Pillow prank explains how Bennett's magic still works Wayne Bennett turns 77 next year. But the supercoach is still finding new ways to help his South Sydney players relax as they hunt another premiership. AAP · Sep 10
How Cats great would get the most out of hobbled star Tom Hawkins believes there is a key reason why former teammate Jeremy Cameron can still fire for Geelong despite carrying injury concerns into their semi-final. AAP · Sep 10
Why Moose is Fremantle's rock amid the chaos Fremantle captain Alex Pearce isn't afraid to show his vulnerability alongside his strength, and his leadership is allowing teammates to thrive. AAP · Sep 10
'A challenge': new Crow on first clash against ex-club Adelaide's prized recruit Callum Ah Chee says he never expected his first clash against his former club Brisbane would be in a final. AAP · Sep 10
Lions ace reveals how close he came to joining Crows Brisbane's dual All-Australian star Zac Bailey has spoken about the tough decision of turning down a monster offer to join Adelaide next year. AAP · Sep 10
Ex-Dockers fan sets sights on ending Flagmantle tilt Fremantle are staring down the barrel of a straight sets finals exit, and a former fan may play a role in ending their premiership dream for 2026. AAP · Sep 9
AFL finals: where the Brisbane v Adelaide semi-final will be won and lost The Lions are now on the long road to a premiership three-peat as they host the Crows with a preliminary final clash with the Hawks on the line The Guardian - AU · Sep 9
Victory down Sydney, seal Australia Cup final spot Melbourne Victory will represent the A-League Men in the Australia Cup decider after they secured a 2-0 win in a Big Blue semi-final showdown with Sydney FC. AAP · Sep 9
Sharks premiership window nowhere near closing: Hynes Cronulla star Nicho Hynes denies his club is running out of time to win another NRL premiership. AAP · Sep 9
Axed Blues forward opens up after AFL axing Carlton have delisted seven players, with Elijah Hollands and former GWS star Zac Williams the biggest casualties. AAP · Sep 9
'Win some, lose some': Crows on failed bid for top Lion Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says the cashed-up Crows will continue to make big plays for rival talent after missing out on luring a Brisbane star. AAP · Sep 9
From the Pocket: Alastair Clarkson kneecapping shows the difficulty of moving on an AFL legend The coach’s bitter recrimination after his exit from North Melbourne highlights an often impossible position clubs and coaches find themselves in The Guardian - AU · Sep 9
Experienced forward signs on with Collingwood With Jamie Elliott sidelined until the middle of next season, veteran Collingwood forward Tim Membrey has committed to playing on next year. AAP · Sep 9
It's all in the timing as Bailey deal livens up Lions Cam Rayner isn't sure if he meant it, but admits the timing of Zac Bailey's Lions contract extension was perfect ahead of an AFL semi-final against the Crows. AAP · Sep 9
AAP · Sep 9 Point to prove: Dockers star primed for Cats clash Dockers star Shai Bolton will have the perfect chance to quieten the critics when he lines up in Friday night's clash with Geelong at Optus Stadium.
AAP · Sep 9 How Cats' spark got himself back on track Geelong forward Ollie Henry missed out on finals last year but knuckled down and became a crucial part of the Cats' attack for this campaign.
AAP · Sep 9 'Heaviest of hearts': another Dogs midfielder retires A day after Western Bulldogs great Tom Liberatore retired, midfield teammate Adam Treloar has also decided to call it quits from the AFL.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8 Our new life in the suburbs was looking bleak – then came the Saturday morning that changed everything Slowly, we started to understand that perhaps we hadn’t moved somewhere boring after all – we had simply been looking for excitement in the wrong places
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8 AFL finals: where the Fremantle v Geelong semi-final will be won and lost The minor premiers are staring at a straight-sets exit as they host the experienced Cats with a preliminary final against the Swans up for grabs
AAP · Sep 8 AFL chairman discusses 'meaningful change' for fixture AFL chairman Craig Drummond has admitted there will be "meaningful change" to the fixture when Tasmania enter the competition in 2028.
AAP · Sep 8 What Sharks players think about coach's monitor mauling Craig Fitzgibbon went viral when he belted a monitor screen in his box and Cronulla players are feeling their coach's frustration.
AAP · Sep 8 Western Bulldogs AFL premiership hero calls time Western Bulldogs premiership hero and veteran midfielder Tom Liberatore has announced his AFL retirement.
AAP · Sep 8 Geelong warned: stand in front of Treacy at your peril Josh Treacy had an off day against Hawthorn last week, but Andrew Brayshaw expects the All-Australian forward to go into overdrive against Geelong.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 8 AFL boss calls for zero tolerance on players’ poor behaviour in wake of Swans scandal The AFL Commission chair has declared players must abide by the competition’s high standards of behaviour or they will not have a place in the game
AAP · Sep 8 Cats star continues push for concussion answers Jake Kolodjashnij's playing future remains uncertain as Geelong teammate Gryan Miers continues to press for answers in the defender's concussion saga.