'Just genuinely good': new Hawk sees flag comparisons One of Hawthorn's top recruits this season says while they still lack finals experience, they are building something impressive. AAP · Sep 9, 2025
AFL finals: where the Adelaide v Hawthorn semi-final will be won and lost The Hawks can ride a wave of momentum into the do-or-die clash while, as this year’s minor premiers, the Crows are under even more pressure The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2025
Initial AFL rejection still driving Hawks gun Jai Newcombe was overlooked by every AFL club before Hawthorn took a punt on him in the mid-season draft, and the move is paying serious dividends. AAP · Sep 8, 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
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
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 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 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.