Rivalry to fire in overdue date after dominant decades Hugh McCluggage reckons the spicy rivalry should be viewed as a compliment as the AFL's two dominant outfits of this decade finally meet in a final. AAP · Sep 22, 2025
Cats star Holmes out to wipe away tears with AFL flag Geelong speedster Max Holmes is desperate to put his previous grand-final week anger and heartbreak behind him as the Cats eye AFL premiership glory. AAP · Sep 22, 2025
Dunkley primed for fifth grand final despite sore ankle Despite an ankle injury in the preliminary final win over Collingwood, Brisbane star Josh Dunkley says he is in no doubt to play Geelong. AAP · Sep 22, 2025
Suns' Rowell secures monster Brownlow Medal upset Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has won the Brownlow Medal, upsetting Collingwood star Nick Daicos. AAP · Sep 21, 2025
Young Lions deal knockout blow in what feels like ageing Collingwood’s last swing When Scott Pendlebury zipped up his tracksuit top, you know it wasn’t the Magpies’ day. But make no mistake: Brisbane were the superior team The Guardian - AU · Sep 21, 2025
Lions star fined by AFL for targeting Cox's goggles Brisbane's Dayne Zorko will have to pay another AFL fine after he was charged with misconduct over a preliminary final clash with Collingwood's Mason Cox. AAP · Sep 21, 2025
Why Brisbane Lions cult hero feels 'fraudulent' A year after being tagged as the heartbreak story of Brisbane's drought-breaking premiership, Oscar McInerney has another shot at grand final glory. AAP · Sep 21, 2025
Second flag would mean even more to electric Cat Tyson Stengle resurrected his AFL career in Geelong's premiership year in 2022 but a second flag would mean even more than that breakthrough. AAP · Sep 21, 2025
Fagan backs star Lion to shake off tag in grand final After being shut out against Geelong last time, Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage has been backed to thrive even amid heavy attention in the AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
Neale talks up grand final chances after solid training A training session on Saturday morning that featured speed work has added to Lachie Neale's optimism about returning for Brisbane in the AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
Lions beat Magpies, book grand final against Cats Reigning AFL premiers Brisbane will play Geelong in next Saturday's grand final after shaking off Collingwood in the last quarter of their preliminary final. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
Hawthorn forward hit with lengthy AFL suspension Hawthorn forward Mabior Chol has copped a three-match suspension for a dangerous tackle on Geelong star Tom Stewart in the preliminary final. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
Brisbane beat Collingwood: AFL 2025 first preliminary final – as it happened The Lions defeat the Magpies by 29 points in a preliminary final at the MCG to book their place in a third consecutive grand final The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2025
Lethal slams AFL after Cats star ruled out of decider Leigh Matthews has called for the AFL pre-finals bye to be pushed back after Geelong star Tom Stewart was ruled out of the grand final through concussion. AAP · Sep 20, 2025
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 Late umpire controversy as Cats edge Power in AFLW epic Port Adelaide have endured a day of double heartbreak, falling to Geelong by five points and losing defender Janelle Cuthbertson to another ACL tear.
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 Guthrie lends injured star support as Cats eye AFL GF Geelong have a huge hole to fill with Tom Stewart ruled out of the grand final, but Zach Guthrie believes the Cats can hold up without their injured star.
AAP · Sep 20, 2025 'Gutted': Hawks look to future with Cats too good While Hawthorn made more progress this season, and know they are on the right track, their preliminary-final loss to Geelong was tough to take.
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 Hawks won't stand still as aggressive off-season looms After Hawthorn lost their AFL preliminary final to Geelong, coach Sam Mitchell made it clear they cannot stand still and will aggressively recruit again.
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 Cats feel primed for flag shot despite star's absence Geelong utility Tom Stewart will miss the AFL grand final but coach Chris Scott feels his Cats are in a great position to win the premiership.
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 Lions stalwart's 'timely' return for prelim final The heartbreak story of Brisbane's 2024 premiership, Oscar McInerney shapes as a crucial member of the Lions' push for back-to-back flags.
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 'Really difficult': Dangerfield devastated for Stewart Patrick Dangerfield's joy at Geelong winning through to the grand final was tempered by losing friend and teammate Tom Stewart for the game with concussion.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2025 Vintage Patrick Dangerfield leads Geelong into AFL grand final with win over Hawthorn Cats defeat Hawks 17.13 (115) to 13.7 (85) at the MCG as their 35-year-old captain scores three goals in preliminary final
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 Star hurt as Cats claw past Hawks into AFL grand final Led by Patrick Dangerfield, Geelong have rallied to dominate Hawthorn and progress to next week's AFL grand final against Collingwood or Brisbane.
AAP · Sep 19, 2025 Chol to face MRO scrutiny after Stewart tackle Hawthorn tall utility Mabior Chol will await the verdict after his involvement in an incident that concussed Geelong defender Tom Stewart.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 19, 2025 Geelong defeat Hawthorn: AFL 2025 preliminary final – as it happened The Cats book a grand final spot as a Patrick Dangerfield masterclass helps them beat the Hawks by 30 points at the MCG