'Look in the mirror': how Lions loss jarred Hawks Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe says it was no surprise Brisbane bounced back last weekend to set up their preliminary final this Saturday at the MCG. AAP · Sep 14
Brotherly love on ice as Serongs battle for GF berth Caleb Serong has spoken about the "strange" feeling of having to face his younger brother in a preliminary final, and he hopes it will be captured by a photo. AAP · Sep 14
'Tip of the iceberg': Dawson backed after online abuse Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe says online abuse of AFL players is much worse than is being reported, with Adelaide's Jordan Dawson the latest to call it out. AAP · Sep 14
Swans captaincy 'privilege, but bittersweet' for Rampe Dane Rampe will stand in for injured Sydney captain Callum Mills on the finals stage again as the Swans veteran weighs up his AFL future beyond September. AAP · Sep 14
'Can we do it?' Lions zero in on rare flag hat-trick The Brisbane Lions are motivated by the chance to create history as they chase two more wins required to complete a rare AFL premiership 'three-peat'. AAP · Sep 13
Roosters' Walker hint after veteran's rare off night The question of Daly Cherry-Evans' composure under pressure is set to dominate the build-up to the Roosters' clash with Cronulla. AAP · Sep 13
Lions rewarded for embracing risk as ‘good Brisbane’ keep AFL flag dream alive Which Brisbane turn up on any given day can be a mystery but after a qualifying final wake-up call they were too good for Adelaide in every area The Guardian - AU · Sep 13
Rayner fined for staging again, Crows defender banned Brisbane's Cameron Rayner has been fined for staging for the second time this year, marking the third time in the past 12 months he has been accused of diving. AAP · Sep 13
How Freo spearheads stick tight through thick and thin Jye Amiss, Pat Voss and Josh Treacy have been a powerful force this season, and the trio didn't let a poor display against Hawthorn hurt their confidence. AAP · Sep 13
Old-fashioned spray sparks life into AFL three-peat Hawthorn await at the MCG after the Lions, spurred on by an old-school coaching spray, rediscovered their best at the Gabba to trounce Adelaide. AAP · Sep 13
I'm ready to be Swans captain, says Gulden Filled with pride after a gutsy finals win over Brisbane, Sydney star Errol Gulden says he's ready to fill the leadership void in the Swans' premiership push. AAP · Sep 12
'Tex staying, and so am I': Crows' coach confident Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is confident about his future at the Crows after their finals' defeat - and says retiring spearhead Taylor Walker will stay too. AAP · Sep 12
Punters' own backyard slice of SCG history up for grabs Sports lovers are being offered the opportunity to win a slice of hallowed SCG turf to replant in their own backyard. AAP · Sep 12
Magnificent seven minutes boost Lions into AFL prelim A record-breaking start has propelled the Brisbane Lions into an AFL preliminary final against Hawthorn and bounced Adelaide out at the Gabba. AAP · Sep 12
AAP · Sep 12 Sharks sink Cowboys to stay alive in NRL finals Cronulla are through to the second week of the NRL finals after ending North Queensland's season with a 26-16 win in their elimination fina;.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 12 Brisbane Lions defeat Adelaide Crows: AFL semi-final – as it happened The Lions keep their bid for a premiership three-peat alive as the reigning premiers thump the Crows by 53 points at the Gabba
AAP · Sep 12 Battle-hardened Hawks driven by painful finals memories Hawthorn sit just one win away from reaching their first grand final since 2015 but are all too aware how easily the opportunity can be ripped away.
AAP · Sep 12 Wanted to crawl into a hole: Freo reveal Hawks torment Fremantle players felt embarrassed by their performance against Hawthorn last week, and their vow to play with freedom against Geelong paid off.
AAP · Sep 12 'Perfect match': Butters makes huge call on AFL future Star midfielder Zak Butters has made a decision on his AFL playing future, nominating the club he supported as a child as his preferred destination.
AAP · Sep 11 Fagan's call to action with Lions' three-peat on line Two-time defending premiers Brisbane will need to bounce back from a stunting loss to Sydney in a knockout AFL semi-final against Adelaide at the Gabba.
AAP · Sep 11 Scott sees the punch line in ARC's controversial call The AFL world was in disbelief after Cats wingman Oliver Dempsey was denied what looked to be a spectacular goal during his team's 14-point semi-final loss.
AAP · Sep 11 Dockers claim underdog status as decimated Swans await Fremantle players have been told the job isn't done yet after they secured a preliminary final berth against Sydney with a 14-point win over Geelong.
AAP · Sep 11 Geelong star in for surgery as Cats dealt knockout blow Geelong veteran Jeremy Cameron is booked for more surgery on his injured arm and faces a stint on the sidelines after the Cats' AFL finals exit.
AAP · Sep 11 Danger stands tall, star Cats battle in AFL finals exit Patrick Dangerfield backed it up on the big stage, but other high-profile Cats struggled to make an impact in their AFL semi-final loss to Fremantle.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 11 Fremantle Dockers v Geelong Cats: AFL semi-final – as it happened The Dockers hold off the Cats with Luke Jackson standing tall for the minor premiers in an all-time classic at Optus Stadium