Ultimate guide: How every AFLW final will be won
In a bumper preview of the first week of AFLW finals, we analyse the match-ups, game breakers and name the likely winners. See our break down on every match.
Brisbane
Gabba is Lions’ choice for AFLW decider
Cricket, a music festival and newly laid turf are making it tough for the Brisbane Lions to find a venue to host the AFLW grand final should they earn that right.
From Brisbane to Nepal: Lion’s grand ambition
Hugh McCluggage has big goals in the AFL but has set his sights further afield as he tries to make a difference in Nepal this off-season.
Fagan drama not dulling Lions’ flag pursuit
Brisbane star Hugh McCluggage is optimistic the AFL’s investigation into serious historical allegations at Hawthorn, which includes Chris Fagan, won’t derail the Lions’ flag bid.
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Lions eye historic minor premiership
Brisbane Lions can end three lengthy droughts when they take on Richmond this weekend, eyeing breakthrough wins at the MCG and against the Tigers as well as their first minor premiership in more than a century.
Dons ring Bellchambers, Rough won’t travel
Essendon could bring in big gun Tom Bellchambers for its blockbuster with Collingwood, but Hawthorn didn’t quite “shoot Bambi”, even though retiring great Jarryd Roughead won’t make the trip to WA. EVERY CLUB’S INJURIES
Run home: Can Clarko conjure a Hawks miracle?
Hawthorn needs to defeat reigning premier West Coast in Perth and have other unlikely results go its way to play finals. But with Alastair Clarkson at the helm, can we really rule the Hawks out? LADDER + RUN HOME
Aker ready for new member of Lions Brownlow club
Brisbane won three Brownlow Medals from 1996-2002 and hasn’t claimed one since. But one member of the Lions Brownlow club thinks that’s about to change.
Lions ready to end Tiger, MCG hoodoos
It might have been five years since Brisbane Lions won at the MCG and 12 games since they defeated Richmond, but those statistics hardly concern matchwinner Lincoln McCarthy.
Nailbiting season closest in two decades
A combination of momentum swings and low scoring has produced the closest AFL season in 20 years as Round 22 whet the appetite for a finals series to remember.
The Cripps photo Blues must send to the AFL
Some players milked free kicks but a few got away with murder. Mark Robinson on the Patrick Cripps grapple, a red-hot Dusty, the heat in Adelaide and the damning stats for Mason Cox. LIKES AND DISLIKES
Adams wants more big jobs in finals
Marcus Adams wanted the opportunity to play on Geelong’s Tom Hawkins and he delivered with an outstanding performance in the Lions’ win. It’s made him hungry to be given more critical jobs come September.
How the Lions can secure a home final
There’s one round left in the AFL and Brisbane is sitting pretty in top spot – but with a trip to the MCG to face the Tigers to come, nothing is assured. Here’s how the Lions can score a home final in week one.
McCarthy miracle helps Lions snatch top spot
Former Cat Lincoln McCarthy has starred in another miracle on grass after taking a huge mark and kicking his team to the top of the ladder. SEE THE MARK and what the coaches said.
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