From 'walking laps with a broken fib' to finals: Rioli Daniel Rioli has detailed his push to return from a broken leg to act as Gold Coast's undisputed finals expert in the club's maiden September campaign. AAP · Sep 1, 2025
Eagles soar late for thrilling comeback win over Saints West Coast have stormed home against St Kilda to claim a 14-point comeback win and finish their two-game stint in Victoria on a high. AAP · Aug 30, 2025
Essendon stay undefeated in AFLW, Tigers rue inaccuracy Undefeated Essendon have overcome the loss of suspended star Bonnie Toogood to bank a crucial 15-point win over Richmond in Darwin. AAP · Aug 29, 2025
‘It breaks the ice’: Suns AFL milestone finally drags Gold Coast out of sporting graveyard After the Suns made it to finals for the first time, there is a belief locally that the Queensland city can move on and make its sporting mark The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2025
Wounded Bombers brace after 'unprecedented' season Essendon coach Brad Scott has flagged bulk list changes after the Bombers' season ended with more injuries and a historic Gold Coast loss. AAP · Aug 27, 2025
Suns thrash Bombers to lock in historic finals berth Gold Coast have notched their biggest-ever AFL win, thumping Essendon to secure the club's first finals campaign since their 2011 admission. AAP · Aug 27, 2025
Banned star features in All-Australian squad The All-Australian squad has some notable names missing, while a recent controversy means a star will be in the spotlight when the final team is named. AAP · Aug 26, 2025
Third time lucky: Suns open up as history beckons Suns captain Noah Anderson has revealed how his team is handling the pressure of a must-win game to cement a maiden AFL finals berth. AAP · Aug 26, 2025
Gold Coast’s single-game shootout is a final chance to not slip up – and grow up The Suns have had their fate in their own hands for weeks but there is no room for further error in this week’s win-or-bust game against Essendon The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2025
Bombers AFLW star banned over dangerous tackle Essendon face the prospect of being without one of their best players through suspension for games against Richmond and Geelong. AAP · Aug 25, 2025
Bulldogs not expecting AFL finals favour The Western Bulldogs need Essendon to upset Gold Coast in the last game of the home-and-away season but aren't expecting the result to fall their way. AAP · Aug 24, 2025
Bomber's late heroics snatch win over Eagles Sophie Alexander has kicked the winning goal at the death to deliver Essendon a thrilling five-point win over West Coast for a 2-0 start to the AFLW season. AAP · Aug 24, 2025
'A final in itself': Season at stake for Dogs, Dockers Despite having 14 wins apiece, the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle appear to be playing for a top-eight berth when they clash on Sunday at Marvel Stadium. AAP · Aug 23, 2025
Carlton hold off old rivals to end tough year in style Carlton have recorded back-to-back wins to finish off a difficult 2025, accounting for rivals Essendon by 34 points at the MCG. AAP · Aug 21, 2025
AAP · Aug 20, 2025 Essendon coach hits out at academies, father-sons A combination of father-son picks, northern academies and next-generation academies has created a "distorted" draft, according to Essendon coach Brad Scott.
AAP · Aug 20, 2025 Essendon's 'best case' for keeping free agent ruck Sam Draper has been presented with a case that Essendon remains his best option, but Bombers coach Brad Scott won't pressure the ruck into making a call.
AAP · Aug 18, 2025 'Two-game season': Suns aim to seal first finals spot Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is upbeat about their two season-defining games in round 24, despite the grief that shrouded their loss to GWS.
AAP · Aug 18, 2025 'Loss to GWS a gift': Suns still confident on finals Gold Coast may have cost themselves a top-four spot with their loss to GWS, but a home final is still theirs for the taking if they can beat Port and Essendon.
AAP · Aug 16, 2025 Lift-off for new-look Bombers in win over Giants Essendon have steamrolled the Giants to make an ideal start to the AFLW season, with Bonnie Toogood and debutant Holly Ridewood each kicking two goals.
AAP · Aug 16, 2025 Suns' tall task in Adelaide after missed finals chance Gold Coast, fresh off a disappointing loss to the Giants, will need to do something they've never done before to lock in a maiden AFL finals campaign.
AAP · Aug 15, 2025 Two more injuries as brave Bombers denied by Saints Essendon coach Brad Scott has praised the Bombers' effort in the two-point loss to St Kilda, but says it's hard to be too pleased when they are so disappointed.
AAP · Aug 15, 2025 'Giving my all' - Nas sheds no light on AFL future Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera says his focus is playing out the AFL season as the massive decision looms on where he plays next year.
AAP · Aug 14, 2025 Bombers, Saints to blood newcomers in Marvel clash Essendon and St Kilda will make it 24 debutants between them when two more play their first AFL games at Marvel Stadium.
AAP · Aug 14, 2025 No clarity for now if Saints, Bombers making progress With their finals hopes dashed weeks ago, the big question for St Kilda and Essendon is whether they are taking real steps this season.
AAP · Aug 11, 2025 Essendon's Shiel banned one game in tribunal test case Essendon veteran Dylan Shiel has been suspended for one match by the AFL tribunal in an unusual rough conduct case.