UNBELIEVABLE: 3 - The Untold Story

Fans' chants show faith restored in bulked-up Hipwood

Aware of the criticism the Lions stalwart has copped, Chris Fagan was moved by the crowd chanting Eric Hipwood's name during their finals defeat of Adelaide.

AAP · Sep 17

The 'wake-up call' that helped Hawks prep for prelim

Thrashed by Brisbane last month, Hawthorn have surged into a home preliminary final and will be out to right some wrongs when they host the Lions at the MCG.

AAP · Sep 17

AFL finals: where the Hawthorn v Brisbane preliminary final will be won and lost

The Hawks meet the modern-day Lions in a final for the first time as they aim to end the back-to-back premiers’ bid for a rare three-peat

The Guardian - AU · Sep 16

We won't get ambushed: Dockers on red alert for Swans

Sydney will be without the "Pullman Five" and Callum Mills for Friday's preliminary final, but Fremantle aren't being lulled into a false sense of security.

AAP · Sep 15

'No-brainer': Lions' young gun pens timely new deal

Logan Morris has joined Zac Bailey in committing his playing future to the Brisbane Lions just days out from the AFL preliminary final against Hawthorn.

AAP · 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

Brotherly love on ice as Serongs battle for GF berth

Caleb Serong has spoken about the "strange" feeling of having to face his younger brother in a preliminary final, and he hopes it will be captured by a photo.

AAP · Sep 14

'Tip of the iceberg': Dawson backed after online abuse

Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe says online abuse of AFL players is much worse than is being reported, with Adelaide's Jordan Dawson the latest to call it out.

AAP · Sep 14