September 2024
Brisbane Lions thrash Sydney Swans to claim AFL flag
The Brisbane Lions have claimed their first AFL premiership in more than two decades with a 60-point thrashing of Sydney in the grand final.
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- Shayne Hope
How the AFL’s two grand final teams achieved sustained success
The two Andrews who run the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions say stability is the key to achieving an extended patch of sunshine in the AFL world.
- Gus McCubbing
The remarkable history in Heeney’s magic mark
Hard lessons learned through elite sporting administration taught these two Australian business partners invaluable lessons for navigating the corporate sector.
- Tom Rabe
This billionaire has an AFL grand final ticket. Good luck to the rest
For the first time since 2006 two non-Victorian teams will contest the AFL Grand Final at the MCG, and flights and accommodation are as much of a battle as tickets.
- Patrick Durkin
What the data says about the rise of the AFL’s northern fan base
The AFL began this season with an opening round that focused solely on the northern states. Was it worth the gamble?
- Zoe Samios
July 2024
Path to Cats presidency goes through Boston Consulting Group
Critics have labelled Geelong a “boys’ club”. But the board of the Geelong Football Club has tended to draw from an even narrower pool.
- Myriam Robin
September 2023
Collingwood win AFL thriller to claim 16th AFL flag
Collingwood have claimed a record-equalling 16th premiership with a thrilling four-point win over the Brisbane Lions in the AFL grand final.
- Shayne Hope
Lions tragic hops from Brisbane to Melbourne – via Paris
AFR Rich Lister and Brisbane Lions director Cathie Reid is dashing back from the French capital to watch her team in Saturday’s AFL grand final.
- Mark Ludlow
August 2021
Demons take top spot in dramatic final round
The final eight for the AFL has been settled, but only after a weekend of dramatic finishes.
- Michael Pelly
October 2020
AFL kicks business goal in league country
With the grand final outside Melbourne, can the AFL keep up a surge of support in non-traditional turf?
- Liam Walsh and Luke Housego
June 2020
Victoria's COVID-19 eruption prompts mandatory tests for travellers
Overseas travellers to Victoria will be required to be tested or face an extra 10 days detained in hotels as the state struggles to bring its outbreak under control.
- Aaron Patrick