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'Full of belief': Swans out to silence finals critics

'Full of belief': Swans out to silence finals critics

A home preliminary final is up for grabs, with embattled Sydney and reigning premiers Brisbane facing different sorts of pressure.

Cats expect star midfielder to be better for finals run

Cats expect star midfielder to be better for finals run

Cats expect star midfielder to be better for finals run

Cats expect star midfielder to be better for finals run

Geelong are confident star Max Holmes will be better placed for their AFL semi-final against Fremantle after getting through his injury return against Carlton.

Fraser determined that Blues' rally is just the start

Fraser determined that Blues' rally is just the start

Fraser determined that Blues' rally is just the start

Fraser determined that Blues' rally is just the start

Carlton coach Josh Fraser says they must be aware that their stunning end to this season does not guarantee anything next year.

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Clinical Cats click into gear to burst Blues' bubble

Clinical Cats click into gear to burst Blues' bubble

Geelong have ended Carlton's fairytale run in the second half of this season, surviving an early scare to win their AFL elimination final by 33 points.

Mannagh from heaven as Cat's midfield switch works

Mannagh from heaven as Cat's midfield switch works

Shaun Mannagh, moved into the midfield this season, starred as Geelong survived the early challenge from Carlton in the elimination final.

Danihers' 'tough' milestone minus AFL great dad Neale

Danihers' 'tough' milestone minus AFL great dad Neale

Father's Day will hold mixed emotions for the Daniher family this year, as the footy family marks their first September without patriarch Neale.

Dockers told to keep calm and control their own destiny

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.

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Swans 'separate person from problem' amid finals crisis

Swans 'separate person from problem' amid finals crisis

Swans 'separate person from problem' amid finals crisis

Swans 'separate person from problem' amid finals crisis

As Sydney juggle a club crisis and a finals campaign, midfielder James Rowbottom says he has to “separate the person from the problem” to support teammates.

Butters adds 'weight' to fellow star's call on future

Butters adds 'weight' to fellow star's call on future

Butters adds 'weight' to fellow star's call on future

Butters adds 'weight' to fellow star's call on future

Toby Greene says he's called Zak Butters to discuss AFL free agency options available to the star pair, as the GWS great "wrestles" with his playing future.

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

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

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

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.

Goal-kicking AFLW theatre tackles state of the nation

Goal-kicking AFLW theatre tackles state of the nation

Goal-kicking AFLW theatre tackles state of the nation

Goal-kicking AFLW theatre tackles state of the nation

Playwright Suzie Miller describes Strong is the New Pretty as her state-of-the-nation play, told through the story of the AFL women's league.

'Fire in the belly': Crows seek finals redemption

'Fire in the belly': Crows seek finals redemption

'Fire in the belly': Crows seek finals redemption

'Fire in the belly': Crows seek finals redemption

Adelaide's players are seeking some redemption for last year's finals flop when they host the Western Bulldogs in an elimination final.

Cats, Blues ponder tagging calls for elimination final

Cats, Blues ponder tagging calls for elimination final

Cats, Blues ponder tagging calls for elimination final

Cats, Blues ponder tagging calls for elimination final

There will be plenty of intrigue over which Carlton star Geelong tagger Oisin Mullin will attempt to limit in a blockbuster AFL elimination final.

Relentless Hawks embrace pressure in AFL finals stunner

Relentless Hawks embrace pressure in AFL finals stunner

Relentless Hawks embrace pressure in AFL finals stunner

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.

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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.

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.

AFL flag coach to 'have a good think' about North job

Adam Simpson and John Longmire want the dust to settle before they make a call on whether they are keen to succeed Alastair Clarkson as North Melbourne coach.

Cats drop key defender, Lions welcome back McCluggage

Geelong have pulled a selection surprise by axing a reliable key defender, but star midfielder Max Holmes is back to tackle the Blues.

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Dashing Cat ready for unfamiliar do-or-die Blues final

Elimination finals are unfamiliar territory for Geelong and defender Lawson Humphries, but the Cats are ready to beat Carlton and launch their premiership tilt.

Strange, special: Blues celebrate new cult figure

Carlton's weird and wonderful defender Harry Dean has taken the AFL by storm and is playing a key role in the Blues' success under Josh Fraser.

No shift on Swans suspension amid police investigation

Sydney coach Dean Cox says player suspensions won't change after Victoria Police provided an update on an investigation into sexual assault allegations.

Why the Bulldogs will back themselves in a close final

With eight wins by 10 points or less this season, Western Bulldogs forward Aaron Naughton has lifted the lid on how they keep getting it done in tight games.

Shocked Fagan calls out 'unfair' Clarkson assessment

Chris Fagan hopes Alastair Clarkson was given a chance to act on feedback given to him by North Melbourne before the four-time premiership coach's brutal axing.

Flagmantle frenzy grows as Dockers brace for Hawks

Fremantle are a perfect 12-0 at home this season, with their fervent fanbase and Wharfie Time crowd activation proving to be big weapons.

What Roos want from next coach after sacking Clarkson

North Melbourne didn't feel Alastair Clarkson could keep up with the modern game and, after brutally sacking their coach, want his successor to show they can.

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