The Latest Breaking News from Norm Smith

Coaches votes stir controversy over Norm Smith Medal

Coaches votes from the AFL grand final have cast a bigger cloud over the Norm Smith Medal judges' selection of Fremantle livewire Shai Bolton.

AAP · Sep 28

When it mattered most in the AFL grand final Brisbane were at their imperious best

The question of how the Dockers blew their shot at glory will haunt them for years, but the story of this grand final was the magnificence of the Lions

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26

Docker wins 'deserved' Norm Smith Medal in losing team

Fremantle star Shai Bolton won the Norm Smith Medal in a losing team and coach Justin Longmuir says the star Docker deserved it.

AAP · Sep 26

Change in Sportsbet policy engulfs AFL identities amid scrutiny of gambling links

A subtle tweak of policy by Sportsbet has embroiled a three-time premiership captain and an emerging female voice who judged last year’s Norm Smith medal

The Guardian - AU · May 7

From the Pocket: Charlie Curnow was let off too easily for jumping ship

The key forward never quite delivered on the promise or hype at Carlton and in the long term the Blues will be better off without his gravitational draw

The Guardian - AU · Feb 25

Top AFL trade hopefuls boast formidable resumes

Some top AFL players, including club captains and premiership stars, are likely to be on the move in this month's trade period.

AAP · Oct 5, 2025

Lions' Ashcroft named AFL player of the finals

Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft has won the Gary Ayres Award as the best player of the AFL finals after starring throughout September for the premiers.

AAP · Sep 29, 2025

Brisbane’s Will Ashcroft cements star status with successive Norm Smith medals

Brisbane midfielder Will Ashcroft cemented his meteoric rise to the summit of the AFL by securing a second successive Norm Smith medal

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2025

Brisbane win back-to-back AFL premierships with grand final thumping of Geelong

Brisbane Lions run riot in second half against Geelong Cats to claim 47-point victory as Will Ashcroft awarded second Norm Smith medal in as many years

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2025

AFL 2025 grand final: where the Geelong v Brisbane decider will be won and lost

The Lions can draw on their kicking strength, while the Cats have the edge in midfield – but can the perennial contenders upset the reigning premiers?

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2025