Dockers might still have Wharfie Time at final - Dillon Fremantle's 'Wharfie Time' crowd and player motivator might still be permitted at their AFL grand final clash with Brisbane, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says. AAP · Sep 21
Gallop takes surprise positional switch in stride Versatile Lion Ty Gallop is preparing for his second AFL grand final, playing a completely different position, in just his 27th game. AAP · Sep 21
Brisbane star Neale still banned for AFL grand final Brisbane gun Lachie Neale's AFL grand final ban still stands after a dramatic night at the tribunal. AAP · Sep 21
'It sucks': Daicos on next goals after Brownlow win Superstar midfielder Nick Daicos insists Collingwood can soon challenge again for the AFL premiership following this year's slide to 10th. AAP · Sep 21
AFL grand final 2026: ultimate guide to the flag decider between Fremantle and Brisbane Wondering what time the game starts, how you can watch it live and who is performing the pre-game entertainment? We’ve got you covered The Guardian - AU · Sep 21
Banned Swan falls well short in Brownlow Medal vote The AFL avoided the unwanted scenario of one of Sydney's suspended stars winning the Brownlow Medal with Isaac Heeney finishing outside the count's top five. AAP · Sep 21
No Nicking this one: Daicos claims first Brownlow Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has won his first Brownlow Medal with a record 47 votes. AAP · Sep 21
Glitz and red carpet glamour on AFL's night of nights The red carpet has been rolled out ahead of the 2026 Brownlow Medal presentation with AFL stars and their partners turning out in style. AAP · Sep 21
No decision made on banned five's future, say Swans Sydney boss Matthew Pavlich says the club hasn't decided if its five exiled players will return after reports of the suspended group's expected reintegration. AAP · Sep 21
Merrett talks up McVeigh amid AFL trade speculation Zach Merrett, Zak Butters and Toby Greene are AFL stars in various stages of working out where they will play next season. AAP · Sep 21
Geelong coaching coup as AFL premiership great returns Corey Enright is departing St Kilda to join the AFL coaching ranks of Geelong, where the former All-Australian defender won three flags across 332 games. AAP · Sep 21
'Building a monster': Future bright for Dockers Whether Fremantle break through for a maiden premiership or not, former Dockers star Hayden Ballantyne is tipping a bright future for the once-overlooked club. AAP · Sep 21
The special letter that continues to inspire Fremantle Dockers forward Michael Frederick doesn't always light up the stat sheet but is primed to light up the grand-final stage as he attempts to become an immortal. AAP · Sep 21
Why Ashcroft 'narrative' sells Lions brothers short Levi Ashcroft, hunting a fifth-straight flag of his own, has explained how brother Will thrives on the biggest stage as he hunts some AFL history of his own. AAP · Sep 21
AAP · Sep 21 Why Lions goalsneaks won't give Worner sleepless nights Star Lions goalsneaks Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann loom as game changers in Saturday's grand final, but Karl Worner won't loose any sleep over them.
AAP · Sep 21 The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final The Brisbane Lions are set to use a fresh clause when trying to save dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale from being suspended for the AFL grand final.
AAP · Sep 21 'Blown away': Dockers icon to present premiership cup Inaugural Fremantle player Shaun McManus will present the AFL premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce if the Dockers are successful in the grand final.
AAP · Sep 20 'I want to stay': Bostock takes Dolphins leap of faith Jack Bostock is on the cusp of a grand final, has made his State of Origin debut and a lot of progress at the Dolphins in 2026 as he edges closer to a new deal.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 20 Was Hawthorn v Brisbane the best game of Australian rules football ever played? This preliminary final showcased everything that is exquisite, brutal and cruel about the sport. And how about Nick Watson?
AAP · Sep 20 Dockers' state-league boost ahead of AFL decider Fremantle's Brandon Walker and Jaeger O'Meara kept themselves in the AFL grand final mix with strong performances for Peel Thunder in the WAFL season decider.
AAP · Sep 20 Neale or no Neale? Tribunal to rule on grand final ban Brisbane will challenge Lachie Neale's one-match ban at the AFL tribunal in a bid to free the star midfielder to play in the grand final against Fremantle.
AAP · Sep 20 AFL bans loom for bottle-throwing Hawthorn fans Hawthorn fans who threw bottles at umpires after a controversial finals exit face lengthy bans if identified by the AFL and Victoria Police.
AAP · Sep 20 Surge mentality: Dockers forwards ready to stand tall Fremantle forward Isaiah Dudley has outlined his plan to get the most out of key forwards Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss and Patrick Voss in the AFL grand final.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 20 Hawthorn fans who threw bottles at umpires face lengthy bans as AFL condemns ‘dangerous’ behaviour League says it will work with police to identify those who threw projectiles as premier says targeting umpires is ‘not on’
AAP · Sep 20 Magpie 'riot' on cards if Daicos denied Brownlow glory Colingwood superstar Nick Daicos is the raging favourite to claim his first Brownlow Medal as the AFL's best-and-fairest player at Monday night's count.