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Collingwood defeat Adelaide in AFL qualifying final – as it happened

The Magpies book their preliminary final place with a 24-point victory over the Crows at Adelaide Oval.

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15 minutes of magic as Collingwood win qualifying final

Collingwood have defeated Adelaide by 24 points in the first AFL qualifying final with the victory created by a stunning quarter-hour of football.

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Added spice ensures Adelaide-Collingwood rivalry reaches boiling point in AFL finals

Soaring temperatures in recent contests mean it will be no surprise if things spill over when the two clubs meet again on Thursday night

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I was wrong about Walker: Adelaide coach confesses

Adelaide's coach Matthew Nicks is lauding key forward Taylor Walker ahead of his 300th AFL game.

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Cagey Adelaide coach keeps Collingwood guessing

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks has hinted he could be playing mind games with Collingwood ahead of their qualifying final.

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Crows on menu in NBL player's recovery from neck injury

Adelaide 36ers centre Ben Griscti will have a close eye on the AFL finals series as he recovers from a fractured neck after a freak training mishap.

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Tag at your peril: Magpies ready to protect stars

Collingwood are prepared to help out their stars if Adelaide attempt to put the clamps on Nick or Josh Daicos in their AFL qualifying final.

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'It's a no-brainer': why Irishmen flourish in the AFL

Adelaide defender Mark Keane opens up on his journey from a small town in Ireland to the AFL finals.

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'We missed him': banned Crow apologises to teammates

Adelaide star Izak Rankine has apologised to his teammates after pledging to regain their trust after being banned for four AFL games for a homophobic slur.

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AFL finals: why every finalist can – and can’t – win the 2025 premiership

A weekend off has given the eight remaining teams time to work on their strengths and weaknesses – and us an opportunity to assess their chances

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Banned Crows star 'deeply sorry' for homophobic slur

Adelaide's Izak Rankine has returned to Australia and issued a public apology for a homophobic slur that led to his four-game ban in the AFL.

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Hill to miss again, Magpies ponder big forward call

Collingwood coach Craig McRae has put a line through Bobby Hill returning for the Magpies' first final, but admitted a bold forward switch could happen.

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'It's odd': Crows stalwart's vacant grand final memory

Adelaide veteran Rory Laird can remember most of every game he's played, but there's one glaring omission.

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No Josh-in: Crows rule out dynamic forward for final

A dynamic Adelaide forward has lost his race against time to be fit for the qualifying final against Collingwood.

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Age no barrier for Magpies' premiership tilt: Crisp

Collingwood veteran Jack Crisp is one of many Magpies aged over 30 but is adamant age and experience is an advantage heading into September.

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'He knew': how Nicks rebuilt the Crows from rubble

Matthew Nicks has returned Adelaide to the finals for the first time since 2017, with players explaining how the coach's trust and talk turned the team around.

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Crows breeze to comfortable AFLW win over young Giants

Adelaide have capitalised on kicking with a strong wind in the first quarter, setting up their 32-point AFLW win against a youthful GWS team.

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'We relish that': Daicos, Pies feeding off criticism

Collingwood have been written off by critics after their late-season form slump but head into their AFL qualifying final against Adelaide full of confidence.

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'I underestimated my Crows teammates': prized recruit

Adelaide forward Alex Neal-Bullen says he underestimated his new teammates when he arrived from Melbourne at the end of last season.

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From the Pocket: AFL finals fever cools as buds of the silly season shoot early

Even with a do-or-die midweek match that should have wildcard round crusaders salivating, finals fever has been cooled by the end-of-season pause

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Crows midfielder retires on eve of AFL finals

Adelaide's All Australian midfielder Matt Crouch has retired, partly because of a hip injury that ruined his final season in the AFL.

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'I don't know': Crows great uncertain about future

Adelaide's all-time leading goalkicker Taylor Walker is relishing a return to the finals, but remains uncertain whether he'll play on next year.

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Banned Crow won't be defined by slur, says teammate

Adelaide's ex-captain Taylor Walker says his teammate Izak Rankine won't be defined by his four-game ban for a homophobic slur.

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Crows coach backed call to send suspended star overseas

Suspended Adelaide star Izak Rankine has reportedly flown to Italy to escape the spotlight as he sweats on a grand final chance.

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Crows-Pies grudge match to open AFL finals series

Adelaide and Collingwood will do battle in a qualifying final, less than three weeks after the furore surrounding Izak Rankine's homophobic slur.

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