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'We're the AFL's fittest team: Dockers primed for final

Fremantle have plenty of confidence in their fitness heading into next week's AFL grand final after their trademark fourth-quarter surge overpowered Sydney.

AAP · Sep 18

Young talent peaking at right time for Freo

Fremantle star Hayden Young is reaping the benefits of a careful management program as he sets his sets on premiership glory.

AAP · Sep 18

Flag-winning trio key in Dockers' grand final prep

Only three players in Justin Longmuir's Fremantle have prior premiership experience, and they will be crucial in the Dockers' grand final preparation.

AAP · Sep 18

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Sydney veteran's future still clouded after finals loss

Stand-in Swans' captain Dane Rampe's AFL future is unclear, with coach Dean Cox remaining non-committal after a devastating preliminary final loss.

AAP · Sep 18

Lions star rediscovers best after backing of Fagan

After the toughest season of his glittering career, Brisbane co-captain Hugh McCluggage has returned to form and is eyeing a historic premiership three-peat.

AAP · Sep 18

Swans should be proud despite finals heartbreak: coach

Saying he has learned a "hell of a lot" in his first finals campaign as Sydney coach, Dean Cox has expressed pride in his side amid the club's crisis.

AAP · Sep 18

'We will be immortals': Dockers eye off history

Fremantle will feature in just the second grand final of the club's history after coming from behind to defeat Sydney by 12 points at the SCG.

AAP · Sep 18

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Young plays down 'fluke' game-turning goal for Dockers

Hayden Young says he wasn't confident of nailing his after-the-siren set shot against Sydney but was glad it went in after copping a mouthful from Swans fans.

AAP · Sep 18

Dockers' sizzling surge seals spot in AFL grand final

Fremantle will meet either Hawthorn or Brisbane in the AFL grand final as they chase a maiden premiership after coming from behind to beat Sydney.

AAP · Sep 18

Fremantle Dockers defeat Sydney Swans in AFL preliminary final – as it happened

The Dockers booted five goals while keeping the Swans goalless in the final term at the SCG to snatch a spot in their second AFL grand final

The Guardian - AU · Sep 18

Lions star addresses motivation of potential three-peat

Just two wins away from a third straight AFL premiership, Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is adamant the chance to pull off a three-peat has yet to be discussed.

AAP · Sep 18

Essendon ex-caretaker coach makes call on future

Essendon coach Mark McVeigh wanted Dean Solomon on his coaching staff and the former caretaker has made a call on his future.

AAP · Sep 18

What's not special about Hawthorn's cult hero?

Hawthorn star Nick Watson has cast a spell over teammates and opponents alike as he looks to further cement himself as a big-game player in the AFL finals.

AAP · Sep 18

Swans keep the faith amid turmoil as Dockers test looms

Driving Sydney's push for a grand final spot, veteran Jake Lloyd believes the Swans can't be reduced to a few individuals who "made the wrong choices".

AAP · Sep 17

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 17

Sydney’s most improbable AFL finals run may continue but culture questions are here to stay

As Swans turn sights on Fremantle for the preliminary final, their suspended players are still the story on and off the field

AAP · Sep 17

Giants deny they're rebuilding after Greene's exit

GWS are describing a list overhaul, headlined by Toby Greene leaving for Geelong, as resetting rather than rebuilding.

AAP · Sep 17

Sleepy Hollow to evil empire: how Cats beat the system

Toby Greene's looming move from GWS to Geelong is the latest in a string of draft and trade successes for the perennial powerhouse Cats.

AAP · Sep 17

Fans' chants show faith restored in bulked-up Hipwood

Aware of the criticism the Lions stalwart has copped, Chris Fagan was moved by the crowd chanting Eric Hipwood's name during their finals defeat of Adelaide.

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AAP · Sep 17

'Deeper connection': Clark finds true self at Warriors

Warriors lock Erin Clark found form and his identity after his move from the battling Gold Coast to become one of the best players in his position in the NRL.

AAP · Sep 17

'Backing him in': Swans make selection call for finals

Sydney winger Justin McInerney and forward Joel Amartey are fit again, but coach Dean Cox will gamble on only one for their finals clash against Fremantle.

AAP · Sep 17

The 'wake-up call' that helped Hawks prep for prelim

Thrashed by Brisbane last month, Hawthorn have surged into a home preliminary final and will be out to right some wrongs when they host the Lions at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 17

Premiership coach rules himself out of Kangaroos job

The search for a new North Melbourne head coach to replace Alastair Clarkson continues with Adam Simpson ruling himself out of the running.

AAP · Sep 17

The special one: why Longmuir is on the cusp of history

Justin Longmuir's playing days ended at age 26, setting the platform for a coach who has confounded critics while reshaping Fremantle's quest for a maiden flag.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16

AFL finals: where the Hawthorn v Brisbane preliminary final will be won and lost

The Hawks meet the modern-day Lions in a final for the first time as they aim to end the back-to-back premiers’ bid for a rare three-peat

AAP · Sep 16

AFL footy boss defends controversial Cats non-goal

AFL football operations boss Greg Swann said the right process was followed when Ollie Dempsey's spectacular shot at goal was controversially ruled a behind.

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