Rayner fined for staging again, Crows defender banned Brisbane's Cameron Rayner has been fined for staging for the second time this year, marking the third time in the past 12 months he has been accused of diving. AAP · Sep 13
How Freo spearheads stick tight through thick and thin Jye Amiss, Pat Voss and Josh Treacy have been a powerful force this season, and the trio didn't let a poor display against Hawthorn hurt their confidence. AAP · Sep 13
Old-fashioned spray sparks life into AFL three-peat Hawthorn await at the MCG after the Lions, spurred on by an old-school coaching spray, rediscovered their best at the Gabba to trounce Adelaide. AAP · Sep 13
I'm ready to be Swans captain, says Gulden Filled with pride after a gutsy finals win over Brisbane, Sydney star Errol Gulden says he's ready to fill the leadership void in the Swans' premiership push. AAP · Sep 12
'Tex staying, and so am I': Crows' coach confident Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is confident about his future at the Crows after their finals' defeat - and says retiring spearhead Taylor Walker will stay too. AAP · Sep 12
Punters' own backyard slice of SCG history up for grabs Sports lovers are being offered the opportunity to win a slice of hallowed SCG turf to replant in their own backyard. AAP · Sep 12
Magnificent seven minutes boost Lions into AFL prelim A record-breaking start has propelled the Brisbane Lions into an AFL preliminary final against Hawthorn and bounced Adelaide out at the Gabba. AAP · Sep 12
Sharks sink Cowboys to stay alive in NRL finals Cronulla are through to the second week of the NRL finals after ending North Queensland's season with a 26-16 win in their elimination fina;. AAP · Sep 12
Brisbane Lions defeat Adelaide Crows: AFL semi-final – as it happened The Lions keep their bid for a premiership three-peat alive as the reigning premiers thump the Crows by 53 points at the Gabba The Guardian - AU · Sep 12
Battle-hardened Hawks driven by painful finals memories Hawthorn sit just one win away from reaching their first grand final since 2015 but are all too aware how easily the opportunity can be ripped away. AAP · Sep 12
Wanted to crawl into a hole: Freo reveal Hawks torment Fremantle players felt embarrassed by their performance against Hawthorn last week, and their vow to play with freedom against Geelong paid off. AAP · Sep 12
'Perfect match': Butters makes huge call on AFL future Star midfielder Zak Butters has made a decision on his AFL playing future, nominating the club he supported as a child as his preferred destination. AAP · Sep 12
Fagan's call to action with Lions' three-peat on line Two-time defending premiers Brisbane will need to bounce back from a stunting loss to Sydney in a knockout AFL semi-final against Adelaide at the Gabba. AAP · Sep 11
Dockers claim underdog status as decimated Swans await Fremantle players have been told the job isn't done yet after they secured a preliminary final berth against Sydney with a 14-point win over Geelong. AAP · Sep 11
AAP · Sep 11 Scott sees the punch line in ARC's controversial call The AFL world was in disbelief after Cats wingman Oliver Dempsey was denied what looked to be a spectacular goal during his team's 14-point semi-final loss.
AAP · Sep 11 Geelong star in for surgery as Cats dealt knockout blow Geelong veteran Jeremy Cameron is booked for more surgery on his injured arm and faces a stint on the sidelines after the Cats' AFL finals exit.
AAP · Sep 11 Danger stands tall, star Cats battle in AFL finals exit Patrick Dangerfield backed it up on the big stage, but other high-profile Cats struggled to make an impact in their AFL semi-final loss to Fremantle.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 11 Fremantle Dockers v Geelong Cats: AFL semi-final – as it happened The Dockers hold off the Cats with Luke Jackson standing tall for the minor premiers in an all-time classic at Optus Stadium
AAP · Sep 11 Spanish superstar makes call on Victory future The best player in the A-League Men competition, Juan Mata, has decided not to continue playing at Melbourne Victory.
AAP · Sep 11 'Fallen for the same thing': rebound kings remain wary To think the Lions will bounce back at the Gabba against Adelaide because they've done it before would be repeating the errors of a week ago, Chris Fagan says.
AAP · Sep 11 'Truth established' over ex-Carlton chief's lewd photo The former wife of an ex-PwC chief executive and AFL club boss says she's glad the truth is out after settling her defamation case against him.
AAP · Sep 10 Fierce finals furnace burns on slow-starting Dockers Fremantle's record-breaking season is in danger of ending in a whimper unless they can defeat Geelong in Friday night's semi-final clash at Optus Stadium.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 10 Fremantle frenzy turns to fear as AFL finals straight-sets exit draws near Dockers fans’ optimism is on the brink of turning into despair with the minor premiers needing to beat the Cats to keep their premiership dreams alive
AAP · Sep 10 Defender gives Carlton the blues as he stays a Bulldog Western Bulldogs defender Buku Khamis has made a decision on his AFL future amid interest from Carlton.
Newcastle Herald · Sep 10 Trial told of a knock in the night and an upset sister saying: 'I believe I got raped' Two Hunter footballers are accused of forcing an 18-year-old woman into a threesome.