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AFL games record holder makes call on future

Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury will finish his glittering career on the Gold Coast when he takes up an effective playing-coach role with the Suns.

AAP · Aug 28

'Round 26, Dillsy': Richards rapt as Bulldogs win

The Western Bulldogs will play in an elimination final next weekend - or round 26, according to midfielder Ed Richards - after their tight wildcard win.

AAP · Aug 28

Dogs midfield blow ahead of next AFL knockout final

Matthew Kennedy shone in the Western Bulldogs' wildcard win over Collingwood but will be sidelined for their elimination final because of concussion.

AAP · Aug 28

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Gutted Pies 'pushing hard' for off-season improvement

Collingwood have wriggle room in their salary cap to chase recruits after their season ended in wildcard heartbreak.

AAP · Aug 28

Dynamic Demons ready to put King's plan to finals test

Steven King's attacking game style has thrilled Melbourne fans and neutrals all season, but faces a huge test against red-hot Carlton in their wildcard clash.

AAP · Aug 28

Sidebottom bluntly sums up cruel end to great career

Collingwood great Steele Sidebottom was given a guard of honour by teammates and the Western Bulldogs after his last AFL game ended in heartbreak.

AAP · Aug 28

Western Bulldogs hang on for wildcard win as Magpies’ Membrey misses shot after siren

The Dogs beat Collingwood by three points after Tim Membrey sliced a last-gasp chance in an all-time classic AFL final at the MCG

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28

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Relief for Bulldogs after gripping AFL wildcard final

The Western Bulldogs have beaten Collingwood by three points in the first AFL wildcard final, before 81,036 fans at the MCG.

AAP · Aug 28

AFLW confirms first Friday night grand final

The AFLW grand final will be played on Friday, November 27, meaning the league avoids clashing with two big events on the following day.

AAP · Aug 28

Western Bulldogs defeat Collingwood Magpies: AFL wildcard final – as it happened

Dogs hang on for a three-point victory as Tim Membrey misses a last-gasp set shot to snatch victory for the Pies at the MCG

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28

'It stacks up': Demons ready to strike in AFL finals

While Melbourne have injury problems and are coming off an upset loss, Bayley Fritsch says they will head into their final against Carlton with confidence.

AAP · Aug 28

'Does affect you': Hawks forward opens up contract saga

Key Hawthorn forward Mitch Lewis has candidly addressed how he dealt with contract speculation, before re-signing with the Hawks.

AAP · Aug 28

'He's fine': Crows dismiss concern over veteran forward

Adelaide assistant coach Nathan van Berlo says a key forward is fine after failing to complete a training session ahead of the AFL finals.

AAP · Aug 28

Morning Mail: Nepal faces fresh flood threat; Ratko Mladić dies in prison; and AFL finals kick off

Governments scramble to send aid to stricken region as lake threatens to burst

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

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AAP · Aug 27

Ex-AFL star Nicky Winmar jailed then bailed over attack

Former AFL icon and anti-racism advocate Nicky Winmar will fight a prison sentence he received for assaulting a woman.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

AFL finals: why every team can – and can’t – win the 2026 premiership

The first season with a wildcard round means 10 clubs are still in with a shot of tasting the ultimate success. We examine their strengths and weaknesses

AAP · Aug 27

'Work to do': AFL chair on respect for women

AFL chairman Craig Drummond says respect for women is "not negotiable" for the league following the Sydney Swans hotel scandal.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27

Geelong fined $140,000 over secret Jake Kolodjashnij concussion waiver

AFL sanctions Cats for failing to lodge variation to player’s contract while Andrew Dillon says league would not accept same deal lodged today

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AAP · Aug 27

Carlton coach expects youngsters to shine on big stage

After extraordinary seasons, Carlton young guns Jagga Smith and Harry Dean have been backed to carry their form into a wildcard showdown against Melbourne.

AAP · Aug 27

Vulnerable but strong: Sydney's AFLW team forge ahead

Sydney's AFLW players are bravely forging ahead through the crisis engulfing the men's team, with vulnerability proving crucial in keeping them strong.

AAP · Aug 27

'Can't happen': Cats fine sparks AFL concussion review

Geelong have been fined $140,000 by the AFL, but an investigation found there was no intention to conceal Jake Kolodjashnij's concussion waiver.

AAP · Aug 27

Bulldogs coach 'falls off chair' after Magpies training

The Western Bulldogs, and other Marvel Stadium tenant clubs, have reacted strongly to Collingwood being allowed a main training session at the Docklands venue.

AAP · Aug 26

Reid's two-game suspension upheld at AFL Tribunal

West Coast young gun Harley Reid will miss the first two rounds next season after the Eagles failed in their bid to downgrade his rough conduct charge.

AAP · Aug 26

Bulldogs young gun opens up on 'circuit breaker'

Back in top form approaching finals, Western Bulldogs young gun Joel Freijah has detailed how he worked his way out of a "challenging" time this season.

AAP · Aug 26

'Not a one-man job': Blues' plan for red-hot Pickett

Carlton defender Adam Cerra has opened up on the Blues' plans for Melbourne's dual All-Australian star Kysaiah Pickett in their wildcard final.

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