Justin Leppitsch did not go to work this morning, the now-former Brisbane Lions coach asking club chairman Bob Sharpless to phone him when the board's decision regarding his future was made. It was a very short phone call.
Everything you could possibly need to know ahead of this weekend's start of the finals. Wait, there's no footy this weekend?
Former Carlton premiership player and coach Robert Walls has urged emerging star Patrick Cripps to analyse what made legendary midfielder Greg Williams so great
The 40-man AFL All-Australian squad has been announced, with Adelaide leading the charge, represented by six players.
The league have taken a big gamble itn introducing a week's break.
We've got an extra week to contemplate the first round of this year's final series, but let's not waste any time. Here's your guide to the four match-ups.
The Brisbane Lions have axed coach Justin Leppitsch despite the club great having a year to go on his contract.
Masters of the great escape survive another scare, post-season shake-out begins for some commendable also-rans.
The NRL has surrendered to the AFL, allowing its rival to host an all Sydney semi-final match at ANZ Stadium on Saturday September 10, despite the Bulldogs having priority over the use of the Homebush venue.
Essendon coach John Worsfold says the door to the Bombers trading the No.1 pick in the national draft remains open in a bid to fast-track their rise up the ladder.
The Brisbane Lions are set to make a call on coach Justin Leppitsch's future, with an announcement set for 1pm on Monday.
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley and former St Kilda counterpart Grant Thomas have engaged in a war of words on social media after it emerged Buckley will head to the US in the off-season in a bid to find ways to improve the Magpies' chances of returning to the finals.
Nick Riewoldt had played one of his greatest games, so the question was inevitable: should St Kilda continue with their ageless veteran as the club's skipper in 2017?
Essendon won their first wooden spoon since 1933, but there is much for the club and its supporters to feel optimistic about.
Brisbane's Justin Leppitsch has earned the right to coach on in 2017, according to captain Tom Rockliff.
Round 23 votes for The Age Footballer of the Year award for the 2016 premiership season.
Bright note to end Dockers dismal season, with win over Dogs in farewell game for retiring champion Matthew Pavlich.
Fremantle farewell club champion and former skipper Matthew Pavlich, as coach looks to leadership group for input on future direction.
Hawthorn will launch their latest premiership defence from the top four after a one-point win against Collingwood lifted them up the ladder and into double-chance territory.
Greater Western Sydney forward Jonathon Patton has declared the Giants fear no one heading into their first finals campaign.
It was a goal celebration that sat in stark contrast to a miserable season but for Fremantle Dockers supporters it will form one of the few bright memories of 2016.
The Swans' SCG finals homecoming will have to wait after the AFL's dream of a September Sydney derby was realised on Sunday.
Rarely convincing, inconsistent, and done with a support cast of kids and journeymen, the Hawks prevail by a point over the Pies.
Nine-goal game from Nick Riewoldt a fitting finale to an ultra-positive season for St Kilda, which ended in a 58-point clobbering of the Brisbane Lions.
Geelong livewire Nakia Cockatoo emerged unscathed after an injury scare in the Cats' 35-point win over Port Melbourne at Whitten Oval on Sunday.
The Bulldogs travel west to close out the home and away season against the Dockers.
Gold Coast midfielder Dion Prestia has quit the club, telling fans he will be leaving with a heavy heart.
Welcome to the crucial last day of the home-and-away season, with finals positions fluid right up until today's final siren.
Fremantle free agent Chris Mayne will consider offers to continue his AFL career from as many as four Victorian-based clubs when he informs Dockers management this week he wants to leave.
Essendon coach John Worsfold thinks Jobe Watson wants to play at the Bombers in 2017.
Follow our match tracker as the Saints host the Lions at Etihad Stadium.
Both Gold Coast Suns coach Rodney Eade and his Port Adelaide counterpart Ken Hinkley spoke of the need to be ruthless as their teams approach the off-season with a view to hauling themselves up the ladder next year.
Gold Coast Suns coach Rodney Eade said his side was mentally and physically cooked after last week's 71-point loss to Collingwood. They didn't look exhausted as they opened brightly against Port Adelaide at Metricon; the simpler problem was that they couldn't finish off their work.
The AFL's dream of an all Sydney final is one step closer to reality after the Giants honoured their end of the bargain by continuing North Melbourne's misery on Saturday night.
Greater Western Sydney coach Leon Cameron says the Giants have surprised him by making the top four, but now they are there he believes they can go all the way.
Save articles for later.
Subscribe for unlimited access to news. Login to save articles.
Return to the homepage by clicking on the site logo.