Perfect Brisbane Lions claim their AFLW grand final spot
Once written off as wooden spoon favourites, the undefeated Brisbane Lions now have the inaugural AFLW flag in their sights after booking an historic grand final berth on Saturday.
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Lions keep perfect AFLW record intact
It's round six of the AFL Women's competition, and there's plenty of action today.
Lyon keeping it cool after McCarthy's six-goal haul
Fremantle coach Ross Lyon says it is too early to get carried away with Cam McCarthy's form despite the forward's six-goal haul in Friday night's 21-point win over Carlton at Domain Stadium.
Taranto's pre-season leaving strong impression for round one GWS debut
Tim Taranto is in the mix to play in his star-studded GWS team's opening round clash with Adelaide, according to coach Leon Cameron.
Critical for North to keep Waite fit: Scott
North Melbourne coach Brad Scott believes he now has the information to settle on his forward structure, but has stressed the importance of keeping spearhead Jarrad Waite fit.
Giants chase maiden win over Magpies
The Giants' women are chasing a second-straight AFLW triumph and a first ever footy win for the club over Collingwood.
Hawks send message by sending Hodge to the VFL
Hawthorn's new-look leadership group felt they needed to make a stand, even if meant three-time premiership captain Luke Hodge took to Ikon Park on Friday afternoon wearing the No. 62 jumper of Box Hill.
Ballantyne injured as Dockers beat Blues
Fremantle goalsneak Hayden Ballantyne appears set to miss the start of the AFL season after injuring his hamstring in Friday night's 21-point win over Carlton at Domain Stadium.
Giants win big, but at heavy cost
Stephen Coniglio suffered a left ankle injury in the Giants' dominant preseason win over North Melbourne.
GWS Giants thrash North Melbourne in pre-season trial
The Giants finished their pre-season campaign with a few headaches after three players picked up injuries against North Melbourne.
Freo down Blues to notch maiden AFLW win
Carlton's AFLW title hopes are over after suffering an upset 16-point loss to Fremantle in Friday's clash at Domain Stadium.
Longmire back in charge of Swans
John Longmire will take charge of the Swans on Sunday after another successful coach share this preseason.
Howe Bucks' biggest fan became a Pie
Jeremy Howe used to wear a Collingwood jumper with 5 on the back long before he became a Collingwood player. He is still waiting for his moment to get the coach's autograph.
AFLW: Fremantle end Carlton's title hopes
Carlton's AFLW team travel west to take on Fremantle. They must keep winning to have any chance of finishing in the top two and playing in the grand final.
The ties that bind
Collingwood recruit Jeremy Howe should have been on top of the world as he accepted a medal for a top-five finish at the Copeland Trophy in his first year at the club. But tragic events days earlier had changed his life forever.
St Kilda's home base gets a new name
A three-year, naming-rights deal worth more than $1 million struck by St Kilda will see Moorabbin renamed RSEA Park as the Saints put the finishing touches to fund their $30 million move back to the future.
Giant Manuka problem a good one to have
GWS chief executive Dave Matthews says solving issues with a full Manuka Oval is a good problem to have.
Saints finally look to recognise the men who saved club
The latest chapter in one of football's great unresolved fallouts unfolded this week as St Kilda hosted a small but heartfelt dinner to thank those supporters who have helped fund the historic move back to Moorabbin.
AFL unmoved, for now, on AFLW dead-rubber dud
An improved AFLW could be a week longer, feature triple the finals, and boost audience and interest with a floating last round to fix a prime-time dead rubber like next week's.
Ben Cousins to remain behind bars for at least 10 days
Ben Cousins is due back in court on Friday after spending the past two weeks in prison.
Menzel reveals 'serious' groin injury
The injury that ruled Daniel Menzel out of last year's preliminary final was more than just a niggle, according to the Geelong forward.
A journalist who was the opposite of fake
Trevor Grant's working life ranged from sports writing to helping Tamil refugees.
Ablett back to remind us what he can deliver
Gold Coast champion in ominous touch on his return to the field for his first game in eight months. And he says he'll be even sharper by round one.
Review: Sam Newman Trumps Craig Hutchison's debut on The Footy Show
It was meant to be Craig Hutchison's moment in the spotlight, but his debut as host of The Footy Show was overshadowed by old nemesis Sam Newman.
Saints and Cats to take on AFL over women's teams
St Kilda and Geelong have refused to accept the AFL's move to restrict their entry into the national women's league, saying the league has gone back on its word that they could field AFLW teams in 2018.
Mick Gatto claims he was approached by Bombers official
Underworld figure Mick Gatto claims he was approached by a senior Essendon official to help "sort out" the supplements scandal in 2014, contradicting his other assertions that he reached out to the football club.
Mitchell runs wild in west with dominant display against Demons
West Coast start fast and hold off a spirited Demons fightback to claim a 25-point win.
Bulldogs bite after slow start against Suns
The Western Bulldogs had good cause for concern late in the second term at Metricon Stadium on Thursday night.
Ex-Bomber's 'late-night threats' part of blackmail probe
Bombers deny calling in enforcer Mick Gatto as police investigate allegations ex-player Dean Wallis made demanding calls to senior club and AFL officials.
Dangerfield, Fyfe or The Bont for the 2017 Brownlow?
Rarely has an AFL season promised such a varied and enticing list of potential Brownlow Medal storylines. For starters, it's not often that you get three first-time winners crowned within the previous six months.
Brownlow traditions? So passé in AFLW land
Much will be familiar at an awards night on the Tuesday after the first AFL women's grand final: a black-tie dress code, a vote count and a guest list of top footy players. But much more promises to be different
Swans' training wings clipped by light rail
The Sydney Swans have had their preseason training wings clipped due to construction of the new light rail.
Martin can take 'as long as he likes': Balme
Richmond football boss Neil Balme says the Tigers are happy to give Dustin Martin "as long as he likes" to contemplate his future as long as the gun midfielder's on-field performance doesn't dwindle.
Tom Scully backs GWS Giants young gun Tim Taranto to shine
Tom Scully took years to find his feet as the No. 1 draft pick but has backed GWS' top pick to make an immediate impact.
De Goey injury adds to Collingwood's woes
Collingwood midfielder Jordan De Goey is dealing with injury just two weeks away from round one.
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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