Hawks' 'pawn' out to checkmate Lions in AFL final Harry Morrison loves chess especially when he's a couple of steps ahead of the game and hopes Hawthorn can do the same in Saturday's AFL preliminary final. AAP · Sep 16
From the Pocket: Nick Watson makes his case as AFL’s best small forward – just when Hawthorn need him most Small forwards terrorise the opposition, and the Hawks’ Wizard is well on his way to doing it better than anyone ever has The Guardian - AU · Sep 16
'Reality check' set Freo back on right path: Brayshaw Stunned by Hawthorn in a qualifying final, Fremantle believe they have found their groove again and fancy their chances of toppling Sydney at the SCG. AAP · Sep 15
Ranking the New NBA ‘Specter Edition’ Jerseys From Worst to Best These new jerseys are ... interesting. Let’s rank them. Sports Illustrated · Sep 15
Meek revenge plot as Hawks aim to derail Lions dynasty Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek can't shake the moment when Sam Draper got the better of him and won't rest until he gets one back on his opposite number. AAP · Sep 14
'Look in the mirror': how Lions loss jarred Hawks Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe says it was no surprise Brisbane bounced back last weekend to set up their preliminary final this Saturday at the MCG. AAP · Sep 14
Hawks skipper's worst injury fears confirmed Hawthorn have suffered a massive setback in their quest for an AFLW finals berth, losing captain Emily Bates for the rest of the season with a knee injury. AAP · Sep 14
Old-fashioned spray sparks life into AFL three-peat Hawthorn await at the MCG after the Lions, spurred on by an old-school coaching spray, rediscovered their best at the Gabba to trounce Adelaide. AAP · Sep 13
Hawthorn win soured by skipper's sickening knee injury Hawthorn's Emily Bates went down with a knee injury in the AFLW win over the Western Bulldogs, while Sunny Lappin fired Gold Coast to victory over Collingwood. AAP · Sep 12
Battle-hardened Hawks driven by painful finals memories Hawthorn sit just one win away from reaching their first grand final since 2015 but are all too aware how easily the opportunity can be ripped away. AAP · Sep 12
Wanted to crawl into a hole: Freo reveal Hawks torment Fremantle players felt embarrassed by their performance against Hawthorn last week, and their vow to play with freedom against Geelong paid off. AAP · Sep 12
Fierce finals furnace burns on slow-starting Dockers Fremantle's record-breaking season is in danger of ending in a whimper unless they can defeat Geelong in Friday night's semi-final clash at Optus Stadium. AAP · Sep 10
The NBA and Nike Just Released the Worst New Uniforms, and We Have One Simple Question The new “Specter Edition” uniforms are, well, something. Sports Illustrated · Sep 10
Fremantle frenzy turns to fear as AFL finals straight-sets exit draws near Dockers fans’ optimism is on the brink of turning into despair with the minor premiers needing to beat the Cats to keep their premiership dreams alive The Guardian - AU · Sep 10
The Guardian - AU · 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 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 6 Blood spills early as Crows ruin Hawks' AFLW homecoming Hawthorn have been restricted to one first-half goal in their loss to Adelaide, while Carlton beat Collingwood and Melbourne downed West Coast.
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 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 4 Dockers told to keep calm and control their own destiny Fremantle are being written off following their shock loss to Hawthorn, but they aren't about to wave the white flag as they brace for a do-or-die final.
AAP · Sep 4 Tears flow as Hawks star opens up on 'raw' journey Star Hawthorn midfielder Will Day says the outside doubters gave his team extra motivation to produce a boilover win over Fremantle in Perth.
AAP · Sep 3 Relentless Hawks embrace pressure in AFL finals stunner Undaunted by a hostile crowd, Hawthorn's demolition of Fremantle started at the coalface and was franked down back as they secured a home AFL preliminary final.
AAP · Sep 3 Wizard weaves magic as Hawks hammer shocker Dockers Hawthorn have ended Fremantle's perfect home record, pulling off a 32-point AFL qualifying final win to put the minor premiers at risk of a straight-sets exit.
AAP · Sep 3 Fremantle coach defends AFL finals selection gamble Brandon Walker's AFL finals recall ended in tears, but Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir is adamant it was the right selection call.
AAP · Sep 3 Disgruntled NBL clubs lose Supreme Court appeal The NBL has scored a legal win over two disgruntled clubs that had sought access to the basketball league's financial documents.