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The ladder's no matter as Hawks look to climb higher

The ladder's no matter as Hawks look to climb higher

Hawthorn have the belief they can continue their September run against Geelong, believing finishing eighth means nothing in the midst of the AFL finals.

'A different cat': Smith backed after fresh controversy

'A different cat': Smith backed after fresh controversy

'A different cat': Smith backed after fresh controversy

'A different cat': Smith backed after fresh controversy

A Geelong player has spoken for the first time since last week's incident at training involving star teammate Bailey Smith.

Man gets lifetime sports ban after Nazi salute charge

Man gets lifetime sports ban after Nazi salute charge

Man gets lifetime sports ban after Nazi salute charge

Man gets lifetime sports ban after Nazi salute charge

A lifetime ban has been slapped on a man after he allegedly performed a Nazi salute before an AFL semi-final clash on the weekend.

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King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons

King wants star midfield duo to kick on with the Demons

New Melbourne coach Steven King believes the Demons can be flag contenders in 2026 and superstars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver are part of his plans.

WA champion tips 'torrid' Origin experience for Big V

WA champion tips 'torrid' Origin experience for Big V

West Coast legend Glen Jakovich expects Western Australia to take the fight to Victoria when State of Origin football returns to the AFL calendar.

No excuses for straight-sets finals exit: Crows captain

No excuses for straight-sets finals exit: Crows captain

Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson is refusing to blame injury, illness and Izak Rankine's ban for the Crows' finals failures.

Magpies star determined to pay back teammates

Magpies star determined to pay back teammates

Collingwood star Jordan De Goey believes he owes his teammates after reaping the rewards of taking a break to get his body right and prime himself for finals.

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'Just lucky it's me': Lion lifts lid on rucking romance

'Just lucky it's me': Lion lifts lid on rucking romance

'Just lucky it's me': Lion lifts lid on rucking romance

'Just lucky it's me': Lion lifts lid on rucking romance

Darcy Fort's timing can't be faulted as he carves a similar path to former Brisbane Lions ruckman Clark Keating and welcomes Oscar McInerney's return.

Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog

Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog

Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog

Dockers reign supreme in wet and wild AFLW derby slog

Fremantle have improved their AFLW western derby record to 8-0 after edging West Coast in atrocious conditions at Fremantle Oval.

Heartbreaking end to career confirmed for retiring Hawk

Heartbreaking end to career confirmed for retiring Hawk

Heartbreaking end to career confirmed for retiring Hawk

Heartbreaking end to career confirmed for retiring Hawk

Hawthorn veteran Luke Breust won't have a fairytale finish to his AFL career after scans confirmed he suffered a serious knee injury in the VFL.

Super North see off Lions for 17th straight AFLW win

Super North see off Lions for 17th straight AFLW win

Super North see off Lions for 17th straight AFLW win

Super North see off Lions for 17th straight AFLW win

North Melbourne have beaten the Brisbane Lions by 29 points in their grand final rematch to claim their 17th straight win, while both teams suffered injuries.

Gould injury sours Crows' strong win over Hawks

Gould injury sours Crows' strong win over Hawks

Gould injury sours Crows' strong win over Hawks

Gould injury sours Crows' strong win over Hawks

Caitlin Gould was taken to hospital for scans after hurting a wrist in the opening stages of Adelaide's impressive AFLW win over Hawthorn.

Resurgent Cats pile more pain on winless Tigers in AFLW

Resurgent Cats pile more pain on winless Tigers in AFLW

Resurgent Cats pile more pain on winless Tigers in AFLW

Resurgent Cats pile more pain on winless Tigers in AFLW

Geelong have piled more pain on winless Richmond, comfortably claiming a 30-point win to claim their second victory of the AFLW season.

Wardlaw shines in Saints' AFLW thrashing of Bombers

Wardlaw shines in Saints' AFLW thrashing of Bombers

Wardlaw shines in Saints' AFLW thrashing of Bombers

Wardlaw shines in Saints' AFLW thrashing of Bombers

Jesse Wardlaw marked her 75th AFLW match in fine style with three goals as St Kilda put Essendon to the sword in a one-sided affair at Windy Hill.

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Lions won't rule out Neale for AFL grand final return

Lachie Neale's season might not be over just yet, with Brisbane hopeful he can make a surprise return if they overcome Collingwood to reach the AFL grand final.

How 'seething' McCluggage put Lions on his back

Hugh McCluggage and his battle-hardened Brisbane teammates have ironed out the kinks ahead of a tasty preliminary final battle with rivals Collingwood.

Suns' narrative flipped but finals taste not enough

Gold Coast's leaders think they've changed the AFL club's narrative despite being left wanting and unsatisfied following their maiden finals campaign.

Lions roar, shrug Suns to book Magpies MCG date

Brisbane's finals pedigree has shone in a 53-point defeat of rivals Gold Coast that put them two wins away from back-to-back AFL premierships.

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Giants overpower Bulldogs to end AFLW drought

Georgia Garnett kicked three crucial goals as GWS posted their first AFLW victory in 378 days by storming past the Western Bulldogs in Canberra.

Port hold on to beat Demons in powerful AFLW boilover

Port Adelaide have held off Melbourne's late charge to win by two points at Alberton, despite a best-afield game from Demons captain Kate Hore.

Blues cruise continues in AFLW rout of Gold Coast Suns

Carlton kicked seven unanswered goals in the second half to power away from Gold Coast and post the third-biggest win in the club's AFLW history.

The moments will matter as Amon braces for Cats test

Moments after sinking Adelaide in a semi-final, Hawthorn's Karl Amon was already looking forward to preliminary final grudge match against Geelong.

'Time's running out': Crows veterans yet to make call

Their bid for a premiership over after a semi-final loss, off-contract Adelaide veterans Taylor Walker and Brodie Smith have yet to make a call on their future

'We won't ever know': Crows coach on banned star

Coach Matthew Nicks admits Adelaide failed to handle the finals and says the on-field impact of Izak Rankine's ban will never be known.

Suns' whisperer Hardwick has little brother primed

Like Leigh Matthews did for a young Brisbane team, Damien Hardwick is doing for the Suns as they arrive at the Gabba for an AFL semi-final with belief.

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