Heeney stars again in Swans’ premiership charge
Midfield star Isaac Heeney put together another outstanding finals performance in helping the Swans into the grand final in a 36-point defeat of Port Adelaide.
Australian rules football
Swans soar into AFL grand final with big win over Port
Sydney have cruised into the AFL grand final after defeating Port Adelaide for the first time in eight years, winning a preliminary final by 36 points.
Eagles embrace AFLW litmus test against powerful Lions
West Coast have won consecutive games for the first time in their AFLW history, and they'll be aiming to buck the odds when they host Brisbane on Sunday.
Scott likes Cats’ ‘advantageous’ route to AFL prelim
Geelong coach Chris Scott says his side has benefited from winning a direct route to AFL preliminary final weekend, where they will take on the Brisbane Lions.
Lions’ Fagan in coaching form of his career: Zorko
Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko says coach Chris Fagan is turning on the coaching performance of his career ahead of the Lions' preliminary final against Geelong.
Cats assistant coach Steven King collapses at training
Geelong assistant coach Steven King is expected to recover after suffering a medical episode at training before the AFL preliminary final against Brisbane.
Dees out to rediscover AFLW flow after ‘Roos thrashing
Melbourne coach Mick Stinear is confident his side can snap a two-game losing streak and turn their AFLW season around when they take on Fremantle.
Dew back in September, where his footy history is grand
AFL coaching great Alastair Clarkson says there's good reason why Stuart Dew is working at preliminary finalists Brisbane in a part-time role.
Hawkins, Guthrie can still have a say in Cats’ flag bid
Tom Hawkins and Cam Guthrie won't play in Geelong's preliminary final against Brisbane but have been backed to have a significant impact behind the scenes.
Swans must end Port drought to reach AFL decider
Sydney must end an eight-year losing streak to Port Adelaide, including a horror 112-point thrashing this year, to reach the AFL grand final.
Swans pick Fox over Adams as Stewart returns for Cats
Callum Mills' injury has opened the door for Robbie Fox to return for Sydney in AFL preliminary finals week and Tom Stewart is back to bolster Geelong.
Lions learn from 2022 lessons to avoid repeat ‘mess’
Harris Andrews sees shades of 2022 in the Lions' current AFL finals run and has revealed how they've approached this week differently to avoid the same result.
‘Lifetime ago’: 2022 a distant memory for surging Swans
As Sydney gear up for yet another preliminary final, veteran Dane Rampe says his team is a completely different beast to the one that lost the 2022 grand final.
Fagan takes weight of world off Lions Rayner, Hipwood
Lions coach Chris Fagan isn't asking his players for individual brilliance, instead seeking selfless acts in an AFL preliminary final against Geelong.
J-Pod V2: How Mannagh made his mark in first AFL season
Shaun Mannagh was frustrated as AFL clubs kept ignoring him, now the 27-year-old is two wins away from capping a remarkable first year at Geelong with a flag.
Port Adelaide pair face preliminary final fitness tests
Port Adelaide pair Ryan Burton and Charlie Dixon will undergo match-eve fitness tests to determine if they'll play in the preliminary final against Sydney.
Smith steers Lions past Bulldogs with career-best haul
Taylor Smith stood tall for the Brisbane Lions after a key late scratching to boot four goals in a 47-point defeat of the improved Western Bulldogs.
Collingwood dealt more blows as Mikala Cann cops ban
Collingwood midfielder Mikala Cann and skipper Brianna Davey will miss Sunday's match against the Western Bulldogs due to suspension and injury respectively.
Swans star Heeney primed to answer his coach’s call
Faced with an AFL preliminary final, Sydney's Isaac Heeney says his team is "back" since their August 3 thrashing by Friday's opponents Port Adelaide.
Eagles veteran Darling makes AFL trade request official
Key forward Jack Darling has formally requested a trade to North Melbourne after 14 AFL seasons and a premiership with West Coast.
‘We’ve been through lots’: Why Lions can bust hoodoo
History and the head-to-head record don't read well for Brisbane's hopes against Geelong in their AFL preliminary final at the MCG.
Port coach Hinkley unfazed by controversial AFL fine
Port coach Ken Hinkley says his $20,000 AFL fine hasn't been a distraction as two key Power players are set to return for the preliminary final against Sydney.
Stop Charlie: resurgent Cat braces for tough assignment
Geelong defender Jed Bews is eyeing a preliminary final match-up with Brisbane Lions star Charlie Cameron after forcing his way back into the Cats' AFL side.
Eagles pluck winless, captain-less Magpies in AFLW
Winless Collingwood will be without Bri Davey for two weeks after the Magpies skipper suffered a concussion in their 17-point AFLW loss to West Coast.
Butters’ plan to crash through pain barrier in prelim
Port Adelaide vice-captain Zak Butters, troubled by sore ribs, is confident he can again push through pain in the preliminary final against Sydney.
Playing tag: How Neale and Lions embrace the attention
Lachie Neale's selfless response to taggers is bringing big benefits for Brisbane. Hugh McCluggage breaks down how the AFL star has added a string to his bow.
Geelong’s Jack Henry back on his feet and thriving
Geelong key defender Jack Henry has put his troublesome foot injuries behind him and is ready to front Brisbane's forwards in the AFL preliminary final.
Crows, Bulldogs suffer huge AFLW injury setbacks
Adelaide premiership forward Eloise Jones and Western Bulldogs midfield star Ellie Blackburn will both miss the rest of the AFLW season because of injuries.
Remodelled Cats AFL attack thriving: Cameron
Jeremy Cameron says Tom Hawkins is doing everything he can to push for a preliminary final recall, but Geelong's current remodelled forward line is firing.
Kangaroos flex their muscles, Saints firing in AFLW
St Kilda have gone to the top of the AFLW ladder with a win over Essendon, while North Melbourne have put Melbourne to the sword.
Injury carnage for Giants in dramatic draw with Suns
Veteran Jamie Stanton has landed Gold Coast a draw with an injury-ravaged GWS with a goal after the siren, leaving the Giants heartbroken.