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Fagan farewell? How 'immortal' coach transformed Lions

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.

Dockers defend Wharfie Time, Pearce might avoid surgery

Dockers defend Wharfie Time, Pearce might avoid surgery

Dockers defend Wharfie Time, Pearce might avoid surgery

Dockers defend Wharfie Time, Pearce might avoid surgery

As shattered Fremantle returned home a day after their grand final heartbreak, they doubled down on defending the Wharfie Time activation that backfired.

'That's his legacy': Fagan hails Lions star Neale

'That's his legacy': Fagan hails Lions star Neale

'That's his legacy': Fagan hails Lions star Neale

'That's his legacy': Fagan hails Lions star Neale

Brisbane coach Chris Fagan and premiership star Zac Bailey have paid tribute to dual Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale after his final game with the Lions.

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Lions use Wharfie Time as rallying call for three-peat

Lions use Wharfie Time as rallying call for three-peat

Brisbane have kicked the last four goals of a chaotic, all-time classic AFL grand final to beat Fremantle and claim their second premiership three-peat.

Lions stars reveals staggering injuries after flag

Lions stars reveals staggering injuries after flag

Brisbane stars young and old - Logan Morris and Dayne Zorko - have revealed the injuries they were carrying in the Lions' incredible premiership three-peat.

Captain's horror injury to pile more pain on Dockers

Captain's horror injury to pile more pain on Dockers

Fremantle captain Alex Pearce's AFL grand final was prematurely ended by a dreaded Achilles injury before the Dockers suffered heartbreak.

'Best years of my life': Neale's epic Lions farewell

'Best years of my life': Neale's epic Lions farewell

Two-time Brownlow Medal winner Lachie Neale has let slip that Brisbane's third straight AFL premiership was his final game with the Lions.

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Docker wins 'deserved' Norm Smith Medal in losing team

Docker wins 'deserved' Norm Smith Medal in losing team

Docker wins 'deserved' Norm Smith Medal in losing team

Docker wins 'deserved' Norm Smith Medal in losing team

Fremantle star Shai Bolton won the Norm Smith Medal in a losing team and coach Justin Longmuir says the star Docker deserved it.

'So lucky': Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final

'So lucky': Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final

'So lucky': Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final

'So lucky': Kylie lights up rain-soaked AFL grand final

Homegrown hero Kylie Minogue has dazzled the AFL grand final with pyrotechnics, wardrobe changes and a selection of her biggest hits.

Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day

Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day

Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day

Footy codes unite on Aussie rules' big day

A decades-old club tradition has again hosted a who's who of politics and Aussie Rules ahead of AFL's biggest day, where an unlikely star stole the limelight.

Maddinson century leads NSW to Cup victory over Vics

Maddinson century leads NSW to Cup victory over Vics

Maddinson century leads NSW to Cup victory over Vics

Maddinson century leads NSW to Cup victory over Vics

Glenn Maxwell and Scott Boland were back in Victorian colours, but it was a former teammate of theirs - Nic Maddinson - who stole the show with a ton for NSW.

Kangaroos bounce back in AFLW romp over Demons

Kangaroos bounce back in AFLW romp over Demons

Kangaroos bounce back in AFLW romp over Demons

Kangaroos bounce back in AFLW romp over Demons

North Melbourne have returned to the winners' list and the top of the AFLW ladder after fighting back to thump previously unbeaten Melbourne by 31 points.

Surging Eagles, accurate Bulldogs, Blues grab AFLW wins

Surging Eagles, accurate Bulldogs, Blues grab AFLW wins

Surging Eagles, accurate Bulldogs, Blues grab AFLW wins

Surging Eagles, accurate Bulldogs, Blues grab AFLW wins

Essendon have slumped to a 0-7 record after their final-quarter fightback against West Coast fell short, while the Bulldogs beat Port to move to 5-2.

'Unbanned': premier weighs in on contentious picnic row

'Unbanned': premier weighs in on contentious picnic row

'Unbanned': premier weighs in on contentious picnic row

'Unbanned': premier weighs in on contentious picnic row

A controversial planning regulation that stopped patrons from picnicking on a grassy inner-city lawn has been overruled by a premier.

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Three teens remain seriously injured after fatal crash

A 17-year-old boy and two 16-year-olds are in a serious condition after a bus and two cars crashed on a regional highway.

Wharfie Time as Dockers turn MCG purple

Fremantle supporters outnumbered their Brisbane counterparts as fans of both clubs flocked to the MCG to see their teams complete their grand final preparation.

'Honestly don't know': Fagan unclear on his AFL future

Chris Fagan, who is unsure on his future, will become the seventh VFL/AFL "three-peat" premiership coach if Brisbane beat Fremantle in Saturday's grand final.

Fagan rejoices, Longmuir 'cynical' as Neale beats ban

Dual premiership coach Chris Fagan concedes Brisbane were preparing for Lachie Neale's one-game ban to stand as his Fremantle counterpart expressed cynicism.

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Anti-corruption body given 'follow the money' teeth

A corruption watchdog has been granted heightened investigatory powers under legislation passed on the final sitting day of a state parliament.

United cruise to easy NBL derby win as Phoenix flop

MVP candidate Cole Anthony has shaken off a knee injury scare to lead Melbourne United to a 25-point NBL hammering of a wayward South East Melbourne.

Killer Cats pounce on Hawks to go second on AFLW ladder

A midfield masterclass has helped Geelong cruise to a 36-point win over Hawthorn to leap to second place on the AFLW ladder.

Neale thanks Lions after escaping AFL grand final ban

Star Brisbane midfielder Lachie Neale has avoided becoming the first player to be suspended for an AFL grand final in 23 years after having his ban overturned.

Ex-mayor unmasked as he's jailed for abusing teenager

The identity of a former mayor can be revealed after a magistrate denied an ongoing media gag order and jailed him for abusing a teenage boy.

Pubs to go to the dogs in premier's pre-election pitch

A decades-old ban on dogs inside pubs would be overturned in one state as an incumbent government seeks to win voters over ahead of an upcoming election.

One dead, scores injured in bus crash on rural highway

A woman has died and two others are in a serious condition in hospital after a bus reportedly crashed with two cars on a regional highway.

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