Docker’s monster ban stands after attempted plastic surgeon defence
Fremantle forward Patrick Voss will have to sit through one of the longer bans of 2025 after the Dockers failed to have his three-game ban overturned at the AFL tribunal.
Fremantle forward Patrick Voss will have to sit through one of the longer bans of 2025 after the Dockers failed to have his three-game ban overturned at the AFL tribunal.
A double bonus of two of the AFL’s best young midfielders could be about to hit at Brisbane. Plus, the key Blue who’s happy to wait on contract negotiations and the futures of two Dons in Moneyball.
Port forward Joe Richards says the club will ‘wrap our arms around’ Willie Rioli, with the forward deleting his Instagram account after racist replies to a post saying he hated Hawthorn.
Richmond has confirmed Noah Balta is still in the frame to return this week despite his looming court sentencing, backing their six-week ban as a ‘strong decision’ despite calls for it to be lengthened.
The MCG is confident there’ll be no more security breaches after two men allegedly brought guns to an AFL game two weeks ago, but fans are being urged to arrive early ahead of a bumper week.
As clubs attempted to protect their own turf with academy and father-son selections, Brisbane have been handed a discounted No. 1 pick. JON RALPH says this this could be the start of a dynasty.
No need for words – for Chris Fagan’s mum Beth, a hug said it all when they met on the MCG on Saturday after Brisbane won the AFL premiership
The cream of the 2025 draft class was in action on the MCG in the annual grand final curtain-raiser. And some familiar names caught recruiters’ eyes. See full scouting notes.
Harry Perryman has one top-three finish in a best-and-fairest – four years ago. That hasn’t stopped a bidding war reaching crazy levels. LATEST TRADE BUZZ
Sydney’s stars say the pain of Saturday’s Grand Final loss to Brisbane is worse than 2022, opening up on the “hollow” realisation of another missed opportunity. LACHLAN MCKIRDY takes you inside the Swans rooms.
In one of the most even AFL seasons ever, there was nothing even between the two sides on grand final day as the Lions made up for the heartbreak of 2023. Relive all the action from a historic victory.
The Brisbane Lions rained down 18 goals on the hapless Sydney Swans defence, with four apiece to Kai Lohmann and Cal Ah Chee. Watch every single one and relive the Lions’ glory here.
It was an emotional twist to the usual cup lift when Dayne Zorko joined Brisbane’s co-captains and Chris Fagan on stage. The veteran lifts the lid on the memorable moment.
Joe Daniher’s captain Harris Andrews and father Anthony said all signs pointed to the playing on in 2025, but the man himself was nowhere to be found to answer the question on his future. JON RALPH has the latest.
A Jason Akermanis-esque goal to Eric Hipwood will be repeated on highlight reels for years, but it was the second-quarter Brisbane blitz which won the Lions their 2024 premiership. JON RALPH unpacks it.
Will Ashcroft played the 2024 grand final in just his second season, but you wouldn’t know it. The young Lion reveals the moment he thought he could win the Norm Smith Medal. SEE ALL THE VOTES.
The masterful performance from Chris Fagan’s Lions was forged over several long winters, writes MARK ROBINSON. And its effect on the Swans might last much longer than that.
Chris Fagan called it dancing on thin ice— and boy, did the Lions dance. GLENN MCFARLANE examines the key moments from a season like no other, which led to Brisbane’s first premiership in 21 years.
Brisbane has surged to its first AFL premiership in 21 years, shattering records on the way to a 60-point triumph over a Sydney side which was left to lament another Grand Final flop.
Chris Fagan etched his name into the history books by coaching Brisbane Lions to the 2024 premiership. And, as MARK ROBINSON finds out, his story was already worthy of acclamation. And it’s one that starts in a small mining town in western Tasmania.
This year, the Swans were supposed to put three painful grand finals behind them. And yet, after a near-perfect season, they’ve once again failed on the biggest stage.
The Swans had one of the best midfields in the game, and on the game’s biggest stage it was taken to the cleaners by Will Ashcroft, Lachie Neale and co. See how every player on the ground performed and have your say.
The Brisbane Lions have been knocking on the door for years, now after a ridiculous finals series they finally have their flag. But this might be just the beginning, CALLUM DICK writes.
Katy Perry has owned the middle of the MCG, wowing those there in person and leaving those watching at home bewildered at the CGI with a performance that’s reignited debate over a night grand final.
Popstar Katy Perry’s $5m price tag to perform at the AFL Grand Final has some people questioning how the money could have been better spent.
Matt Roberts, the ‘freak who was good at everything’, steps onto the MCG today for the AFL grand final. Those who know him best reflect on the country kid’s journey to the big time.
No longer are the Swans made up of Victorian imports. A full third of the Sydney side – plus coach John Longmire – were born, bred and built north of the Barassi Line. Those who know them best reflect on their journey.
The losers of the previous two grand finals meet on Saturday afternoon, with a number of players eager to atone for poor performances on the big stage. See who needs a lift here.
The Sydney Swans have had an Achilles heel all season, and in the biggest game of the season it could well cost them. MICK McGUANE unpacks each side’s path to victory.
Grand Final pain punctuated John Longmire’s long career in the VFL/AFL. GLENN MCFARLANE and JON RALPH recap his time as a Roo and Swans coach.
