Lions coach's 'super power' as Zorko eyes more history The irrepressible Dayne Zorko has his eye on more AFL records and revealed coach Chris Fagan's "super power" ahead of a fourth-straight preliminary final. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
'Get used to it': Hawks captain backs recruiting raid James Sicily is on board with Hawthorn's aggressive recruiting, insisting the club would be crazy not to go after talents like Essendon skipper Zach Merrett. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
'Nigh on impossible' for Merrett to stay: Bombers great Zach Merrett's tenure at Essendon is untenable as he tries to join Hawthorn, Bombers legend Tim Watson says. AAP · Sep 16, 2025
AFL finals: where the Geelong v Hawthorn preliminary final will be won and lost Geelong have a wealth of experience and could hardly arrive in better condition, while the Hawks have momentum behind them after back-to-back wins on the road The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2025
Fan-tastic support for Wizard spells trouble for Cats Nick Watson believes Hawthorn fans can have an impact on their AFL preliminary final against Geelong and hopes to use them to his advantage. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
The ladder's no matter as Hawks look to climb higher Hawthorn have the belief they can continue their September run against Geelong, believing finishing eighth means nothing in the midst of the AFL finals. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
'A different cat': Smith backed after fresh controversy A Geelong player has spoken for the first time since last week's incident at training involving star teammate Bailey Smith. AAP · Sep 15, 2025
Home and away chaos banished as four best teams land in AFL preliminary finals Week three of footy finals features past three premiers, as well as a club with all the momentum, belief and history on their side The Guardian - AU · Sep 14, 2025
Heartbreaking end to career confirmed for retiring Hawk Hawthorn veteran Luke Breust won't have a fairytale finish to his AFL career after scans confirmed he suffered a serious knee injury in the VFL. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Gould injury sours Crows' strong win over Hawks Caitlin Gould was taken to hospital for scans after hurting a wrist in the opening stages of Adelaide's impressive AFLW win over Hawthorn. AAP · Sep 14, 2025
Port hold on to beat Demons in powerful AFLW boilover Port Adelaide have held off Melbourne's late charge to win by two points at Alberton, despite a best-afield game from Demons captain Kate Hore. AAP · Sep 13, 2025
Hawks' injury concerns grow as veteran hurts knee Hawthorn triple-premiership star Luke Breust's AFL career could be over after he suffered a potentially serious knee injury while playing at VFL level. AAP · Sep 13, 2025
The moments will matter as Amon braces for Cats test Moments after sinking Adelaide in a semi-final, Hawthorn's Karl Amon was already looking forward to preliminary final grudge match against Geelong. AAP · Sep 13, 2025
Hawks coach has no regrets over meeting Bombers captain Coach Sam Mitchell says he'll continue to use any method he wants to improve Hawthorn after controversy about his meeting with Essendon captain Zach Merrett. AAP · Sep 12, 2025
AAP · Sep 12, 2025 'We won't ever know': Crows coach on banned star Coach Matthew Nicks admits Adelaide failed to handle the finals and says the on-field impact of Izak Rankine's ban will never be known.
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Gunston stars as Hawks stun Crows in semi-final Hawthorn, with Jack Gunston kicking five goals, have trounced Adelaide by 34 points in the first AFL semi-final.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2025 Adelaide’s chance to break streak of sadness is at hand in this year’s AFL finals Winning a premiership would not heal the hurt felt after the death of Phil Walsh 10 years ago but it would mean something to some
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Lions make big ruck call, Lewis back for Hawks Sam Day has been squeezed out of Brisbane's side for Saturday's QClash semi-final after the Lions opted to recall Oscar McInerney.
AAP · Sep 11, 2025 Crows not rolling the dice with Rachele return: coach Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says brilliant forward Josh Rachele will return from a 10-week absence due to a knee injury in the semi-final against Hawthorn.
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 The 'complex' captaincy call that Bombers must make One Essendon great can't see Zach Merrett continuing as captain after his meeting with Hawthorn, while the Bombers concede they face a difficult situation.
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 'I love it': Hawks goalsneak lauds Dad's footy passion A father-son combination dominated on the field and then in the rooms afterwards when Hawthorn beat GWS in last weekend's elimination final.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2025 ‘How much damage can we do?’ Adelaide expect to bounce back hard in AFL semi-final After a horror first finals match since 2017 that puts them at risk of ignominy, Darcy Fogarty says the Crows have the belief to respond strongly
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 'Open arms': Hawks prepare for feisty airport reception Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell is confident the Hawks will cope with the reception they will face both on and off the field in Adelaide.
AAP · Sep 10, 2025 'We won't trade Zach Merrett': Bombers stand firm Essendon coach Brad Scott says he won't be stripping Zach Merrett of the captaincy despite the star midfielder exploring a move away from the club.
AAP · Sep 9, 2025 Time to recognise Ginnivan's on-field smarts: teammate As Jack Ginnivan prepares to return to an expected hostile atmosphere in Adelaide, Karl Amon says his teammate's on-field smarts deserve more attention.