Cats' star trio ready to fire as midfielder ruled out Geelong have dispelled fears over Jeremy Cameron, Max Holmes and Patrick Dangerfield ahead of their knockout semi-final against Fremantle in Perth. AAP · Sep 7
'Absolutely': Nicks says his job wasn't on the line As Matthew Nicks spoke about what Adelaide's AFL win meant for his job security, Chris Scott has fired up over Alastair Clarkson's brutal sacking. AAP · Sep 7
'Can't keep a good man down': Cats back winged star Geelong star Jeremy Cameron is still hampered by his injured arm but teammate Mark Blicavs believes the forward can have a finals impact from the wing. AAP · Sep 7
Finals heartbreak for Mills as Swans learn bad news Already understrength, embattled AFL club Sydney will again pursue a premiership without defender Callum Mills after scans confirmed the captain's injury. AAP · Sep 7
'We always believed': Crows on breakthrough finals win Adelaide's Darcy Fogarty says the Crows always believed they could perform in finals as they switch focus to playing reigning premiers Brisbane in a semi-final. AAP · Sep 7
The complacent Lions reappear as the Swans show they have spirit amid the turmoil Chris Fagan tried to warn his Brisbane players the game would be tough but he doubts his words sunk in The Guardian - AU · Sep 6
'Sky's the limit': Blues want to build on special run Carlton's fairytale run ended with an AFL elimination final loss to Geelong, but ruckman Marc Pittonet believes it can be the start of something special. AAP · Sep 6
'What you live for': Cats ruck relishes AFL final debut After impressing in his AFL finals debut, Geelong ruckman Mitch Edwards will go up against his old club and Fremantle star Luke Jackson this Friday night. AAP · Sep 6
Grateful Hawk veteran primed for deep AFL finals run Well aware few players get the chance to win multiple AFL flags, Tom Barrass is channelling his gratitude towards playing with freedom in Hawthorn's finals run. AAP · Sep 6
Defiant Dockers vow to block out the outside bulls*** Fremantle defender Jordan Clark says it will be important to block out the naysayers as the Dockers attempt to bounce back from their upset loss to Hawthorn. AAP · Sep 6
No contract talk before finals win: Crows coach Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says relief isn't the right word to sum up his feelings after an elimination final win that may have saved his coaching tenure. AAP · Sep 5
Too early to speculate: Bulldogs boss on Butters chase Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says it's too early to speculate if his club will win a fierce battle for the prized signature of Zak Butters. AAP · Sep 5
Brave Swans 'shattered' for injured captain Mills Sydney star Tom Papley has spoken of the pain Swans players are feeling for captain Callum Mills, who is expected to miss the club's push for an unlikely flag. AAP · Sep 5
Lions leaders seeking another bounce back Brisbane face the prospect of another gruelling 27-match campaign and having to produce a trademark bounce back after their AFL qualifying final loss. AAP · Sep 5
AAP · Sep 5 Adelaide knock Western Bulldogs out of AFL finals Adelaide have knocked the Western Bulldogs out of the AFL playoffs with a 22-point elimination final win that eases pressure on coach Matthew Nicks.
AAP · Sep 5 Brisbane midfielder denies Lions were complacent Josh Dunkley has dismissed the suggestion his Brisbane Lions took understrength Sydney lightly in their shock qualifying final loss at the SCG.
AAP · Sep 5 Forgotten forward to finals star for fit-again Swan Forced to miss the 2025 AFL season because of injury, Sydney forward Logan McDonald has marked his return to the finals stage with a career-best goal haul.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 5 Sydney blow away shellshocked Brisbane to revive ‘torpedoed’ AFL season The Swans stunned the Lions for a 53-point victory as Errol Gulden led the way after captain Callum Mills was injured during the AFL qualifying final
AAP · Sep 5 Swans dismiss trade 'speculation' amid uncertainty Sydney insist they haven't been told Nick Blakey wants a trade as the embattled club continues to manage the fallout from the Pullman Hotel scandal.
AAP · Sep 5 Bulldogs surge home to stun undefeated Swans in AFLW The Western Bulldogs have powered home to stun Sydney, while all-conquering AFLW premiers North Melbourne have extended their record win-streak.
AAP · Sep 5 Eagles champion Harley Reid copping the 'WA tax' Harley Reid has been crowned West Coast's club champion, and he's vowed to maintain the rage next season even if umpires continue to penalise him.
AAP · Sep 5 Cats star demands concussion answers for teammate AFL Players Association delegate Gryan Miers has gone in to bat for teammate Jake Kolodjashnij, who remains sidelined amid an ongoing concussion saga.
AAP · Sep 4 'Feel like my life's shot': Clarkson opens up on axing Sacked North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has spoken of the devastation of Kangaroos hierarchy "dancing on my grave".
AAP · Sep 4 'Get to work': big AFL pre-season looms for Blues While proud of how they turned their season around, Carlton coach Josh Fraser says there is plenty of room for improvement.
AAP · Sep 4 Cats expect star midfielder to be better for finals run Geelong are confident star Max Holmes will be better placed for their AFL semi-final against Fremantle after getting through his injury return against Carlton.