The Latest Breaking News on AFL

Lions' X-factor Rayner ready for grand final stage

Brisbane dynamo Cam Rayner has learnt from a poor 2023 grand final and is ready to grasp his second opportunity at the AFL's biggest stage.

AAP · Sep 27, 2024

Papley, Zorko tipped to produce grand final fireworks

Sydney forward Tom Papley and Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko shape as the fire-starters for their respective sides in the AFL grand final.

AAP · Sep 27, 2024

Rampe 'shattered' for injured Swans captain Mills

Sydney captain Callum Mills shared a cry with great mate Dane Rampe after he was ruled out of playing in the AFL grand final due to injury.

AAP · Sep 27, 2024

Sydney name unchanged line-up, Fort in for McInerney

Sydney captain Callum Mills and midfielder Taylor Adams haven't even made it on to the Swans' emergency list for Saturday's AFL grand final against Brisbane.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024

Sydney Swans' team for the 2024 AFL grand final

A look at the squad the Sydney Swans will take into Saturday's AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024

Sharks can't bank on Ramien's prelim finals experience

Jesse Ramien is the only current Cronulla player to have played a preliminary final for the club, but he has little knowledge to impart from his experience.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024

Smyth's 'genuine Boomers fear', backs Vickerman for job

Four-time Olympic point guard turned Boomers coach Phil Smyth has endorsed current Melbourne United mentor Dean Vickerman to take over as men's national coach.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024

Don't rely on grit: Coach's plea to next Matildas boss

Brisbane Roar women's coach Alex Smith has implored whoever takes over the Matildas to embrace the squad's brilliance, and Kyah Simon agrees.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024

Roar confident young gun can handle 'next Viduka' hype

Brisbane Roar coach Ruben Zadkovich will keep putting rising striker Thomas Waddingham "in the deep end" as overseas and Socceroos opportunities beckon.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024

'Fages needs a friend': How Boomer gave Lions bounce

Australian basketball great Phil Smyth's low-key role with the Brisbane Lions has developed into one of the most important: keeping coach Chris Fagan sane.

AAP · Sep 26, 2024