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Lions' Ashcroft named AFL player of the finals

Lions' Ashcroft named AFL player of the finals

Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft has won the Gary Ayres Award as the best player of the AFL finals after starring throughout September for the premiers.

Eagles shake off illness to rise into AFLW top eight

Eagles shake off illness to rise into AFLW top eight

Eagles shake off illness to rise into AFLW top eight

Eagles shake off illness to rise into AFLW top eight

An Ella Roberts-led West Coast, despite being struck by a team-wide illness, have defeated GWS at home to return to the AFLW top eight.

Anderson shines as Lions make it a perfect weekend

Anderson shines as Lions make it a perfect weekend

Anderson shines as Lions make it a perfect weekend

Anderson shines as Lions make it a perfect weekend

Brisbane have piled on the final six goals against Richmond to ensure a weekend that started with an AFL premiership ended with an AFLW victory.

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Wardlaw kicks four as Saints surge to comeback win

Wardlaw kicks four as Saints surge to comeback win

St Kilda have come from behind to stun Port Adelaide, with Jesse Wardlaw playing a starring role in their 11-point win.

'Better than last year': Fagan hails Lions' premiership

'Better than last year': Fagan hails Lions' premiership

Brisbane's second premiership has topped their 2024 triumph, according to coach Chris Fagan, and there could be more flags to come.

Jeered champion Lion happy to play up to villain tag

Jeered champion Lion happy to play up to villain tag

Brisbane Lions forward Cam Rayner was jeered relentlessly by Geelong fans in the grand final but enjoyed every moment on his way to a second AFL premiership.

Cats need to 'sit' in GF disappointment: Dangerfield

Cats need to 'sit' in GF disappointment: Dangerfield

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield says the Cats will need to process the disappointment of their AFL grand final loss, but will move forward.

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'Nervous' Neale makes ultimate impact as super sub

'Nervous' Neale makes ultimate impact as super sub

'Nervous' Neale makes ultimate impact as super sub

'Nervous' Neale makes ultimate impact as super sub

From season-over three weeks ago, Brisbane superstar Lachie Neale made the ultimate impact as the Lions' sub in their second straight AFL grand final triumph.

Dangerfield not making excuses for Cats' GF loss

Dangerfield not making excuses for Cats' GF loss

Dangerfield not making excuses for Cats' GF loss

Dangerfield not making excuses for Cats' GF loss

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield was blanketed by Brandon Starcevich in the AFL grand final but is adamant his fitness didn't play a role.

Where there's a Will there's two Norm Smith Medals

Where there's a Will there's two Norm Smith Medals

Where there's a Will there's two Norm Smith Medals

Where there's a Will there's two Norm Smith Medals

Star Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft is only the third player to win back-to-back North Smith Medals as best afield in the AFL grand final.

Matter of pride as Lion kings roar to another AFL flag

Matter of pride as Lion kings roar to another AFL flag

Matter of pride as Lion kings roar to another AFL flag

Matter of pride as Lion kings roar to another AFL flag

Charlie Cameron and Will Ashcroft starred as the Brisbane Lions finished full of running in the grand final against Geelong to claim a second successive flag.

Stars align as duo bring up maiden centuries in AFLW

Stars align as duo bring up maiden centuries in AFLW

Stars align as duo bring up maiden centuries in AFLW

Stars align as duo bring up maiden centuries in AFLW

Set to become the first AFLW players to play 100 games, Adelaide's Ebony Marinoff says it's fitting to achieve the feat with Brisbane star Ally Anderson.

Cats weapon tight-lipped as key grand final call looms

Cats weapon tight-lipped as key grand final call looms

Cats weapon tight-lipped as key grand final call looms

Cats weapon tight-lipped as key grand final call looms

Geelong utility Mark Blicavs could be used in a number of roles in the AFL grand final against the Brisbane Lions, with Harris Andrews one possible opponent.

Blackburn's Bulldogs bite as Magpies captain hurts knee

Blackburn's Bulldogs bite as Magpies captain hurts knee

Blackburn's Bulldogs bite as Magpies captain hurts knee

Blackburn's Bulldogs bite as Magpies captain hurts knee

Ellie Blackburn has rediscovered her best to help the Western Bulldogs snap a dismal losing streak as Collingwood's Ruby Schleicher suffered a knee injury.

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Brave Blues defy odds to down Freo in AFLW thriller

Carlton have improved their record to 5-2 after kicking two final-quarter goals against a strong breeze to seal a crucial AFLW victory over Fremantle.

Roos overcome shock start to keep AFLW streak alive

Essendon remarkably kept North Melbourne scoreless in the opening quarter at Windy Hill, but the reigning AFLW premiers recovered to claim victory.

Feline good: Lions and Cats fans turn out to AFL parade

Diehard fans have turned out to show their support to their footy heroes ahead of the AFL grand final, with many confident their teams can get it done.

Dangerfield heroics excite reliable Lion for GF clash

Brisbane midfielder Josh Dunkley looms as the man to take on Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield on grand-final day and he relishes the challenge ahead.

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Lions would be 'mad' not to pick Neale in grand final

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan believes the Lions would have been "mad" not to pick Lachie Neale for the grand final after his speedy recovery from a calf injury.

Age not a barrier for AFL grand-final veterans

Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield and Brisbane's Dayne Zorko are in their mid-30s but are among the key players in Saturday's AFL grand final.

Livewire Lohmann finds roar as leader of Lions' cubs

Darcy Wilmot, who has played 82 consecutive games since debuting in the 2023 AFL finals series, is pumped that Kai Lohmann's got his strut back.

Comeback Hawks pip Cats to boost top-four hopes

Kristy Stratton has kicked the match-winning goal to launch Hawthorn to a comeback win in Geelong, with Aine McDonagh also influential.

Measles clusters pose outbreak risk in grand final trek

As Brisbane Lions fans flock to the MCG, epidemiologists sound the alarm after multiple clusters of measles cases across Queensland.

'Part of your DNA': Snoop taking grand final seriously

Snoop Dogg has strutted into the MCG for his official appearance ahead of a fascinating, somewhat controversial, AFL grand-final entertainment set.

Fitness guru quits Crows to join Italian soccer giants

World-renowned fitness guru Darren Burgess is departing AFL club Adelaide to join Italian soccer powerhouse Juventus.

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