Guthrie backs brother, Cats to bounce back in 2025
Cam Guthrie's experience will be crucial for Geelong as they seek to bounce back from their AFL preliminary final heartbreak and reload in 2025.
Grand final could be Swan-song for Luke Parker
The Swans' sole remaining 2012 premiership player Luke Parker says they are a better team than the 2022 beaten grand finalists.
Swans sweat McDonald, Mills fitness for AFL decider
An ankle injury to Logan McDonald has added to Sydney's injury concerns, with the key forward absent from training ahead of the AFL grand final.
Cripps, Daicos the AFL Brownlow Medal favourites
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps and Collingwood star Nick Daicos are the standout favourites for Monday's Brownlow Medal count.
AFL flag is Neale’s key focus as Brownlow history looms
Brisbane star Lachie Neale will join one of the AFL's most revered clubs if he defies the odds again on Monday night and wins his third Brownlow Medal.
Wounded Lion Payne all heart in Brisbane win
Towering Brisbane Lions defender Jack Payne "fought to the death" to pull off a goal-saving tackle late in the tense preliminary final win against Geelong.
Crows crush Essendon to go top of AFLW ladder
Adelaide have powered to a 33-point win against Essendon, maintaining their unbeaten start to the AFLW season.
Bulldogs smash Magpies for first AFLW win of season
The Western Bulldogs have secured their first win under new AFLW coach Tamara Hyett, booting eight straight goals to smash Collingwood by 42 points.
Swans hold off Giants in frenetic finish for AFLW win
Three goals were kicked in the last two minutes as Sydney beat GWS by three points, with Cynthia Hamilton starring in the final term for the Swans.
Dangerfield avoids AFL suspension for McCluggage tackle
Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield was fined for his dump tackle on Brisbane opponent Hugh McCluggage in Saturday night's AFL preliminary final.
Starcevich says AFLW Lions’ game should be in Melbourne
Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich says the big AFLW game against Adelaide should be moved to Melbourne, ahead of their men taking on Sydney in the grand final.
Bodey stars for Hawks as Crows remain unbeaten in AFLW
AFLW juggernaut Adelaide have gone 4-0 to put themselves in a strong position to challenge for a record-extending fourth premiership.
Cripps has record vote haul for second AFL Brownlow
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has dominated the AFL Brownlow Medal, polling a record 45 votes to win the award for the second time.
How Lions leant into grand final regret to earn return
Jarrod Berry's raw accountability after last year's gutting grand final loss has inspired his Brisbane Lions teammates on their unlikely return to the decider.
Swans’ Warner focused in AFL grand final spotlight
Superstar midfielder Chad Warner is doing his best to avoid distractions ahead of Sydney's meeting with Brisbane in the AFL grand final.
McKenna’s ‘wild’ pursuit amid Irish star’s title push
Conor McKenna's teammates might feel like the horses the Irish talent has been learning to break in his spare time this AFL season.
McKenzie overturns AFLW ban, Pauga rubbed out for two
Richmond gun Ellie McKenzie is free to play against Port Adelaide on Tuesday night, but GWS forward Mikayla Pauga has been suspended for two AFLW matches.
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.
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.