Impey primed to help hungry Hawks fly to finals success After overcoming serious injuries, Hawthorn dasher Jarman Impey has entered his prime years later than expected and is desperate for AFL finals success. 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. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
Season over for two Lions premiership heroes The Brisbane Lions' premiership defence has been dealt two huge blows after Eric Hipwood and Lachie Neale were ruled out for the rest of the finals series. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
Umpiring controversy revved up red-hot Geelong Geelong star Max Holmes has revealed two controversial umpiring calls that led to Cam Rayner goals "pissed off" the Cats and motivated them against Brisbane. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
Scintillating Cats topple Lions in AFL qualifying final Geelong have beaten reigning premiers the Brisbane Lions by 38 points in the second AFL qualifying final to charge into a 14th preliminary final in 19 years. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
Geelong beat Brisbane: AFL 2025 second qualifying final – as it happened Goal-by-goal report: The Cats tamed the Lions with a resounding 16.16 (112) to 11.8 (74) win at the MCG to set up a home preliminary final The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2025
Man jailed for bringing loaded firearm into packed MCG A man who claimed he brought a loaded revolver to an AFL match to protect himself will remain in custody for at least another five months. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
Ablett injury that set Suns back 11 years Current Suns player Bodhi Uwland was in the stands when Gary Ablett Jnr was tackled on a wing in 2014, a moment that's taken the club years to recover from. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
'Bloody brilliant': Magpie Dad's Army relish finals win Collingwood's so-called Dad's Army are relishing a rest before hosting a preliminary final at their beloved MCG. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
Dynamic duo set to sound 'Orange Tsunami' warning Given the licence to take the game on, dynamic duo Tom Green and Finn Callaghan are raring to torment Hawthorn and kick-start their AFL flag campaign. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
'It's bulldust': Dockers doing it for Longmuir Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has been heavily criticised across the season, but his players say they are right behind him through thick and thin. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
Crows disappointed in crowd's jeering of Magpie Quaynor The relentless jeering from the Adelaide Oval crowd of Collingwood's Isaac Quaynor has been labelled inappropriate by Crows leaders. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
The AFL's first elimination final at a glance A guide to the AFL's first elimination final between the GWS Giants and Hawthorn at Engie Stadium. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
Young Sun playing through pain as expectation shifts Bailey Humphrey is managing a knee issue as the game-breaking Sun plans to make an impact in his and the club's maiden AFL finals campaign. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 Mind games key in Hawthorn young gun's breakout season Josh Ward credits two key figures at Hawthorn with aiding his development in a breakout AFL season, which started ominously when overlooked in round one.
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 De Goey, Crows pair learn AFL match review fate Collingwood gun Jordan De Goey has dodged a ban while Adelaide defenders Josh Worrell and Mark Keane had contrasting fortunes with the match review officer.
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 'Upset, angry mode': Crows digest finals flop While still angry and upset at their qualifying final loss, Adelaide ruckman Reilly O'Brien says the defeat will fuel their motivation.
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 Zorko sight that set Lynch off as modern Lions aim up Alastair Lynch thinks a modern-day Brisbane Lions three-peat is realistic, seeing plenty of similarities in this crop to his that dominated two decades earlier.
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 Rival tips Walsh to take Broncos to 'Promised Land' Brisbane have been waiting 19 years for a premiership but Cameron Munster reckons Reece Walsh is the man to help break the drought.
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 Collingwood premiership duo a chance to return: coach Collingwood's coach says premiership stars Bobby Hill and Jeremy Hill will press for selection for their home preliminary final in a fortnight.
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 'Stinks': Munster slams Storm attitude as finals loom Melbourne's brains trust was filthy after the 30-14 loss to Brisbane with the Storm's defence having fallen apart for a second straight week just before finals.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2025 Collingwood defeat Adelaide in AFL qualifying final – as it happened The Magpies book their preliminary final place with a 24-point victory over the Crows at Adelaide Oval.
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 'Refuses to be beaten': how new captain changed Suns Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick believes first-year captain Noah Anderson has led by example to drive the Suns into their first AFL finals series.
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 Bring on the rain, Suns: Freo buoyed by final forecast Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is backing his team's on-ball brigade to get the job done against Gold Coast's "bulls" in Saturday night's elimination final.
AAP · Sep 4, 2025 'Ruthless' Giants ready to unleash the beast in finals GWS star Toby Greene is primed to bring the X-factor in finals as coach Adam Kingsley urges his side to maintain their ruthless edge against Hawthorn.