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Bulldogs' emerging forwards set to thrive in AFL finals

Emerging Western Bulldogs forwards Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Sam Darcy have both only played one final, but are ready to take September by storm.

AAP · Sep 5, 2024

Blues load up against Lions but Curnow still injured

Harry McKay, Mitch McGovern and Tom De Koning are among the stars to return for Carlton, but Charlie Curnow still hasn't recovered from an ankle injury.

AAP · Sep 5, 2024

Suns axe Sam Day but Swallow expected to play on

Sam Day hasn't totally given up on continuing his AFL career elsewhere after being told by Gold Coast his services are no longer needed.

AAP · Sep 5, 2024

Swans fit and ready to fire in GWS finals battle

AFL minor premiers Sydney are just about at full strength for their qualifying final against GWS, with Tom Papley and Justin McInerney ready to return.

AAP · Sep 5, 2024

Other side of Mitchell shines through in Hawks' rise

Sam Mitchell was combative and uncompromising as a player, but his emotional intelligence has stood out as a young coach by lifting Hawthorn into the finals.

AAP · Sep 4, 2024

Geelong trounce Port Adelaide in AFL qualifying final

Geelong have thrashed a lacklustre Port Adelaide by 84 points in the first AFL qualifying final to book a preliminary final berth.

AAP · Sep 4, 2024

From the Pocket: Port Adelaide can brush aside finals history to prove the doubters wrong

The Power are the form side of the AFL but face mounting pressure as the stakes rise with key players injured and fresh memories of failed campaigns

The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2024

Quiet Blue Cowan lets his footy do the talking

Young Tasmanian Lachie Cowan has become a fixture in Carlton's defence and the childhood Blues fan is raring for his finals debut against the Brisbane Lions.

AAP · Sep 4, 2024

Bulldogs won't risk Smith like Blues with Docherty

Bailey Smith is back training fully, but Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says the club will not be rushing the midfielder back from an ACL injury.

AAP · Sep 4, 2024

Hawk Mackenzie hamstrung for AFL final against Bulldogs

Hawthorn will be forced to make at least one change for the AFL elimination final against the Western Bulldogs after Cam Mackenzie suffered a hamstring injury.

AAP · Sep 4, 2024