Journey not over: Zorko inspired by former Lions greats
Dayne Zorko has taken inspiration from the Lions' last premiership side 20 years ago as the veteran prepares to play his 250th game in the AFL grand final.
Dayne Zorko has taken inspiration from the Lions' last premiership side 20 years ago as the veteran prepares to play his 250th game in the AFL grand final.
Temperatures are expected to remain in the high 20s for the start of the NRL grand final, with warm and sunny conditions also forecast for the AFL decider.
With three consecutive wins to their name, unfancied Gold Coast are plotting to take out unbeaten Adelaide as they chase a first AFLW finals appearance.
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is backing a fit-again Darcy Gardiner to fill the void of defender Jack Payne, who has been ruled out with an ankle injury.
Lions star Tom Rockliff felt the brunt of Brisbane's 2013 mass player exodus but was still there to witness the first shoots that led to a rapid AFL revival.
One of three unbeaten sides in the AFLW, North Melbourne hope a first-ever win against the Brisbane Lions can be the next step on their search for a debut flag.
Michael Voss hasn't leant on his past at Brisbane ahead of Carlton's preliminary final at the Gabba, insistent his Blues have a story of their own to tell.
Reigning AFLW premiers Melbourne have defeated Hawthorn by 59 points to maintain their undefeated start to the season.
A look at Collingwood's one-point AFL preliminary final win over GWS at the MCG that booked a spot in the grand final against the Brisbane Lions or Carlton.
Collingwood forward Daniel McStay has been ruled out of the AFL decider in a "worst nightmare" scenario after injuring his knee in the preliminary final.
Carlton coach Michael Voss has welcomed any rough treatment that might come his side's way in an AFL preliminary final against his former Brisbane Lions club.
Adelaide have had minimal trouble posting a big win against GWS on Saturday afternoon, beating the Giants by 69 points at Manuka Oval.
Josh Dunkley has claimed a big scalp, limiting Carlton star Patrick Cripps' output for the second time this season to help Brisbane into the AFL grand final.
The Brisbane Lions have overcome an early Carlton onslaught to win their way into the AFL grand final with a 16-point victory at the Gabba.
Carlton coach Michael Voss hopes the side's dramatic path to a preliminary final instils a hunger in the AFL club,
Experienced Lions coach Chris Fagan wants his side to embrace the abnormality of an AFL grand final week after they sealed their passage with a comeback win.
Collingwood's Nick Daicos and Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli are favourites to win the Brownlow Medal.
Parachuted in for the injured Jack Payne, Lion Darcy Gardiner curtailed Coleman Medallist Charlie Curnow and the fast-starting Blues couldn't finish the job.
Collingwood face some AFL grand final selection headaches with Dan McStay ruled out and Taylor Adams fighting to overcome a hamstring injury.
Cam Rayner's impactful second quarter has helped Brisbane book an AFL grand final berth he says is reward for a club that's undertaken a 10-year transformation.
The Brisbane Lions have claimed an unlikely two-point AFLW win over North Melbourne after trailing by 18 points at halftime.
Collingwood great Peter Moore is hoping son Darcy doesn't add another grand final runners-up medal to the family.
Gold Cost have snatched their third consecutive win of the AFLW season in surviving a fourth-quarter surge from the desperate Western Bulldogs.
A look at round four of the AFLW season, with Brisbane taking down North Melbourne for the fourth consecutive time and St Kilda snatching their first win.
Gold Coast have beaten Werribee in the VFL grand final to claim the expansion club's first title.
Brisbane star Lachie Neale has won his second Brownlow Medal, beating Marcus Bontempelli and Nick Daicos in an enthralling count.
Collingwood boss Craig Kelly has taken aim at Ticketek and the AFL over the grand final ticketing process and allocation of seats for competing clubs.
Brisbane's Josh Dunkley has claimed some high-profile scalps this season and may have Collingwood star Nick Daicos in his sights during the AFL grand final.
Brisbane Lions playmaker Hugh McCluggage says a visit to the MCG for a grand final holds no fears for his team, despite their poor record at the ground.
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard says he had to calm down his mind as he awaited his finals fate at this month's high-profile AFL tribunal hearing.
Collingwood boss Craig Kelly wants more AFL grand final tickets made available to competing clubs, especially those with larger membership bases.