Magpies make brutal call on star for preliminary final Bobby Hill has run out of time to force his way into Collingwood's line-up for their preliminary final against Brisbane, but could still feature this season. AAP · Sep 18, 2025
Hit between the eyes: Star Lion cops hard truths All-Australian newcomer Zac Bailey is in career-best form and the star Lions attacker looms as a key in Saturday's preliminary final against Collingwood. AAP · Sep 18, 2025
Tough year makes Magpie's resurgence sweeter Forward Lachie Schultz believes his testing first year at Collingwood was an outlier as he plays a key role in the Magpies' bid for an AFL premiership. AAP · Sep 18, 2025
Aker's Cameron verdict and how Lions purr without Neale Former Lions champion and Brownlow Medallist Jason Akermanis reckons those critical of Charlie Cameron's barren season in front of goal are missing the point. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
From the Pocket: they may be old but Scott Pendlebury’s Collingwood are wily and hungry The Magpies’ core group of self-driven, physically and mentally resilient senior players eat up the hard work to maintain high performance The Guardian - AU · Sep 17, 2025
Buckley keen to coach Devils but stadium still in limbo Nathan Buckley is keen to coach Tasmania's AFL team, but the state's planning commission has given the thumbs-down to a proposed Hobart stadium. AAP · Sep 17, 2025
How fellow recruits helped new Pie's teething problems First-year Magpie Dan Houston has leaned on fellow former recruits Lachie Schultz and Dan McStay as he navigates through a testing first year at Collingwood. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
AFL finals: where the Collingwood v Brisbane preliminary final will be won and lost The Magpies’ high-performing veterans are likely to hit the ground fresh as the Lions aim to become the first side to reach three straight grand finals since Hawthorn The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2025
Buckley meets Devils ahead of crucial stadium report Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley is firming by the day to be appointed inaugural coach of the Tasmania Devils and is holding more meetings with the club. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
Magpie veteran backs Hill to shine if prelim call comes Bobby Hill has barely played in the back end of the season but if he does get an unlikely preliminary final call-up, Steele Sidebottom is confident he can fire. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
No excuses for straight-sets finals exit: Crows captain Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson is refusing to blame injury, illness and Izak Rankine's ban for the Crows' finals failures. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
Magpies star determined to pay back teammates Collingwood star Jordan De Goey believes he owes his teammates after reaping the rewards of taking a break to get his body right and prime himself for finals. 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
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
AAP · Sep 14, 2025 How 'seething' McCluggage put Lions on his back Hugh McCluggage and his battle-hardened Brisbane teammates have ironed out the kinks ahead of a tasty preliminary final battle with rivals Collingwood.
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
The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2025 Brisbane defeat Gold Coast: AFL 2025 second semi-final – as it happened Lions beat Suns by 53 points in first QClash final at the Gabba and will next face Collingwood in a preliminary final
AAP · Sep 13, 2025 Swans' perfect start ends as Magpies stun at home Collingwood, bottom last season, kept Sydney goalless for more than three quarters at home on Saturday for an outstanding 26-point upset win.
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 11, 2025 Gunston stars as Hawks stun Crows in semi-final Hawthorn, with Jack Gunston kicking five goals, have trounced Adelaide by 34 points in the first AFL semi-final.
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
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 'I'm not a fan of booing': Crow coach's message to fans Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says he's not a fan of booing, urging Crows fans to redirect their passion to supporting their team.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2025 ‘How much damage can we do?’ Adelaide expect to bounce back hard in AFL semi-final After a horror first finals match since 2017 that puts them at risk of ignominy, Darcy Fogarty says the Crows have the belief to respond strongly
The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2025 From the Pocket: Jack Ginnivan will swagger into Adelaide ready to lap up any hostility Crows supporters should be aware that any hooting or hollering this Saturday may play right into Hawthorn’s hands
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Goodwin praised as Gawn wins Demons' best and fairest Melbourne captain Max Gawn and president Brad Green have praised sacked premiership coach Simon Goodwin at the club's best and fairest function.