Finals return for Geelong star looking 'positive' Geelong are seriously considering bringing back star Max Holmes from an ankle injury for the Cats' elimination final clash with red-hot Carlton. AAP · Sep 1
Richmond poach fitness boss to rectify injury crisis Richmond have wooed a rival AFL club's fitness boss as the Tigers attempt to get on top of a three-year injury crisis at the club. AAP · Sep 1
Ginnivan likely to play as Wharfie Time awaits Hawks Playing in Perth holds no fears for Hawthorn, who will start underdogs in Thursday's qualifying final against Fremantle and their Wharfie Time. AAP · Sep 1
Lions ignore Swans' plight, expect their best Harris Andrews and the Brisbane Lions insist there is no complacency, only more wariness, as the under-fire Swans prepare to host their AFL qualifying final. AAP · Sep 1
Mitchell lauds Pendlebury's seismic AFL move to Suns Scott Pendlebury's switch to Gold Coast mirrors how Hawthorn great Sam Mitchell ended his playing career and transitioned into coaching at West Coast. AAP · Aug 31
Dee Salmin, Darcy Moore’s partner, to boycott Brownlow ceremony in wake of Sydney Swans scandal Podcast host expresses discomfort at attending medal ceremony as she says AFL’s attitude towards women needs to change The Guardian - AU · Aug 31
Star Hawk rises from 'helpless' to shot at finals glory Star Hawthorn midfielder Will Day has opened up on his difficult run with injuries ahead of his first appearance in an AFL finals series. AAP · Aug 31
Lions legend's query on Freo flag hopes The Brisbane Lions are proven performers at the MCG but there are still doubts over minor premier Fremantle's ability to stand up on the game's biggest stage. AAP · Aug 31
Cats midfield ready for Blues as star pushes for return Geelong are ready for what Carlton's dynamic midfield will throw at them as their own star, Max Holmes, keeps pushing to return from injury. AAP · Aug 31
Concussion saga not a distraction for finals-bound Cats Cats midfielder Tom Atkins is adamant the AFL club's concussion saga hasn't been a distraction, and he is thrilled to have Jake Kolodjashnij return to the club. AAP · Aug 31
'Change things up': Crows take different finals mindset A key Adelaide forward says the Crows have a different mindset entering this year's finals after crashing out of the playoffs in straight-sets last season. AAP · Aug 31
Reason to believe but Blues face 'tough gig': Voss Michael Voss has admired Carlton's turnaround since leaving as coach and says there's every reason for Blues fans to believe they can go deep into September. AAP · Aug 31
Hung out to dry: Dockers vow to protect key defenders Jack Gunston ran amok with five first-half goals the last time he faced Fremantle, but the Dockers won't give him the same space in Thursday's qualifying final. AAP · Aug 30
Carlton are on the wildest of rides with their next generation in the driver’s seat The Blues look well stocked for years to come after Jagga Smith and Harry Dean were standouts in their AFL wildcard final win over the Demons The Guardian - AU · Aug 30
AAP · Aug 30 Hawks ready for toughest trip in footy Hawthorn are ready to stare down one of the toughest trips in the AFL and cause an almighty qualifying final boilover against Fremantle.
AAP · Aug 29 'It's huge': Mitchell and Bennett set for finals first Latrell Mitchell's long-awaited return for South Sydney hinted at what a difference the strike weapon will make in the finals series.
AAP · Aug 29 'No sugar hit': Hannay won't buy Titans out of trouble Gold Coast are on track to finish 16th for the second season in a row but coach Josh Hannay has rubbished suggestions they should buy a quick fix.
AAP · Aug 29 Fairytale Blues 'not done yet' after wildcard win After a historic wildcard win when they finished 10th, Carlton can dare to dream of an extended finals run, forward Ben Ainsworth says.
AAP · Aug 29 Demons proud of regained respect despite finals exit Melbourne coach Steven King was devastated by a wildcard exit but believes the Demons managed to regain some respect in his first year at the helm.
AAP · Aug 29 Old habits haunt Dees in frustrating AFL wildcard exit After a year of exciting, attacking football, Melbourne's forward line crumbled under the weight of finals pressure in their wildcard match against Carlton.
AAP · Aug 29 Welcome to wildcard heaven as Blues exorcise Demons Carlton have won their AFL wildcard game against Melbourne by 19 points in front of 91,733 fans at the MCG to set up an elimination final against Geelong.
AAP · Aug 29 'More prepared': Hawks ready to silence Wharfie Time Hawthorn were rocked by Fremantle's "Wharfie Time'' in round nine, but believe that experience will hold them in good stead for their qualifying final.
AAP · Aug 28 'Round 26, Dillsy': Richards rapt as Bulldogs win The Western Bulldogs will play in an elimination final next weekend - or round 26, according to midfielder Ed Richards - after their tight wildcard win.
AAP · Aug 28 Flat Daicos has too much time to kill before Brownlow Nick Daicos, the Brownlow Medal favourite, says it's back to the drawing board after Collingwood lost their wildcard final to the Western Bulldogs.
AAP · Aug 28 Dogs midfield blow ahead of next AFL knockout final Matthew Kennedy shone in the Western Bulldogs' wildcard win over Collingwood but will be sidelined for their elimination final because of concussion.