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
Dockers gun learns match review fate before finals Fremantle midfield star Caleb Serong has learned his fate from the match review officer regarding his collision with young Western Bulldog Jordan Croft. AAP · Aug 25, 2025
Crows-Pies grudge match to open AFL finals series Adelaide and Collingwood will do battle in a qualifying final, less than three weeks after the furore surrounding Izak Rankine's homophobic slur. AAP · Aug 25, 2025
Why Mitchell's still smiling after Gabba near-miss Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell won't dwell on the missed opportunity in Brisbane as the Hawks instead ponder a potential charge from eighth to win the flag. AAP · Aug 24, 2025
Fremantle meet the moment as AFL’s final round unfolds in dramatic fashion The Dockers shrugged off intense pressure to secure a fully-deserved place in this year’s finals, but for the Bulldogs it was the same old story The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2025
Dockers' concern over Serong as Wagner sidelined Caleb Serong's high contact with an opponent was a talking point after Fremantle locked in their first AFL finals appearance in three years. AAP · Aug 24, 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
Dockers hit AFL finals full of belief as flat Dogs fall Fremantle are full of confidence heading into the AFL finals after securing their spot with a crucial away win over the Western Bulldogs in the last round. AAP · Aug 24, 2025
Hodder stars as Lions bounce back to smash Dockers Brisbane have responded to their shock opening-round AFLW loss - thrashing Fremantle by 70 points away from home. AAP · Aug 23, 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
Freo's unlikely spy kicked out of Bulldogs training Fremantle's 206cm ruck coach Sam Naismith has been kicked out of Western Bulldogs HQ after he and a companion were seen spying at training. AAP · Aug 22, 2025
Bulldogs decide against risking injury-prone midfielder Western Bulldogs star Adam Treloar has been left out for the club's must-win clash with Fremantle, despite coming off a prolific VFL performance. AAP · Aug 21, 2025
Not an issue: Dockers give blessing to Jackson's leave Ruckman Luke Jackson has rushed to Melbourne for personal reasons but isn't in doubt for Fremantle's clash with the Western Bulldogs. AAP · Aug 20, 2025
AFL set for final day of drama this damp squib of a season so desperately needs The season has taken the longest of roads to get to this point, but with a dramatic final round on the cards, the destination might mean more than the journey The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2025
AAP · Aug 18, 2025 Lions forward out with dodgy calf, Berry still a chance Brisbane forward Eric Hipwood might not play again until the preliminary final, but Jarrod Berry is still a chance to feature against Hawthorn on Sunday.
AAP · Aug 18, 2025 This isn't Fyfe's farewell tour: Freo get back to work Defender Jordan Clark is adamant his Dockers can win the flag from anywhere in the top eight, but they have to get the job done against the Bulldogs first.
AAP · Aug 17, 2025 Bulldogs, Dockers start 'finals' a week early next week Having mauled last-placed West Coast, the Western Bulldogs will return to Marvel Stadium next Sunday for the season-defining game against Fremantle.
AAP · Aug 17, 2025 Bowers, Miller shine as Dockers power away from Port Star Fremantle midfielder Kiara Bowers has marked her 50-game milestone in trademark style, racking up 14 tackles in a tense win over Port Adelaide.
AAP · Aug 15, 2025 No Fyfe farewell yet: Longmuir bullish on finals hopes Fremantle's 57-point loss to Brisbane has put the Dockers' finals hopes on thin ice, meaning champion Nat Fyfe may not get one final crack at a premiership.
AAP · Aug 15, 2025 Road warrior Lions set sights on crashing AFL top-four Brisbane have won 17 of their past 21 games away from home, with their latest demolition job a 57-point thrashing of Fremantle in Perth.
AAP · Aug 15, 2025 Lions mid dislocates shoulder in big win over Dockers Brisbane midfielder Jarrod Berry has suffered a dislocated shoulder as his team locked in a finals berth with a thumping win over Fremantle in Perth.
AAP · Aug 14, 2025 Dockers aim to live like Fyfe ahead of moment of truth Fremantle veteran Nat Fyfe would love nothing more than ending his glittering career with an AFL flag, but he's told his teammates to focus on the job at hand.
AAP · Aug 14, 2025 Freo's comeback kings told: 'No more mulligans' Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce bailed his team out of trouble last week against Port, but the Dockers can't afford to give Brisbane a head start on Friday night.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13, 2025 From the Pocket: it’s tempting to declare Collingwood too old but age isn’t their problem Craig McRae’s Magpies are a system-based team and when the defence is exposed, the system collapses
AAP · Aug 13, 2025 Injury-hit Lions stare down tough-as-nails fixture Brisbane are walking a finals tightrope, and losses to Fremantle and Hawthorn over the next fortnight could immediately end their bid for back-to-back flags.