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Cats' late bloomer takes 'interesting' award in stride

Geelong late bloomer Shaun Mannagh has gotten his head around winning an AFL award as best young player at 28 years of age.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Smith doesn't train, coach expresses pride for star Cat

Geelong star Bailey Smith has failed to appear for the cameras at training, but coach Chris Scott has shut down any speculation over his fitness.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

GOAT retires as Dolphins turn to 'Obi-Wayne Kenobi'

Dolphins veteran Mark Nicholls will retire at season's end, but when that will be depends on his old coach Wayne Bennett getting South Sydney a last-round win.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

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Big duel raised as Mitchell predicts 'fiery' moments

Two of the game's best - and physical - players could go head-to-head during the Hawthorn-GWS elimination final.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Lions coach keen for AFL pre-finals bye shake-up

The pre-finals bye allowed Brisbane to regain Lachie Neale and Jarrod Berry for their qualifying final, but it hasn't changed coach Chris Fagan's opinion of it.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Hawk defender's comeback confirmed, mixed news for GWS

Hawthorn defender Josh Weddle's long-awaited return has been confirmed, while GWS have had mixed news on the injury front ahead of their AFL elimination final.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

Maverick, master coach: how Hardwick helped Suns rise

Given Damien Hardwick's AFL influences, it is little wonder that the Gold Coast coach is unafraid to speak his mind - or is so successful.

AAP · Sep 4, 2025

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The AFL's second qualifying final at a glance

A guide to the AFL's second qualifying final between Geelong and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

15 minutes of magic as Collingwood win qualifying final

Collingwood have defeated Adelaide by 24 points in the first AFL qualifying final with the victory created by a stunning quarter-hour of football.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

Added spice ensures Adelaide-Collingwood rivalry reaches boiling point in AFL finals

Soaring temperatures in recent contests mean it will be no surprise if things spill over when the two clubs meet again on Thursday night

The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2025

How even ping-pong brings out the beast in Freo forward

Patrick Voss was delisted by Essendon in 2023 without even playing an AFL game, but he has become a cult hero, a menace, and a proven match-winner at Fremantle.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

I was wrong about Walker: Adelaide coach confesses

Adelaide's coach Matthew Nicks is lauding key forward Taylor Walker ahead of his 300th AFL game.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

From the Pocket: Charlie Curnow and Carlton give insight into how deals are made. It’s not pretty

The brinkmanship is pushing the friendship but in this specific scenario, the club still holds all the aces

The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2025

Cats young gun takes positives out of second-year blues

Geelong defender Lawson Humphries concedes he's found his second year in the AFL system challenging but believes it holds him in good stead.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

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AAP · Sep 3, 2025

Cagey Adelaide coach keeps Collingwood guessing

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has hinted he could be playing mind games with Collingwood ahead of their qualifying final.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

Crows on menu in NBL player's recovery from neck injury

Adelaide 36ers centre Ben Griscti will have a close eye on the AFL finals series as he recovers from a fractured neck after a freak training mishap.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

'A few punch-ons': Hawks primed if GWS final gets fiery

A star Hawthorn player admits aggression got the better of him at training on the weekend, as they build up to an elimination final against GWS.

AAP · Sep 3, 2025

Tag at your peril: Magpies ready to protect stars

Collingwood are prepared to help out their stars if Adelaide attempt to put the clamps on Nick or Josh Daicos in their AFL qualifying final.

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AAP · Sep 2, 2025

'It's a no-brainer': why Irishmen flourish in the AFL

Adelaide defender Mark Keane opens up on his journey from a small town in Ireland to the AFL finals.

AAP · Sep 2, 2025

Hardwick inspiring Hunt, 13 years on from 'that' goal

Karmichael Hunt left Damien Hardwick in despair with his 2012 after-the-siren winner, but the AFL coach is now inspiring the cross-code star's next endeavour.

AAP · Sep 2, 2025

Lions' 'goldfish' just keeps swimming towards finals

Kai Lohmann admits the Lions' emphasis on staying in the moment, rather than worrying about what's happened in the past, has served him well this season.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2025

AFL finals: why every finalist can – and can’t – win the 2025 premiership

A weekend off has given the eight remaining teams time to work on their strengths and weaknesses – and us an opportunity to assess their chances

AAP · Sep 2, 2025

Banned Crows star 'deeply sorry' for homophobic slur

Adelaide's Izak Rankine has returned to Australia and issued a public apology for a homophobic slur that led to his four-game ban in the AFL.

AAP · Sep 2, 2025

'The man will play': retiring Swallow in finals recall

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has surprised with an early selection declaration, saying retiring veteran David Swallow will face the Dockers.

AAP · Sep 2, 2025

Cats star not carrying any 'baggage' into AFL finals

Geelong star Max Holmes has been desperately unlucky with hamstring injuries in big finals and has spoken about how he'll handle this year's campaign.

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