Simplicity the key as Hipwood, Daniher size up Pies
Eric Hipwood pays no attention to the critics and says his partnership with Joe Daniher is at a point where he "just knows" what the Lions forward will do next.
Australian rules football
De Goey’s key career call leads to Magpies grand final
A year ago, Collingwood star Jordan De Goey turned his back on free agency and re-signed with the club. Now he's in a grand final.
Ireland, de Boer endorsed for AFL Commission roles
Respected administrator Andrew Ireland and ex-player Matt de Boer have been appointed to the AFL Commission.
‘Megastar’ Coleman relying on instinct in AFL decider
Keidean Coleman says a mid-year decision to back himself led to the preliminary final display that helped catapult Brisbane into an AFL grand final.
Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale’s career
A look at the career of Brisbane star Lachie Neale, who became a two-time Brownlow Medallist by claiming the AFL's highest individual honour in 2023.
Brownlow winner Neale eyes AFL grand final glory
Fresh off claiming his second Brownlow Medal, Brisbane Lions star Lachie Neale is determined to earn a maiden AFL premiership in his second grand final.
Cats coach Scott tees off at AFL’s assistance to North
Geelong coach Chris Scott has called the AFL's assistance package to battling North Melbourne "blatant manipulation" of the draft.
Neale’s high praise for ‘right man at right time’ Zorko
Freshly minted Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale reckons Dayne Zorko, set to play his 250th game in the grand final, remains one of the AFL's best field kicks.
Brownlow medallist Neale surprised by voting quirks
There was some bizarre Brownlow Medal voting, with winner Lachie Neale surprised by a three-vote game that helped him snare the AFL's top individual honour.
Star Pendlebury trusts Magpies’ close-game instincts
A serious focus on training for the dying minutes of games at every session has helped Collingwood reach the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions.
Lion pushes through Payne barrier in grand final bid
Brisbane Lions key defender Jack Payne has shown signs of improvement during a training session as he tries to prove his fitness for the AFL grand final.
Lions future an ‘easy’ call for humble Neale
Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale insists talk of his Fremantle return late in 2021 was only fleeting and that he and his family love Brisbane and "call it home".
Magpie veteran amazed at how Daicos leads by example
Scott Pendlebury insists the leadership qualities of Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos are just as impressive as his football skills.
Magpies rule midfielder Adams out of AFL grand final
Collingwood midfielder Taylor Adams will not play in the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions after failing to overcome a hamstring strain.
Giants’ Adam Kingsley named AFL coach of the year
Adam Kingsley has been named the AFL's coach of the year after leading Greater Western Sydney from 16th in 2022 to a preliminary final this season.
Lion McInerney grounded, grateful on path to AFL final
Brisbane Lions ruckman Oscar McInerney was a keen volunteer at his cricket club and the mature rookie has kept perspective on his way to the AFL grand final.
Magpies’ Maynard continuing impressive footy dynasty
Before the first bounce of Saturday's AFL grand final, as he does at the start of every game, Collingwood's Brayden Maynard will remember his grandfathers.
Frampton will replace McStay for Pies in grand final
Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed Billy Frampton will replace injured forward Dan McStay for the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions.
Dad to present cup to son if Magpies win grand final
Peter Moore will present the premiership trophy to son Darcy if Collingwood win the grand final, while Leigh Matthews will do the honours for Brisbane.
Brisbane face AFL grand final call on Payne’s fitness
Brisbane face a call on whether defender Jack Payne is fit to return from an ankle injury for the AFL grand final while Collingwood could make just one change.
‘Special’ captain Moore set for AFL’s grand stage
First-year Collingwood captain Darcy Moore is entirely his own man and it suits the Magpies just fine as they prepare for the AFL grand final.
Magpies and Lions hunt glory in showpiece grand final
Collingwood and Brisbane have taken different paths, with different methods, to reach Saturday's AFL grand final..
Matthews praises Fagan, calls Hawthorn claims ‘crap’
Leigh Matthews has called the Hawthorn racism allegations levelled against Brisbane coach Chris Fagan as "crap" as the Lions prepare for the AFL grand final.
Magpies star backs Frampton to have grand final impact
Collingwood star Steele Sidebottom is confident Billy Frampton can play an important role in the AFL grand final after the versatile tall's unlikely call-up.
Vets Rich, Lester endure pleasure, pain of Lions’ rise
Dayne Zorko will play in the AFL grand final with brother-in-law Ryan Lester but says it "sucks" fellow Brisbane stalwart Daniel Rich won't be on the field too.
Magpies to name Lipinski as sub for grand final
Collingwood will make Patrick Lipinski their sub for Saturday's AFL grand final against Brisbane as Lions defender Jack Payne looks unlikely for a recall.
Zorko narrows focus as milestone grand final beckons
Dayne Zorko wants to play on next season but would love to notch his 250th AFL game in the grand final, confident his Lions have learnt from previous campaigns.
AFL strikes $2.2 billion pay deal with players
The AFL has struck an historic $2.2 billion pay deal with players featuring significant wage rises for men's and women's footballers and a longer AFLW season.
Protege Lohmann happy to bide time at Brisbane Lions
Fringe small forward Kai Lohmann will stay in Brisbane and continue his AFL education alongside Charlie Cameron after opting against a move back to Victoria.
Port chairman backs coach Hinkley after finals flop
Port Adelaide chairman David Koch is backing coach Ken Hinkley despite a straight-sets exit from the AFL finals.
Questions hang over Magpies ahead of Giants prelim test
Collingwood will start as favourites in front of a loud pro-Magpies MCG crowd on Friday night holding no fears for GWS and their surging finals campaign.