Carlton's Jacob Weitering signs four-year contract extension
No. 1 draft pick Jacob Weitering has made a long-term commitment to Carlton, signing a four-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until at least the end of 2021.
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Live AFL finals: Geelong v Hawthorn
Highly anticipated hostilities resume in one of footy's most intense modern-era rivalries. One side will advance to a preliminary final, the loser to a clash with the pumped-up Bulldogs.
Perth glory up with Dogs' finest wins
Western Bulldogs boss Peter Gordon has stopped short of declaring his club's mighty elimination final triumph the greatest on-field result in his football memory, but ranks it in his top two.
Sicily a late out with illness
Hawthorn have been dealt a significant blow ahead of Friday night's qualifying final clash with Geelong after tall forward James Sicily was a late withdrawal through illness.
Good bye, but now we need a grand finish
The bye was good, I thought. The women's game got the focus it required. The vitality of women's football, and the way it has burst into the public consciousness, is the best good-news story the AFL has.
Swans v Giants: The burning questions
A landmark day for football arrives on Saturday as the two Sydney teams square off in a final at ANZ Stadium. We look at the big issues.
Monster crowd to watch Swans v Giants
More than 60,000 fans will watch the last AFL game at ANZ Stadium, the code's first all-Sydney final.
Johnson's Giant love affair
It took three interviews before GWS were convinced Steve Johnson was a good fit at the young club.
Conditions perfect for Bartel
There is a scene in the Seinfeld episode "The Subway" in which Kramer is sitting on the train and overhears a conversation about a racehorse.
Refreshed Goldstein ready for finals
Todd Goldstein is yet to reflect on an AFL season in which he relinquished an All-Australian spot, preferring to focus on finishing it off with a flag.
Western Bulldogs president 'devastated' if Lin Jong departs
Western Bulldogs president Peter Gordon says he will be "personally devastated" if out-of-contract and out-of-action Lin Jong, cruelly sidelined in Thursday's elimination final thriller, has played his last game for the Dogs.
Haynes embracing Swans challenge
Nick Haynes has been transformed into a defender and is now one of the most important players at GWS.
How the Cats got the cream
Author and former Age journalist James Button convinced most of the important people at Geelong to speak to him for Comeback, his book on the Geelong era - which was launched this week - but not footy manager Steven Hocking.
Why the Swans need to strike while Buddy is hot
The question asked when Lance Franklin came to Sydney was whether he would see out the nine years. The more pertinent question is how long the Swans will have the finest forward of his generation at his peak in their quest to win the flag that will silence critics of the deal.
Watson's back, but 'still not sure' of his future with Bombers
Essendon are preparing for their suspended players to return as early as next week but Jobe Watson, should he play on, will not be officially allowed to reunite with the club for a further week.
Swans, Giants share appetite for contest
Sydney and Greater Western Sydney come into the first all-Sydney AFL final in cherry-ripe form.
Crows learn early AFL finals lesson
Adelaide have learnt one lesson already from the AFL finals – there is no such thing as favourites.
Bulldogs midfielders line up for a chance at AFL finals
Western Bulldogs assistant coach Ash Hansen says midfielders Koby Stevens, Nathan Hrovat and Toby McLean will have an extra incentive to perform in Sunday's VFL semi-final for Footscray against Essendon at North Port Oval.
Boyd buoyant although future unclear
Matthew Boyd continues to show his value to the Bulldogs' young playing group and was one of their best, again, in their destruction of West Coast in their elimination final win on Thursday night.
Hawkins hails 'best ever' Bulldogs win
Western Bulldogs legend Doug Hawkins has described his former team's against-the-odds victory over West Coast in Thursday night's elimination final as the best in the club's history.
So long, Lin Jong? Bulldog's tears stain triumph
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge hopes Lin Jong's tears on Thursday night were not a sign that the tough midfielder had played his last game for the club.
Take your coat and your poncho to the MCG
Best to take a jumper, and a poncho if you're heading to Friday night's MCG blockbuster between Geelong and Hawthorn.
'Finals monkey' off their back, Bulldogs dare to dream
Luke Beveridge says 'we might be ready; time will tell' after Dogs notched their first ever final win outside of Victoria.
Inside story on the Roos' best chance
A slow and mostly inside game may be North Melbourne's best chance of upsetting Adelaide in Adelaide.
Eagles to look at ruck depth after being dumped out of finals by Bulldogs
Coach Adam Simpson doesn't believe the list needs too much tinkering with going into 2017.
Dogs romp home in upset win
The Western Bulldogs played their elimination final against West Coast like a team that had nothing to lose – and it paid off in spades.
Live: West Coast v Western Bulldogs
Join us for live coverage of the first final of the weekend, as the Eagles and the Doggies go head-to-head in an elimination battle.
Evergreen Blue Kade Simpson extends AFL career
Kade Simpson has signed a new contract at Carlton, ensuring the veteran defender will play on for at least one more AFL season.
Hawks-Cats finals clash will be won in the middle
Friday night sees a legitimate finals blockbuster as the Cats travel to the MCG for a "home" final against three-peat premiers Hawthorn.
Swans stung by derby loss heading into GWS final
The last Sydney derby gave the Giants belief they can cause a finals boilover but is also threatening to sting the Swans' midfield warriors into action in Saturday's historic final.
Martin's year of drama ends with best and fairest
Despite enduring a 12-month period featuring a police investigation, the deportation of his father and the alarming tumble down the ladder of his team, Dustin Martin's ability to maintain focus on his own game was underscored on Thursday night as he added a maiden Richmond best and fairest to the All-Australian selection he gained a week earlier.
Hardwick goes in to bat for O'Neal
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick has thrown his support behind embattled president Peggy O'Neal and chief executive Brendon Gale.
Hawks recall McEvoy and Stratton; Cats make one change
Hawthorn have banished talk of a fourth consecutive flag but remain confident their history of strong September form has them well placed heading into Friday night's qualifying final against Geelong.
AFL finals teams, week one
All the ins and outs for the first week on the 2016 finals series.
Pies offer new deal to veteran forward
Travis Cloke's request to leave Collingwood may have saved Jesse White, with the Magpies offering the journeyman a contract for 2017.