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Geelong beat Collingwood by six points in exhilarating qualifying final to earn prelim berth

Geelong come out on top of another unforgettable final, edging Collingwood by six points after a pulsating, brutal contest in front of more than 90,000 at the MCG.

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Petracca fighting to be fit for AFL semi

Melbourne star Christian Petracca is in a race to prove his fitness for the AFL semi-final against Brisbane with a fibula hairline fracture and a corked calf.

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Swans fly through to historic AFL prelim

Sydney coach John Longmire has urged his young Swans to keep savouring their moments after recording a stunning qualifying final upset of Melbourne at the MCG.

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Demons' Harmes avoids suspension for hit

Melbourne's James Harmes has escaped with a fine for his hit on Sydney's Jake Lloyd and will be free to play against Brisbane in their AFL semi-final.

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Scott, McRae AFL mates turned rivals

Brisbane Lions premiership teammates Chris Scott and Craig McRae will be rivals when Geelong tackle Collingwood in Saturday's AFL qualifying final.

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Weather forecast shines on young Dockers

Only four Fremantle players set to face the Western Bulldogs have played AFL finals and it remains to be seen how the young squad handles the pressure.

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AFL Demons' Harmes reported for high hit

James Harmes' moment of madness, reported for a high, late hit on Sydney's Jake Lloyd, could see him suspended for Melbourne's semi-final against Brisbane.

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Sydney stun Demons in AFL final boilover

The Sydney Swans have shocked reigning AFL premiers Melbourne at the MCG by 22 points to win through to their first preliminary since 2016.

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Sydney Swans overwhelm Melbourne to stun the AFL and progress to home preliminary final

The Sydney Swans make their premiership credentials clear with an impressive, overwhelming performance and victory over reigning champs Melbourne to earn a home preliminary final.

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Bulldogs wary of Freo's shock selection

Fremantle have rolled the dice by selecting underdone young forward Jye Amiss for Saturday night's elimination final against the Western Bulldogs.

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Cats primed to reverse AFL finals trend

Premiership favourites Geelong have welcomed back a trio of stars and could hardly be better prepared for their AFL qualifying final against Collingwood.

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Bombers re-sign Stewart, Hawks axe four

AFL clubs are gearing up for the annual trade period and draft by clearing room on their lists, while Essendon have re-signed tall utility James Stewart.

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Deflated Richmond look to AFL future

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has tried his best to find silver linings in Thursday's two-point AFL elimination-final loss to Brisbane at the Gabba.

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Brisbane Lions' AFL finals win over Richmond hailed as one of the greatest, thanks to 'Superman' Lachie Neale

If the Lions' two-point win over Richmond was one of the greatest AFL finals ever, Lachie Neale's performance will have to go down in the annals as one of the best individual efforts.

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Brisbane finally seize moment in one of all-time great AFL finals against Richmond

Despite all the controversies and the inordinate number of lead changes at the Gabba the Lions were worthy winners

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Neale helps Lions show AFL finals grit

Behind the irrepressible Lachie Neale, Brisbane have shown the finals resilience some doubted they possessed to remain in the hunt for an AFL flag.

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Hungry Hunt, Melksham drive Dees' flag bid

Jayden Hunt and Jake Melksham will be the only two Melbourne players in the qualifying final against Sydney who missed out on last year's premiership.

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Damien Hardwick says AFL score review system is 'not good enough' after Richmond's finals loss to Brisbane

Damien Hardwick says the AFL's goal review system is "not at the level it needs to be" after a controversial late decision from a Tom Lynch shot costs Richmond dearly in their elimination final loss to Brisbane.

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Hardwick slams AFL's goal review system

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has criticised the "indecisive" goal review technology that went against his side in an elimination final loss.

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Lions edge Tigers in epic AFL shoot-out

Brisbane's Joe Daniher has kicked a goal with 64 seconds to play to give the Lions a two-point victory in their AFL elimination final against Richmond.

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Dockers name second-gamer for Dogs clash

Fremantle have made the biggest surprise selection for the first weekend of AFL finals, naming second-gamer forward Jye Amiss to take on the Western Bulldogs.

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Brisbane beat Richmond by two points with Joe Daniher goal clinching thrilling finals victory

Joe Daniher's goal with a minute to play wins Brisbane the game and ends Richmond's season after one of the most entertaining finals in recent memory.

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Hawthorn AFL stalwart Shiels retires

Hawthorn stalwart Liam Shiels has retired after 255 games across 14 seasons including winning premierships in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

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Fremantle Dockers spearhead Matt Taberner not selected for elimination final, but Jye Amiss comes in

Fremantle key forward Matt Taberner fails in a race against time to play in Saturday night's cut-throat AFL elimination final against the Western Bulldogs.

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Nick Daicos, Howe fit for Pies' AFL final

Collingwood coach Craig McRae says Rising Star Nick Daicos and important defender Jeremy Howe will both be fit for their AFL qualifying final against Geelong.

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