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Hawks' 'pawn' out to checkmate Lions in AFL final

Hawks' 'pawn' out to checkmate Lions in AFL final

Harry Morrison loves chess especially when he's a couple of steps ahead of the game and hopes Hawthorn can do the same in Saturday's AFL preliminary final.

Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems

Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems

Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems

Steals of the century: how Freo's misfits became gems

Fremantle have mashed together a Bombers discard and a series of speculative picks to create one of the most feared attacks in the competition.

Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate

Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate

Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate

Dockers defender Cox finds out his prelim final fate

Brennan Cox has been cleared to make his return from a calf injury this week, but he won't be lining up for Fremantle in Friday night's AFL preliminary final.

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'Reality check' set Freo back on right path: Brayshaw

'Reality check' set Freo back on right path: Brayshaw

Stunned by Hawthorn in a qualifying final, Fremantle believe they have found their groove again and fancy their chances of toppling Sydney at the SCG.

Lions' belief lifted 'embarrassed' forwards off canvas

Lions' belief lifted 'embarrassed' forwards off canvas

Brisbane's small forwards responded to being put under a fierce blowtorch and are flying again heading into an AFL preliminary final with Hawthorn.

No.5 AFL draft pick among five Essendon delistings

No.5 AFL draft pick among five Essendon delistings

Five Essendon players have been delisted as the Bombers try to recover from a season where they finished bottom with only two wins.

How unlucky Docker can keep himself in grand final mix

How unlucky Docker can keep himself in grand final mix

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy has been restricted to just seven senior games in 2026, and he'll need a lot to go his way to end the year with an AFL flag.

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No stadium, no problems as Devils look to build roster

No stadium, no problems as Devils look to build roster

No stadium, no problems as Devils look to build roster

No stadium, no problems as Devils look to build roster

The Tasmania Devils chief executive has played down concerns that a contentious stadium will impact the club's ability to attract star AFL talent.

We won't get ambushed: Dockers on red alert for Swans

We won't get ambushed: Dockers on red alert for Swans

We won't get ambushed: Dockers on red alert for Swans

We won't get ambushed: Dockers on red alert for Swans

Sydney will be without the "Pullman Five" and Callum Mills for Friday's preliminary final, but Fremantle aren't being lulled into a false sense of security.

'No-brainer': Lions' young gun pens timely new deal

'No-brainer': Lions' young gun pens timely new deal

'No-brainer': Lions' young gun pens timely new deal

'No-brainer': Lions' young gun pens timely new deal

Logan Morris has joined Zac Bailey in committing his playing future to the Brisbane Lions just days out from the AFL preliminary final against Hawthorn.

'Prove myself': Swans recruit in finals family affair

'Prove myself': Swans recruit in finals family affair

'Prove myself': Swans recruit in finals family affair

'Prove myself': Swans recruit in finals family affair

Sydney recruit Jai Serong has already done his homework on Fremantle ahead of a blockbuster preliminary finals clash, thanks to help from his older brother.

Meek revenge plot as Hawks aim to derail Lions dynasty

Meek revenge plot as Hawks aim to derail Lions dynasty

Meek revenge plot as Hawks aim to derail Lions dynasty

Meek revenge plot as Hawks aim to derail Lions dynasty

Hawthorn ruckman Lloyd Meek can't shake the moment when Sam Draper got the better of him and won't rest until he gets one back on his opposite number.

No superpowers needed as Swans aim to take down Dockers

No superpowers needed as Swans aim to take down Dockers

No superpowers needed as Swans aim to take down Dockers

No superpowers needed as Swans aim to take down Dockers

Far from being torpedoed, Sydney will be aiming to buck the odds yet again when they take on Fremantle in Friday night's preliminary final at the SCG.

'Look in the mirror': how Lions loss jarred Hawks

'Look in the mirror': how Lions loss jarred Hawks

'Look in the mirror': how Lions loss jarred Hawks

'Look in the mirror': how Lions loss jarred Hawks

Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe says it was no surprise Brisbane bounced back last weekend to set up their preliminary final this Saturday at the MCG.

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Port defender to miss a quarter of AFLW season for bump

Demons star Eliza McNamara has undergone surgery for a fractured jaw after copping a brutal bump from Port Adelaide's Ella Heads, leading to a suspension.

Hawks skipper's worst injury fears confirmed

Hawthorn have suffered a massive setback in their quest for an AFLW finals berth, losing captain Emily Bates for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Brotherly love on ice as Serongs battle for GF berth

Caleb Serong has spoken about the "strange" feeling of having to face his younger brother in a preliminary final, and he hopes it will be captured by a photo.

Swans captaincy 'privilege, but bittersweet' for Rampe

Dane Rampe will stand in for injured Sydney captain Callum Mills on the finals stage again as the Swans veteran weighs up his AFL future beyond September.

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'Tip of the iceberg': Dawson backed after online abuse

Hawthorn co-captain Jai Newcombe says online abuse of AFL players is much worse than is being reported, with Adelaide's Jordan Dawson the latest to call it out.

'Can we do it?' Lions zero in on rare flag hat-trick

The Brisbane Lions are motivated by the chance to create history as they chase two more wins required to complete a rare AFL premiership 'three-peat'.

Roos survive Blues scare to keep AFLW record alive

North Melbourne's record-breaking winning streak has extended to 32 matches, while Fremantle overcame injury to beat Essendon in Perth.

Demons crush Port, Swans, Richmond win in AFLW

Melbourne have remained unbeaten in the AFLW after five rounds after crushing Port Adelaide by 51 points while Sydney beat GWS and Richmond downed St Kilda.

Rayner fined for staging again, Crows defender banned

Brisbane's Cameron Rayner has been fined for staging for the second time this year, marking the third time in the past 12 months he has been accused of diving.

Crows make decision on tenure of head coach

The Adelaide Crows have made a call on the future of coach Matthew Nicks after the club's exit from the AFL finals.

How Freo spearheads stick tight through thick and thin

Jye Amiss, Pat Voss and Josh Treacy have been a powerful force this season, and the trio didn't let a poor display against Hawthorn hurt their confidence.

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