McStay eyes Brisbane after Pies’ prelim final hurdle
A possible AFL grand final showdown with former club Brisbane is on Collingwood forward Daniel McStay's mind ahead of Friday's preliminary final against GWS.
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Stanton stands up again in Suns’ AFLW win over Magpies
Remodelled forward Jamie Stanton kicked three goals and Lucy Single limited Bri Davey's impact as Gold Coast posted a 12-point win over Collingwood.
Lions’ eyes on AFLW leaders after Sydney belting
Brisbane have continued their strong AFLW form with a 55-point victory over Sydney but next face a bigger test against ladder leaders North Melbourne.
Snapshot for round three of the AFLW season
A look at round three of the AFLW season as North Melbourne, Melbourne and Adelaide maintained their unbeaten starts and a snake took centre stage in Sydney.
Brisbane hero Voss plots Lions’ Gabba demise as a Blue
Michael Voss returns to his field of glory, the Gabba, plotting the downfall of his old club Brisbane as 'a Carlton person' in Saturday's AFL preliminary final.
State funeral for Barassi as AFL weighs up renaming cup
Calls are growing for the AFL to rename the premiership cup after football legend Ron Barassi, who will be farewelled at a state funeral.
McLachlan lauds ‘compelling’ AFL grand final narratives
Outgoing AFL boss Gillon McLachlan believes the stage is perfectly set for next week's grand final, with four remaining teams each offering a different story.
Carlton star Curnow ready to step up in Lions prelim
Carlton star Charlie Curnow is keen to deliver in the AFL preliminary final against Brisbane after kicking just two goals across the opening two finals.
Payne management has key Lion in race for prelim
Brisbane Lions defender Jack Payne remains in doubt for the AFL preliminary final, ankle trouble restricting him to light duties at open training.
Campfire honesty sessions got Blues on track: Cerra
AFL preliminary finalists Carlton are reaping the benefits of the hard conversations had at a mid-season campfire that turned their season around.
Blues are better with maligned McKay: forward coach
He may have struggled with his goal kicking this season but Harry McKay makes the Blues' attack better, insists Carlton forwards coach Ash Hansen.
Andrews sees comparisons in Blues’ 23 AFL finals charge
Brisbane have the chance to end Carlton's finals run in a similar way to how Geelong tamed the Lions in their AFL flag hunt 12 months ago.
Dodoro to step back from key recruiting role at Bombers
Long-time Essendon recruiting boss Adrian Dodoro will "step back" from the role with former West Coast and Gold Coast player Matt Rosa taking over.
Dees outclass Bulldogs to maintain unbeaten AFLW start
Melbourne have kicked away from a gutsy Western Bulldogs outfit to claim a 42-point win and maintain their perfect start to their AFLW premiership defence.
AFL mourns death of legendary player and coach Barassi
Ron Barassi, the first player to be inaugurated into the Australian Football Hall of Fame as a Legend, has died aged 87.
Coniglio inspires GWS to semi-final triumph over Port
Greater Western Sydney have defeated Port Adelaide by 23 points in a semi-final to book a preliminary final against flag favourites Collingwood.
Port coach Hinkley ready for scrutiny after finals flop
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley says he won't be fazed by criticism coming his way after the Power exited the finals in so-called straight sets.
Victoria will offer a state funeral for Ron Barassi
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed the Barassi family will be offered a state funeral for the sporting icon, who has died aged 87.
Massive Brisbane AFL/NRL Saturday double confirmed
Brisbane will host Carlton in a Saturday twilight preliminary final with Collingwood playing GWS on Friday night at the MCG.
Magpie Adams out of AFL prelim with hamstring strain
A hamstring strain has forced Collingwood vice-captain Taylor Adams out of the AFL preliminary final, with the midfielder looming as a finals heartbreak story.
Snapshot of Carlton’s AFL semi-final win over Melbourne
A look at Carlton's two-point AFL semi-final win over Melbourne at the MCG that booked a spot in the preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions.
Key pair to bolster Blues’ attack in preliminary final
Sam Docherty is confident about his shoulder, while Harry McKay and Jack Martin are set to return for Carlton in their AFL preliminary final against Brisbane.
Port lesser light set for pivotal role against GWS
A week after shutting down Brisbane ace Lachie Neale, Port Adelaide's unheralded Willem Drew is set to face another big task against GWS in their semi-final.
Walsh stars as Blues beat Demons in AFL finals epic
Carlton are through to an AFL preliminary final against the Brisbane Lions after beating Melbourne by two points in a thriller at the MCG.
Tigers great Cotchin backs McQualter for coaching job
Now consulting to the NBL's South East Melbourne Phoenix, Richmond AFL legend Trent Cotchin says Andrew McQualter can return the Tigers to finals contention.
Demons overlook Ben Brown but Grundy remains a chance
Melbourne big Brodie Grundy is a chance to be the sub in the AFL semi-final against Carlton, while Port Adelaide have received good news on the injury front.
Fit-again Gunston has calming effect on Brisbane Lions
Jack Gunston's return to fitness will be beneficial to the Brisbane Lions' AFL premiership charge, whether the forward is selected or not.
Blues up for AFL finals fight against under-fire Demons
Melbourne have come in for heavy criticism ahead of their AFL semi-final against Carlton but Michael Voss has warned his in-form Blues to expect a tough battle.
Hardwick rules out Martin reunion at Suns in 2024
Newly minted Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has put a line through trying to bring Richmond superstar Dustin Martin with him to the Suns.
Blues’ Cripps primed for semi-final clash with Dees
Despite some concerns, Michael Voss says Carlton captain Patrick Cripps is fully fit and raring to go in the AFL semi-final clash with Melbourne at the MCG.
Essendon geared up for shot at AFLW heavyweight Crows
Essendon take on Adelaide for the first time when they clash in the AFLW's round three, with both sides eager to maintain their perfect start to 2023.