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Cloud hangs over Australian football with referees still on strike weeks out from A-Leagues opener

There are serious concerns about how the stand-off between FA, APL and the referees’ union will impact the start of the new season

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

How heartfelt words and some metal ignited Freo's rise

Wharfie Time has sent fans into a spin, but it is a concept introduced by Justin Longmuir at 2025 exit interviews that has lifted Fremantle deep into September.

AAP · Sep 24

Fremantle Dockers fans dream of Wharfie-time AFL glory

After decades of being starved of AFL premiership success, Fremantle fans are praying the tide finally turns as they prepare to make the pilgrimage to the MCG.

AAP · Sep 24

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‘The Lions losing will be on me’: Fan superstitions take hold ahead of AFL grand final

Seemingly strange logic make perfect sense to some Brisbane tragics who are convinced the Lions are destined for another September miracle

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

Brownlow winner Lions' pick to present premiership cup

The Brisbane Lions have called on the Norm Smith medallist from the third of their three successive grand final wins to present the AFL premiership cup.

AAP · Sep 24

Why is Woodside sponsoring Fremantle’s AFL team – and will the climate crisis shift the relationship?

Dockers supporters cannot buy a barrel of Woodside oil – but the fossil fuel company hopes to buy into fans’ loyalty

The Guardian - AU · Sep 24

Lions' scars enrich Brisbane's AFL flag fortunes

Spare a thought for Daniel Rich, who retired after 275 AFL games for the Brisbane Lions just as the side hit their premiership-winning straps.

AAP · Sep 23

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Fletcher outlines Lachie legacy ahead of crucial call

Jaspa Fletcher will line up for his fourth AFL grand final in as many seasons aware he may never run out alongside Lachie Neale again.

AAP · Sep 23

Why Zorko was 'disappointed' with Lions' prelim epic

Brisbane might have won an all-time classic to book their spot in another AFL grand final, but Lions veteran Dayne Zorko came away with some disappointment.

AAP · Sep 23

Switkowski's Freo farewell reaches the grandest stage

Sam Switkowski is a chance to get the fairytale farewell when the Fremantle forward lines up in Saturday's AFL grand final against Brisbane at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 23

'Not the Lachie Neale team': Lions star speaks on ban

Brisbane star Lachie Neale is taking his last shot at overturning his one-game suspension so he can play in a fourth straight AFL grand final for the Lions.

AAP · Sep 23

Immortality awaits a Fremantle side who have banished the ghosts of the club’s past

The Dockers’ 32 years in the AFL have not been easy, but Justin Longmuir’s dynamic and attacking football is the key to that elusive flag

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23

President talks up Bombers as Merrett weighs up future

Essendon president Andrew Welsh has spoken expansively about the issues facing the AFL wooden spooners as they await Zach Merrett's call on his playing future.

AAP · Sep 23

AFL should be so lucky as Kylie caps big finals series

A lot has gone right for the AFL in this finals series, after some big controversies, and boss Andrew Dillon is trumpeting record season attendance.

AAP · Sep 23

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 23

It’s AFL grand final week – why is everyone talking about ‘Wharfie Time’?

Ahead of the 2026 flag decider, one club’s not-so-secret recipe for success has spilled over the boundaries of football land and entered the zeitgeist

AAP · Sep 23

Finding inner peace: Docker's intense journey to the GF

Injuries have meant the golf clubs have stayed packed away, but Hayden Young feels he is finally on the path to truly discovering himself.

AAP · Sep 23

Does smiling Brennan Cox hint to a late Dockers switch?

Intrigue surrounds the make-up of Fremantle's grand final team, with fit-again defender Brennan Cox all smiles as he completed training and chatted to fans.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23

From the Pocket: Justin Longmuir is an awkward outlier among AFL’s combative coaches

The Fremantle coach and his ‘process’ have lifted the Dockers into their second grand final. Now they must take down one of the greatest teams of all time

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 23

‘That’s about a hundred-grand kick for me’: glow of Lions dynasty reaches far in Fitzroy

A late goal made the Royal Derby’s register sing, but the pub’s owner still finds himself ‘praying to the footy gods’ for Brisbane and his bottom line

AAP · Sep 23

AFL umpire felt 'threatened, intimidated' by Hawks duo

AFL umpire Hayden Meyer says he felt threatened and intimidated when a pair of Hawthorn stars confronted him after a thrilling preliminary final at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 23

Swans forward wants out, set to join rising Blues

Key forward Joel Amartey has played his last game for Sydney and will return to his Victorian home after Carlton offered a deal too good to turn down.

AAP · Sep 23

'Attractive' post-Fagan option hiding in plain sight

Brisbane Lions chairman Andrew Wellington has addressed Chris Fagan's future as coach at the club, while the players have endorsed his low-profile sidekick.

AAP · Sep 23

The tortured history powering Freo's premiership push

Fremantle are one of few clubs left without an AFL premiership, having weathered 32 years of painful memories and growing pains en route to this grand final.

AAP · Sep 22

'Could not move': mud and guts put Titans on title path

Gold Coast half Lauren Brown says the connection forged in a pre-season camp has the side on track to beat Brisbane and qualify for the NRLW grand final.

AAP · Sep 22

Banned Sydney Swans players apologise to AFL club

Sydney vice-captain Isaac Heeney has made his first public statement after the five suspended Swans players made their return to club headquarters.

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