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Fremantle's Noa McNaughton obviously enjoyed herself with two goals in the Dockers' win. (Scott Barbour/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumDockers shake off AFLW injury blow to smash Tigers

Fremantle have pulled off a statement win against Richmond, but are bracing to lose All-Australian ruck Mim Strom as they aim to return to AFLW finals.

Joanna Guelas

A Crows supporter has come under fire over her costume

AFLVideoCrows fan defends ‘blackface’ costume after viral backlash

A member of the Adelaide cheer squad went viral for all the wrong reasons after being spotted in ‘blackface’, but the woman behind the paint has defended her actions.

Jake Santa Maria

Qualifying Final AFL match between Fremantle Dockers and Hawthorn Hawks at Optus Stadium, on 3 September, 2026, in Perth, Australia. Docker Patrick Voss and team mates leave the ground.

AFLVideoPremiumThe ‘average’ Freo forward Lloyd would axe for semifinal

Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has called for Fremantle to make a bold statement at the selection table ahead of their cut-throat semifinal against Geelong at Optus Stadium on Friday night.

Mitchell Woodcock

Mitch Edwards and Luke Jackson compete for the ball at Optus Stadium earlier this season. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremium'What you live for': Cats ruck relishes AFL final debut

After impressing in his AFL finals debut, Geelong ruckman Mitch Edwards will go up against his old club and Fremantle star Luke Jackson this Friday night.

Roger Vaughan

After their qualifying final loss to the Hawks, Fremantle will host Geelong in a semi-final. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLVideoDefiant Dockers vow to block out the outside bulls***

Fremantle defender Jordan Clark says it will be important to block out the naysayers as the Dockers attempt to bounce back from their upset loss to Hawthorn.

Justin Chadwick

After their qualifying final loss to the Hawks, Fremantle will host Geelong in a semi-final. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumDefiant Dockers vow to block out the outside bulls***

Fremantle defender Jordan Clark says it will be important to block out the naysayers as the Dockers attempt to bounce back from their upset loss to Hawthorn.

Justin Chadwick

Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass is grateful to have an opportunity to win another AFL premiership. (Dylan Burns/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLVideoGrateful Hawk veteran primed for deep AFL finals run

Well aware few players get the chance to win multiple AFL flags, Tom Barrass is channelling his gratitude towards playing with freedom in Hawthorn's finals run.

Michael Ramsey

Hawthorn defender Tom Barrass is grateful to have an opportunity to win another AFL premiership. (Dylan Burns/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumGrateful Hawk veteran primed for deep AFL finals run

Well aware few players get the chance to win multiple AFL flags, Tom Barrass is channelling his gratitude towards playing with freedom in Hawthorn's finals run.

Michael Ramsey

Justin Longmuir needs to keep things calm at Fremantle.

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Finals a whole new ball game but Dockers aren’t a bad team

You can play with complete freedom throughout a season or tournament. Then finals arrive and, without deliberately changing anything, the thought process can become different.

Mitchell Johnson

Hayden Young was quiet against the Hawks.

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Hasleby: The Young move Freo should consider for semifinal

What do Fremantle need to change - and what do they need to double down on? Paul Hasleby assesses every aspect ahead of the Dockers’ crunch semifinal against Geelong.

Paul Hasleby

Dejected Lions players after their defeat to Sydney. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumLions leaders seeking another bounce back

Brisbane face the prospect of another gruelling 27-match campaign and having to produce a trademark bounce back after their AFL qualifying final loss.

Adrian Warren

Superstar midfielder Zak Butters has left Port Adelaide. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumToo early to speculate: Bulldogs boss on Butters chase

Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says it's too early to speculate if his club will win a fierce battle for the prized signature of Zak Butters.

Abe Maddison

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks is all smiles after his club's elimination final win over the Bulldogs. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumNo contract talk before finals win: Crows coach

Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks says relief isn't the right word to sum up his feelings after an elimination final win that may have saved his coaching tenure.

Steve Larkin

Injured Sydney captain Callum Mills put on a brave face after the Swans' win over the Lions. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBrave Swans 'shattered' for injured captain Mills

Sydney star Tom Papley has spoken of the pain Swans players are feeling for captain Callum Mills, who is expected to miss the club's push for an unlikely flag.

Oliver Caffrey and Joanna Guelas

Taylor Walker speaks to Seven after the match.

AFLVideo‘Emotional’ Taylor Walker backs in coach with pointed comment

The Adelaide legend capped a fitting farewell before addressing the elephant in the room.

Ben Sutton

The Dockers will play on Friday night.

AFLVideoFriday night redemption! Dockers’ semifinal locked in

Fremantle’s home semifinal showdown with Geelong has been confirmed for Friday night lights.

Aaron Kirby

Ben Keays of the Crows celebrates a goal against Western Bulldogs with Alex Neal-Bullen. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumAdelaide knock Western Bulldogs out of AFL finals

Adelaide have knocked the Western Bulldogs out of the AFL playoffs with a 22-point elimination final win that eases pressure on coach Matthew Nicks.

Steve Larkin

Adelaide beat Western Bulldogs in the elimination final.

AFLCrows break nine-year finals curse to beat Bulldogs

Adelaide has broken a nine-year curse to fight off a valiant Western Bulldogs by 22 points and earn a spot in the semifinals against Brisbane.

Aaron Kirby

While not quite title defence in tatters, but there are questions if Brisbane underestimated Sydney. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumBrisbane midfielder denies Lions were complacent

Josh Dunkley has dismissed the suggestion his Brisbane Lions took understrength Sydney lightly in their shock qualifying final loss at the SCG.

Adrian Warren

Judd McVee had a shocker in the WAFL.

AFLPremiumMcVee’s semifinal hopes dented after WAFL disaster

It took less than four minutes but a son-of-a-gun may have dashed Judd McVee’s hopes of an AFL recall for Fremantle’s cut-throat semifinal against Geelong at Optus Stadium next weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock

A career-best six-goal game has given Sydney's Logan McDonald a measure of finals redemption. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumForgotten forward to finals star for fit-again Swan

Forced to miss the 2025 AFL season because of injury, Sydney forward Logan McDonald has marked his return to the finals stage with a career-best goal haul.

Joanna Guelas

Sydney have gone on a scoring spree to thump reigning premiers Brisbane in their qualifying final. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumSizzling Swans defy critics to stun lacklustre Lions

Under-fire Sydney have stunned AFL premiers Brisbane to book a home preliminary final, but may lose captain Callum Mills to a season-ending knee injury.

Joanna Guelas

Tom Papley's Sydney await Freo in a prelim final if the Dockers can get past Geelong.

AFLVideoDid Swans just do Dockers a MASSIVE flag favour?

Fremantle’s premiership odds have been slashed off the back of Saturday’s stunning upset, with the Dockers avoiding the prospect of a potential preliminary final clash against Brisbane at the Gabba.

Chris Robinson

Gold Coast have recorded a gritty win in tough conditions on the road against Port Adelaide. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

AFLPremiumSuns cop spray en route to scrappy AFLW win over Port

Gold Coast have responded to coach Rhyce Shaw's quarter-time spray by fighting out a nail-biting three-point win over Port Adelaide.

Justin Chadwick