Last updated: September 18, 2017

Dangerfield hails Cats toilers

Steven Motlop of the Cats is seen in action during the second semi-final between the Geelong Cats and the Sydney Swans at MCG in Melbourne, Friday, September 15, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
A glance at the stats sheet at quarter-time in Geelong’s over Sydney might have inflamed the prejudices of some critics.

Tigers have depth to burn

Richmond Closed Training Session
Richmond are still to clear the biggest hurdles this year but have enjoyed their most successful September this century.

Critics get off Scott-free

Critics get off Scott-free
Chris Scott holds a strong position for Geelong’s preliminary final against Adelaide.

Hinkley asks for ticket to Suns

Ken Hinkley the coach of the Power during the AFL first elimination final match between the Port Adelaide Power and West Coast Eagles at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, on Saturday, September 9, 2017. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Port Adelaide coach Ken Hinkley has sought a release from his contract in a bid to become coach of the Gold Coast.

J curve on the rise for GWS

AFL 2017 First Semi Final - GWS v West Coast
Six goals straight he kicked. What a beautiful set of numbers. Lazarus (Stevie J) was up and about and as happy as Larry.

J curve on the rise for GWS

AFL 2017 First Semi Final - GWS v West Coast
Six goals straight he kicked. What a beautiful set of numbers. Lazarus (Stevie J) was up and about and as happy as Larry.

Final four add strength to bye

Final four add strength to bye
Alastair Clarkson — you were wrong. Gillon McLachlan — you were spot on. And thank goodness for that.

Tigers have depth to burn

Richmond Closed Training Session
Richmond are still to clear the biggest hurdles this year but have enjoyed their most successful September this century.

Blow ‘knocked talent into me’

AFL Finals - Giants v West Coast
Extraordinary effort from battered Giant Steve Johnson helps propel GWS into preliminary final.

Danger man kills off the Swans

Patrick Dangerfield of the Cats reacts after kicking a goal during the second semi-final between the Geelong Cats and the Sydney Swans at MCG in Melbourne, Friday, September 15, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
An inspired Patrick Dangerfield last night led Geelong to a 59-point thrashing of Sydney.

Shaw-fire way to prepare Giants

GWS Giants Training Session
When it comes to dishing out a word or two of advice, few do it more visibly on field than Heath Shaw.

Port tell Suns Hinkley off limits

Port Adelaide Power Training Session
Port Adelaide have dug in over coach Ken Hinkley.

North to roll dice on targets

North Melbourne Kangaroos Press Conference
The Kangaroos are intent on being a big player in the trade window.

Giant’s dream to sleep soundly

AFL 2017 Media - GWS Giants Team Photo Day
Matt de Boer still loses sleep over Fremantle 2103 grand final defeat and hopes he can help GWS go one better.

There’s more than luck in 13

Crows pics
When you crunch the stats in finals footy, the lucky number is 13.

Mitchell keeping Eagles grounded

West Coast Eagles Training Session
The experience of Sam Mitchell has been crucial to how West Coast have approached tonight’s semi-final against GWS.

Genius or risk: Crows hit beach

The Adelaide Crows are on the Gold Coast for a mini training camp. Tweet from Casey Arendarcikas @Carkas81 featuring Crows captain Taylor Walker. 
Old Bud putting @texwalker13 through his paces at Broadbeach @AFL @AdelaideCrowsFC @craighutchy
How do you prepare a team for a push towards the grand final? The Crows went to Dreamworld.

Buddy goalless as Cats storm in

Harry Taylor of the Cats (left) and Lance Franklin of the Swans contest during the second semi-final between the Geelong Cats and the Sydney Swans at MCG in Melbourne, Friday, September 15, 2017. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY
Geelong sails into an AFL preliminary final against Adelaide with an emphatic 59-point win over Sydney.

Buddy is the only show in town

Buddy is the only show in town
There are a lot of great yarns across the NRL and AFL ahead of the opening week of the finals. But Buddy Franklin is by far the biggest story in town.

Lonergan the ‘Buddy blotter’

Organ Donation Campaign
Cats veteran Tom Lonergan might be the only man capable of halting Lance Franklin.

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