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Inside the Lions and Cats' race to five premierships

Geelong and the Brisbane Lions have each won four premierships this century, but the two AFL powerhouses have taken different paths to this year's grand final.

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Boom recruit Smith exceeds Cats' great expectations

High-profile recruit Bailey Smith has bounced back from a serious knee injury to star in Geelong's run to the grand final amid a series of controversies.

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The short wait to scratch Ashcroft's grand-final itch

Grateful to get a grand-final shot at his first attempt, Levi Ashcroft reckons the love for producing in big AFL moments runs in the family.

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The O'Connor triplets of County Kerry are no more

Mark O'Connor has "a few suspects" back in Ireland after the Geelong defender's Wikipedia page was giving a whole different picture of his family life.

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Superstitions make way for AFL grand final traditions as Lions fans get used to success

Brisbane diehards are forming new and old September habits as the club prepares to face Geelong in a third straight decider on Saturday

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Lion king Fagan wins again at annual AFL coach awards

Chris Fagan's ongoing success at Brisbane and his extensive career have been honoured at the AFL Coaches Association annual awards.

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Hawthorn's Chol cleared by AFL tribunal for Cat tackle

Hawthorn's Mabior Chol has successfully challenged a proposed three-game ban for the tackle that will force Geelong's Tom Stewart to miss the AFL grand final.

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Fellow Bombers captains hope Merrett will stay

A fortnight after the revelation that Zach Merrett had met with Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell, two former Essendon captains have offered their support.

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Dockers rising star Murphy Reid plotting his next move

After a stunning debut season as a half-forward, Fremantle's Murphy Reid hasn't been shy about his desire to spend more time in the midfield next year.

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Taste of finals leaves Brownlow winner wanting more

After playing in his first finals series, Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell is desperate to help take Gold Coast to their maiden AFL premiership.

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Parochialism or just vibes? How to pick a team to cheer for in the AFL grand final

With no overwhelming sentimental favourite in this year’s decider, neutral followers are left with the question: which team do I dislike less?

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‘Worst decision in the history of the Brownlow’: AFL awards night hit by controversy

How the Brownlow medal is decided has come under fresh scrutiny after a controversial vote at the 2025 count left those in the audience stunned

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Essendon president stands down amid Merrett turmoil

Essendon president David Barham has quit the role as the Bombers deal with multiple problems, including captain Zach Merrett's desire to leave for Hawthorn.

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Great Scott: the two sides to Geelong's coach

Geelong's Chris Scott displays a markedly different personality as a coach than he did during his AFL playing career.

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'At least I got the heads up': Gallop in fine company

Ty Gallop has company at Brisbane as the teenaged forward learns his AFL craft on the run, and on the biggest stage.

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Cats forward heeds lesson for Andrews grand final duel

Geelong forward Shannon Neale felt he let his teammates down opposed to Brisbane star Harris Andrews earlier this year and is desperate to make amends.

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How Brownlow winner Rowell learnt from setbacks

The genesis of Gold Coast star Matt Rowell's Brownlow Medal success can be traced back to an injury-plagued first two seasons in the AFL.

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Dream AFL grand final offers chance to stake claim to being among greatest of this era

Saturday’s mouth-watering showdown between Brisbane and Geelong will begin to decide whether either belongs in illustrious company

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Essendon captain Merrett speaks after trade saga

Essendon captain Zach Merrett admits to feeling a "bit of shame" after his desire to leave the club became public.

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'Turning the screws': Cats rallied after big injury

While Tom Stewart's concussion was a massive blow to Geelong, his fellow defenders quickly adapted in their preliminary final win.

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AFL grand final 2025: ultimate guide to the flag decider between Geelong and Brisbane

Wondering what time the game starts, how you can watch it live and what happens it it’s a draw? We’ve got you covered

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Rivalry to fire in overdue date after dominant decades

Hugh McCluggage reckons the spicy rivalry should be viewed as a compliment as the AFL's two dominant outfits of this decade finally meet in a final.

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Cats star Holmes out to wipe away tears with AFL flag

Geelong speedster Max Holmes is desperate to put his previous grand-final week anger and heartbreak behind him as the Cats eye AFL premiership glory.

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Dunkley primed for fifth grand final despite sore ankle

Despite an ankle injury in the preliminary final win over Collingwood, Brisbane star Josh Dunkley says he is in no doubt to play Geelong.

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Suns' Rowell secures monster Brownlow Medal upset

Gold Coast midfielder Matt Rowell has won the Brownlow Medal, upsetting Collingwood star Nick Daicos.

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