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Coaches votes stir controversy over Norm Smith Medal
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan and Fremantle counterpart Justin Longmuir collectivel...
Callum Godde (AAP) 29 Sep 2026
Bolton claims bittersweet Norm Smith on heartbreaking afternoon for Dockers
His side lead with less than five minutes on the clock, and Shai Bolton goes hom...
Jarred Cross 26 Sep 2026
AFL Grand Final: Lions steal thriller at the death, Bolton claims Norm Smith
Brisbane are AFL premiers for the third-straight year after ripping the heart ou...
Jarred Cross 26 Sep 2026
Fremantle dealt major blow as skipper Alex Pearce's afternoon ends early
Fremantle skipper Alex Pearce has been ruled out of the remainder of Saturday's...
Jarred Cross 26 Sep 2026
Headland backs grand final thriller between former clubs
Former Brisbane and Fremantle player Des Headland will have a close eye on Satur...
Jackson Clark 25 Sep 2026
Sporting icon Cathy Freeman set to take part in AFL grand final sprint

Australian sport icon Cathy Freeman has jumped on board to take part in Saturday's AFL grand final sprint. The sprinting legend won't be lining up in a lane, but will instead set off some of the game'...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 24, 2026
AFL Northern Territory decides fate of controversial Barkly season

AFL Northern Territory stripped the 2025 Barkly AFL premiership off a Tennant Creek club on Friday following an investigation into the club fielding an ineligible player.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Oct 6, 2025
Brisbane Lions' AFL success roaring out loud in one remote WA Community

The Kiwirrkurra Community is considered to be Australia's most isolated settlement, but not when it comes to football. So distant in the Gibson Desert, it counts Mparntwe/Alice Springs - 800km away -...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Oct 9, 2024
Hill, Rioli, McLeod, and Wanganeen: 14 of AFL grand final day's deadliest blak displays

We're guaranteed to see a redemption story come to fruition on Saturday afternoon. In a rare case, the previous two AFL grand final's losing sides will meet with premiership glory on the line.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 27, 2024
Defender Steven May backs Melbourne as the 'better team' compared to AFL premiers

Grand final day was all too hard to bear for Steven May, and even though Melbourne did not feature, he looks to have his pen at the ready to circle the date of his next battle with AFL premiers Collin...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Oct 9, 2023
RANKED: Grand Final performances from Indigenous Lions and Pies

A week removed from the AFL grand final, the National Indigenous Times on reflection has cast its eye over and assessed how Brisbane and Collingwood's Indigenous representatives performed in the bigge...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Oct 8, 2023
Grand final "Yes dress" makes a statement despite AFL position

While the AFL had ruled out promoting the Voice to Parliament during Saturday's grand final, Indigenous artist Jess Hitchcock made her views clear while performing at the big game.

Callan Morse Callan Morse Oct 2, 2023
Brilliance from Bobby, Coleman finds it everywhere in manic first half of AFL Grand Final

Collingwood's Bobby Hill has dominated with four goals in the opening half of a hotly contested AFL grand final contest against Brisbane. Hill opened his account with the Pies' second prior to the Lio...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 30, 2023
Sam Newman softens stance over booing Welcome to Country at AFL grand final

Sam Newman has somewhat backed down from recent controversial remarks urging spectators at this year's AFL finals series to boo Welcome to Country ceremony.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Sep 30, 2023
Political point scoring on menu as footy fans tuck in

Anthony Albanese will be looking to kick a goal for the 'yes' vote in the voice referendum when he lines up for the official AFL Grand Final breakfast in Melbourne.

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Tara Cosoleto Sep 30, 2023
Coleman reveals his rise in confidence for grand final, his past love of Collingwood and the Territory town that will cheer the laconic Lion on

The Keidean Coleman story has plenty of thrilling chapters still to write until the end of what looks to be a gem of a career that was dug up from dusty obscurity and is polished towards rising supers...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Sep 28, 2023
Lance Franklin's message to the doubters as he signs on with the Swans for one more year

Lance Franklin has hit back at critics who questioned his mega nine-year deal with the Swans signed in 2013 following Monday's announcement of a one-year extension.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 20, 2022
Melbourne Demons claim AFL victory

The Melbourne Demons have claimed the AFL premiership for the first time in 57 years. The 2021 AFL season saw a league first with Perth hosting the Grand Final with two Victorian teams left to battle...

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Teisha Cloos Sep 28, 2021
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