AFL

Jon Pierik

Sports writer with The Age

Not selected: Matt Suckling.

Grand final heartbreak for Bulldog Suckling

Matthew Suckling has emerged as the heartbreak story of grand final week but teammate Jordan Roughead will need to get final approval from his eye specialist before he joins the Western Bulldogs quest for their first flag since 1954.

Hawk Cyril Rioli thrills fans with a spectacular grab.

Cats, Hawks thriller year's most-watched

Geelong's stunning two-point qualifying-final victory over Hawthorn on Friday night was the most watched match on free-to-air broadcaster Channel Seven since last year's grand final.