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Dream AFL grand final offers chance to stake claim to being among greatest of this era

Saturday’s mouth-watering showdown between Brisbane and Geelong will begin to decide whether either belongs in illustrious company

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Essendon captain Merrett speaks after trade saga

Essendon captain Zach Merrett admits to feeling a "bit of shame" after his desire to leave the club became public.

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'Turning the screws': Cats rallied after big injury

While Tom Stewart's concussion was a massive blow to Geelong, his fellow defenders quickly adapted in their preliminary final win.

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AFL grand final 2025: ultimate guide to the flag decider between Geelong and Brisbane

Wondering what time the game starts, how you can watch it live and what happens it it’s a draw? We’ve got you covered

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Rivalry to fire in overdue date after dominant decades

Hugh McCluggage reckons the spicy rivalry should be viewed as a compliment as the AFL's two dominant outfits of this decade finally meet in a final.

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Cats star Holmes out to wipe away tears with AFL flag

Geelong speedster Max Holmes is desperate to put his previous grand-final week anger and heartbreak behind him as the Cats eye AFL premiership glory.

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Dunkley primed for fifth grand final despite sore ankle

Despite an ankle injury in the preliminary final win over Collingwood, Brisbane star Josh Dunkley says he is in no doubt to play Geelong.

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Suns' Rowell secures monster Brownlow Medal upset

Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has won the Brownlow Medal, upsetting Collingwood star Nick Daicos.

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Young Lions deal knockout blow in what feels like ageing Collingwood’s last swing

When Scott Pendlebury zipped up his tracksuit top, you know it wasn’t the Magpies’ day. But make no mistake: Brisbane were the superior team

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Embattled Bombers cut veteran pair as change continues

Essendon have cut two more experienced players as an off-season of change looms at the beleaguered AFL club.

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Why Brisbane Lions cult hero feels 'fraudulent'

A year after being tagged as the heartbreak story of Brisbane's drought-breaking premiership, Oscar McInerney has another shot at grand final glory.

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Second flag would mean even more to electric Cat

Tyson Stengle resurrected his AFL career in Geelong's premiership year in 2022 but a second flag would mean even more than that breakthrough.

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Daicos the pick in five-man Brownlow Medal race

Collingwood star Nick Daicos is the short-priced Brownlow Medal favourite in a hot field that includes grand final-bound Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith.

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Magpie forwards to weigh up AFL contract offers

Now their season is over after the preliminary final loss to Brisbane, two Collingwood players are considering interest from rival clubs.

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Fagan backs star Lion to shake off tag in grand final

After being shut out against Geelong last time, Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage has been backed to thrive even amid heavy attention in the AFL grand final.

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Neale talks up grand final chances after solid training

A training session on Saturday morning that featured speed work has added to Lachie Neale's optimism about returning for Brisbane in the AFL grand final.

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Pies captain bullish about future after finals exit

Darcy Moore insists Collingwood can reload and contend again in 2026 after a loss to the Brisbane Lions denied them a grand final appearance.

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Lions beat Magpies, book grand final against Cats

Reigning AFL premiers Brisbane will play Geelong in next Saturday's grand final after shaking off Collingwood in the last quarter of their preliminary final.

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Sharks, Knights reach NRLW preliminary finals

Cronulla upset the Cowboys at home while Newcastle beat Gold Coast in Saturday's NRLW elimination finals.

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Lethal slams AFL after Cats star ruled out of decider

Leigh Matthews has called for the AFL pre-finals bye to be pushed back after Geelong star Tom Stewart was ruled out of the grand final through concussion.

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Guthrie lends injured star support as Cats eye AFL GF

Geelong have a huge hole to fill with Tom Stewart ruled out of the grand final, but Zach Guthrie believes the Cats can hold up without their injured star.

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'Gutted': Hawks look to future with Cats too good

While Hawthorn made more progress this season, and know they are on the right track, their preliminary-final loss to Geelong was tough to take.

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Lions stalwart's 'timely' return for prelim final

The heartbreak story of Brisbane's 2024 premiership, Oscar McInerney shapes as a crucial member of the Lions' push for back-to-back flags.

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Hawks won't stand still as aggressive off-season looms

After Hawthorn lost their AFL preliminary final to Geelong, coach Sam Mitchell made it clear they cannot stand still and will aggressively recruit again.

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Cats feel primed for flag shot despite star's absence

Geelong utility Tom Stewart will miss the AFL grand final but coach Chris Scott feels his Cats are in a great position to win the premiership.

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