‘Extraordinary’ Swans’ ‘massive shot’ to engineer September miracle
Sydney has found themselves in the box seat to make a third grand final in five years after stunning the world, according to Jimmy Bartel.
Fremantle Dockers
‘We’re not dead’: Coach bristles at key question after horror final
Justin Longmuir hit back at suggestions that Fremantle were ripe for the picking in their home qualifying final, despite topping the ladder.
712-day curse hits as minor premiers shocked in finals capitulation
Fremantle will now need a miraculous recovery to claim its first AFL premiership after the minor premiers failed to handle the relentless pressure of Hawthorn.
AFL finals AS IT HAPPENED: Injured Docker in tears as Hawks cause stunning upset
Wrapping up Hawthorn’s shock win over Fremantle in Thursday night’s qualifying final.
Premiership favourites rocked by unexpected retirement call
The Dockers will be without a vital player next season after the 29-year-old decided to hang up the boots.
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Gruelling path through finals looms for crippled Swans
Sydney’s path back to the grand final is now clear, but it will be a near-impossible task after the suspensions of five players.
AFL urged to outlaw ugly act as premiership winner called out
Matthew Lloyd has called on the AFL to stamp out a Mason Cox tendency that he is sick of seeing.
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Wild pitfall premiership fancies must dodge as final ladder is decided
Some of the top premiership contenders could have their hopes unravelled in the final week of the season, with plenty at stake for finals.
‘PR stunt’ whacked as legend fires back at AFL-wide memo
Jimmy Bartel had lots to say on the AFL’s decision to crack down on resting players during the final round, saying the memo was a ‘PR stunt.’
‘Curveball’ candidate who could pip Hird in Bombers coaching race
An unexpected name has bobbed up out of nowhere and could potentially derail James Hird’s quest to return to the top coaching job at Essendon.