Fierce finals furnace burns on slow-starting Dockers
Fremantle's record-breaking season is in danger of ending in a whimper unless they can defeat Geelong in Friday night's semi-final clash at Optus Stadium.
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Defender gives Carlton the blues as he stays a Bulldog
Western Bulldogs defender Buku Khamis has made a decision on his AFL future amid interest from Carlton.
No panic: McVee in as Dockers vow to right the wrongs
Fremantle players succumbed to Hawthorn's pressure in last week's AFL qualifying final flop, but Justin Longmuir is backing his team to right the wrongs.
How Cats great would get the most out of hobbled star
Tom Hawkins believes there is a key reason why former teammate Jeremy Cameron can still fire for Geelong despite carrying injury concerns into their semi-final.
Lions ace reveals how close he came to joining Crows
Brisbane's dual All-Australian star Zac Bailey has spoken about the tough decision of turning down a monster offer to join Adelaide next year.
‘A challenge’: new Crow on first clash against ex-club
Adelaide's prized recruit Callum Ah Chee says he never expected his first clash against his former club Brisbane would be in a final.
Ex-Dockers fan sets sights on ending Flagmantle tilt
Fremantle are staring down the barrel of a straight sets finals exit, and a former fan may play a role in ending their premiership dream for 2026.
Axed Blues forward opens up after AFL axing
Carlton have delisted seven players, with Elijah Hollands and former GWS star Zac Williams the biggest casualties.
‘Win some, lose some’: Crows on failed bid for top Lion
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says the cashed-up Crows will continue to make big plays for rival talent after missing out on luring a Brisbane star.
Experienced forward signs on with Collingwood
With Jamie Elliott sidelined until the middle of next season, veteran Collingwood forward Tim Membrey has committed to playing on next year.
It’s all in the timing as Bailey deal livens up Lions
Cam Rayner isn't sure if he meant it, but admits the timing of Zac Bailey's Lions contract extension was perfect ahead of an AFL semi-final against the Crows.
‘Rapt’: Lions star Bailey explains contract decision
Brisbane Lions star Zac Bailey has turned down a monster offer from Adelaide to re-sign with the dual reigning premiers until the end of 2034.
Cats’ star trio ready to fire as midfielder ruled out
Geelong have dispelled fears over Jeremy Cameron, Max Holmes and Patrick Dangerfield ahead of their knockout semi-final against Fremantle in Perth.
Lions cop blast on chin, hunger remains: Dunkley
Noah Answerth wore a moon boot at training as the Lions, set to host Adelaide in an AFL semi-final, prepared their response to a lacklustre Sydney showing.
The Brisbane Lions nuffy who became a key Crow
An Adelaide Crows stalwart has fond memories of the Brisbane Lions and their home ground, the Gabba.
‘Can’t keep a good man down’: Cats back winged star
Geelong star Jeremy Cameron is still hampered by his injured arm but teammate Mark Blicavs believes the forward can have a finals impact from the wing.
Finals heartbreak for Mills as Swans learn bad news
Already understrength, embattled AFL club Sydney will again pursue a premiership without defender Callum Mills after scans confirmed the captain's injury.
‘We always believed’: Crows on breakthrough finals win
Adelaide's Darcy Fogarty says the Crows always believed they could perform in finals as they switch focus to playing reigning premiers Brisbane in a semi-final.
Swans culture rebuild ‘actually beautiful’: AFLW team
Sydney star Cynthia Hamilton believes continued support across the AFL and AFLW is a testament to the Bloods culture, believing the club is tighter than before.
Brave Swans ‘shattered’ for injured captain Mills
Sydney star Tom Papley has spoken of the pain Swans players are feeling for captain Callum Mills, who is expected to miss the club's push for an unlikely flag.
No contract talk before finals win: Crows coach
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says relief isn't the right word to sum up his feelings after an elimination final win that may have saved his coaching tenure.
Too early to speculate: Bulldogs boss on Butters chase
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says it's too early to speculate if his club will win a fierce battle for the prized signature of Zak Butters.
Lions leaders seeking another bounce back
Brisbane face the prospect of another gruelling 27-match campaign and having to produce a trademark bounce back after their AFL qualifying final loss.
Adelaide knock Western Bulldogs out of AFL finals
Adelaide have knocked the Western Bulldogs out of the AFL playoffs with a 22-point elimination final win that eases pressure on coach Matthew Nicks.
Brisbane midfielder denies Lions were complacent
Josh Dunkley has dismissed the suggestion his Brisbane Lions took understrength Sydney lightly in their shock qualifying final loss at the SCG.
Forgotten forward to finals star for fit-again Swan
Forced to miss the 2025 AFL season because of injury, Sydney forward Logan McDonald has marked his return to the finals stage with a career-best goal haul.
Sizzling Swans defy critics to stun lacklustre Lions
Under-fire Sydney have stunned AFL premiers Brisbane to book a home preliminary final, but may lose captain Callum Mills to a season-ending knee injury.
Suns cop spray en route to scrappy AFLW win over Port
Gold Coast have responded to coach Rhyce Shaw's quarter-time spray by fighting out a nail-biting three-point win over Port Adelaide.
Mills braces for worst, proud of ‘Bloods-like’ win
Callum Mills watched most of Sydney's stunning finals win over Brisbane from the bench after suffering a suspected serious knee injury early in the SCG contest.
Swans dismiss trade ‘speculation’ amid uncertainty
Sydney insist they haven't been told Nick Blakey wants a trade as the embattled club continues to manage the fallout from the Pullman Hotel scandal.
‘Full of belief’: Swans out to silence finals critics
A home preliminary final is up for grabs, with embattled Sydney and reigning premiers Brisbane facing different sorts of pressure.