Clarkson joins in Hawks’ 2013 premiership reunion
Four-time Hawthorn premiership player Jordan Lewis has confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson was part of this week's reunion for the team that won the 2013 flag.
Australian rules football
Heat cooked Payne in Brisbane’s final selection call
A burst of hot spring weather influenced Collingwood and the Brisbane Lions in their selections for the AFL grand final at the MCG.
Matthews plays down MCG factor for AFL grand final
Triple Brisbane premiership coach Leigh Matthews does not believe the Lions' poor recent record at the MCG will be a determining factor in the AFL grand final.
Brisbane’s AFL, NRL sides aim for historic double act
Brisbane Lions veteran Dayne Zorko has seen the popularity of his AFL team surge this season despite the city's NRL team also storming to a grand final.
Magpies fans swoop as Lions fans roar at AFL parade
Collingwood and Brisbane fans have turned out in force for a chance to see their favourite players paraded through Melbourne ahead of the AFL grand final.
Fagan finds calm amid crisis to reach new Lions heights
Chris Fagan's players have lauded the Brisbane Lions coach's ability to block the outside noise and find a new level of calm to guide them into the AFL final.
Magpies name Lipinski as sub, no changes for Lions
Collingwood have made Patrick Lipinski their sub for Saturday's AFL grand final and have recalled Jack Ginnivan as Brisbane name an unchanged lineup.
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.
Sunny days forecast to warm up footy finals weekend
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.
‘Fire in our belly’: Suns plot to scorch Crows in AFLW
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.
Lions coach Fagan backs Gardiner to fill Payne void
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.
‘Mummy’s boys’ to mainstays: Lions’ rapid AFL revival
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.
Flying Kangaroos plan to flip the AFLW script on Lions
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.
History ‘irrelevant’ as Voss forges a path for Blues
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.
Hanks leads Demons to AFLW thrashing of Hawks
Reigning AFLW premiers Melbourne have defeated Hawthorn by 59 points to maintain their undefeated start to the season.
Snapshot of Collingwood’s AFL preliminary final win
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 rule injured McStay out of AFL grand final
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.
Voss welcomes rough stuff as Blues plan Gabba heist
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 thrash GWS to continue hot AFLW season start
Adelaide have had minimal trouble posting a big win against GWS on Saturday afternoon, beating the Giants by 69 points at Manuka Oval.
Dunkley gets hands dirty as Lions roar in prelim final
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.
Lions survive Blues blitz to book AFL grand final berth
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.
Voss not content after Blues’ AFL run falls short
Carlton coach Michael Voss hopes the side's dramatic path to a preliminary final instils a hunger in the AFL club,
‘Mad man’ Chris Fagan calms for grand final return
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 ace Daicos uneasy in Brownlow spotlight
Collingwood's Nick Daicos and Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli are favourites to win the Brownlow Medal.
Blues to live with ‘what ifs’ as Curnow quietened
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.
Heart-and-soul Adams still key to Pies’ flag hopes
Collingwood face some AFL grand final selection headaches with Dan McStay ruled out and Taylor Adams fighting to overcome a hamstring injury.
Rayner’s moment arrives as Lions scale new heights
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.
Lions claim thrilling comeback AFLW win over North
The Brisbane Lions have claimed an unlikely two-point AFLW win over North Melbourne after trailing by 18 points at halftime.
Grand final losses still haunt Pies great Peter Moore
Collingwood great Peter Moore is hoping son Darcy doesn't add another grand final runners-up medal to the family.
Suns rise to defeat Bulldogs in AFLW thriller
Gold Cost have snatched their third consecutive win of the AFLW season in surviving a fourth-quarter surge from the desperate Western Bulldogs.
Snapshot for round four of the AFLW season
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.