HISTORICAL FACTS: 17 - The Untold Story

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

'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

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

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

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 29