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'Nervous' Neale makes ultimate impact as super sub

'Nervous' Neale makes ultimate impact as super sub

From season-over three weeks ago, Brisbane superstar Lachie Neale made the ultimate impact as the Lions' sub in their second straight AFL grand final triumph.

Dangerfield not making excuses for Cats' GF loss

Dangerfield not making excuses for Cats' GF loss

Dangerfield not making excuses for Cats' GF loss

Dangerfield not making excuses for Cats' GF loss

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield was blanketed by Brandon Starcevich in the AFL grand final but is adamant his fitness didn't play a role.

Where there's a Will there's two Norm Smith Medals

Where there's a Will there's two Norm Smith Medals

Where there's a Will there's two Norm Smith Medals

Where there's a Will there's two Norm Smith Medals

Star Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft is only the third player to win back-to-back North Smith Medals as best afield in the AFL grand final.

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Matter of pride as Lion kings roar to another AFL flag

Matter of pride as Lion kings roar to another AFL flag

Charlie Cameron and Will Ashcroft starred as the Brisbane Lions finished full of running in the grand final against Geelong to claim a second successive flag.

Stars align as duo bring up maiden centuries in AFLW

Stars align as duo bring up maiden centuries in AFLW

Set to become the first AFLW players to play 100 games, Adelaide's Ebony Marinoff says it's fitting to achieve the feat with Brisbane star Ally Anderson.

Cats weapon tight-lipped as key grand final call looms

Cats weapon tight-lipped as key grand final call looms

Geelong utility Mark Blicavs could be used in a number of roles in the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions, with Harris Andrews one possible opponent.

Blackburn's Bulldogs bite as Magpies captain hurts knee

Blackburn's Bulldogs bite as Magpies captain hurts knee

Ellie Blackburn has rediscovered her best to help the Western Bulldogs snap a dismal losing streak as Collingwood's Ruby Schleicher suffered a knee injury.

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Brave Blues defy odds to down Freo in AFLW thriller

Brave Blues defy odds to down Freo in AFLW thriller

Brave Blues defy odds to down Freo in AFLW thriller

Brave Blues defy odds to down Freo in AFLW thriller

Carlton have improved their record to 5-2 after kicking two final-quarter goals against a strong breeze to seal a crucial AFLW victory over Fremantle.

Roos overcome shock start to keep AFLW streak alive

Roos overcome shock start to keep AFLW streak alive

Roos overcome shock start to keep AFLW streak alive

Roos overcome shock start to keep AFLW streak alive

Essendon remarkably kept North Melbourne scoreless in the opening quarter at Windy Hill, but the reigning AFLW premiers recovered to claim victory.

Feline good: Lions and Cats fans turn out to AFL parade

Feline good: Lions and Cats fans turn out to AFL parade

Feline good: Lions and Cats fans turn out to AFL parade

Feline good: Lions and Cats fans turn out to AFL parade

Diehard fans have turned out to show their support to their footy heroes ahead of the AFL grand final, with many confident their teams can get it done.

Dangerfield heroics excite reliable Lion for GF clash

Dangerfield heroics excite reliable Lion for GF clash

Dangerfield heroics excite reliable Lion for GF clash

Dangerfield heroics excite reliable Lion for GF clash

Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley looms as the man to take on Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield on grand-final day and he relishes the challenge ahead.

Lions would be 'mad' not to pick Neale in grand final

Lions would be 'mad' not to pick Neale in grand final

Lions would be 'mad' not to pick Neale in grand final

Lions would be 'mad' not to pick Neale in grand final

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions would have been "mad" not to pick Lachie Neale for the grand final after his speedy recovery from a calf injury.

Age not a barrier for AFL grand-final veterans

Age not a barrier for AFL grand-final veterans

Age not a barrier for AFL grand-final veterans

Age not a barrier for AFL grand-final veterans

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield and Brisbane's Dayne Zorko are in their mid-30s but are among the key players in Saturday's AFL grand final.

Livewire Lohmann finds roar as leader of Lions' cubs

Livewire Lohmann finds roar as leader of Lions' cubs

Livewire Lohmann finds roar as leader of Lions' cubs

Livewire Lohmann finds roar as leader of Lions' cubs

Darcy Wilmot, who has played 82 consecutive games since debuting in the 2023 AFL finals series, is pumped that Kai Lohmann's got his strut back.

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Comeback Hawks pip Cats to boost top-four hopes

Kristy Stratton has kicked the match-winning goal to launch Hawthorn to a comeback win in Geelong, with Aine McDonagh also influential.

Measles clusters pose outbreak risk in grand final trek

As Brisbane Lions fans flock to the MCG, epidemiologists sound the alarm after multiple clusters of measles cases across Queensland.

'Part of your DNA': Snoop taking grand final seriously

Snoop Dogg has strutted into the MCG for his official appearance ahead of a fascinating, somewhat controversial, AFL grand-final entertainment set.

Fitness guru quits Crows to join Italian soccer giants

World-renowned fitness guru Darren Burgess is departing AFL club Adelaide to join Italian soccer powerhouse Juventus.

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Fagan's journey from gravel-ground gory to MCG glory

Chris Fagan has gone from a gravel ground in a small Tasmanian town to MCG glory and an unprecedented AFL coaching feat.

'That next guy': Cats forward out to build on legacy

Ablett, Mooney, Hawkins, Cameron ... Neale? Geelong's latest focal point is determined to add his name to the list of legendary key forwards at Kardinia Park.

Career revived, Cat still carries weight into decider

Jack Martin considered retirement when injuries took hold last year and still battles nagging doubts, despite reviving his career with Geelong this season.

Brisbane ready for Cats fans to 'come at' feisty Lion

Brisbane firestarter Cam Rayner played the villain last time the Lions faced Geelong and he'll be ready for more attention from Cats fans in the grand final.

'I was ready': Goodwin reflects on Demons sacking

As he prepares to start a new role at Sydney, Simon Goodwin has used the two months since his sacking as Melbourne coach productively.

Cripps talks up quick rebound from Blues' tough season

Despite dropping out of the top eight, Carlton captain Patrick Cripps says he feels more confident than this time last year.

Lions back Neale to make right call in race to reach GF

All eyes are on Lachie Neale’s bid to make a remarkable grand-final return from injury and his teammates will back him to make the right call.

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