Magpies star going 'exceptionally well' in finals bid Collingwood premiership stars Bobby Hill and Jeremy Howe continue to press their cases to return for the Magpies' preliminary final. AAP · Sep 9, 2025
'Haven't thought about it': Crows on straight-sets exit Adelaide defender Rory Laird says a so-called straight sets exit from the finals hasn't crossed his mind ahead of hosting Hawthorn in a semi-final. AAP · Sep 8, 2025
Sweet 16 as North Melbourne thump Pies in AFLW romp North Melbourne have posted their 16th consecutive AFLW win after powering past Collingwood by 45 points. AAP · Sep 7, 2025
Demons assert flag credentials, end Tigers' finals bid Melbourne captain Kate Hore has put on another masterclass in the undefeated Demons' 37-point AFLW demolition of winless Richmond at Casey Fields. AAP · Sep 6, 2025
'Amazing what happens when valued': Suns' missing piece John Noble has a complicated relationship with AFL finals but still played enough of them to be a source of wisdom this week for Suns teammates. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
Man jailed for bringing loaded firearm into packed MCG A man who claimed he brought a loaded revolver to an AFL match to protect himself will remain in custody for at least another five months. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
'Bloody brilliant': Magpie Dad's Army relish finals win Collingwood's so-called Dad's Army are relishing a rest before hosting a preliminary final at their beloved MCG. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
Crows disappointed in crowd's jeering of Magpie Quaynor The relentless jeering from the Adelaide Oval crowd of Collingwood's Isaac Quaynor has been labelled inappropriate by Crows leaders. AAP · Sep 5, 2025
Morning Mail: watchdog buried mine lead warning, Giorgio Armani dies, Magpies down Crows NSW environment agency sat on a report about risks from lead mines for four years; fashion designer hailed as a ‘legend’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2025
De Goey, Crows pair learn AFL match review fate Collingwood gun Jordan De Goey has dodged a ban while Adelaide defenders Josh Worrell and Mark Keane had contrasting fortunes with the match review officer. AAP · Sep 4, 2025
'Upset, angry mode': Crows digest finals flop While still angry and upset at their qualifying final loss, Adelaide ruckman Reilly O'Brien says the defeat will fuel their motivation. AAP · Sep 4, 2025
Collingwood premiership duo a chance to return: coach Collingwood's coach says premiership stars Bobby Hill and Jeremy Hill will press for selection for their home preliminary final in a fortnight. AAP · Sep 4, 2025
Collingwood block out the noise to stun Adelaide and book AFL preliminary final spot The Magpies beat the Crows by 24 points in a qualifying final at Adelaide Oval as Jamie Elliott boots four goals and Darcy Moore stands tall in defence The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2025
Pies coach slams Adelaide crowd for jeering Quaynor Collingwood's coach is disappointed in Adelaide Oval's crowd for jeering Isaac Quaynor, who was the target of a homophobic slur from banned Crow Izak Rankine. AAP · Sep 4, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 2025 Collingwood defeat Adelaide in AFL qualifying final – as it happened The Magpies book their preliminary final place with a 24-point victory over the Crows at Adelaide Oval.
AAP · Sep 3, 2025 15 minutes of magic as Collingwood win qualifying final Collingwood have defeated Adelaide by 24 points in the first AFL qualifying final with the victory created by a stunning quarter-hour of football.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 3, 2025 Added spice ensures Adelaide-Collingwood rivalry reaches boiling point in AFL finals Soaring temperatures in recent contests mean it will be no surprise if things spill over when the two clubs meet again on Thursday night
AAP · Sep 3, 2025 How even ping-pong brings out the beast in Freo forward Patrick Voss was delisted by Essendon in 2023 without even playing an AFL game, but he has become a cult hero, a menace, and a proven match-winner at Fremantle.
AAP · Sep 3, 2025 Silvagni makes free agency call, turns down Magpies Carlton father-son Jack Silvagni has turned down the Blues' arch-nemesis Collingwood, deciding to move to St Kilda as the Saints' recruiting spree ramps up.
AAP · Sep 3, 2025 I was wrong about Walker: Adelaide coach confesses Adelaide's coach Matthew Nicks is lauding key forward Taylor Walker ahead of his 300th AFL game.
AAP · Sep 3, 2025 Cagey Adelaide coach keeps Collingwood guessing Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has hinted he could be playing mind games with Collingwood ahead of their qualifying final.
AAP · Sep 3, 2025 Tag at your peril: Magpies ready to protect stars Collingwood are prepared to help out their stars if Adelaide attempt to put the clamps on Nick or Josh Daicos in their AFL qualifying final.
AAP · Sep 2, 2025 'It's a no-brainer': why Irishmen flourish in the AFL Adelaide defender Mark Keane opens up on his journey from a small town in Ireland to the AFL finals.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 2, 2025 AFL finals: why every finalist can – and can’t – win the 2025 premiership A weekend off has given the eight remaining teams time to work on their strengths and weaknesses – and us an opportunity to assess their chances
AAP · Sep 2, 2025 Banned Crows star 'deeply sorry' for homophobic slur Adelaide's Izak Rankine has returned to Australia and issued a public apology for a homophobic slur that led to his four-game ban in the AFL.