Heartbreaking end to career confirmed for retiring Hawk Hawthorn veteran Luke Breust won't have a fairytale finish to his AFL career after scans confirmed he suffered a serious knee injury in the VFL. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Gould injury sours Crows' strong win over Hawks Caitlin Gould was taken to hospital for scans after hurting a wrist in the opening stages of Adelaide's impressive AFLW win over Hawthorn. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Port hold on to beat Demons in powerful AFLW boilover Port Adelaide have held off Melbourne's late charge to win by two points at Alberton, despite a best-afield game from Demons captain Kate Hore. AAP · Sep 13, 2025
Hawks' injury concerns grow as veteran hurts knee Hawthorn triple-premiership star Luke Breust's AFL career could be over after he suffered a potentially serious knee injury while playing at VFL level. AAP · Sep 13, 2025
The moments will matter as Amon braces for Cats test Moments after sinking Adelaide in a semi-final, Hawthorn's Karl Amon was already looking forward to preliminary final grudge match against Geelong. AAP · Sep 13, 2025
'We won't ever know': Crows coach on banned star Coach Matthew Nicks admits Adelaide failed to handle the finals and says the on-field impact of Izak Rankine's ban will never be known. AAP · Sep 12, 2025
Hawks coach has no regrets over meeting Bombers captain Coach Sam Mitchell says he'll continue to use any method he wants to improve Hawthorn after controversy about his meeting with Essendon captain Zach Merrett. AAP · Sep 12, 2025
Gunston stars as Hawks stun Crows in semi-final Hawthorn, with Jack Gunston kicking five goals, have trounced Adelaide by 34 points in the first AFL semi-final. AAP · Sep 11, 2025
Adelaide’s chance to break streak of sadness is at hand in this year’s AFL finals Winning a premiership would not heal the hurt felt after the death of Phil Walsh 10 years ago but it would mean something to some The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2025
Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks Sam Day has been squeezed out of Brisbane's side for Saturday's QClash semi-final after the Lions opted to recall Oscar McInerney. AAP · Sep 11, 2025
Crows not rolling the dice with Rachele return: coach Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says brilliant forward Josh Rachele will return from a 10-week absence due to a knee injury in the semi-final against Hawthorn. AAP · Sep 11, 2025
The 'complex' captaincy call that Bombers must make One Essendon great can't see Zach Merrett continuing as captain after his meeting with Hawthorn, while the Bombers concede they face a difficult situation. AAP · Sep 10, 2025
'I love it': Hawks goalsneak lauds Dad's footy passion A father-son combination dominated on the field and then in the rooms afterwards when Hawthorn beat GWS in last weekend's elimination final. AAP · Sep 10, 2025
‘How much damage can we do?’ Adelaide expect to bounce back hard in AFL semi-final After a horror first finals match since 2017 that puts them at risk of ignominy, Darcy Fogarty says the Crows have the belief to respond strongly The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2025
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 'Open arms': Hawks prepare for feisty airport reception Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is confident the Hawks will cope with the reception they will face both on and off the field in Adelaide.
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 'We won't trade Zach Merrett': Bombers stand firm Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't be stripping Zach Merrett of the captaincy despite the star midfielder exploring a move away from the club.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Time to recognise Ginnivan's on-field smarts: teammate As Jack Ginnivan prepares to return to an expected hostile atmosphere in Adelaide, Karl Amon says his teammate's on-field smarts deserve more attention.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 '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 8, 2025 Mitchell braces for tough call if Hawks reach decider Calsher Dear is out of Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide with a hamstring injury but the key forward could yet return to play a role in the AFL finals.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 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
AAP · Sep 8, 2025 Hawks face finals shake-up with key forward ruled out Mitch Lewis kicked four goals in the VFL and could be recalled for Hawthorn's semi-final against Adelaide after Calsher Dear was ruled out.
AAP · 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 'Thank God': Hawks forward winning confidence battle One of the heroes of Hawthorn's elimination final win over GWS has spoken candidly of his struggles with self-confidence.
AAP · Sep 8, 2025 Giants pair eye exit door after finals heartbreak GWS pair Leek Aleer and Jacob Wehr are set to depart the club following the Giants' tough elimination final loss to Hawthorn.
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.