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Swans aim to gatecrash Blues' AFL finals party

Swans aim to gatecrash Blues' AFL finals party

Sydney are planning to ruin Carlton's elimination final party as long-suffering Blues fans are revel in their side's first AFL finals appearance in a decade.

Magpies hold off Demons to win dramatic finals opener

Magpies hold off Demons to win dramatic finals opener

Magpies hold off Demons to win dramatic finals opener

Magpies hold off Demons to win dramatic finals opener

Collingwood are through to a preliminary final after surviving a late charge from Melbourne to win their qualifying final at the MCG by seven points.

Magpie Maynard plays down smother that KO'd Brayshaw

Magpie Maynard plays down smother that KO'd Brayshaw

Magpie Maynard plays down smother that KO'd Brayshaw

Magpie Maynard plays down smother that KO'd Brayshaw

Collingwood's Brayden Maynard insists the attempted smother that knocked out Melbourne's Angus Brayshaw in their AFL qualifying final was a "footy act".

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Saints rule out Howard for Giants elimination final

Saints rule out Howard for Giants elimination final

St Kilda coach Ross Lyon says GWS maybe deserve to go into Saturday's elimination final as favourites, but his team have had their backs to the wall all season.

GWS name Sam Taylor, but final green light still awaits

GWS name Sam Taylor, but final green light still awaits

GWS defender Sam Taylor and St Kilda forward Max King headline the big ins for Saturday's elimination final at the MCG.

Tough times set up Carlton's AFL finals campaign

Tough times set up Carlton's AFL finals campaign

Carlton have been on a rollercoaster throughout the AFL season and Michael Voss believes it has steeled his players for the elimination final against Sydney.

Swans' versatile backs set for tall Carlton task

Swans' versatile backs set for tall Carlton task

Sydney's versatile defence has been crucial in the climb into the top eight but faces a huge test against Carlton's key forwards in their AFL elimination final.

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Port defender McKenzie proves fitness for final

Port defender McKenzie proves fitness for final

Port defender McKenzie proves fitness for final

Port defender McKenzie proves fitness for final

Port Adelaide's Trent McKenzie has proven his fitness as the Power axe stalwart Travis Boak from their starting team to meet Brisbane in a qualifying final.

Suns forward Kalinda Howarth suffers ACL tear

Suns forward Kalinda Howarth suffers ACL tear

Suns forward Kalinda Howarth suffers ACL tear

Suns forward Kalinda Howarth suffers ACL tear

Gold Coast forward Kalinda Howarth has torn her anterior cruciate ligament during a training mishap, ruling her out for the rest of the season.

Giants forward Toby Bedford overturns one-match ban

Giants forward Toby Bedford overturns one-match ban

Giants forward Toby Bedford overturns one-match ban

Giants forward Toby Bedford overturns one-match ban

GWS forward Toby Bedford was all smiles after being given the green light by the AFL Appeals Board to play in Saturday's elimination final against St Kilda.

Cameron rattled no longer as finals, milestone collide

Cameron rattled no longer as finals, milestone collide

Cameron rattled no longer as finals, milestone collide

Cameron rattled no longer as finals, milestone collide

Brisbane's All-Australian small forward Charlie Cameron has overcome the mental demons of a mid-season collision to enter another AFL finals campaign on-song.

Demons ready for 'big stage' after 2022 finals failure

Demons ready for 'big stage' after 2022 finals failure

Demons ready for 'big stage' after 2022 finals failure

Demons ready for 'big stage' after 2022 finals failure

Humbled by a straight-sets exit from the finals at the MCG last year, Melbourne feel ready for their qualifying final showdown against Collingwood.

Demons confirm Tom McDonald's long-awaited return

Demons confirm Tom McDonald's long-awaited return

Demons confirm Tom McDonald's long-awaited return

Demons confirm Tom McDonald's long-awaited return

Premiership forward Tom McDonald will return for Melbourne's qualifying final against Collingwood after missing more than three months with an ankle injury.

Demons have 'no issue' with Brodie Grundy meeting Port

Demons have 'no issue' with Brodie Grundy meeting Port

Demons have 'no issue' with Brodie Grundy meeting Port

Demons have 'no issue' with Brodie Grundy meeting Port

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has not spoken with Brodie Grundy about the player's Port Adelaide meeting but is comfortable with the ruck exploring his future.

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'Lack of consultation' before Tas stadium announcement

A parliamentary committee has found the Tasmanian government did not consult with key stakeholders before announcing the site for a proposed stadium.

Steeled Collingwood primed for AFL premiership tilt

Collingwood believe they are fully prepared and have the work behind them to better last year's golden run and become AFL premiers in 2023.

Defence key for Lions on their own Redeem Team mission

A documentary detailing the United States' Olympic basketball team of 2008 has helped inspire the Brisbane Lions' improved team defence this AFL season.

SCG win shows how far Sparrow, Demons have come

Melbourne onballer Tom Sparrow says they head into Thursday qualifying final against Collingwood confident that the way they play stacks up in big games.

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Crows re-sign free agent Matt Crouch until 2025

Adelaide midfielder Matt Crouch has turned his back on free agency to re-sign with the Crows until the end of 2025.

Why not us? GWS aim to cause AFL finals chaos

Greater Western Sydney have bucked the odds to reach this year's finals series, but they're not planning to simply make up the numbers in September.

Giants to challenge Bedford ban at AFL appeals board

GWS will head to the AFL appeals board in a bid to overturn the tribunal's decision to uphold Toby Bedford's one-match rough conduct ban.

Swans put grand final loss to bed ahead of Blues clash

Sydney are looking forward to starting a new AFL finals story against Carlton, shaking off the ghosts from last year's 81-point grand final loss to Geelong.

Magpies to swoop on Gawn with dual rucks Cox, Cameron

Craig McRae has locked in big men Darcy Cameron and Mason Cox to play in Collingwood's qualifying final against Melbourne at the MCG.

Neale's added motivation boosts Lions' AFL flag hunt

Lachie Neale's omission from this season's All-Australian team could play into the Brisbane Lions' hands in their qualifying final against Port Adelaide.

Ross Lyon's hard edge key to Saints' success in 2023

St Kilda players have dispelled the myth about coach Ross Lyon's so-called "cuddly" new persona, declaring the AFL taskmaster as tough as ever this season.

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