'Not a massive fan': QClash rivalry to hit new heights The QClash's simmering feud could reignite when Gold Coast collide with Brisbane at the Gabba with a preliminary final berth on the line. AAP · Sep 9, 2025
'He'll put his hand up': Lions cub to fill massive void Brisbane's Rising Star contender Levi Ashcroft is tipped to take on the challenge of filling the void caused by dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale's injury. AAP · Sep 9, 2025
Star ruckman cites injury woes for quitting Essendon Ruckman Sam Draper has officially walked out on Essendon, with the 26-year-old tipped to join Brisbane next season. AAP · Sep 9, 2025
Mitchell braces for tough call if Hawks reach decider Calsher Dear is out of Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide with a hamstring injury but the key forward could yet return to play a role in the AFL finals. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
AFL finals: where the Adelaide v Hawthorn semi-final will be won and lost The Hawks can ride a wave of momentum into the do-or-die clash while, as this year’s minor premiers, the Crows are under even more pressure The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2025
Gould, Ciraldo ink huge Dogs deals, eye Crichton boost Canterbury are closing in on a new deal for captain Stephen Crichton after extending the contracts of Cameron Ciraldo and Phil Gould until 2031. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
Hawks face finals shake-up with key forward ruled out Mitch Lewis kicked four goals in the VFL and could be recalled for Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide after Calsher Dear was ruled out. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
Initial AFL rejection still driving Hawks gun Jai Newcombe was overlooked by every AFL club before Hawthorn took a punt on him in the mid-season draft, and the move is paying serious dividends. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
'Thank God': Hawks forward winning confidence battle One of the heroes of Hawthorn's elimination final win over GWS has spoken candidly of his struggles with self-confidence. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
Bulldog reveals six-week mould infestation battle Canterbury's Max King has lifted the lid on how a mould infestation at home affected his physical state as the prop looks to lead the Bulldogs' finals charge. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
'Haven't thought about it': Crows on straight-sets exit Adelaide defender Rory Laird says a so-called straight sets exit from the finals hasn't crossed his mind ahead of hosting Hawthorn in a semi-final. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
'Rips your heart out': Dockers reveal misery over Fyfe Fremantle players were left crushed after their one-point loss to Gold Coast officially ended the glittering career of Nat Fyfe. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
Gold Coast find a pulse as favourite son breaks Fremantle hearts Former Suns co-captain David Swallow played in some awful teams but they now have the firepower and coaching nous to make a deep AFL finals run The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2025
Geelong silenced 'haters' with Lions win: star Cat Geelong's lead-in to the AFL finals was under scrutiny but midfielder Max Holmes believes their stunning qualifying final performance silenced those doubts. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
AAP · Sep 7, 2025 Briggs brilliance stunned Hawks star Meek in finals win Hawthorn ruck Lloyd Meek says being able to rally and win after giving up a 42-point lead showed some of the Hawks' work coming to fruition.
AAP · Sep 7, 2025 'Fine them $10,000': Longmuir wants AFL to end staging Cam Rayner's flop against Geelong has thrust the topic of staging for free kicks back into the spotlight, and Dockers coach Justin Longmuir has a quick fix.
AAP · Sep 7, 2025 It's never easy: Giants fall short again in flag search As the shock of an elimination final loss sinks in, GWS star Josh Kelly is refusing to sulk as the Giants' search for a maiden AFL flag continues.
AAP · Sep 6, 2025 Lions midfield ready to lift in Neale's absence Brisbane's premiership defence is hanging by a thread after several crucial injuries, but star midfielder Josh Dunkley is refusing to panic.
AAP · Sep 6, 2025 Time to knock Big Brother off Gabba perch: Hardwick Gold Coast have lost their past 10 games at the Gabba, but they are confident they can buck history in the QClash semi-final against Brisbane.
AAP · Sep 6, 2025 Dockers have five or six more cracks at the flag: Fyfe Fremantle great Nat Fyfe says he was left feeling numb after his AFL career was brought to a close in a heartbreaking one-point loss to Gold Coast.
AAP · Sep 6, 2025 Hard to Swallow: Dockers sunk late by Suns in thriller Gold Coast will take on Brisbane in a blockbuster QClash semi-final at the Gabba after kicking a late behind to sink Fremantle by one point in Perth.
AAP · Sep 6, 2025 Dogs cop double blow on eve of NRL finals Cronulla have sounded an ominous warning on the eve of the finals, beating Canterbury 24-6 as the Bulldogs lost two players to injury at the worst time.
AAP · Sep 6, 2025 Next year, who knows?: Giants defiant after finals loss The chase of a maiden premiership is over for GWS after a loss to Hawthorn, but coach Adam Kingsley already has his sights on next year.
AAP · Sep 6, 2025 Hawks respond to Mitchell's message, book spot in semi Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell has praised his side for responding to a simple three-quarter time message after they powered past GWS and into a semi-final.
AAP · Sep 5, 2025 Geelong's 'marvel' could ruck 'n roll his way to glory Versatile big man Mark Blicavs has stepped up massively in the ruck in Geelong's AFL qualifying final win over Brisbane, but that doesn't mean he'll stay there.