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Old-fashioned spray sparks life into AFL three-peat

Old-fashioned spray sparks life into AFL three-peat

Hawthorn await at the MCG after the Lions, spurred on by an old-school coaching spray, rediscovered their best at the Gabba to trounce Adelaide.

I'm ready to be Swans captain, says Gulden

I'm ready to be Swans captain, says Gulden

I'm ready to be Swans captain, says Gulden

I'm ready to be Swans captain, says Gulden

Filled with pride after a gutsy finals win over Brisbane, Sydney star Errol Gulden says he's ready to fill the leadership void in the Swans' premiership push.

'Tex staying, and so am I': Crows' coach confident

'Tex staying, and so am I': Crows' coach confident

'Tex staying, and so am I': Crows' coach confident

'Tex staying, and so am I': Crows' coach confident

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is confident about his future at the Crows after their finals' defeat - and says retiring spearhead Taylor Walker will stay too.

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Magnificent seven minutes boost Lions into AFL prelim

Magnificent seven minutes boost Lions into AFL prelim

A record-breaking start has propelled the Brisbane Lions into an AFL preliminary final against Hawthorn and bounced Adelaide out at the Gabba.

Cats and Eagles score historic AFLW wins

Cats and Eagles score historic AFLW wins

Geelong and West Coast have each recorded a first AFLW win over Adelaide and Brisbane respectively, with the Cats racking up a fourth-straight victory.

Hawthorn win soured by skipper's sickening knee injury

Hawthorn win soured by skipper's sickening knee injury

Hawthorn's Emily Bates went down with a knee injury in the AFLW win over the Western Bulldogs, while Sunny Lappin fired Gold Coast to victory over Collingwood.

'Perfect match': Butters makes huge call on AFL future

'Perfect match': Butters makes huge call on AFL future

Star midfielder Zak Butters has made a decision on his AFL playing future, nominating the club he supported as a child as his preferred destination.

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Battle-hardened Hawks driven by painful finals memories

Battle-hardened Hawks driven by painful finals memories

Battle-hardened Hawks driven by painful finals memories

Battle-hardened Hawks driven by painful finals memories

Hawthorn sit just one win away from reaching their first grand final since 2015 but are all too aware how easily the opportunity can be ripped away.

Wanted to crawl into a hole: Freo reveal Hawks torment

Wanted to crawl into a hole: Freo reveal Hawks torment

Wanted to crawl into a hole: Freo reveal Hawks torment

Wanted to crawl into a hole: Freo reveal Hawks torment

Fremantle players felt embarrassed by their performance against Hawthorn last week, and their vow to play with freedom against Geelong paid off.

Fagan's call to action with Lions' three-peat on line

Fagan's call to action with Lions' three-peat on line

Fagan's call to action with Lions' three-peat on line

Fagan's call to action with Lions' three-peat on line

Two-time defending premiers Brisbane will need to bounce back from a stunting loss to Sydney in a knockout AFL semi-final against Adelaide at the Gabba.

Scott sees the punch line in ARC's controversial call

Scott sees the punch line in ARC's controversial call

Scott sees the punch line in ARC's controversial call

Scott sees the punch line in ARC's controversial call

The AFL world was in disbelief after Cats wingman Oliver Dempsey was denied what looked to be a spectacular goal during his team's 14-point semi-final loss.

Geelong star in for surgery as Cats dealt knockout blow

Geelong star in for surgery as Cats dealt knockout blow

Geelong star in for surgery as Cats dealt knockout blow

Geelong star in for surgery as Cats dealt knockout blow

Geelong veteran Jeremy Cameron is booked for more surgery on his injured arm and faces a stint on the sidelines after the Cats' AFL finals exit.

Wharfie Time rings as Dockers ride Unicorn into prelim

Wharfie Time rings as Dockers ride Unicorn into prelim

Wharfie Time rings as Dockers ride Unicorn into prelim

Wharfie Time rings as Dockers ride Unicorn into prelim

A dazzling display from the Unicorn helped the Dockers hold off the Cats in a pulsating Perth showdown and gallop into a preliminary final against the Swans.

AFLW premiers North re-sign key trio

AFLW premiers North re-sign key trio

AFLW premiers North re-sign key trio

AFLW premiers North re-sign key trio

Reigning AFLW premiers North Melbourne have re-signed three key players on multi-year deals.

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'Truth established' over ex-Carlton chief's lewd photo

The former wife of an ex-PwC chief executive and AFL club boss says she's glad the truth is out after settling her defamation case against him.

'Fallen for the same thing': rebound kings remain wary

To think the Lions will bounce back at the Gabba against Adelaide because they've done it before would be repeating the errors of a week ago, Chris Fagan says.

Sydney AFLW defender suffers dreaded knee injury

Sydney defender Brenna Tarrant's AFLW season is over after the Swan ruptured her anterior cruciate ligament.

Fierce finals furnace burns on slow-starting Dockers

Fremantle's record-breaking season is in danger of ending in a whimper unless they can defeat Geelong in Friday night's semi-final clash at Optus Stadium.

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No panic: McVee in as Dockers vow to right the wrongs

Fremantle players succumbed to Hawthorn's pressure in last week's AFL qualifying final flop, but Justin Longmuir is backing his team to right the wrongs.

Defender gives Carlton the blues as he stays a Bulldog

Western Bulldogs defender Buku Khamis has made a decision on his AFL future amid interest from Carlton.

Lions ace reveals how close he came to joining Crows

Brisbane's dual All-Australian star Zac Bailey has spoken about the tough decision of turning down a monster offer to join Adelaide next year.

How Cats great would get the most out of hobbled star

Tom Hawkins believes there is a key reason why former teammate Jeremy Cameron can still fire for Geelong despite carrying injury concerns into their semi-final.

Tasmania receive war chest for AFLW list build

The AFLW has confirmed the list establishment rules for incoming expansion club Tasmania, including player signing bonuses and draft concessions.

'A challenge': new Crow on first clash against ex-club

Adelaide's prized recruit Callum Ah Chee says he never expected his first clash against his former club Brisbane would be in a final.

Ex-Dockers fan sets sights on ending Flagmantle tilt

Fremantle are staring down the barrel of a straight sets finals exit, and a former fan may play a role in ending their premiership dream for 2026.

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