Lions edge closer to hosting AFLW grand final
Brisbane are in the box seat to host the inaugural AFL Women's grand final after the Lions won a thriller against Adelaide.
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From the archives: A street named desire
Chris Yarran and Michael Walters are in Nic Naitanui's living room, sitting squeezed into a two-seater couch. They are trying to remember the first time they met, and it's hard; they can't remember not knowing each other.
Cox ready for big year with Magpies
Nathan Buckley saw enough to suggest Mason Cox is ready to break out further this year as the Collingwood coach looks to field almost a full-strength squad in their final pre-season clash.
Lions remain unbeaten and go top of the table after edging Crows
Brisbane pipped Adelaide by three points on Saturday night to remain the only undefeated side in the AFL women's league.
Unbeaten Crows and Lions go head to head
It's a triple double-header weekend and today Carlton host the Bulldogs in a must-win match for each.
Langdon kicks after-the-siren goal to break Collingwood hearts
An Ed Langdon goal after the siren to give Fremantle a two-point AFL pre-season victory over Collingwood in hot conditions at Mandurah's Rushton Park.
Bolton won't change tactics after leaving out stars in 92-point loss
Carlton coach Brendon Bolton was defiant in his message that resting the club's best players and exposing a host of youngsters in Saturday's massive pre-season loss to St Kilda would deliver greater long-term benefit to the club.
Bruce kicks seven in Saints' huge win over Carlton
At a venue that has historically been barren for the St Kilda Football Club, the Saints took advantage of a vastly under-strength Carlton to record a 92-point pre-season victory at the Blues' spiritual home.
'No Buddy worries' about big hit on Giants teen
Lance Franklin has nothing to worry about when the AFL's match review panel casts its eye over his bump on Giants youngster Tim Taranto, according to Swans vice captain Dane Rampe.
Two in a row for Pies with one-point win over Dockers
Collingwood have claimed a second consecutive win with a hard fought one-point victory over Fremantle in hot conditions at Rushton Park.
Time to end pre-season football at Etihad
Thursday night should be one of the last pre-season games held at Etihad.
Modern football, where words are weapons
One thing you notice about the women's football league is the innocence of its players as public speakers. It translates into straightforward football talk relative to the men, who, as of March, have already begun to infiltrate the airwaves and the psyche of this town with their familiar footy language.
Blues hold on to edge out Bulldogs in AFLW
Carlton's slim premiership aspirations in the AFLW competition remain alive after the Blues held on for a six-point win over the Western Bulldogs in an entertaining and high-scoring clash at Princes Park.
Pies' waiting game: 'Ridiculous' to give Buckley early extension
Just how the Magpies handle Nathan Buckley's contract year will be one of the more intriguing aspects of season 2017.
Handling pressure: How the Cats hope to get the cream
Stand-in coach Matthew Knights was happy with the manner in which Geelong handled Hawthorn's pressure in the JLT series opener in Launceston, but the Cats have much to prove in this regard if they are to be a genuine premiership threat this year.
From the cheap seats
Someone should talk to Wayne Bennett on the subject of prison overcrowding, as he seems to have a few interesting ideas on the subject.
Buddy stars as Swans down Giants
Lance Franklin kicked two goals in the Swans' win over GWS on Friday night at a sodden Blacktown.
Injury blow to star Giant Deledio
Brett Deledio has re-injured his calf and will miss the start of the AFL season with the GWS Giants.
Bulldogs rookie Roarke Smith facing surgery on ruptured ACL
The worst fears have been confirmed for Western Bulldogs rookie Roarke Smith who suffered a ruptured anterior crucial ligament in his knee for the second time in 18 months against the Brisbane Lions on Thursday night.
Giant leap: GWS score maiden AFLW victory
The Giants have landed their maiden AFL Women's win after holding off Melbourne at Blacktown.
Push for Senate inquiry into Essendon doping saga rejected
A push to hold a Senate inquiry into how the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority and AFL conducted an investigation into the Essendon supplements saga appears dead.
Ross to lead Saints on Saturday
Jobe Watson isn't Essendon captain anymore, but his cousin is set to be skipper of an AFL side on Saturday.
Carlton reunited with 1947 premiership flag
Carlton has been reunited with its 1947 premiership flag more than 25 years after it went missing.
Slash the interchange cap, say AFL legends
Two of the greatest forwards ever, Jason Dunstall and Dermott Brereton, have joined AFL legend and former games record-holder Kevin Bartlett in calling for the interchange cap to be slashed.
AFL must change final AFLW round
The final round of the AFLW should be rescheduled..
Selwood speeding indiscretion may cost club TAC sponsorship
Joel Selwood could have cost Geelong its long-term relationship with the Transport Accident Commission. The TAC has indicated it could make the tough call following an undertaking delivered two years ago by Cats chief executive Brian Cook after Selwood's teammate Billie Smedts filmed himself driving on a GoPro.
Bulldogs in 2017: Uncharted waters and unknown quantities
When you're a club that last won a flag in the playing days of Ron Barassi and John Coleman, the list of unknowns for your next year as the reigning premiers is bound to be long.
'Two flags by 2020': The Saints might just be the real deal
In a reversal of the two teams' historic relationship, Carlton these days have plenty to learn from St Kilda.
Collingwood stripes hit the TAC Cup
Collingwood's footprints continue to appear in new places, with the club's famous black and white colours set to be seen at TAC Cup level.
Wary of restrictions, Blues seeking confidence against Saints
In a sporting era increasingly dictated by sports scientists and analytics, coaches often are frustrated they cannot let their athletes just go out and play.
Football is kicking on in Brisbane
Brisbane's Tayla Harris has one of the best kicking actions I've ever seen - left foot planted behind her, right foot 180 degrees away pointing into the sky. Two weeks ago, a male admirer posted on Twitter, "When I die I hope it's because Tayla Harris kicked me head off into the sun." To which she replied, "If you insist."
New Rockliff 'brand' impresses Lions coach
After a tumultuous season, there are strong signs of better times are ahead for the ex-skipper.
Essendon raise Anzac Day match ticket prices
Some Essendon fans wanting to attend the annual Anzac Day blockbuster against Collingwood this year are facing a 50 percent year-on-year price increase.
'Bitter pill' as luckless Dog does a knee again in loss to Brisbane
Brisbane has had its first win under the new regime of coach Chris Fagan and captain Dayne Beams, beating the Western Bulldogs by eight points.
Bulldogs beaten as Brisbane Lions notch first win under new coach
Brisbane have celebrated their first AFL win under the new regime of coach Chris Fagan and captain Dayne Beams, beating the Western Bulldogs by eight points.
Who got Lade? Port did
Brendon Lade is returning to Port Adelaide after seven years as an assistant coach at AFL rivals Richmond.
Dogs won't be hoodoo gurus
The Western Bulldogs won't look back at their painful history of preliminary final losses in the lead up to their Saturday night clash with GWS Giants.
Hogan departure won't be 'catastrophic': Schwarz
Melbourne great David Schwarz says the potential defection of Jesse Hogan would not be "as catastrophic" now as it would have been last year.
Football romance, or the road to the future?
There’s two very contrasting narratives developing heading into the penultimate weekend of the AFL season. And sentimentally, they’re at opposite ends of the spectrum.
Chris Judd: It's time to deny the top four clubs access to free agents
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