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Houghton cameo propels Port to AFLW win over Carlton

Houghton cameo propels Port to AFLW win over Carlton

Port Adelaide forward Gemma Houghton has produced a game-breaking cameo to help her side to a 35-point AFLW win against Carlton.

Perfect 10 as Eagles post record AFLW score to beat GWS

Perfect 10 as Eagles post record AFLW score to beat GWS

Perfect 10 as Eagles post record AFLW score to beat GWS

Perfect 10 as Eagles post record AFLW score to beat GWS

Ella Roberts was best afield with three goals as West Coast posted their club-record score to beat GWS at Henson Park and improve to 4-2.

Lion Smith kicks last-gasp goal in AFLW win over Crows

Lion Smith kicks last-gasp goal in AFLW win over Crows

Lion Smith kicks last-gasp goal in AFLW win over Crows

Lion Smith kicks last-gasp goal in AFLW win over Crows

Brisbane have kicked the last two goals to pip Adelaide by two points in an AFLW thriller between the perennial powerhouses.

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Kearney hurt as Kangaroos hold off Richmond in AFLW

Kearney hurt as Kangaroos hold off Richmond in AFLW

North Melbourne have lost captain Emma Kearney to a hamstring injury but maintained their unbeaten start to the AFLW season with a 12-point win over Richmond.

'Kept receipts': how 0-3 start galvanised AFL premiers

'Kept receipts': how 0-3 start galvanised AFL premiers

Brisbane veteran Dayne Zorko believes the AFL premiers were galvanised by reports of disharmony early in the 2024 season.

Regrets and resilience set up Lion Berry for AFL glory

Regrets and resilience set up Lion Berry for AFL glory

Brisbane Lions midfielder Jarrod Berry drew on his heartbreak against Collingwood and his long-standing resilience to step up in the AFL grand final.

Swans 'at peace' with AFL prep despite GF loss: Rampe

Swans 'at peace' with AFL prep despite GF loss: Rampe

Dane Rampe says Sydney are 'at peace' with how they prepared for the grand final after losing by 60 points to Brisbane in their second decider in three years.

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Swans lament second grand final smashing in three years

Swans lament second grand final smashing in three years

Swans lament second grand final smashing in three years

Swans lament second grand final smashing in three years

Sydney coach John Longmire says his team "didn't pass the test" as they suffered their second heavy grand final loss in three seasons.

Roaring Lions ramp up pressure to pluck Swans for flag

Roaring Lions ramp up pressure to pluck Swans for flag

Roaring Lions ramp up pressure to pluck Swans for flag

Roaring Lions ramp up pressure to pluck Swans for flag

Seeing pressure as a weakness ahead of the AFL finals, Brisbane coach Chris Fagan and his players turned it into a potent weapon throughout September.

Fagan steers Lions to AFL flag under intense spotlight

Fagan steers Lions to AFL flag under intense spotlight

Fagan steers Lions to AFL flag under intense spotlight

Fagan steers Lions to AFL flag under intense spotlight

Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan has guided his side to two AFL grand finals and a premiership since he was implicated in Hawthorn's historic racism scandal.

Ashcroft emerges from Lions pack to claim Norm Smith

Ashcroft emerges from Lions pack to claim Norm Smith

Ashcroft emerges from Lions pack to claim Norm Smith

Ashcroft emerges from Lions pack to claim Norm Smith

Brisbane young gun Will Ashcroft has emerged from the Lions pride to win the Norm Smith Medal as best afield in his grand final debut.

AFL glory worth the pain for Brisbane star Neale

AFL glory worth the pain for Brisbane star Neale

AFL glory worth the pain for Brisbane star Neale

AFL glory worth the pain for Brisbane star Neale

Lachie Neale felt a pop in his foot as the Brisbane Lions closed out their AFL grand final win over Sydney, but the co-captain says glory was worth the wait.

Isaac Heeney played AFL decider with stress fracture

Isaac Heeney played AFL decider with stress fracture

Isaac Heeney played AFL decider with stress fracture

Isaac Heeney played AFL decider with stress fracture

Isaac Heeney didn't have his usual influence in Sydney's grand final defeat after aggravating a stress fracture he managed throughout September.

Resilient Lions claim AFL flag with huge win over Swans

Resilient Lions claim AFL flag with huge win over Swans

Resilient Lions claim AFL flag with huge win over Swans

Resilient Lions claim AFL flag with huge win over Swans

Will Ashcroft was one of the Brisbane Lions' biggest stars as they capped a stunning season with a dominant 60-point win over Sydney in the AFL grand final.

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Zingers galore as pollies attend grand final breakfast

The jovial tone of North Melbourne's annual AFL grand final breakfast was set early as the prime minister walked in to the strains of I Need a Dollar.

Lions open time capsule ahead of shot at AFL redemption

Twelve months after losing the AFL grand final in heartbreaking fashion, the Brisbane Lions are drawing inspiration from their loss as they seek redemption.

Morphett hurt again as Dogs down Swans in AFLW

A huge weekend for the Sydney Swans got off to a bad start when their AFLW team succumbed to the fast-finishing Western Bulldogs at Whitten Oval.

Dockers beat Saints to extend AFLW winning streak

Fremantle teenager Tunisha Kikoak has kicked two goals to help Fremantle defeat St Kilda by 11 points and extend their winning streak to three AFLW matches.

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Fagan says Lions, Swans are grand final 'equal-dogs'

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says his team and Sydney have equal claims on Saturday's AFL grand final after impressive runs to the MCG premiership decider.

Demons challenged to respond to Bombers AFLW thumping

Daria Bannister has starred with four goals to lead Essendon to a thumping 65-point win over Melbourne, leaving the Demons' AFLW season hanging by a thread.

Hawthorn defender cops three-game AFLW ban for bump

Hawthorn are set to be without Tamara Smith for three games after the defender was suspended for a bump that concussed Geelong's Kate Surman.

Lions fans roar as Swans fly high at grand final parade

Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans fans have had a pre-game glimpse of their teams as the players paraded through Melbourne's streets ahead of the AFL Grand Final.

Magpies sink Suns for first victory of AFLW season

Collingwood have defeated a gutsy Gold Coast side by three points for their first win of the AFLW season under new coach Sam Wright.

Lions, Swans diehards embrace Victorian roots

Brisbane Lions and Sydney Swans fans have made pilgrimages to their clubs' old homes in Fitzroy and South Melbourne throughout AFL grand final week.

Lions' X-factor Rayner ready for grand final stage

Brisbane dynamo Cam Rayner has learnt from a poor 2023 grand final and is ready to grasp his second opportunity at the AFL's biggest stage.

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