Finals force: Giant ready to rise above 'cheeky' Hawks Former No.1 draft pick Aaron Cadman is determined to be the match-winner GWS need as they confront 'smart-arse' Hawthorn while hunting a maiden premiership. AAP · Aug 30, 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
Magpies confirm injury blow as Hawks hail good news While Hawthorn's finals campaign has received a timely boost, Collingwood have confirmed the season could be over for one of their most important players. 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
Lions' finals boost as Fagan backs fearless 'goldfish' Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has become enamoured by the way Darcy Wilmot, still just 21, attacks the game. 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
Fagan lauds 'best ever' campaign as Lions lock in third Brisbane have overcome more inaccurate Gabba kicking to beat Hawthorn by 10 points in their fight to seal an AFL top-four finish. AAP · Aug 24, 2025
McDonagh the hero as Hawks survive Blues scare Fired by a late goal from Aine McDonagh, Hawthorn have survived a late scare to pip Carlton in a low-scoring arm wrestle. AAP · Aug 23, 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
'Where we want to be': Lions ready for premiership test Brisbane and Hawthorn meet in a high-stakes clash at the Gabba, with a top-four spot the prize for the winner as both eye a shot at the AFL premiership. AAP · Aug 23, 2025
'Excited and optimistic': young gun to know finals fate Hawthorn utility Josh Weddle, one of their best players this season until his back injury, will soon learn whether he will return for the finals. AAP · Aug 22, 2025
Pies plans in place as Dees tag looms for Daicos Melbourne's Ed Langdon frustrated Collingwood star Nick Daicos in their previous encounter but the Magpies insist they are now better prepared to handle a tag. AAP · Aug 21, 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
AAP · Aug 17, 2025 Hawks lay down their marker with thrilling first-up win Hawthorn have held on in dramatic fashion to claim an impressive four-point win over Brisbane in a superb start to their AFLW campaign.
AAP · Aug 16, 2025 It's seventh heaven as veteran Hawks keep on soaring Veteran Hawthorn forward Jack Gunston has now kicked a career-best 60 goals for the season as the Hawks easily beat Melbourne at the MCG.
AAP · Aug 15, 2025 Old sting drives Hawks skipper in AFLW flag hunt Hawthorn loom as the team to watch as the AFLW premiership race kicks off and captain Emily Bates has plenty of fuel to drive her hunt for success.
AAP · Aug 15, 2025 Demons address stars' frustrated body language Jack Viney says Melbourne know passionate players can flare up at times, but the Demons have addressed the frustrated body language from senior players.
AAP · Aug 14, 2025 'Rage' drives 'Punky' as end looms for Hawthorn great Three-time Hawthorn premiership player Luke Breust will retire at the end of this season, ending a career that featured more than 300 games and 500 goals.
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.
AAP · Aug 10, 2025 'One of the best' - Bulldogs hold off spirited Demons Melbourne were spirited in their first AFL game since Simon Goodwin's sacking but suffered a six-point loss to the finals-hunting Western Bulldogs.
AAP · Aug 7, 2025 Howe cleared as Magpies attempt to process shocker Collingwood will attempt to respond from a fourth defeat in five games when they travel to Adelaide to face the Crows without concussed defender Jeremy Howe.
AAP · Aug 7, 2025 Hawks inspiration Newcombe in clear over Howe collision Jai Newcombe was cleared of wrongdoing over his huge collision with Collingwood's Jeremy Howe, after which he starred in Hawthorn's crucial win at the MCG.
AAP · Aug 7, 2025 'Hard to fill the void' - Dunstall on choosing a coach Sport Australia Hall Of Fame inductee Jason Dunstall says it's crucial that an AFL club knows itself when choosing a new coach.
AAP · Aug 7, 2025 Sliding doors moments set up stars for sports greatness Netballer Laura Geitz, AFL goalkicking machine Jason Dunstall and sports physician Dr Peter Harcourt are among the latest Sport Australia Hall Of Fame inductees