Lions break Adelaide hearts in AFLW thriller The Brisbane Lions kicked three unanswered goals in the final quarter to steamroll Adelaide in a titanic AFLW tussle at Norwood Oval. AAP · Sep 7, 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
'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
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
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. The Guardian - AU · Sep 4, 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. AAP · 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 The Guardian - AU · 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
Crows on menu in NBL player's recovery from neck injury Adelaide 36ers centre Ben Griscti will have a close eye on the AFL finals series as he recovers from a fractured neck after a freak training mishap. 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 3, 2025
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.
AAP · Sep 2, 2025 'We missed him': banned Crow apologises to teammates Adelaide star Izak Rankine has apologised to his teammates after pledging to regain their trust after being banned for four AFL games for a homophobic slur.
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.
AAP · Sep 2, 2025 Hill to miss again, Magpies ponder big forward call Collingwood coach Craig McRae has put a line through Bobby Hill returning for the Magpies' first final, but admitted a bold forward switch could happen.
AAP · Sep 1, 2025 'It's odd': Crows stalwart's vacant grand final memory Adelaide veteran Rory Laird can remember most of every game he's played, but there's one glaring omission.
AAP · Sep 1, 2025 No Josh-in: Crows rule out dynamic forward for final A dynamic Adelaide forward has lost his race against time to be fit for the qualifying final against Collingwood.
AAP · Aug 31, 2025 Age no barrier for Magpies' premiership tilt: Crisp Collingwood veteran Jack Crisp is one of many Magpies aged over 30 but is adamant age and experience is an advantage heading into September.
AAP · Aug 31, 2025 'He knew': how Nicks rebuilt the Crows from rubble Matthew Nicks has returned Adelaide to the finals for the first time since 2017, with players explaining how the coach's trust and talk turned the team around.
AAP · Aug 30, 2025 Crows breeze to comfortable AFLW win over young Giants Adelaide have capitalised on kicking with a strong wind in the first quarter, setting up their 32-point AFLW win against a youthful GWS team.
AAP · Aug 29, 2025 'We relish that': Daicos, Pies feeding off criticism Collingwood have been written off by critics after their late-season form slump but head into their AFL qualifying final against Adelaide full of confidence.