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Why Docker Erasmus knocked back Eagles and Dogs

Neil Erasmus is in career-best form and on the cusp of flag glory, but life would have been very different had he decided to join West Coast or the Bulldogs.

AAP · Sep 22

'Firecrackers' behind Lions' insatiable title hunt

For all the silverware collected by the Brisbane Lions, there remains a handful of luckless players without a flag not forgotten by their premiership teammates.

AAP · Sep 22

'Very hopeful': Neale faces media as Lions appeal ban

Brisbane star Lachie Neale has addressed media at Melbourne Airport as the Lions attempt to appeal his ban for the AFL grand final.

AAP · Sep 22

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Brisbane to appeal Lachie Neale’s ban in desperate bid to play AFL grand final

Brisbane will head to the AFL appeals board in a desperate bid to free suspended star Lachie Neale for the grand final

The Guardian - AU · Sep 22

AFL backs whistleblowers for grand final duties

Hayden Meyer and Nick Foot will officiate in the AFL grand final between Fremantle and Brisbane despite being caught up in controversies this season.

AAP · Sep 22

Labor MP covers up Woodside logo on Fremantle jumper ahead of AFL grand final

Josh Wilson, federal assistant minister for climate change and energy, joins peaceful campaign against fossil fuel company

The Guardian - AU · Sep 22

No draft pick for lowly Bombers after assistance plea

The AFL has stopped short of granting Essendon draft assistance, with the wooden spooners to instead get two extra rookie spots for next season.

AAP · Sep 22

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Winding journey: stars align for fringe Docker McDonald

Fremantle veteran Brennan Cox appears set to miss out on a grand final berth even if he trains down the house on Wednesday.

AAP · Sep 22

AFL's smallest player sets sights on biggest stage

Fremantle forward Isaiah Dudley is ready to grab another opportunity with both hands in the AFL grand final, following his unorthodox rise to league ranks.

AAP · Sep 22

Schwab thinks Neale can avoid AFL grand final ban club

Former Hawthorn player and coach Peter Schwab, who missed a grand final through suspension, thinks Lachie Neale can avoid the same fate.

AAP · Sep 22

Confidence missing: Murphy Reid told to watch himself

Fremantle star Murphy Reid has been urged to sit in front of a screen and watch highlights of himself in order to regain his mojo.

AAP · Sep 22

'Not in a final': Lions bank on defence for three-peat

Ryan Lester, fresh off a fifth-straight one-year contract extension, doesn't expect another goal-fest in the Lions' AFL grand final against the Dockers.

AAP · Sep 22

'It sucks': Daicos on next goals after Brownlow win

Superstar midfielder Nick Daicos insists Collingwood can soon challenge again for the AFL premiership following this year's slide to 10th.

AAP · Sep 21

Dockers might still have Wharfie Time at final - Dillon

Fremantle's 'Wharfie Time' crowd and player motivator might still be permitted at their AFL grand final clash with Brisbane, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says.

AAP · Sep 21

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AAP · Sep 21

Gallop takes surprise positional switch in stride

Versatile Lion Ty Gallop is preparing for his second AFL grand final, playing a completely different position, in just his 27th game.

AAP · Sep 21

Brisbane star Neale still banned for AFL grand final

Brisbane gun Lachie Neale's AFL grand final ban still stands after a dramatic night at the tribunal.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 21

AFL grand final 2026: ultimate guide to the flag decider between Fremantle and Brisbane

Wondering what time the game starts, how you can watch it live and who is performing the pre-game entertainment? We’ve got you covered

AAP · Sep 21

Banned Swan falls well short in Brownlow Medal vote

The AFL avoided the unwanted scenario of one of Sydney's suspended stars winning the Brownlow Medal with Isaac Heeney finishing outside the count's top five.

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AAP · Sep 21

No Nicking this one: Daicos claims first Brownlow

Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has won his first Brownlow Medal with a record 47 votes.

AAP · Sep 21

Glitz and red carpet glamour on AFL's night of nights

The red carpet has been rolled out ahead of the 2026 Brownlow Medal presentation with AFL stars and their partners turning out in style.

AAP · Sep 21

No decision made on banned five's future, say Swans

Sydney boss Matthew Pavlich says the club hasn't decided if its five exiled players will return after reports of the suspended group's expected reintegration.

AAP · Sep 21

Merrett talks up McVeigh amid AFL trade speculation

Zach Merrett, Zak Butters and Toby Greene are AFL stars in various stages of working out where they will play next season.

AAP · Sep 21

Geelong coaching coup as AFL premiership great returns

Corey Enright is departing St Kilda to join the AFL coaching ranks of Geelong, where the former All-Australian defender won three flags across 332 games.

AAP · Sep 21

'Building a monster': Future bright for Dockers

Whether Fremantle break through for a maiden premiership or not, former Dockers star Hayden Ballantyne is tipping a bright future for the once-overlooked club.

AAP · Sep 21

The special letter that continues to inspire Fremantle

Dockers forward Michael Frederick doesn't always light up the stat sheet but is primed to light up the grand-final stage as he attempts to become an immortal.

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