Post-trade premiership: why Pies' flag fired up Henry A year after watching Collingwood win the AFL premiership while on holidays in Bali, Geelong forward Ollie Henry is living his own finals dreams. AAP · Sep 11, 2024
Mac Andrew a Sun until 2030, Dockers axe Matt Taberner Mac Andrew has re-signed with Gold Coast until 2030, while Fremantle have delisted veteran forward Matt Taberner and defender Ethan Hughes. AAP · Sep 11, 2024
September heartbreak for hamstrung Swans captain Mills Sydney have suffered a major injury blow in the AFL finals, with Callum Mills straining his hamstring at training. AAP · Sep 11, 2024
From the Pocket: Hawthorn’s flair and flexibility are key to their success amid much grander plan Sam Mitchell allows his young side to have fun and play with freedom but certain non-negotiables remain from his playing days The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2024
Hawks intent on dodging trap against under-fire Port Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is focusing more on Port Adelaide's form leading into the finals than their horror qualifying final defeat to Geelong. AAP · Sep 11, 2024
Lawson leaps from WA 'ressies' to AFL big time at Cats A year ago, Lawson Humphries was playing in the WAFL reserves and now he's about to play for Geelong in an AFL preliminary final. AAP · Sep 11, 2024
Hawks brush Hodge's 'old-school' criticism of Ginnivan Hawthorn livewire Jack Ginnivan raised eyebrows with a social media post, attracting criticism from Luke Hodge, but Hawks coach Sam Mitchell isn't concerned. AAP · Sep 11, 2024
Dunkley's deja vu as Lions trace Dogs' 16 AFL template Josh Dunkley sees plenty of similarities between this Brisbane Lions team and his 2016 Western Bulldogs, who made history to win the AFL flag from seventh. AAP · Sep 11, 2024
GWS fined $20k for McCartney, Papley confrontation Greater Western Sydney have copped a $20,000 fine after football boss Jason McCartney was involved in an on-field incident with Sydney player Tom Papley. AAP · Sep 10, 2024
Why Cowboys feel a 2017-like finals run is on the cards Departing Cowboys veteran Kyle Feldt is confident the side can go on a run to the grand final like 2017 ahead of the home knockout final clash with Newcastle. AAP · Sep 10, 2024
Port tip Butters to play through pain against Hawthorn Port Adelaide midfielder Willem Drew expects teammate Zak Butters, who is nursing sore ribs, to be targeted physically by Hawthorn in their semi-final. AAP · Sep 10, 2024
Lions back 'hulking' Payne to play in AFL semi-final Brisbane ruckman Oscar McInerney is confident injured teammate Jack Payne will be rewarded for his selfless attitude and recover in time for their semi-final. AAP · Sep 10, 2024
Greene shrugs off AFL form concern ahead of Lions final GWS skipper Toby Greene knows he's not expected to win games off his boot after a quieter than usual impact on the scoreboard in their qualifying loss. AAP · Sep 10, 2024
Macrae wants out: another big-name Bulldog seeks trade The day after Bailey Smith confirmed he wants to leave the Western Bulldogs, it's emerged premiership player Jack Macrae also will seek an AFL trade. AAP · Sep 10, 2024
AAP · Sep 9, 2024 Hawks star Day ruled out of returning for semi-final Hawthorn insist they can cover the absence of injured key defender Sam Frost in their semi-final against Port Adelaide.
AAP · Sep 9, 2024 Brisbane defender Payne cleared of serious knee injury Co-captain Harris Andrews says he has full faith in Brisbane's defensive depth should injured backman Jack Payne be ruled out of the semi-final against GWS.
AAP · Sep 9, 2024 'I'll be playing': Bedford declares himself fit for GWS GWS tagger Toby Bedford has yet to complete training, but he has already declared himself fit for the Giants' AFL semi-final clash against a red-hot Brisbane.
AAP · Sep 9, 2024 Gawn 'glad' Demons have hired ex-All Black for review Melbourne captain Max Gawn is "glad" the embattled Demons are conducting an external review, saying all AFL clubs should do them yearly.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2024 Brisbane quick to land knockout blow on Carlton but far tougher tests await The Blues talked as though they were all chips-in but paid the price for hedging their bets as the Lions cruised into an AFL semi-final
AAP · Sep 8, 2024 Carlton not hard enough, crestfallen Walsh says Carlton star Sam Walsh says the Blues must be tougher to play against after their season ended with a 28-point elimination final defeat to Brisbane.
AAP · Sep 8, 2024 Swans star Heeney surprised himself with epic AFL mark Sydney star Isaac Heeney isn't eligible for the AFL's mark of the year award because his spectacular grab over Jack Buckley came during the finals series.
AAP · Sep 8, 2024 Breust riding Hawks' wave of momentum to 300 AFL games Earlier this year, Hawthorn forward Luke Breust would have laughed at the suggestion he'd finish the season as a 300-game AFL player.
AAP · Sep 8, 2024 'We can beat anyone': Ward bullish after SCG surrender Callan Ward says GWS still have the belief they are the best team in the AFL premiership race despite a gutting loss to rivals Sydney.
AAP · Sep 8, 2024 High-octane Hawks believe they can go all the way After their AFL elimination final win over the Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn head into their semi-final against Port Adelaide believing they can go all the way.
AAP · Sep 7, 2024 Ashcroft's finals impact as Lions face Giant task Injured during the Brisbane Lions' finals run last season, Will Ashcroft has quickly shown his worth as the side eyes a charge from fifth to the 2024 AFL flag.