Magpie Frampton delights in grand final elevation Billy Frampton has played 39 AFL games across nine years at three clubs but is Collingwood's fairytale inclusion for the grand final against Brisbane. AAP · Sep 29, 2023
Quaynor revenge on Cameron key to Pies' AFL flag plans Collingwood's Isaac Quaynor carries a chip on his shoulder into the AFL grand final after being torched by Brisbane livewire Charlie Cameron this season. AAP · Sep 29, 2023
Humility a common thread as Lions rise from rock bottom to AFL grand final Players like Charlie Cameron and Cam Rayner epitomise the no-fuss attitude that has put Brisbane one win away from a premiership The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2023
Fagan finds calm amid crisis to reach new Lions heights Chris Fagan's players have lauded the Brisbane Lions coach's ability to block the outside noise and find a new level of calm to guide them into the AFL final. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
Lions to roar or Magpies to soar? It's a remarkable revival story either way on grand final day Saturday’s premiership tussle between Collingwood and Brisbane features the two top-ranked teams from 2023. Hopefully, unlike last year’s final, it will be a gripping match. The 2023 finals series has so far featured edge-of-the-seat contests, as reflected in media audiences: some 13.3 million eyeballs tuning in, at an average of… The Conversation · Sep 28, 2023
Matthews plays down MCG factor for AFL grand final Triple Brisbane premiership coach Leigh Matthews does not believe the Lions' poor recent record at the MCG will be a determining factor in the AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
Temperatures to soar 8C above average as ‘heat bubble’ brings scorcher to Australia’s east coast this weekend Sydney could reach 35C on Sunday for the NRL and NRLW grand finals and Melbourne 29C for Saturday’s big AFL clash The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023
Loving Collingwood is about the heart and not the head – and my grandfather’s story helped forge my emotional connection My grandfather ‘played for Collingwood’ but my family is yet to fully untangle his tragic history The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023
Clarkson joins in Hawks' 2013 premiership reunion Four-time Hawthorn premiership player Jordan Lewis has confirmed coach Alastair Clarkson was part of this week's reunion for the team that won the 2013 flag. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
Magpies name Lipinski as sub, no changes for Lions Collingwood have made Patrick Lipinski their sub for Saturday's AFL grand final and have recalled Jack Ginnivan as Brisbane name an unchanged lineup. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
Journey not over: Zorko inspired by former Lions greats Dayne Zorko has taken inspiration from the Lions' last premiership side 20 years ago as the veteran prepares to play his 250th game in the AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
Reynolds' long-term Broncos pledge, whatever GF result Regardless of the result in the NRL grand final, Broncos halfback Adam Reynolds intends to leave Brisbane with a permanent souvenir. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
Matthews praises Fagan, calls Hawthorn claims 'crap' Leigh Matthews has called the Hawthorn racism allegations levelled against Brisbane coach Chris Fagan as "crap" as the Lions prepare for the AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
Magpies star backs Frampton to have grand final impact Collingwood star Steele Sidebottom is confident Billy Frampton can play an important role in the AFL grand final after the versatile tall's unlikely call-up. AAP · Sep 28, 2023
AAP · Sep 28, 2023 Vets Rich, Lester endure pleasure, pain of Lions' rise Dayne Zorko will play in the AFL grand final with brother-in-law Ryan Lester but says it "sucks" fellow Brisbane stalwart Daniel Rich won't be on the field too.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2023 From the Macedonian Marvel to Akermanis magic: five classic Magpies v Lions games Jonathan Horn looks back at the best encounters between Collingwood and Brisbane/Fitzroy ahead of the 2023 AFL grand final
AAP · Sep 28, 2023 Magpies and Lions hunt glory in showpiece grand final Collingwood and Brisbane have taken different paths, with different methods, to reach Saturday's AFL grand final..
AAP · Sep 28, 2023 'Special' captain Moore set for AFL's grand stage First-year Collingwood captain Darcy Moore is entirely his own man and it suits the Magpies just fine as they prepare for the AFL grand final.
AAP · Sep 27, 2023 Frampton will replace McStay for Pies in grand final Collingwood coach Craig McRae has confirmed Billy Frampton will replace injured forward Dan McStay for the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions.
AAP · Sep 27, 2023 Magpies' Maynard continuing impressive footy dynasty Before the first bounce of Saturday's AFL grand final, as he does at the start of every game, Collingwood's Brayden Maynard will remember his grandfathers.
AAP · Sep 27, 2023 Game on for critics as Dockers score new oil giant deal The Fremantle Dockers have extended a sponsorship deal with Woodside despite high-profile fans and scientists urging the AFL club to ditch the fossil fuel firm.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023 NSW raises concerns about volume of gambling ads but declines to endorse total ban Advocate Tim Costello fears state resistance could be excuse for federal Labor to ‘kick the ad ban recommendation into the long grass’
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023 Michael Willson: the master photographer capturing AFL history from behind the lens From Tayla Harris’s kick to Lance Franklin’s 1,000th goal, everyone has a favourite photo by the man who sees ‘a picture within a picture’
The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2023 Collingwood entered my family’s life by chance in 1955. Now we need the stars to align again After the high of an AFL grand final win in 2010 and the low of 2018, I’ve learned it so often comes down to a strange twist of fate
AAP · Sep 26, 2023 Giants' Adam Kingsley named AFL coach of the year Adam Kingsley has been named the AFL's coach of the year after leading Greater Western Sydney from 16th in 2022 to a preliminary final this season.