DARK SECRETS: 4 | Vintage Vibes

Point to prove: Dockers star primed for Cats clash

Dockers star Shai Bolton will have the perfect chance to quieten the critics when he lines up in Friday night's clash with Geelong at Optus Stadium.

AAP · Sep 9

Geelong warned: stand in front of Treacy at your peril

Josh Treacy had an off day against Hawthorn last week, but Andrew Brayshaw expects the All-Australian forward to go into overdrive against Geelong.

AAP · Sep 8

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

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 4

Swans have a 'superpower' for finals, says star Lion

Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko won't make the mistake of underestimating an undermanned Sydney side, saying the embattled AFL club has a "superpower" for finals.

AAP · Sep 4

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

No fears: defiant Freo lick their wounds and go again

Fremantle's flag hopes are on thin ice after their loss to Hawthorn, but coach Justin Longmuir says he has no fears about having to do things the hard way.

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