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Lions' 'Mr September' adds to AFL trophy cabinet

Lions' 'Mr September' adds to AFL trophy cabinet

Will Ashcroft has added a Merrett-Murray Medal to his resume, pipping Brisbane Lions warhorse Josh Dunkley for the premiership club's best-and-fairest honour.

Blues beat torrid conditions as Hawks' AFLW woes worsen

Blues beat torrid conditions as Hawks' AFLW woes worsen

Blues beat torrid conditions as Hawks' AFLW woes worsen

Blues beat torrid conditions as Hawks' AFLW woes worsen

Carlton have claimed a gritty victory over a resurgent Hawthorn after a first-quarter burst set the Blues up for a crucial AFLW win.

Happy tears and the '10-year rule' behind Fagan's exit

Happy tears and the '10-year rule' behind Fagan's exit

Happy tears and the '10-year rule' behind Fagan's exit

Happy tears and the '10-year rule' behind Fagan's exit

Three-time AFL premiership coach Chris Fagan, conscious of his message wearing thin, admits he thought about retiring after the Lions' first premiership.

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'Fire in the belly': Big Docker wants to stay

'Fire in the belly': Big Docker wants to stay

Fremantle ruckman Sean Darcy wants to stay at the Dockers, who aren't looking at a former Magpie at this stage as a potential recruit.

'Rusted water' under surfboard bags at dead man's home

'Rusted water' under surfboard bags at dead man's home

A housemate of slain man Jesse Baird was contacted by his alleged murderer after noticing bloody surfboard bags in her courtyard, a jury has been told.

Bombers poised to place pick No.1 bid on Port-tied star

Bombers poised to place pick No.1 bid on Port-tied star

Essendon will bid their prized No.1 pick on Port Adelaide academy prospect Dougie Cochrane, says Power list boss Jason Cripps.

Sheezel makes B&F history as North narrows coach search

Sheezel makes B&F history as North narrows coach search

With North Melbourne's senior coach hunt entering the pointy end, Harry Sheezel has won a third club best and fairest in just his fourth AFL season.

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Former draftee slams AFL over concussion plight

Former draftee slams AFL over concussion plight

Former draftee slams AFL over concussion plight

Former draftee slams AFL over concussion plight

Two years after he had to retire from the AFL without playing a senior game, Aiden O'Driscoll has gone into detail about the effects of his concussion.

Devils' rookies reveal reasons for inking deals

Devils' rookies reveal reasons for inking deals

Devils' rookies reveal reasons for inking deals

Devils' rookies reveal reasons for inking deals

Two of the Tasmania Devils' first batch of AFL signings have spoken about their aspirations and reasons for joining the expansion club.

AFL veteran's move from Lions to Magpies confirmed

AFL veteran's move from Lions to Magpies confirmed

AFL veteran's move from Lions to Magpies confirmed

AFL veteran's move from Lions to Magpies confirmed

After stating his time at Brisbane was over, the Lions and Collingwood have confirmed Lachie Neale will head to the Magpies as a free agent.

Tasmania Devils unveil top teenagers as first signings

Tasmania Devils unveil top teenagers as first signings

Tasmania Devils unveil top teenagers as first signings

Tasmania Devils unveil top teenagers as first signings

Eight teenagers, including a highly fancied Western Australian youngster, have become the Tasmania Devils' maiden AFL signings.

Pearce 'thankfully' avoids surgery on Achilles injury

Pearce 'thankfully' avoids surgery on Achilles injury

Pearce 'thankfully' avoids surgery on Achilles injury

Pearce 'thankfully' avoids surgery on Achilles injury

Fremantle have had one bit of good news as the post-mortem continues on their devastating, last-gasp grand final loss to Brisbane.

Geelong defender medically retired through concussion

Geelong defender medically retired through concussion

Geelong defender medically retired through concussion

Geelong defender medically retired through concussion

Geelong defender Jake Kolodjashni, who signed a secret waiver in his contract with the Cats in 2024, has been medically retired due to concussion.

Fagan honoured as champion Lions coach mulls next move

Fagan honoured as champion Lions coach mulls next move

Fagan honoured as champion Lions coach mulls next move

Fagan honoured as champion Lions coach mulls next move

Brisbane supporters have again tried to sway Chris Fagan to remain at the helm as the three-time AFL premiership coach received keys to the city.

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Coaches votes stir controversy over Norm Smith Medal

Coaches votes from the AFL grand final have cast a bigger cloud over the Norm Smith Medal judges' selection of Fremantle livewire Shai Bolton.

Bombers land premiership coach for key role

Essendon have pulled off a huge recruiting coup, luring John Longmire away from Sydney to be their new head of performance.

Why Lions are primed to dominate after star's departure

A young core and emerging group of stars have the Brisbane Lions bullish about their chances of contending for years to come as they eye further AFL success.

Trade me to Port: Crows forward makes shock request

Luke Pedlar is set to become just the eighth player to feature for both of South Australia's AFL clubs after requesting a trade from the Crows to the Power.

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'None of my business': Fagan won't crown AFL successor

Still tossing up his AFL coaching future, Brisbane's Chris Fagan has declared he would not be part of picking a potential successor.

Swans hand Lions more AFLW misery, Suns storm home

Sydney have survived an almighty scare to inch Brisbane closer to a seven-year low while Gold Coast rallied to shore up their spot inside the AFLW's top eight.

Freo surge into AFLW top eight

Fremantle have moved into the AFLW top eight with a club-lifting away win over Adelaide and Collingwood have beaten GWS to score their first win of the season.

'Fight to win': Dunkley a four-time premiership hero

Brisbane have a prized rating at the club that midfielder Josh Dunkley wins nearly every week and in Saturday's AFL grand final, it was easy to see why.

'One more year': Lions fans go wild for coach Fagan

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan is seriously considering retirement after a third-straight premiership, but Lions fans want to convince him for one last dance.

Stunning AFL grand final breaks TV viewing records

Brisbane's epic AFL grand final comeback triumph over Fremantle was also a big win for the Seven Network and the league, with record viewing numbers.

Fagan farewell? How 'immortal' coach transformed Lions

Brisbane icon Jonathan Brown has described Chris Fagan as an immortal as the AFL club's captain and chairman confront the prospect of their coach departing.

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