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Bulldogs' young pups storm past Tigers in AFLW

Bulldogs' young pups storm past Tigers in AFLW

The Western Bulldogs have fought past Richmond to claim an impressive 21-point win and strike a blow to the Tigers' AFLW finals hopes.

Banned Rankine heads overseas as Crows eye AFL flag

Banned Rankine heads overseas as Crows eye AFL flag

Banned Rankine heads overseas as Crows eye AFL flag

Banned Rankine heads overseas as Crows eye AFL flag

Izak Rankine has headed to Europe as he serves a four-match ban over his homophobic slur, while his Adelaide teammates focus on their AFL flag tilt.

Dean Cox backs one-win Eagles to come good again

Dean Cox backs one-win Eagles to come good again

Dean Cox backs one-win Eagles to come good again

Dean Cox backs one-win Eagles to come good again

West Coast have just endured a one-win season for the first time in the club's proud history, but there is optimism the worst is behind them.

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Slow-starting Swans cop big spray in win over Eagles

Slow-starting Swans cop big spray in win over Eagles

Sydney have unleashed a six-goal third-quarter blitz to overcome a half-time deficit and ensure Dean Cox's homecoming was a happy one.

McDonagh the hero as Hawks survive Blues scare

McDonagh the hero as Hawks survive Blues scare

Fired by a late goal from Aine McDonagh, Hawthorn have survived a late scare to pip Carlton in a low-scoring arm wrestle.

Healthy Geelong roll into another finals series

Healthy Geelong roll into another finals series

Geelong have cruised past rebuilding Richmond for the second time in eight weeks, triumphing by 39 points to lock up a top-two finish ahead of the finals.

Molloy magic: AFLW star produces record-equalling haul

Molloy magic: AFLW star produces record-equalling haul

Sydney star Chloe Molloy has equalled a goalkicking AFLW record to help fire the Swans to a monster 82-point win over Gold Coast.

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Hodder stars as Lions bounce back to smash Dockers

Hodder stars as Lions bounce back to smash Dockers

Hodder stars as Lions bounce back to smash Dockers

Hodder stars as Lions bounce back to smash Dockers

Brisbane have responded to their shock opening-round AFLW loss - thrashing Fremantle by 70 points away from home.

'Hope for the best': star's injury sours Dees' AFLW win

'Hope for the best': star's injury sours Dees' AFLW win

'Hope for the best': star's injury sours Dees' AFLW win

'Hope for the best': star's injury sours Dees' AFLW win

Melbourne's all-Australian midfielder Olivia Purcell was forced from the game with a knee injury in their 74-point demolition of St Kilda.

Crows secure AFL minor premiership after Rankine furore

Crows secure AFL minor premiership after Rankine furore

Crows secure AFL minor premiership after Rankine furore

Crows secure AFL minor premiership after Rankine furore

Adelaide have claimed their first minor premiership in eight years despite the Izak Rankine homophobic slur furore threatening to derail their flag bid.

Magpies claim first AFLW win in nearly a year

Magpies claim first AFLW win in nearly a year

Magpies claim first AFLW win in nearly a year

Magpies claim first AFLW win in nearly a year

Collingwood, who collected the wooden spoon in the 2024 AFLW season, have dug deep to defeat GWS and record their first win in nearly a year.

'A final in itself': Season at stake for Dogs, Dockers

'A final in itself': Season at stake for Dogs, Dockers

'A final in itself': Season at stake for Dogs, Dockers

'A final in itself': Season at stake for Dogs, Dockers

Despite having 14 wins apiece, the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle appear to be playing for a top-eight berth when they clash on Sunday at Marvel Stadium.

'Where we want to be': Lions ready for premiership test

'Where we want to be': Lions ready for premiership test

'Where we want to be': Lions ready for premiership test

'Where we want to be': Lions ready for premiership test

Brisbane and Hawthorn meet in a high-stakes clash at the Gabba, with a top-four spot the prize for the winner as both eye a shot at the AFL premiership.

Giants to heed Blues lesson in finals-shaping clash

Giants to heed Blues lesson in finals-shaping clash

Giants to heed Blues lesson in finals-shaping clash

Giants to heed Blues lesson in finals-shaping clash

If GWS need a reminder on how easily St Kilda can upset the finals order in the last week of the regular season, the Giants only need to rewind back a year.

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'Learn how to win': Gawn outlines Dees' summer focus

Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the simple fact facing his team over the off-season is that they need to learn how to win again after a dismal 2025 campaign.

'How can I walk away from Port?': Hinkley's lament

Port Adelaide greats Ken Hinkley and Travis Boak are pondering their futures after farewelling their beloved AFL club.

Pies give Howe 'sneaky' AFL final chance ahead of scans

Key defender Jeremy Howe has found himself under yet another injury cloud, the big concern for Collingwood as they head with confidence into the AFL finals.

'Made of something special': Hardwick hails his Suns

Coach Damien Hardwick believes Gold Coast deserve to reach the finals, but says nothing is given ahead of their looming do-or-die clash.

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Howe injury fears as Magpies reignite AFL flag hopes

Collingwood have survived a huge scare from Melbourne but have fresh injury concerns to three key players, including Jeremy Howe, ahead of the AFL finals.

Gold Coast's finals chances in limbo after shock loss

Port Adelaide have upset Gold Coast by four points to leave the Suns' hopes of a maiden finals appearance hanging in the balance.

'Excited and optimistic': young gun to know finals fate

Hawthorn utility Josh Weddle, one of their best players this season until his back injury, will soon learn whether he will return for the finals.

Freo's unlikely spy kicked out of Bulldogs training

Fremantle's 206cm ruck coach Sam Naismith has been kicked out of Western Bulldogs HQ after he and a companion were seen spying at training.

Cats coach 'doubly surprised' by tribunal call

Geelong coach Chris Scott was surprised to learn the Cats could have challenged the "medium" grading of Shannon Neale's suspension for a high bump.

'He's not the victim': Crows coach on banned star

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says star player Izak Rankine isn't the victim after being suspended for four games by the AFL for a homophobic slur.

'Not the end of the world': Giants confident on Hogan

A positive meeting with a surgeon has left GWS coach Adam Kingsley confident injured star forward Jesse Hogan will return for finals.

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