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Lions break Hawk hearts to set up shot at AFL hat-trick

Lions break Hawk hearts to set up shot at AFL hat-trick

Brisbane will play Fremantle in next Saturday's AFL grand final after a controversial free kick was pivotal in their epic preliminary final win over Hawthorn.

Hugh is McClutch with match-winning goal for Lions

Hugh is McClutch with match-winning goal for Lions

Hugh is McClutch with match-winning goal for Lions

Hugh is McClutch with match-winning goal for Lions

After battling with injuries this season, Brisbane midfielder Hugh McCluggage produced when it counted in the epic preliminary final against Hawthorn.

Neale stars in Lions' prelim win after early collision

Neale stars in Lions' prelim win after early collision

Neale stars in Lions' prelim win after early collision

Neale stars in Lions' prelim win after early collision

Brisbane star Lachie Neale has played a significant role in the Lions' classic AFL preliminary final win over Hawthorn after being felled at the opening bounce.

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Swans move clear in AFLW top four, Bulldogs snare win

Swans move clear in AFLW top four, Bulldogs snare win

Sydney have recorded the fifth victory of their AFLW campaign, while the Western Bulldogs moved into the top eight with a win over Fremantle.

Longmuir repays Freo faith with grand final appearance

Longmuir repays Freo faith with grand final appearance

Justin Longmuir has steered Fremantle into the club's second grand final, riding the coaching rollercoaster under an intense spotlight throughout his tenure.

Demons claim top spot, Geelong forward scores screamer

Demons claim top spot, Geelong forward scores screamer

Melbourne have kept their perfect start to the AFLW season intact, while Geelong stormed home to claim their fifth straight victory.

Flag-winning trio key in Dockers' grand final prep

Flag-winning trio key in Dockers' grand final prep

Only three players in Justin Longmuir's Fremantle have prior premiership experience, and they will be crucial in the Dockers' grand final preparation.

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Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

Wharfies make way to the MCG, whatever the price

Airlines are being accused of "un-Australian price gouging" of Fremantle Dockers fans looking to reach this year's AFL grand final.

Lions star rediscovers best after backing of Fagan

Lions star rediscovers best after backing of Fagan

Lions star rediscovers best after backing of Fagan

Lions star rediscovers best after backing of Fagan

After the toughest season of his glittering career, Brisbane co-captain Hugh McCluggage has returned to form and is eyeing a historic premiership three-peat.

Swans should be proud despite finals heartbreak: coach

Swans should be proud despite finals heartbreak: coach

Swans should be proud despite finals heartbreak: coach

Swans should be proud despite finals heartbreak: coach

Saying he has learned a "hell of a lot" in his first finals campaign as Sydney coach, Dean Cox has expressed pride in his side amid the club's crisis.

Dockers' sizzling surge seals spot in AFL grand final

Dockers' sizzling surge seals spot in AFL grand final

Dockers' sizzling surge seals spot in AFL grand final

Dockers' sizzling surge seals spot in AFL grand final

Fremantle will meet either Hawthorn or Brisbane in the AFL grand final as they chase a maiden premiership after coming from behind to beat Sydney.

'We will be immortals': Dockers eye off history

'We will be immortals': Dockers eye off history

'We will be immortals': Dockers eye off history

'We will be immortals': Dockers eye off history

Fremantle will feature in just the second grand final of the club's history after coming from behind to defeat Sydney by 12 points at the SCG.

Young plays down 'fluke' game-turning goal for Dockers

Young plays down 'fluke' game-turning goal for Dockers

Young plays down 'fluke' game-turning goal for Dockers

Young plays down 'fluke' game-turning goal for Dockers

Hayden Young says he wasn't confident of nailing his after-the-siren set shot against Sydney but was glad it went in after copping a mouthful from Swans fans.

Hawks hang tough to end Kangaroos' record AFLW streak

Hawks hang tough to end Kangaroos' record AFLW streak

Hawks hang tough to end Kangaroos' record AFLW streak

Hawks hang tough to end Kangaroos' record AFLW streak

Hawthorn have ended North Melbourne's record 32-game winning streak, upsetting the two-time defending AFLW premiers by seven points in Cairns.

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Lions star addresses motivation of potential three-peat

Just two wins away from a third straight AFL premiership, Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is adamant the chance to pull off a three-peat has yet to be discussed.

Essendon ex-caretaker coach makes call on future

Essendon coach Mark McVeigh wanted Dean Solomon on his coaching staff and the former caretaker has made a call on his future.

Swans keep the faith amid turmoil as Dockers test looms

Driving Sydney's push for a grand final spot, veteran Jake Lloyd believes the Swans can't be reduced to a few individuals who “made the wrong choices”.

The 'wake-up call' that helped Hawks prep for prelim

Thrashed by Brisbane last month, Hawthorn have surged into a home preliminary final and will be out to right some wrongs when they host the Lions at the MCG.

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'Backing him in': Swans make selection call for finals

Sydney winger Justin McInerney and forward Joel Amartey are fit again, but coach Dean Cox will gamble on only one for their finals clash against Fremantle.

Fans' chants show faith restored in bulked-up Hipwood

Aware of the criticism the Lions stalwart has copped, Chris Fagan was moved by the crowd chanting Eric Hipwood's name during their finals defeat of Adelaide.

Premiership coach rules himself out of Kangaroos job

The search for a new North Melbourne head coach to replace Alastair Clarkson continues with Adam Simpson ruling himself out of the running.

GWS captain finally makes big call on his future

GWS skipper Toby Greene is leaving the Giants after 15 seasons at the club, electing to move back to Victoria for family reasons.

The special one: why Longmuir is on the cusp of history

Justin Longmuir's playing days ended at age 26, setting the platform for a coach who has confounded critics while reshaping Fremantle's quest for a maiden flag.

AFL footy boss defends controversial Cats non-goal

AFL football operations boss Greg Swann said the right process was followed when Ollie Dempsey's spectacular shot at goal was controversially ruled a behind.

Tight fit for forward-thinking Swans in Dockers duel

Sydney are weighing up rolling the dice on tinkering with their attack for a preliminary final against Fremantle, with Joel Amartey back in the frame.

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