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Dockers might still have Wharfie Time at final - Dillon

Dockers might still have Wharfie Time at final - Dillon

Fremantle's 'Wharfie Time' crowd and player motivator might still be permitted at their AFL grand final clash with Brisbane, AFL boss Andrew Dillon says.

AFL backs whistleblowers for grand final duties

AFL backs whistleblowers for grand final duties

AFL backs whistleblowers for grand final duties

AFL backs whistleblowers for grand final duties

Hayden Meyer and Nick Foot will officiate in the AFL grand final between Fremantle and Brisbane despite being caught up in controversies this season.

No draft pick for lowly Bombers after assistance plea

No draft pick for lowly Bombers after assistance plea

No draft pick for lowly Bombers after assistance plea

No draft pick for lowly Bombers after assistance plea

The AFL has stopped short of granting Essendon draft assistance, with the wooden spooners to instead get two extra rookie spots for next season.

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'It sucks': Daicos on next goals after Brownlow win

'It sucks': Daicos on next goals after Brownlow win

Superstar midfielder Nick Daicos insists Collingwood can soon challenge again for the AFL premiership following this year's slide to 10th.

Schwab thinks Neale can avoid AFL grand final ban club

Schwab thinks Neale can avoid AFL grand final ban club

Former Hawthorn player and coach Peter Schwab, who missed a grand final through suspension, thinks Lachie Neale can avoid the same fate.

Confidence missing: Murphy Reid told to watch himself

Confidence missing: Murphy Reid told to watch himself

Fremantle star Murphy Reid has been urged to sit in front of a screen and watch highlights of himself in order to regain his mojo.

'Not in a final': Lions bank on defence for three-peat

'Not in a final': Lions bank on defence for three-peat

Ryan Lester, fresh off a fifth-straight one-year contract extension, doesn't expect another goal-fest in the Lions' AFL grand final against the Dockers.

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Gallop takes surprise positional switch in stride

Gallop takes surprise positional switch in stride

Gallop takes surprise positional switch in stride

Gallop takes surprise positional switch in stride

Versatile Lion Ty Gallop is preparing for his second AFL grand final, playing a completely different position, in just his 27th game.

No Nicking this one: Daicos claims first Brownlow

No Nicking this one: Daicos claims first Brownlow

No Nicking this one: Daicos claims first Brownlow

No Nicking this one: Daicos claims first Brownlow

Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has won his first Brownlow Medal with a record 47 votes.

Banned Swan falls well short in Brownlow Medal vote

Banned Swan falls well short in Brownlow Medal vote

Banned Swan falls well short in Brownlow Medal vote

Banned Swan falls well short in Brownlow Medal vote

The AFL avoided the unwanted scenario of one of Sydney's suspended stars winning the Brownlow Medal with Isaac Heeney finishing outside the count's top five.

Glitz and red carpet glamour on AFL's night of nights

Glitz and red carpet glamour on AFL's night of nights

Glitz and red carpet glamour on AFL's night of nights

Glitz and red carpet glamour on AFL's night of nights

The red carpet has been rolled out ahead of the 2026 Brownlow Medal presentation with AFL stars and their partners turning out in style.

No decision made on banned five's future, say Swans

No decision made on banned five's future, say Swans

No decision made on banned five's future, say Swans

No decision made on banned five's future, say Swans

Sydney boss Matthew Pavlich says the club hasn't decided if its five exiled players will return after reports of the suspended group's expected reintegration.

Merrett talks up McVeigh amid AFL trade speculation

Merrett talks up McVeigh amid AFL trade speculation

Merrett talks up McVeigh amid AFL trade speculation

Merrett talks up McVeigh amid AFL trade speculation

Zach Merrett, Zak Butters and Toby Greene are AFL stars in various stages of working out where they will play next season.

The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final

The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final

The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final

The clause that may save Lions ace for AFL grand final

The Brisbane Lions are set to use a fresh clause when trying to save dual Brownlow medallist Lachie Neale from being suspended for the AFL grand final.

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Geelong coaching coup as AFL premiership great returns

Corey Enright is departing St Kilda to join the AFL coaching ranks of Geelong, where the former All-Australian defender won three flags across 332 games.

The special letter that continues to inspire Fremantle

Dockers forward Michael Frederick doesn't always light up the stat sheet but is primed to light up the grand-final stage as he attempts to become an immortal.

Why Ashcroft 'narrative' sells Lions brothers short

Levi Ashcroft, hunting a fifth-straight flag of his own, has explained how brother Will thrives on the biggest stage as he hunts some AFL history of his own.

'Blown away': Dockers icon to present premiership cup

Inaugural Fremantle player Shaun McManus will present the AFL premiership cup to captain Alex Pearce if the Dockers are successful in the grand final.

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Why Lions goalsneaks won't give Worner sleepless nights

Star Lions goalsneaks Charlie Cameron and Kai Lohmann loom as game changers in Saturday's grand final, but Karl Worner won't loose any sleep over them.

After Daicos, Brownlow medal history awaits top Dog

While Collingwood's Nick Daicos is the overwhelming favourite to win the Brownlow, another AFL star could share in a slice of medal history.

Crows win after outburst, Eagles collect AFLW victory

Adelaide have claimed a heated victory over Brisbane while Ella Roberts starred for West Coast to help the Eagles pick up their second win of the season.

Neale or no Neale? Tribunal to rule on grand final ban

Brisbane will challenge Lachie Neale's one-match ban at the AFL tribunal in a bid to free the star midfielder to play in the grand final against Fremantle.

Dockers' state-league boost ahead of AFL decider

Fremantle's Brandon Walker and Jaeger O'Meara kept themselves in the AFL grand final mix with strong performances for Peel Thunder in the WAFL season decider.

Suns surge to victory, Tigers survive Giant AFLW scare

Gold Coast have mixed style with substance to entrench themselves inside the AFLW's top eight, while Richmond hung tough to beat a resurgent GWS.

AFL bans loom for bottle-throwing Hawthorn fans

Hawthorn fans who threw bottles at umpires after a controversial finals exit face lengthy bans if identified by the AFL and Victoria Police.

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