GWS lock in AFL finals berth with win over Carlton
GWS posted a 32-point win over Carlton to lock in an AFL finals berth as Blues defender Jacob Weitering came under scrutiny for contact to Toby Greene's eye.
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Port captain Jonas to quit, unsure of finals swansong
Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas is quitting at the end of the season and doesn't know if he'll get an AFL finals campaign as a swansong.
Saints determined to keep building to ‘real season’
St Kilda defender Jack Sinclair says a commitment to play their way over the last couple of weeks has paid big dividends as they prepare for the AFL finals.
After one angry minute, Crows move on from ump blunder
Coach Matthew Nicks gave his Adelaide players one minute to release their anger over a goal umpire error that cost the Crows a shot at reaching the AFL finals.
Time running out as Magpies aim to fix leaky defence
Collingwood coach Craig McRae says problems with their system, not personnel, are to blame for the Magpies' defensive woes over the last few weeks.
Tigers’ coaching job not on Steven King’s radar for now
Interim Gold Coast coach Steven King has welcomed the arrival of Damien Hardwick, who has been handed a six-year deal to coach the Suns.
Suns have ’80 per cent’ of flag team: Damien Hardwick
Triple Richmond premiership coach Damien Hardwick is adamant Gold Coast have the tools to win a flag, saying taking over at the Suns is "like Christmas".
Giants laud Davis as ex-captain calls time on career
Greater Western Sydney have paid tribute to inaugural co-captain Phil Davis, who has retired after a 192-game playing career with the Giants and Adelaide.
Dockers look to turn Optus Stadium back into a fortress
Fremantle's poor form at home this season has continued after they slumped to a 16-point loss to Port Adelaide.
Home finals up for grabs in frantic AFL finish
Brisbane will be aiming to beat St Kilda at the Gabba in order to lock up second spot and secure two home finals.
Crows captain appeals for calm among angry fans
Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson says fans shouldn't take their frustration out on the goal umpire whose mistake has effectively ended their finals chances.
AFLW prize money to match men’s $1.1 million
AFLW players will receive less than the men in prize money despite the league committing to $1.1 million for both competitions due to a split in recipients.
AFL star Daicos ‘ahead of schedule’ with knee recovery
Collingwood star Nick Daicos has ditched the crutches and is attempting to return for the Magpies' finals series earlier than expected.
‘Refreshed’ Hardwick prepares to become Suns coach
Damien Hardwick is on the verge of being confirmed as Gold Coast AFL coach after arriving back in Australia following an extended European vacation.
Lions survive Magpies challenge for crucial AFL win
The Brisbane Lions are one win away from securing a top-two finish after downing premiership favourites Collingwood by 24 points at Marvel Stadium.
Collingwood attempt to fix defensive woes before finals
After being blown away by the lethal Brisbane forward line, Collingwood will need to fix up their defensive woes with finals fast approaching.
Wounded Lions star Neale finds form in Magpies showdown
Worn down by illness and injury, Brisbane star Lachie Neale found his best form to help the Lions to a crucial 24-point victory over ladder-leaders Collingwood.
End of an era as Riewoldt, Cotchin retire on a high
Seven goals from stars Dustin Martin and Shai Bolton have powered Richmond to victory over North Melbourne in Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt's final AFL game.
Voss challenges Blues to make most of AFL finals shot
Carlton have ended a decade-long AFL finals drought with a four-point win over Gold Coast but Blues coach Michael Voss says the journey is just beginning.
Magpies forward McCreery banned for dangerous tackle
Collingwood forward Beau McCreery has been offered a one-game suspension for a dangerous tackle on Brisbane Lions defender Darcy Wilmot.
St Kilda boost finals hopes, end Cats’ flag defence
St Kilda can taste finals for just the second time in 12 years after ending Geelong's premiership defence with a hard-fought 33-point win at Marvel Stadium.
Sydney triumph over fast-finishing Adelaide in AFL
Sydney's hold on a finals spot has strengthened with a one-point away win over Adelaide, who now can't make the AFL playoffs.
Controversial Crows loss stands as AFL concedes error
Adelaide's chances of playing in the AFL finals remain shot after Gillon McLachlan ruled out overturning their loss to Sydney after an umpiring blunder.
Beveridge ‘comfortable’ with Bulldogs coaching future
Lowly West Coast have dragged themselves off the bottom of the ladder after stunning the Western Bulldogs by seven points in the upset of the AFL season.
‘Nothing off table’ as Demons weigh up Grundy, forwards
Melbourne have secured their finals double chance, holding off an outstanding challenge from Hawthorn to win by 27 points at the MCG.
Tanking allegations ‘cut deep’: Eagles coach Simpson
West Coast coach Adam Simpson has used the Eagles' upset of the Western Bulldogs to hit out at critics who claimed the club was tanking for the No.1 draft pick.
Port Adelaide content with Jonas head-knock protocols
Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas has overcome a nasty head knock to play a role in his team's 16-point win over Fremantle in Perth.
No long-term concerns over Ben King, Gold Coast insist
Ben King could be put on ice for the final two weeks of Gold Coast's AFL campaign as the highly regarded spearhead continues to nurse a swollen knee.
Swans clash the biggest of my career: Crows coach Nicks
Coach Matthew Nicks has described Adelaide's clash with Sydney as the biggest match of his career as the Crows seek to stay in the AFL finals hunt.
Port deny succession plan after Hinkley re-signs
Port Adelaide have finally agreed to a contract extension for long-time coach Ken Hinkley as the Power attempt to win the club's second AFL premiership.
Magpies forced into big changes for Lions blockbuster
Collingwood will be without four of their best players this weekend after ruling Jordan De Goey and Bobby Hill out for the clash with the Brisbane Lions.