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'Haven't hit ceiling': only way up for beaten Dolphins

Dolphins coach Kristian Woolf has no doubt his side can shine even brighter in 2027 after their preliminary final loss to the Sydney Roosters.

AAP · 3h ago

Lions and Dockers chase different types of immortality

Fremantle will pursue a maiden premiership while Brisbane will chase their own form of history - a rare three-peat - in the AFL grand final.

AAP · 5h ago

'A freak': Lions ruck hails Dockers superstar Jackson

Brisbane ruckman Sam Draper is trying not to worry about the threat Fremantle superstar Luke Jackson poses in the AFL grand final.

AAP · 5h ago

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Strong start crucial for Dockers in grand final

Isaiah Dudley says Fremantle have learnt lessons that will hold them in good stead against Brisbane as they aim for a fast start in the grand final.

AAP · 5h ago

Brisbane Lions chase historic three-peat having remained AFL’s great constant

Excellence has not waned under Chris Fagan and while this is their fourth grand final in a row, it is the first they have gone into as favourites

The Guardian - AU · 7h ago

Suspended Swans in running for club best-and-fairest

The Sydney Swans have opted against ruling the five players the club suspended ineligible for the club champion award - and two are among the frontunners.

AAP · 16h ago

Dockers midfielder's big call paying dividends

Neil Erasmus rejected significant interest from rival clubs to sign a new deal with Fremantle and now has an AFL premiership in his sights.

AAP · 17h ago

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Wharfie Time as Dockers turn MCG purple

Fremantle supporters outnumbered their Brisbane counterparts as fans of both clubs flocked to the MCG to see their teams complete their grand final preparation.

AAP · 17h ago

Shattered ex-AFL player reveals partner's death

A former West Coast Eagles premiership player is being supported by the AFL community after his partner died two days after she gave birth to their daughter.

AAP · 17h ago

How chat with ex-AFL star helped shape Draper's career

Brisbane ruck Sam Draper has opened up on his friendship with Lions premiership hero Joe Daniher and how much he struggled dealing with persistent injuries.

AAP · 19h ago

Captains lead from the back in AFL grand final

Key defenders Alex Pearce and Harris Andrews will lead Fremantle and Brisbane respectively from the back in Saturday's AFL grand final.

AAP · 19h ago

Dockers spearhead backs forwards to stand up in decider

Fremantle's key forwards delivered during the home-and-away season but have not been at their best in the lead-up to the AFL grand final.

AAP · 20h ago

Freo coach wants to emulate Lions' sustained success

Whether Fremantle win or lose the AFL grand final, coach and former Dockers player Justin Longmuir wants the game to be the start of an era of success.

AAP · 20h ago

Fremantle has already turned purple. A grand final win would send the port city into meltdown

Having been left bloodied and bruised over the past 32 years there is now an unwavering belief among fans that their AFL flag drought could finally be over

The Guardian - AU · 20h ago

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AAP · 20h ago

Lions star refuses to touch the cup until he wins

Oscar Allen got close to an AFL premiership eight years ago, but the Brisbane forward has revealed he is waiting until he wins a flag to touch the cup.

AAP · 20h ago

'Honestly don't know': Fagan unclear on his AFL future

Chris Fagan, who is unsure on his future, will become the seventh VFL/AFL "three-peat" premiership coach if Brisbane beat Fremantle in Saturday's grand final.

AAP · 22h ago

Diamonds in the rough: how Freo built grand final list

Fremantle plucked plenty of diamonds in the rough to build their AFL list and will take on a Brisbane team headlined by father-son stars in the grand final.

AAP · Sep 24

AFL star Neale's headline-making final year with Lions

After a famous cameo in the 2025 AFL grand final, Lachie Neale's subsequent 12 months with the Brisbane Lions have been nothing short of a soap opera.

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AAP · Sep 24

Fagan rejoices, Longmuir 'cynical' as Neale beats ban

Dual premiership coach Chris Fagan concedes Brisbane were preparing for Lachie Neale's one-game ban to stand as his Fremantle counterpart expressed cynicism.

AAP · Sep 24

How Freo's Friday night flop inspired premiership push

Fremantle's path to premiership glory hasn't been a straightforward one, with last year's loss to their former coach Ross Lyon proving to be a turning point.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

AFL 2026 grand final: where the Fremantle v Brisbane decider will be won and lost

The Dockers can underline that defence wins premierships as they hunt a first flag while the Lions have the firepower to claim a slice of history

AAP · Sep 24

The unsung hero who kept Freo fit and firing this year

The Dockers have broken all sorts of club records this year, but one of the most remarkable aspects of their season has been the squad's durability and fitness.

AAP · Sep 24

Wet and wild: AFL grand final shapes as soggy affair

Brisbane and Fremantle players are bracing for damp conditions at the MCG, with the forecast pointing to the wettest grand final in decades.

AAP · Sep 24

Dockers, Lions defenders suffer grand final heartbreak

Fremantle have left defender Brennan Cox out of their AFL grand final team to keep the faith with Oscar McDonald, while Brisbane are also unchanged.

AAP · Sep 24

Longley feels 'bit of a goose' for aiding Dockers' foes

Three-peat NBA champion and forever Dockers fan Luc Longley is copping it from Fremantle mates for handing out tips to grand final rivals Brisbane mid-season.

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