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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

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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.

AAP · Sep 21

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Why Ashcroft 'narrative' sells Lions brothers short

Levi Ashcroft, hunting a fifth-straight flag of his own, has explained how brother Will thrives on the biggest stage as he hunts some AFL history of his own.

AAP · Sep 21

Why Lions goalsneaks won't give Worner sleepless nights

Star Lions goalsneaks Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann loom as game changers in Saturday's grand final, but Karl Worner won't loose any sleep over them.

AAP · Sep 21

The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final

The Brisbane Lions are set to use a fresh clause when trying to save dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale from being suspended for the AFL grand final.

AAP · Sep 21

'Blown away': Dockers icon to present premiership cup

Inaugural Fremantle player Shaun McManus will present the AFL premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce if the Dockers are successful in the grand final.

AAP · Sep 21

'I want to stay': Bostock takes Dolphins leap of faith

Jack Bostock is on the cusp of a grand final, has made his State of Origin debut and a lot of progress at the Dolphins in 2026 as he edges closer to a new deal.

AAP · Sep 20

Was Hawthorn v Brisbane the best game of Australian rules football ever played?

This preliminary final showcased everything that is exquisite, brutal and cruel about the sport. And how about Nick Watson?

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20

Dockers' state-league boost ahead of AFL decider

Fremantle's Brandon Walker and Jaeger O'Meara kept themselves in the AFL grand final mix with strong performances for Peel Thunder in the WAFL season decider.

AAP · Sep 20

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AAP · Sep 20

Neale or no Neale? Tribunal to rule on grand final ban

Brisbane will challenge Lachie Neale's one-match ban at the AFL tribunal in a bid to free the star midfielder to play in the grand final against Fremantle.

AAP · Sep 20

AFL bans loom for bottle-throwing Hawthorn fans

Hawthorn fans who threw bottles at umpires after a controversial finals exit face lengthy bans if identified by the AFL and Victoria Police.

AAP · Sep 20

Surge mentality: Dockers forwards ready to stand tall

Fremantle forward Isaiah Dudley has outlined his plan to get the most out of key forwards Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss and Patrick Voss in the AFL grand final.

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20

Hawthorn fans who threw bottles at umpires face lengthy bans as AFL condemns ‘dangerous’ behaviour

League says it will work with police to identify those who threw projectiles as premier says targeting umpires is ‘not on’

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AAP · Sep 20

Magpie 'riot' on cards if Daicos denied Brownlow glory

Colingwood superstar Nick Daicos is the raging favourite to claim his first Brownlow Medal as the AFL's best-and-fairest player at Monday night's count.

AAP · Sep 19

'Bonkers': Lions, Hawks produce all-time AFL classic

In the midst of his devastation, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell acknowledged their AFL preliminary final loss to Brisbane was a game for the ages.

AAP · Sep 19

Cox's faith in Freo AFL list could give him last laugh

Mason Cox's declaration that Fremantle have the best list in the AFL puzzled some, but the big man may have the last laugh with the Dockers in the grand final

AAP · Sep 19

Lions star Lohmann explains going from zero to hero

After a quiet first-half, Brisbane forward Kai Lohmann turned it on during an epic third quarter to inspire the Lions to an epic preliminary-final triumph.

AAP · Sep 19

Hawks to 'sit in anger' after prelim final heartbreak

Hawthorn will sit in the anger and frustration of their AFL preliminary final loss to Brisbane then turn to recruiting and eyeing their 2027 tilt.

AAP · Sep 19

Lions lean into experience in three-peat chase

Brisbane are within touching distance of a third-straight premiership and coach Chris Fagan hopes experience holds sway in the grand final against Fremantle.

AAP · Sep 19

Sharks dismiss rebuild theory amid fresh finals pain

Cronulla are adamant they will be in the fight for the NRL premiership in 2027 despite undergoing an off-season roster overhaul.

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