Cats wrap arms around concussed star amid GF heartbreak
Geelong star Jeremy Cameron has opened up on how the Cats are supporting Tom Stewart and the change he'd like to see to avoid future grand final anguish.
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Lions back Neale to make right call in race to reach GF
All eyes are on Lachie Neale's bid to make a remarkable grand-final return from injury and his teammates will back him to make the right call.
Cripps talks up quick rebound from Blues’ tough season
Despite dropping out of the top eight, Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says he feels more confident than this time last year.
‘I was ready’: Goodwin reflects on Demons sacking
As he prepares to start a new role at Sydney, Simon Goodwin has used the two months since his sacking as Melbourne coach productively.
Brisbane ready for Cats fans to ‘come at’ feisty Lion
Brisbane firestarter Cam Rayner played the villain last time the Lions faced Geelong and he'll be ready for more attention from Cats fans in the grand final.
Career revived, Cat still carries weight into decider
Jack Martin considered retirement when injuries took hold last year and still battles nagging doubts, despite reviving his career with Geelong this season.
‘That next guy’: Cats forward out to build on legacy
Ablett, Mooney, Hawkins, Cameron ... Neale? Geelong's latest focal point is determined to add his name to the list of legendary key forwards at Kardinia Park.
Fagan’s journey from gravel-ground gory to MCG glory
Chris Fagan has gone from a gravel ground in a small Tasmanian town to MCG glory and an unprecedented AFL coaching feat.
Essendon president stands down amid Merrett turmoil
Essendon president David Barham has quit the role as the Bombers deal with multiple problems, including captain Zach Merrett's desire to leave for Hawthorn.
Taste of finals leaves Brownlow winner wanting more
After playing in his first finals series, Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell is desperate to help take Gold Coast to their maiden AFL premiership.
Dockers rising star Murphy Reid plotting his next move
After a stunning debut season as a half-forward, Fremantle's Murphy Reid hasn't been shy about his desire to spend more time in the midfield next year.
Fellow Bombers captains hope Merrett will stay
A fortnight after the revelation that Zach Merrett had met with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell, two former Essendon captains have offered their support.
Hawthorn’s Chol cleared by AFL tribunal for Cat tackle
Hawthorn's Mabior Chol has successfully challenged a proposed three-game ban for the tackle that will force Geelong's Tom Stewart to miss the AFL grand final.
Lion king Fagan wins again at annual AFL coach awards
Chris Fagan's ongoing success at Brisbane and his extensive career have been honoured at the AFL Coaches Association annual awards.
The O’Connor triplets of County Kerry are no more
Mark O'Connor has "a few suspects" back in Ireland after the Geelong defender's Wikipedia page was giving a whole different picture of his family life.
The short wait to scratch Ashcroft’s grand-final itch
Grateful to get a grand-final shot at his first attempt, Levi Ashcroft reckons the love for producing in big AFL moments runs in the family.
Boom recruit Smith exceeds Cats’ great expectations
High-profile recruit Bailey Smith has bounced back from a serious knee injury to star in Geelong's run to the grand final amid a series of controversies.
Inside the Lions and Cats’ race to five premierships
Geelong and the Brisbane Lions have each won four premierships this century, but the two AFL powerhouses have taken different paths to this year's grand final.
‘Turning the screws’: Cats rallied after big injury
While Tom Stewart's concussion was a massive blow to Geelong, his fellow defenders quickly adapted in their preliminary final win.
How Brownlow winner Rowell learnt from setbacks
The genesis of Gold Coast star Matt Rowell's Brownlow Medal success can be traced back to an injury-plagued first two seasons in the AFL.
Neale trains as Lion’s grand-final return gathers pace
Dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale has trained strongly in front of thousands of Lions fans to enhance his chances of a grand-final return.
Cats forward heeds lesson for Andrews grand final duel
Geelong forward Shannon Neale felt he let his teammates down opposed to Brisbane star Harris Andrews earlier this year and is desperate to make amends.
‘At least I got the heads up’: Gallop in fine company
Ty Gallop has company at Brisbane as the teenaged forward learns his AFL craft on the run, and on the biggest stage.
Great Scott: the two sides to Geelong’s coach
Geelong's Chris Scott displays a markedly different personality as a coach than he did during his AFL playing career.
‘Get used to it’: Hawks captain backs recruiting raid
James Sicily is on board with Hawthorn's aggressive recruiting, insisting the club would be crazy not to go after talents like Essendon skipper Zach Merrett.
Lions coach’s ‘super power’ as Zorko eyes more history
The irrepressible Dayne Zorko has his eye on more AFL records and revealed coach Chris Fagan's "super power" ahead of a fourth-straight preliminary final.
‘It was huge’: Lions scalp has Cats purring for prelim
Many AFL players would kill for just one preliminary final. This Geelong player has had them as a matter of course throughout his career.
Key Suns utility wants out, veteran Dog signs new deal
A key utility wants out of the Gold Coast, while the Western Bulldogs will persist with an injury-plagued veteran.
Report blow for AFL stadium but premier vows to kick on
A stadium attached to one state's dream for an AFL side has failed to score in a highly critical planning assessment, plunging the project into further doubt.
How fellow recruits helped new Pie’s teething problems
First-year Magpie Dan Houston has leaned on fellow former recruits Lachie Schultz and Dan McStay as he navigates through a testing first year at Collingwood.
‘Everyone’s healthy’: Hawks ready for Cats prelim final
There's good news at Hawthorn after several players pulled up sore from last week's barnstorming semi-final win over Adelaide.