Swans rout Crows to clinch AFL minor premiership
Sydney have thumped Adelaide by 31 points to seal their first AFL minor premiership in eight years and secure a home qualifying final.
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Lions splutter home to grab fifth as Heppell signs off
Essendon provided a late scare after Brisbane had looked comfortably home, the Lions eventually winning by 20 points to clinch fifth place and a home AFL final.
Tigers await looming calls from off-contract stars
Richmond coach Adem Yze says he will find out in coming days the future plans of off-contract premiership heroes Liam Baker and Jack Graham.
Eagles caretaker Schofield sees positives in tough year
A heavy defeat against Geelong ended a five-win campaign for West Coast, with interim coach Jarrad Schofield adamant the AFL club has taken steps forward.
Suns record most wins in a season, Tigers finish last
Gold Coast have recorded 11 wins in a season for the first time in their AFL history after beating wooden spooners Richmond by 28 points at the MCG.
Stewart hamstrung, Cameron on fire as Cats claw Eagles
Tom Stewart and Lawson Humphries sat out the second half of Geelong's huge win over West Coast, which guaranteed the Cats a top-four finish.
Hawthorn thrash Kangaroos, clinch AFL top eight spot
Hawthorn have walloped North Melbourne by 124 points to qualify for the AFL finals for the first time since 2018.
Petracca set for post-season meeting with Demons coach
Melbourne superstar Christian Petracca has yet to sit down with Demons coach Simon Goodwin to guarantee he will see out his contract at the club.
Pickett set for ban as lightning halts Magpies’ win
Star Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett is facing another ban for a high bump after collecting Collingwood captain Darcy Moore in the Demons' 46-point loss.
May speaks on Petracca’s ’emotional’ Demons meeting
Star Melbourne defender Steven May says Christian Petracca opened up to his teammates about his mental health struggles amid trade speculation.
Strike forces AFL to bring forward Hawks-North clash
Industrial action from electrical workers in Tasmania has prompted the AFL to bring forward Saturday's match between Hawthorn and North Melbourne in Launceston.
All heart as divisive Daniher eyes sentimental 200th
Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has defended key forward Joe Daniher as he prepares for AFL game 200 against the club where it all began.
Hardwick’s chance to spoil Tigers’ farewell party
Richmond will farewell their retiring premiership greats, but former coach Damien Hardwick is remaining focused on guiding his Gold Coast side to a win.
Schofield won’t be urging Eagles to do it for him
West Coast interim coach Jarrad Schofield will face the biggest challenge of his seven games in charge when his side faces Geelong at GMHBA Stadium.
Key pair ruled out of Blues’ vital Saints clash
Carlton spearhead Charlie Curnow has fallen short of a comeback from an ankle injury in time for the Blues' crucial AFL clash with St Kilda.
Adelaide star Rachele remorseful after being axed
Adelaide forward Josh Rachele says he's remorseful after being dropped from the AFL side for repeatedly failing to adhere to the club's team-first values.
Port fail to downgrade Houston’s five-match AFL ban
The AFL Appeals Board have rejected Port Adelaide's argument than Dan Houston didn't receive a fair hearing at the AFL Tribunal, upholding his five-match ban.
Curnow, Saad and McGovern all a chance for Blues
Carlton forward Charlie Curnow is a chance to return against St Kilda this week, while Sydney star Chad Warner and Hawthorn's Jack Scrimshaw have been named.
Cattery trip could prove crucial in Eagles’ coach race
West Coast will be missing key players Tom Barrass, Jeremy McGovern and Liam Ryan when they take on Geelong at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday.
Young Swan Amartey shakes off goal-drought concerns
Sydney star Joel Amartey has kicked six goals in seven games since reaching a career-best haul of nine against Adelaide, but the young Swan is refusing to fret.
Dockers told not to get sucked into watching more footy
Fremantle need either Hawthorn, Carlton or the Western Bulldogs to lose this weekend to have any hope of reaching the AFL finals.
Retiring Pickett joins Richmond’s AFL departures
Richmond utility Marlion Pickett is retiring and will play his last game against Gold Coast, when some teammates could also play as Tigers for the final time.
Demons to hone their ‘dislike’ of Collingwood
Melbourne have brought in club legend Hassa Mann to speak about his "dislike" of Collingwood ahead of their final-round clash at the MCG.
Brisbane stalwart Zorko signs fresh deal for 2025
Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko has signed a one-year contract extension to continue his decorated AFL career with the Lions next season.
Pies won’t chase ‘unrealistic’ score in AFL finals bid
Collingwood need a massive win over Melbourne - and other results to fall their way - if they are to sneak into the AFL finals.
Port Adelaide to appeal Houston’s five-game suspension
Port Adelaide will appeal the five-game ban to All Australian defender Dan Houston but are yet to detail their reasoning.
Don’t change your ways, Eagles urge rampaging Reid
Harley Reid has been in trouble numerous times this season, but West Coast don't want the 19-year-old to tone down his aggressive mindset.
Bombers’ Heppell to play final AFL game against Lions
Former Essendon captain Dyson Heppell will have a send-off game, but it will come against Brisbane at the Gabba in the final round of the AFL regular season.
Versatile Dog Lobb to again ruck in English’s absence
Versatile ruck Rory Lobb will have at least another week back in the ruck with Western Bulldogs star Tim English to miss their clash with GWS.
Police probe Adelaide’s Crouch for clash with Port fan
Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says Matt Crouch has the club's support as police investigate an incident between the midfielder and a Port Adelaide supporter.
Blues hope for injury relief, Dockers still sidelined
Charlie Curnow and Adam Saad both face fitness tests to return for Carlton against St Kilda while Fremantle are without Josh Treacy again against Port Adelaide.