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No fears: defiant Freo lick their wounds and go again

Fremantle's flag hopes are on thin ice after their loss to Hawthorn, but coach Justin Longmuir says he has no fears about having to do things the hard way.

AAP · Sep 3

Strange, special: Blues celebrate new cult figure

Carlton's weird and wonderful defender Harry Dean has taken the AFL by storm and is playing a key role in the Blues' success under Josh Fraser.

AAP · Sep 3

Dashing Cat ready for unfamiliar do-or-die Blues final

Elimination finals are unfamiliar territory for Geelong and defender Lawson Humphries, but the Cats are ready to beat Carlton and launch their premiership tilt.

AAP · Sep 3

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Carlton forward pushes for return, defender in doubt

Carlton forward Will Hayward is making his case to return from injury for the Blues' elimination final, but a veteran defender appears in doubt.

AAP · Sep 2

All-Australian mind coaches fuelling finals-bound Blue

While he's far from searching for vindication after his trade from Gold Coast, Carlton star Ben Ainsworth says a key Suns link has helped him find finals form.

AAP · Sep 1

Finals return for Geelong star looking 'positive'

Geelong are seriously considering bringing back star Max Holmes from an ankle injury for the Cats' elimination final clash with red-hot Carlton.

AAP · Sep 1

Cats midfield ready for Blues as star pushes for return

Geelong are ready for what Carlton's dynamic midfield will throw at them as their own star, Max Holmes, keeps pushing to return from injury.

AAP · Aug 31

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Reason to believe but Blues face 'tough gig': Voss

Michael Voss has admired Carlton's turnaround since leaving as coach and says there's every reason for Blues fans to believe they can go deep into September.

AAP · Aug 31

Fairytale Blues 'not done yet' after wildcard win

After a historic wildcard win when they finished 10th, Carlton can dare to dream of an extended finals run, forward Ben Ainsworth says.

AAP · Aug 29

Old habits haunt Dees in frustrating AFL wildcard exit

After a year of exciting, attacking football, Melbourne's forward line crumbled under the weight of finals pressure in their wildcard match against Carlton.

AAP · Aug 29

Welcome to wildcard heaven as Blues exorcise Demons

Carlton have won their AFL wildcard game against Melbourne by 19 points in front of 91,733 fans at the MCG to set up an elimination final against Geelong.

AAP · Aug 29

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

'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

'Defence wins premierships': Dogs ready for wildcard

After rediscovering their defensive bite, the Western Bulldogs are well prepared to take on Collingwood in a historic wildcard finals clash at the MCG.

AAP · Aug 27

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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

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 25

Carlton 'ruck nerd' ready to blunt 'freak' Demon

Self-confessed "ruck nerd" Marc Pittonet is ready to take on the most daunting task in football - Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn - in Carlton's wildcard match.

AAP · Aug 25

Demons consider picking veteran for wildcard final

Melbourne have numerous big selection calls to make this week as they prepare for their wildcard match against in-form Carlton at the MCG on Saturday night.

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AAP · Aug 24

Gawn to make history as Dockers dominate All-Aust squad

Max Gawn is poised to become the first nine-time All-Australian while minor premiers Fremantle have dominated the extended squad.

AAP · Aug 24

Fremantle to launch AFL premiership bid on a Thursday

The AFL has released the finals fixture, confirming Fremantle's hotly-anticipated qualifying final against Hawthorn will be on a Thursday night.

The Conversation · Aug 24

The AFL finals haven’t changed in 25 years, until now. What is the wildcard round?

This weekend, the AFL will unveil a first: a “wildcard round”.

AAP · Aug 23

Blues injury replacement stars, Hawks surge to victory

Carlton have beaten Adelaide to continue their unbeaten start to the AFLW season, while Hawthorn overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat Port.

AAP · Aug 23

AFL wildcards locked in as Blues seek to do 'damage'

The AFL has confirmed details for the two wildcard round fixtures at the MCG as Carlton seek to carry their hot run of form into the finals.

AAP · Aug 21

AFL games record-holder may have played his final match

Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury's legendary career at the club could be over after he suffered a hamstring strain against the Brisbane Lions.

AAP · Aug 21

Welcome aboard: Freo rest three as Fraser's Blues await

Fremantle have rested three players against Carlton, but the minor premiers aren't letting their minds wander towards premiership success just yet.

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