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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.

AAP · Sep 17

From the Pocket: Nick Watson makes his case as AFL’s best small forward – just when Hawthorn need him most

Small forwards terrorise the opposition, and the Hawks’ Wizard is well on his way to doing it better than anyone ever has

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16

Tight fit for forward-thinking Swans in Dockers duel

Sydney are weighing up rolling the dice on tinkering with their attack for a preliminary final against Fremantle, with Joel Amartey back in the frame.

AAP · Sep 16

Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems

Fremantle have mashed together a Bombers discard and a series of speculative picks to create one of the most feared attacks in the competition.

AAP · Sep 16

Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate

Brennan Cox has been cleared to make his return from a calf injury this week, but he won't be lining up for Fremantle in Friday night's AFL preliminary final.

AAP · Sep 16

Journal of Free Speech Law: "Gags and Grievance: The Labor Origins of Whistleblowing," by Sarah Milov

Part of a Knight First Amendment Institute Symposium on Managing Government Employee Speech in a Democracy, which the Journal is publishing.

Reason · Sep 15

'Reality check' set Freo back on right path: Brayshaw

Stunned by Hawthorn in a qualifying final, Fremantle believe they have found their groove again and fancy their chances of toppling Sydney at the SCG.

AAP · Sep 15

AFL finals: where the Sydney v Fremantle preliminary final will be won and lost

The Swans are within touching distance of an unlikely grand final spot while the Dockers have their campaign for a first premiership back on track

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15