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Fans' chants show faith restored in bulked-up Hipwood

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.

Premiership coach rules himself out of Kangaroos job

Premiership coach rules himself out of Kangaroos job

Premiership coach rules himself out of Kangaroos job

Premiership coach rules himself out of Kangaroos job

The search for a new North Melbourne head coach to replace Alastair Clarkson continues with Adam Simpson ruling himself out of the running.

GWS captain finally makes big call on his future

GWS captain finally makes big call on his future

GWS captain finally makes big call on his future

GWS captain finally makes big call on his future

GWS skipper Toby Greene is leaving the Giants after 15 seasons at the club, electing to move back to Victoria for family reasons.

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The special one: why Longmuir is on the cusp of history

The special one: why Longmuir is on the cusp of history

Justin Longmuir's playing days ended at age 26, setting the platform for a coach who has confounded critics while reshaping Fremantle's quest for a maiden flag.

AFL footy boss defends controversial Cats non-goal

AFL footy boss defends controversial Cats non-goal

AFL football operations boss Greg Swann said the right process was followed when Ollie Dempsey's spectacular shot at goal was controversially ruled a behind.

Tight fit for forward-thinking Swans in Dockers duel

Tight fit for forward-thinking Swans in Dockers duel

Sydney are weighing up rolling the dice on tinkering with their attack for a preliminary final against Fremantle, with Joel Amartey back in the frame.

Hawks' 'pawn' out to checkmate Lions in AFL final

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.

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Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems

Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems

Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems

Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems

Fremantle have mashed together a Bombers discard and a series of speculative picks to create one of the most feared attacks in the competition.

Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate

Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate

Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate

Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate

Brennan Cox has been cleared to make his return from a calf injury this week, but he won't be lining up for Fremantle in Friday night's AFL preliminary final.

'Reality check' set Freo back on right path: Brayshaw

'Reality check' set Freo back on right path: Brayshaw

'Reality check' set Freo back on right path: Brayshaw

'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.

Lions' belief lifted 'embarrassed' forwards off canvas

Lions' belief lifted 'embarrassed' forwards off canvas

Lions' belief lifted 'embarrassed' forwards off canvas

Lions' belief lifted 'embarrassed' forwards off canvas

Brisbane's small forwards responded to being put under a fierce blowtorch and are flying again heading into an AFL preliminary final with Hawthorn.

No.5 AFL draft pick among five Essendon delistings

No.5 AFL draft pick among five Essendon delistings

No.5 AFL draft pick among five Essendon delistings

No.5 AFL draft pick among five Essendon delistings

Five Essendon players have been delisted as the Bombers try to recover from a season where they finished bottom with only two wins.

How unlucky Docker can keep himself in grand final mix

How unlucky Docker can keep himself in grand final mix

How unlucky Docker can keep himself in grand final mix

How unlucky Docker can keep himself in grand final mix

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy has been restricted to just seven senior games in 2026, and he'll need a lot to go his way to end the year with an AFL flag.

No stadium, no problems as Devils look to build roster

No stadium, no problems as Devils look to build roster

No stadium, no problems as Devils look to build roster

No stadium, no problems as Devils look to build roster

The Tasmania Devils chief executive has played down concerns that a contentious stadium will impact the club's ability to attract star AFL talent.

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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.

'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.

'Prove myself': Swans recruit in finals family affair

Sydney recruit Jai Serong has already done his homework on Fremantle ahead of a blockbuster preliminary finals clash, thanks to help from his older brother.

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.

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No superpowers needed as Swans aim to take down Dockers

Far from being torpedoed, Sydney will be aiming to buck the odds yet again when they take on Fremantle in Friday night's preliminary final at the SCG.

'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.

Port defender to miss a quarter of AFLW season for bump

Demons star Eliza McNamara has undergone surgery for a fractured jaw after copping a brutal bump from Port Adelaide's Ella Heads, leading to a suspension.

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.

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.

Swans captaincy 'privilege, but bittersweet' for Rampe

Dane Rampe will stand in for injured Sydney captain Callum Mills on the finals stage again as the Swans veteran weighs up his AFL future beyond September.

'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.

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