Hawks skipper says priming teammate is no Battle Like five-time premiership great Gary Ayres, another Hawthorn defender is endearing himself to teammates by getting the job done with a minimum of fuss. AAP · Sep 2, 2025
'Emotional arousal': how finals will get Lions going Simon Black expects the Brisbane Lions to hit top gear when the defending champions begin their AFL finals series in an MCG qualifying final against Geelong. AAP · Sep 2, 2025
Hill to miss again, Magpies ponder big forward call Collingwood coach Craig McRae has put a line through Bobby Hill returning for the Magpies' first final, but admitted a bold forward switch could happen. AAP · Sep 2, 2025
'It's odd': Crows stalwart's vacant grand final memory Adelaide veteran Rory Laird can remember most of every game he's played, but there's one glaring omission. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
'Good to go': Giants set for huge AFL finals boost GWS coach Adam Kingsley will trust key forward Jesse Hogan to decide whether he can play against Hawthorn, while skipper Toby Greene is more confident. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
‘Brutally honest’: how Bailey Smith’s openness propelled Geelong to AFL finals Ahead of Friday’s clash with Brisbane, those who know him best say the Cats midfielder’s path through some dark times shows how far he has come The Guardian - AU · Sep 1, 2025
Papalii learning from Canberra youngsters before finals Canberra star Josh Papalii is learning to switch off from the game and embrace the moment, following in his younger teammates' lead. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
No Josh-in: Crows rule out dynamic forward for final A dynamic Adelaide forward has lost his race against time to be fit for the qualifying final against Collingwood. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
America's Cup comeback inspiring Freo's AFL flag push Just like Australia's triumph in the America's Cup in 1983, Fremantle are aiming to buck the odds and win this year's AFL flag. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
Hawks' hopes grow of big recall for Giants final Hawthorn captain James Sicily has spoken of how confident he is about Josh Weddle's return and the "dial-up internet" when his own confidence was down. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
Headbutting walls, honesty part of Cat's unique appeal Geelong boom recruit Bailey Smith's raw insight about his previous mental health struggles came as no surprise to his new Cats teammate Tom Stewart. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
Haas on track to extend at Broncos, targets title Payne Haas's manager says he won't be leaving Brisbane for his next contract as the star prop targets taking down a Melbourne side he once almost joined. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
'Stern' punishment ahead for MCG gunman A man caught with a gun at the MCG during an AFL match will serve jail time, after a magistrate warned he faces a stern punishment. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
From 'walking laps with a broken fib' to finals: Rioli Daniel Rioli has detailed his push to return from a broken leg to act as Gold Coast's undisputed finals expert in the club's maiden September campaign. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
AAP · Sep 1, 2025 AFL boss unmoved by Snoop Dogg grand final blow back As the AFL greats are announced to present premiership medallions, the grand final entertainment remains a talking point.
AAP · Sep 1, 2025 New Magpie Membrey finds his balance Collingwood recruit Tim Membrey is in a good head space and ready for finals, two years after he withdrew from an elimination final for mental health reasons.
AAP · Aug 31, 2025 Blues coach adamant on response to Curnow trade offers Michael Voss wants Charlie Curnow to see out his long-term contract with Carlton despite the key forward indicating his desire for a fresh start elsewhere.
AAP · Aug 31, 2025 Worry turned to hope as Fyfe eyes final hurrah for Freo Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe is now only a bit-time player who features mostly as a supersub, but he shapes as one of the big stories of the AFL finals series.
AAP · Aug 31, 2025 Jets fight off semi-pros Avondale to reach Cup final The Newcastle Jets will meet Heidelberg United in the Australia Cup decider after beating semi-professional outfit Avondale FC 4-2 in the semi-final.
AAP · Aug 31, 2025 Age no barrier for Magpies' premiership tilt: Crisp Collingwood veteran Jack Crisp is one of many Magpies aged over 30 but is adamant age and experience is an advantage heading into September.
AAP · Aug 31, 2025 'Too many good players' - big Cat stunned by AFL honour Jeremy Cameron respects what Lance Franklin would have said to his teammates as AFL All-Australian captain, but the Geelong star is thinking differently.
AAP · Aug 31, 2025 'He knew': how Nicks rebuilt the Crows from rubble Matthew Nicks has returned Adelaide to the finals for the first time since 2017, with players explaining how the coach's trust and talk turned the team around.
AAP · Aug 30, 2025 'I thought I could cry': Heidelberg into Cup final Semi-professional club Heidelberg are into the Australia Cup final in what is becoming one of the more remarkable sporting stories in the nation's history.
AAP · Aug 30, 2025 Hopes grow for Hawks as star returns from injury As Hawthorn prepare for their away elimination final against GWS, there's been encouraging news as a key player reached an important injury milestone.
AAP · Aug 30, 2025 Time to make AFL safer for everyone: AFLPA president Players' union president Darcy Moore hopes former player Mitch Brown coming out as bisexual can be an opportunity to shift the AFL's culture around homophobia.