Fan-tastic support for Wizard spells trouble for Cats Nick Watson believes Hawthorn fans can have an impact on their AFL preliminary final against Geelong and hopes to use them to his advantage. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
The ladder's no matter as Hawks look to climb higher Hawthorn have the belief they can continue their September run against Geelong, believing finishing eighth means nothing in the midst of the AFL finals. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
'A different cat': Smith backed after fresh controversy A Geelong player has spoken for the first time since last week's incident at training involving star teammate Bailey Smith. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
Man gets lifetime sports ban after Nazi salute charge A lifetime ban has been slapped on a man after he allegedly performed a Nazi salute before an AFL semi-final clash on the weekend. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
WA champion tips 'torrid' Origin experience for Big V West Coast legend Glen Jakovich expects Western Australia to take the fight to Victoria when State of Origin football returns to the AFL calendar. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
AFL confirms State of Origin football to return in 2026 after 27-year hiatus The AFL’s marquee State of Origin fixture will return next year after an absence of 26 years, with Western Australia to host Victoria in Perth on Valentine’s Day The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025
'Just lucky it's me': Lion lifts lid on rucking romance Darcy Fort's timing can't be faulted as he carves a similar path to former Brisbane Lions ruckman Clark Keating and welcomes Oscar McInerney's return. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
Home and away chaos banished as four best teams land in AFL preliminary finals Week three of footy finals features past three premiers, as well as a club with all the momentum, belief and history on their side The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2025
Canberra given six days to back up from epic The NRL's bid to avoid a clash with the AFL grand final in Melbourne has left Canberra with a six-day back-up after their golden point loss to Brisbane. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Heartbreaking end to career confirmed for retiring Hawk Hawthorn veteran Luke Breust won't have a fairytale finish to his AFL career after scans confirmed he suffered a serious knee injury in the VFL. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Lions won't rule out Neale for AFL grand final return Lachie Neale's season might not be over just yet, with Brisbane hopeful he can make a surprise return if they overcome Collingwood to reach the AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Brownlow Medal Guests Apparently Told It’s Not About ‘Who Has The Hottest Girlfriend’ I’ll be on the look out for a *certain* new couple hopefully making their red carpet debut. Pedestrian.tv · Sep 14, 2025
Suns' narrative flipped but finals taste not enough Gold Coast's leaders think they've changed the AFL club's narrative despite being left wanting and unsatisfied following their maiden finals campaign. AAP · Sep 13, 2025
Lions roar, shrug Suns to book Magpies MCG date Brisbane's finals pedigree has shone in a 53-point defeat of rivals Gold Coast that put them two wins away from back-to-back AFL premierships. AAP · Sep 13, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2025 Brisbane crush Gold Coast to remain king of Queensland and book AFL preliminary final spot Lions bounce back to defeat Suns by 53 points in second semi-final and set up blockbuster clash with Collingwood at the MCG next Saturday
AAP · Sep 13, 2025 Hawks' injury concerns grow as veteran hurts knee Hawthorn triple-premiership star Luke Breust's AFL career could be over after he suffered a potentially serious knee injury while playing at VFL level.
AAP · Sep 13, 2025 'Time's running out': Crows veterans yet to make call Their bid for a premiership over after a semi-final loss, off-contract Adelaide veterans Taylor Walker and Brodie Smith have yet to make a call on their future
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Suns' whisperer Hardwick has little brother primed Like Leigh Matthews did for a young Brisbane team, Damien Hardwick is doing for the Suns as they arrive at the Gabba for an AFL semi-final with belief.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 'We won't ever know': Crows coach on banned star Coach Matthew Nicks admits Adelaide failed to handle the finals and says the on-field impact of Izak Rankine's ban will never be known.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2025 Hawthorn defeat Adelaide: AFL 2025 first semi-final – as it happened Hawks seal preliminary final spot with 34-point victory while Crows are first minor premiers to be bundled out of finals in straight sets for 42 years
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Buckley mulls next move after Dees unveil new AFL coach Steven King says he can't wait to build something special after being appointed senior coach of the struggling Demons, as Nathan Buckley ponders his future.
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 Geelong tagger reveals secrets to shutdown success After taming Brisbane Lions premiership star Hugh McCluggage, Geelong's Oisin Mullin could be about to tag the Cats to premiership glory.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2025 Adelaide’s chance to break streak of sadness is at hand in this year’s AFL finals Winning a premiership would not heal the hurt felt after the death of Phil Walsh 10 years ago but it would mean something to some
The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2025 Afternoon Update: Trump blames ‘radical left’ for Kirk shooting; Ley apologises to Indian Australians; and Queensland’s historic AFL final Australian leaders condemn killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with the deputy PM saying there is no place for political violence
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 How to bring out-of-sorts Lion back from career low Alastair Lynch thinks Charlie Cameron can still be Brisbane's semi-final game-breaker and, ironically, pushing him away from goal could be the spark needed.