Suns surge to victory, Tigers survive Giant AFLW scare
Gold Coast have mixed style with substance to entrench themselves inside the AFLW's top eight, while Richmond hung tough to beat a resurgent GWS.
Australian rules football
AFL bans loom for bottle-throwing Hawthorn fans
Hawthorn fans who threw bottles at umpires after a controversial finals exit face lengthy bans if identified by the AFL and Victoria Police.
Surge mentality: Dockers forwards ready to stand tall
Fremantle forward Isaiah Dudley has outlined his plan to get the most out of key forwards Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss and Patrick Voss in the AFL grand final.
Magpie ‘riot’ on cards if Daicos denied Brownlow glory
Colingwood superstar Nick Daicos is the raging favourite to claim his first Brownlow Medal as the AFL's best-and-fairest player at Monday night's count.
‘Bonkers’: Lions, Hawks produce all-time AFL classic
In the midst of his devastation, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell acknowledged their AFL preliminary final loss to Brisbane was a game for the ages.
Cox’s faith in Freo AFL list could give him last laugh
Mason Cox's declaration that Fremantle have the best list in the AFL puzzled some, but the big man may have the last laugh with the Dockers in the grand final
Lions star Lohmann explains going from zero to hero
After a quiet first-half, Brisbane forward Kai Lohmann turned it on during an epic third quarter to inspire the Lions to an epic preliminary-final triumph.
Lions lean into experience in three-peat chase
Brisbane are within touching distance of a third-straight premiership and coach Chris Fagan hopes experience holds sway in the grand final against Fremantle.
Hawks to ‘sit in anger’ after prelim final heartbreak
Hawthorn will sit in the anger and frustration of their AFL preliminary final loss to Brisbane then turn to recruiting and eyeing their 2027 tilt.
Hugh is McClutch with match-winning goal for Lions
After battling with injuries this season, Brisbane midfielder Hugh McCluggage produced when it counted in the epic preliminary final against Hawthorn.
Lions break Hawk hearts to set up shot at AFL hat-trick
Brisbane will play Fremantle in next Saturday's AFL grand final after a controversial free kick was pivotal in their epic preliminary final win over Hawthorn.
Neale stars in Lions’ prelim win after early collision
Brisbane star Lachie Neale has played a significant role in the Lions' classic AFL preliminary final win over Hawthorn after being felled at the opening bounce.
Longmuir repays Freo faith with grand final appearance
Justin Longmuir has steered Fremantle into the club's second grand final, riding the coaching rollercoaster under an intense spotlight throughout his tenure.
Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price
Airlines are being accused of "un-Australian price gouging" of Fremantle Dockers fans looking to reach this year's AFL grand final.
Young talent peaking at right time for Freo
Fremantle star Hayden Young is reaping the benefits of a careful management program as he sets his sets on premiership glory.
Lions star rediscovers best after backing of Fagan
After the toughest season of his glittering career, Brisbane co-captain Hugh McCluggage has returned to form and is eyeing a historic premiership three-peat.
‘We will be immortals’: Dockers eye off history
Fremantle will feature in just the second grand final of the club's history after coming from behind to defeat Sydney by 12 points at the SCG.
Young plays down ‘fluke’ game-turning goal for Dockers
Hayden Young says he wasn't confident of nailing his after-the-siren set shot against Sydney but was glad it went in after copping a mouthful from Swans fans.
Dockers’ sizzling surge seals spot in AFL grand final
Fremantle will meet either Hawthorn or Brisbane in the AFL grand final as they chase a maiden premiership after coming from behind to beat Sydney.
Hawks hang tough to end Kangaroos’ record AFLW streak
Hawthorn have ended North Melbourne's record 32-game winning streak, upsetting the two-time defending AFLW premiers by seven points in Cairns.
Lions star addresses motivation of potential three-peat
Just two wins away from a third straight AFL premiership, Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is adamant the chance to pull off a three-peat has yet to be discussed.
What’s not special about Hawthorn’s cult hero?
Hawthorn star Nick Watson has cast a spell over teammates and opponents alike as he looks to further cement himself as a big-game player in the AFL finals.
Swans keep the faith amid turmoil as Dockers test looms
Driving Sydney's push for a grand final spot, veteran Jake Lloyd believes the Swans can't be reduced to a few individuals who "made the wrong choices".
Sleepy Hollow to evil empire: how Cats beat the system
Toby Greene's looming move from GWS to Geelong is the latest in a string of draft and trade successes for the perennial powerhouse Cats.
Fans’ chants show faith restored in bulked-up Hipwood
Aware of the criticism the Lions stalwart has copped, Chris Fagan was moved by the crowd chanting Eric Hipwood's name during their finals defeat of Adelaide.
The ‘wake-up call’ that helped Hawks prep for prelim
Thrashed by Brisbane last month, Hawthorn have surged into a home preliminary final and will be out to right some wrongs when they host the Lions at the MCG.
‘Backing him in’: Swans make selection call for finals
Sydney winger Justin McInerney and forward Joel Amartey are fit again, but coach Dean Cox will gamble on only one for their finals clash against Fremantle.
GWS captain finally makes big call on his future
GWS skipper Toby Greene is leaving the Giants after 15 seasons at the club, electing to move back to Victoria for family reasons.
AFL footy boss defends controversial Cats non-goal
AFL football operations boss Greg Swann said the right process was followed when Ollie Dempsey's spectacular shot at goal was controversially ruled a behind.
Hawks’ ‘pawn’ out to checkmate Lions in AFL final
Harry Morrison loves chess especially when he's a couple of steps ahead of the game and hopes Hawthorn can do the same in Saturday's AFL preliminary final.
Tight fit for forward-thinking Swans in Dockers duel
Sydney are weighing up rolling the dice on tinkering with their attack for a preliminary final against Fremantle, with Joel Amartey back in the frame.