Aker's Cameron verdict and how Lions purr without Neale Former Lions champion and Brownlow Medallist Jason Akermanis reckons those critical of Charlie Cameron's barren season in front of goal are missing the point. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
From the Pocket: they may be old but Scott Pendlebury’s Collingwood are wily and hungry The Magpies’ core group of self-driven, physically and mentally resilient senior players eat up the hard work to maintain high performance The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2025
'It sits fine': Mitchell unfazed after Merrett meeting Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is comfortable with how he's being portrayed in the media as Essendon captain Zach Merrett pursues a trade. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
'Everyone's healthy': Hawks ready for Cats prelim final There's good news at Hawthorn after several players pulled up sore from last week's barnstorming semi-final win over Adelaide. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
Injured NBL centre making progress after freak injury Young Adelaide 36ers centre Ben Griscti is taking a cautious approach to his recovery from a fractured neck, with the South Australian still in a neck brace. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
Buckley keen to coach Devils but stadium still in limbo Nathan Buckley is keen to coach Tasmania's AFL team, but the state's planning commission has given the thumbs-down to a proposed Hobart stadium. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
How fellow recruits helped new Pie's teething problems First-year Magpie Dan Houston has leaned on fellow former recruits Lachie Schultz and Dan McStay as he navigates through a testing first year at Collingwood. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
AFL finals: where the Collingwood v Brisbane preliminary final will be won and lost The Magpies’ high-performing veterans are likely to hit the ground fresh as the Lions aim to become the first side to reach three straight grand finals since Hawthorn The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2025
'It was huge': Lions scalp has Cats purring for prelim Many AFL players would kill for just one preliminary final. This Geelong player has had them as a matter of course throughout his career. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Key Suns utility wants out, veteran Dog signs new deal A key utility wants out of the Gold Coast, while the Western Bulldogs will persist with an injury-plagued veteran. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Buckley meets Devils ahead of crucial stadium report Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley is firming by the day to be appointed inaugural coach of the Tasmania Devils and is holding more meetings with the club. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Lions coach's 'super power' as Zorko eyes more history The irrepressible Dayne Zorko has his eye on more AFL records and revealed coach Chris Fagan's "super power" ahead of a fourth-straight preliminary final. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
'Get used to it': Hawks captain backs recruiting raid James Sicily is on board with Hawthorn's aggressive recruiting, insisting the club would be crazy not to go after talents like Essendon skipper Zach Merrett. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Carrigan out of prelim after Broncos accept ban Brisbane have accepted a one-match ban for lock Pat Carrigan but have towering prop Xavier Willison available for selection for their preliminary final. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
AAP · Sep 16, 2025 'Nigh on impossible' for Merrett to stay: Bombers great Zach Merrett's tenure at Essendon is untenable as he tries to join Hawthorn, Bombers legend Tim Watson says.
AAP · Sep 15, 2025 Magpie veteran backs Hill to shine if prelim call comes Bobby Hill has barely played in the back end of the season but if he does get an unlikely preliminary final call-up, Steele Sidebottom is confident he can fire.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025 AFL finals: where the Geelong v Hawthorn preliminary final will be won and lost Geelong have a wealth of experience and could hardly arrive in better condition, while the Hawks have momentum behind them after back-to-back wins on the road
AAP · Sep 15, 2025 Fan-tastic support for Wizard spells trouble for Cats Nick Watson believes Hawthorn fans can have an impact on their AFL preliminary final against Geelong and hopes to use them to his advantage.
AAP · Sep 15, 2025 The ladder's no matter as Hawks look to climb higher Hawthorn have the belief they can continue their September run against Geelong, believing finishing eighth means nothing in the midst of the AFL finals.
AAP · Sep 15, 2025 'A different cat': Smith backed after fresh controversy A Geelong player has spoken for the first time since last week's incident at training involving star teammate Bailey Smith.
AAP · Sep 15, 2025 Man gets lifetime sports ban after Nazi salute charge A lifetime ban has been slapped on a man after he allegedly performed a Nazi salute before an AFL semi-final clash on the weekend.
AAP · Sep 15, 2025 King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons New Melbourne coach Steven King believes the Demons can be flag contenders in 2026 and superstars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver are part of his plans.
AAP · Sep 15, 2025 WA champion tips 'torrid' Origin experience for Big V West Coast legend Glen Jakovich expects Western Australia to take the fight to Victoria when State of Origin football returns to the AFL calendar.
AAP · Sep 15, 2025 No excuses for straight-sets finals exit: Crows captain Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson is refusing to blame injury, illness and Izak Rankine's ban for the Crows' finals failures.
AAP · Sep 15, 2025 Magpies star determined to pay back teammates Collingwood star Jordan De Goey believes he owes his teammates after reaping the rewards of taking a break to get his body right and prime himself for finals.