HISTORICAL FACTS: 16 - The Untold Story

Gold Coast’s single-game shootout is a final chance to not slip up – and grow up

The Suns have had their fate in their own hands for weeks but there is no room for further error in this week’s win-or-bust game against Essendon

The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2025

Bombers AFLW star banned over dangerous tackle

Essendon face the prospect of being without one of their best players through suspension for games against Richmond and Geelong.

AAP · Aug 25, 2025

Bulldogs not expecting AFL finals favour

The Western Bulldogs need Essendon to upset Gold Coast in the last game of the home-and-away season but aren't expecting the result to fall their way.

AAP · Aug 24, 2025

Essendon's 'best case' for keeping free agent ruck

Sam Draper has been presented with a case that Essendon remains his best option, but Bombers coach Brad Scott won't pressure the ruck into making a call.

AAP · Aug 20, 2025

'Two-game season': Suns aim to seal first finals spot

Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick is upbeat about their two season-defining games in round 24, despite the grief that shrouded their loss to GWS.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025

'Loss to GWS a gift': Suns still confident on finals

Gold Coast may have cost themselves a top-four spot with their loss to GWS, but a home final is still theirs for the taking if they can beat Port and Essendon.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025

Lift-off for new-look Bombers in win over Giants

Essendon have steamrolled the Giants to make an ideal start to the AFLW season, with Bonnie Toogood and debutant Holly Ridewood each kicking two goals.

AAP · Aug 16, 2025

Suns' tall task in Adelaide after missed finals chance

Gold Coast, fresh off a disappointing loss to the Giants, will need to do something they've never done before to lock in a maiden AFL finals campaign.

AAP · Aug 16, 2025

Two more injuries as brave Bombers denied by Saints

Essendon coach Brad Scott has praised the Bombers' effort in the two-point loss to St Kilda, but says it's hard to be too pleased when they are so disappointed.

AAP · Aug 15, 2025

'Giving my all' - Nas sheds no light on AFL future

Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera says his focus is playing out the AFL season as the massive decision looms on where he plays next year.

AAP · Aug 15, 2025