Top Stories Politics Courts General Finance Sport World FactCheck

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Support AAP with a free or paid subscription

Subscribe to AAP News Download our app

Latest news: Australian Rules Football

'Not in a final': Lions bank on defence for three-peat

'Not in a final': Lions bank on defence for three-peat

Ryan Lester, fresh off a fifth-straight one-year contract extension, doesn't expect another goal-fest in the Lions' AFL grand final against the Dockers.

Gallop takes surprise positional switch in stride

Gallop takes surprise positional switch in stride

Gallop takes surprise positional switch in stride

Gallop takes surprise positional switch in stride

Versatile Lion Ty Gallop is preparing for his second AFL grand final, playing a completely different position, in just his 27th game.

No Nicking this one: Daicos claims first Brownlow

No Nicking this one: Daicos claims first Brownlow

No Nicking this one: Daicos claims first Brownlow

No Nicking this one: Daicos claims first Brownlow

Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has won his first Brownlow Medal with a record 47 votes.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Banned Swan falls well short in Brownlow Medal vote

Banned Swan falls well short in Brownlow Medal vote

The AFL avoided the unwanted scenario of one of Sydney's suspended stars winning the Brownlow Medal with Isaac Heeney finishing outside the count's top five.

Glitz and red carpet glamour on AFL's night of nights

Glitz and red carpet glamour on AFL's night of nights

The red carpet has been rolled out ahead of the 2026 Brownlow Medal presentation with AFL stars and their partners turning out in style.

No decision made on banned five's future, say Swans

No decision made on banned five's future, say Swans

Sydney boss Matthew Pavlich says the club hasn't decided if its five exiled players will return after reports of the suspended group's expected reintegration.

Merrett talks up McVeigh amid AFL trade speculation

Merrett talks up McVeigh amid AFL trade speculation

Zach Merrett, Zak Butters and Toby Greene are AFL stars in various stages of working out where they will play next season.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final

The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final

The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final

The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final

The Brisbane Lions are set to use a fresh clause when trying to save dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale from being suspended for the AFL grand final.

Geelong coaching coup as AFL premiership great returns

Geelong coaching coup as AFL premiership great returns

Geelong coaching coup as AFL premiership great returns

Geelong coaching coup as AFL premiership great returns

Corey Enright is departing St Kilda to join the AFL coaching ranks of Geelong, where the former All-Australian defender won three flags across 332 games.

The special letter that continues to inspire Fremantle

The special letter that continues to inspire Fremantle

The special letter that continues to inspire Fremantle

The special letter that continues to inspire Fremantle

Dockers forward Michael Frederick doesn't always light up the stat sheet but is primed to light up the grand-final stage as he attempts to become an immortal.

Why Ashcroft 'narrative' sells Lions brothers short

Why Ashcroft 'narrative' sells Lions brothers short

Why Ashcroft 'narrative' sells Lions brothers short

Why Ashcroft 'narrative' sells Lions brothers short

Levi Ashcroft, hunting a fifth-straight flag of his own, has explained how brother Will thrives on the biggest stage as he hunts some AFL history of his own.

'Blown away': Dockers icon to present premiership cup

'Blown away': Dockers icon to present premiership cup

'Blown away': Dockers icon to present premiership cup

'Blown away': Dockers icon to present premiership cup

Inaugural Fremantle player Shaun McManus will present the AFL premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce if the Dockers are successful in the grand final.

Why Lions goalsneaks won't give Worner sleepless nights

Why Lions goalsneaks won't give Worner sleepless nights

Why Lions goalsneaks won't give Worner sleepless nights

Why Lions goalsneaks won't give Worner sleepless nights

Star Lions goalsneaks Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann loom as game changers in Saturday's grand final, but Karl Worner won't loose any sleep over them.

After Daicos, Brownlow medal history awaits top Dog

After Daicos, Brownlow medal history awaits top Dog

After Daicos, Brownlow medal history awaits top Dog

After Daicos, Brownlow medal history awaits top Dog

While Collingwood's Nick Daicos is the overwhelming favourite to win the Brownlow, another AFL star could share in a slice of medal history.

Factual. Independent. Impartial.

Subscribe to AAP News

Already a member? Sign in here

Crows win after outburst, Eagles collect AFLW victory

Adelaide have claimed a heated victory over Brisbane while Ella Roberts starred for West Coast to help the Eagles pick up their second win of the season.

Neale or no Neale? Tribunal to rule on grand final ban

Brisbane will challenge Lachie Neale's one-match ban at the AFL tribunal in a bid to free the star midfielder to play in the grand final against Fremantle.

Dockers' state-league boost ahead of AFL decider

Fremantle's Brandon Walker and Jaeger O'Meara kept themselves in the AFL grand final mix with strong performances for Peel Thunder in the WAFL season decider.

Suns surge to victory, Tigers survive Giant AFLW scare

Gold Coast have mixed style with substance to entrench themselves inside the AFLW's top eight, while Richmond hung tough to beat a resurgent GWS.

Access five free articles per month

Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in here

AFL bans loom for bottle-throwing Hawthorn fans

Hawthorn fans who threw bottles at umpires after a controversial finals exit face lengthy bans if identified by the AFL and Victoria Police.

Surge mentality: Dockers forwards ready to stand tall

Fremantle forward Isaiah Dudley has outlined his plan to get the most out of key forwards Josh Treacy, Jye Amiss and Patrick Voss in the AFL grand final.

Magpie 'riot' on cards if Daicos denied Brownlow glory

Colingwood superstar Nick Daicos is the raging favourite to claim his first Brownlow Medal as the AFL's best-and-fairest player at Monday night's count.

'Bonkers': Lions, Hawks produce all-time AFL classic

In the midst of his devastation, Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell acknowledged their AFL preliminary final loss to Brisbane was a game for the ages.

Lions lean into experience in three-peat chase

Brisbane are within touching distance of a third-straight premiership and coach Chris Fagan hopes experience holds sway in the grand final against Fremantle.

Hawks to 'sit in anger' after prelim final heartbreak

Hawthorn will sit in the anger and frustration of their AFL preliminary final loss to Brisbane then turn to recruiting and eyeing their 2027 tilt.

Hawks and their fans rage after devastating AFL loss

Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell spoke of mourning after they lost an epic AFL preliminary final, with a controversial umpiring decision pivotal at the end.

Topics

Australia New South Wales Victoria Queensland Australian Rules Football Arts, Culture and Entertainment Western Australia Sport Fashion Sports Awards

No opinion, no spin, no agenda.

Support AAP News

Already a member?
Sign in here